Originally Posted by Std Deviation

I opted to buy one at Envoy a couple of months ago (sorry, Mesa thread but relevant). I didn't even own an Ipad before I got hired. My problem is one of control. The company dictates the operating system and approves updates. Through the Microsoft Exchange email system (required) they can wipe the entire device to factory defaults at any time. I verified this with Apple and Microsoft.

This has happened when someone puts in a notice of resignation. It also happened to me through error (on an overnight). It cleans everything: cell service, photos, music, apps, documents, etc. Fortunately I had everything on the cloud. Wish I had been told this beforehand. It took three hours on a hotel wifi to restore it - including charts and manuals. So you bought it and technically "own" it but you never really have control over it.