Well - OK - fixed it - but still do not know the cause of the problem.

I did a IOS restore as a completely new iPad rather than as same iPad. Meant I lost a lot of links that were organized in folders etc but was able to re- install purchased applications separately through iTunes after the restore.

Originally Posted by Dpaul

Well - OK - fixed it - but still do not know the cause of the problem.

I did a IOS restore as a completely new iPad rather than as same iPad. Meant I lost a lot of links that were organized in folders etc but was able to re- install purchased applications separately through iTunes after the restore.

Update - four days of blissful use then same problem recurs - all applications induce a crash to home screen after about 60-90 seconds.

On advice from my Apple corporate representative went to local Apple 'genius bar'.

They were unable to provide any indication on how the problem might be rectified or what might be causing it.

Let's note that the iPad was crashing even after I had done a restore to factory settings, with only native embedded applications running - so can't be related to application memory issues bless we have a bigger design problem.

Much to their credit - I was very impressed when they offered to replace the iPad on the spot at no cost to me even though I was 30 days out of warranty. Amazing customer service!

So now I really am back in business.