HI I'm new to the ipad and am taking a 6000 mile trip through America with it... on a motorcycle. It's so much smaller than my laptop. lol I'm from ATL and am going to Mount Rushmore and then camping in the giant redwoods in CA. I'm excited.

Hi there and welcome.

I'm excited for you too!

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The Archangel

Fun. I've done three cross-country trips with iPads (by car), as well as interstate road trips. iPad is a great travel companion.

Hello and welcome!

Safe travels and be sure to capture some pics of the landscape as you are going!

Hi and welcome to the Forum!

That sounds like a great trip....enjoy!

2 very informative threads from which you will learn many tips and shortcuts for the IPad.
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-gener...dont-know.html
iOS5 Tips and Tricks

Enjoy!