Why is my iPad Wi-Fi weak . . .

comparing to my computer (Windows) Wi-Fi ?  ?  ? I connect to websites easity via my Windows computer and the iPad connections take long or at times, no connection at all . . .

http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/
Regards.

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  • Why does the iPad Mini not have music play count?

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