First time iPad (2) owner.

[Psycholist]

Just got my iPad a few weeks ago through Air Miles (5500 pts for those interested). Last year I got my first iPod Touch 4th (Yuup! Air Miles again) so I am new to the IOS stuff but I have learned fast in that year period. I find the tablet fast and just bursting with bright colours and actions. Love it! Only problem was I did crack the first ipad and luckily Apple replaced it. Hard lesson to learn. Did have the Zagg keyboard and folio at first but found it is mocking a laptop and losing the tablet flavour. Returned it but the BT keyboard was very nice and might get it in the future. Now have the Apple iPad cover and a Belkin backing with the magnetic strip on back. Amazing but of course I still have to be careful. Did look into Otterbox which were great but again it was too much material and well, I can still crack the glass if hit head on.
Apps I'm still adding (and removing), will post the list of apps I have and need later.
As for me, I'm a graphic artist and amateur photographer. Road cycling (hence name) and sea-kayaking my main activities. Right now I'm sideline with back problems after almost a year but soon to recover in a few months. Lane swimming my only real exercise for now. In the household there are 3 iPod touches, 1 Macbook and 2 iMacs of various ages. And of course the new iPad 2.
Found this forum, thankfully, searching google for an iCal replacement for iPad. Really like the one on the iMac desktop.
Cheers!

 

[giradman]

Hi Psycholist - welcome to the forum! Appears that you'll an Apple household! I'm transitioning to Apple (although we started w/ an Apple II+ in 1980, one year pre-IBM) - just have an older iPod Touch & the iPad2 - may go w/ an Apple laptop next?There are plenty of great folks to help here - looking forward to your questions & posting - :thumbs:

 

[Gabriel1]

Hi there and welcome.

There is lots of good advice and info on here plus plenty of members all too willing to help with any problems.

Remember, search is your friend. If you can't find the answer you need and you post a question then give as much info as you can to help members help you i.e. iPad 1 or 2, iOS version and name of app if the problem is with a specific app........and please don't forget to read the rules http://www.ipadforums.net/forum-rules-help-info/2119-forum-rules-everybody-please-read.html

These are the hacking section rules for all you jail breakers (and would be jail breakers) http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-hacking/2892-hacking-section-rules-please-read.html

We also have an app for this forum. The link to download the app is: Discussion Forum for iPad Users for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store

You can download the manual for your iPad here http://support.apple.com/manuals/ and in iBooks search for "iPad user guide for" and you will find free comprehensive manuals for both iOS 4 and 5.

If you have other Apple products or are interested in other Apple kit then why not join our sister forum too at http://www.appleforums.net/

The Archangel