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iPad 2 Vs. Molten Lava [Video] | Cult of Mac

I appreciate the ideas. I've been around electronics for a long time so I know the basic concept that if something is going to go wrong it generally happens sooner rather than later. I also have a 2011 MBA. I do definitely plan to buy Applecare for that one, despite the higher cost. I've...

I have a first gen iPad and I'm coming up on the time when I have to decide whether to buy Applecare or not. I know that it doesn't cover the battery or physical damage. I use it every day and it's worked perfect since I bought it. I'm wondering what sorts of repairs people have required...

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I can't find an app named "iBook Transfer". Are you sure that was the name?

I have 100+ books on my iPad. I had a hard drive crash on my PC, so I obviously had to re-install iTunes on the new drive. The books are from many sources, with only a few from the iTunes store. I was able to transfer apps and music but books have turned out to be a problem. Only the iTunes...

AT&T has a few refurbed left. $529 for 64gb 3G. Apple® iPad® with Wi-Fi + 3G 64GB Cell Phone - Wireless from AT&T Apple is also still selling iPad 1 refurbs at good prices. http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/ipad

If you don't want to deal with Craigslist or eBay listing, you can sell online. Sell and Recycle Used Electronics - Gazelle They pay for shipping as well. They're reputable and have been featured in many news stories recently. They are currently paying $203 for a 16gb WiFi in perfect...

It sounds as though he may have gone with Virgin Mobile, as I did. I use an Optimus V phone, which can be used as a hotspot without being rooted. $25 a month, no contract. 300 minutes, unlimited 3G data, unlimited texts. You do get throttled after 10gb but few people could use that much data...

I'm trying to help a friend with an iPad problem but the solution (if any) is beyond my ability. He has a new iPad 2. They were given to many employees by his employer. It had a number of pre-installed apps. His problem is trying to update the pre-installed apps. He created his own account...

Put the movies on your PC and then stream them to your iPad. There are free and paid apps for that. I like Air Video. App Shopper: Air Video Free - Watch your videos anywhere! (Utilities) This is the free version. If you like it, there's a premium version for $2.99.

My favorite is AudioGalaxy. It works fine for me on 3G. It's free. App Shopper: Audiogalaxy Mobile (Music)

You can link Google Reader to one of the sections. She could create a Google Reader account and then link it.

Try iSwifter App Shopper: iSWiFTER (Games)

Try it with WiFi and see if it works.