Hey, my first Apple product!!

[tristandcarroll]

Hey my name is Tristan and my new iPad mini is my first Apple product ever. I have always loved Android and own a GS3, but Android tablets are severely lacking in apps and aside from the Nexus line, no manufacturer seems willing to create a high end tablet. So after trying tablet after tablet (Toshiba Thrive -> Nexus 7 -> Asus Smart Pad) I decided to buy an iPad. I have heard al lot of good things about iPads and have used them before. To be honest, I have never been a fan of ios devices in general ad prefer Android phones to iPhone any day. But there is just something about the iPad that seems so right. The ecosystem, seamless design and software and a huge selection of tablet specific apps is really what makes the iPad so great. Overall not regretting my purchase at all as I have in the past with Android tablets. Looks like this ones a keeper.

 

[SparkyScott21]

Hello tristandcarroll and welcome to our forum!

 

[scifan57]

Welcome to the iPad forums tristandcarroll, the largest and best iPad forum anywhere, with over 295,000 members worldwide. Many of our membership volunteer their time to help their fellow members with answers to their questions and solutions to their problems. If a search of the forums doesn't provide the answer you need, don't hesitate to post your question in the appropriate forum. We also have this tutorial to help you get full use from the iPad forums app. http://www.ipadforums.net/new-membe...sistance/107524-ipad-forums-app-tutorial.html We ask that all members take the time to review the Forum rules before posting.

 

[ardchoille]

Welcome to the forums, tristandcarroll! You're going to love the iPad. I bought the Apple wireless keyboard and paired it with my iPad 4 and now I don't even need a desktop machine anymore.. that should tell you how powerful/useful the iPad is

 

[smalltowngirl13]

Hello and welcome to the forum Tristan!

 

[skimonkey]

Glad you joined us ~ ~ Welcome to the forum!

Ski ~ iPadforums Moderator | iPhoneForums Moderator

 

[leelai]

Hi Tristan and welcome to the Forum!

The IPad Forum is a community of members from all walks of life and from all over the world coming together to share our experiences and to help each other learn about this wonderful piece of technology the Ipad. There is a wealth of information already here in the many threads we have so doing some searches will answer most of the questions you have. If then you cannot find the answer you are seeking then by all means post your question. There are many friendly and informed members here only too willing to help you.

We also have our own App - It is a very simple app to navigate.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/discussion-forum-for-ipad/id412896524?mt=8
Tutorial for our App
http://www.ipadforums.net/new-membe...sistance/107524-ipad-forums-app-tutorial.html
Tutorial on creating posts on the Forum
http://www.ipadforums.net/new-membe...-creating-posts-starting-new-threads-how.html
Reading the IPad manual is a great place to start so please download a copy of these.
http://www.support.apple.com/manuals/ipad/
3 very informative threads from which you will learn many tips and shortcuts for the IPad.
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-general-discussions/21590-tips-tricks-those-us-who-dont-know.html
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-os/49581-ios5-tips-tricks.html
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-help...shortcuts-helpful-places-people-new-ipad.html
We have rules like any Community so please read these also
http://www.ipadforums.net/forum-rul...um-rules-everybody-please-read.html#post14697

Once again we welcome you here and are so pleased you have joined us!

 

[AlexP90]

Congrats for your purchase Tristan.

 

[Hecto]

There is no going back now. Android is but mere shadow....

 

[Dave_227]

Awesome! I just got my iPad too! Although I previously owned a iPod touch 2G...

 

[tristandcarroll]

Thanks everyone. There is no question that the iPad is a near perfect tablet. Not giving up my Android phone any time soon though

 

[leelai]

Thanks everyone. There is no question that the iPad is a near perfect tablet. Not giving up my Android phone any time soon though

Well at least you didn't say never.

Enjoy!

 

[Bob327]

Who am I to welcome you because I just joined today. LOL... I switched to an iPhone and an IPad in April of this year because I was rthe only person in my family who did not own an IOS device...

Anyway after almost 3 months I HONESTLY think I may have made a mistake with the iPad and KNOW I made a mistake with the Phone (mainly being stuck with the apple supplied on screen terrible keyboard) ...

Not a thing wrong with the build quality of either.. nor in how well the OS preforms .... Since I have exactly no games on either (never did with the androids either) I'm after productivity apps BUT itunes is a royal OIA to use ...and I personally find the number of USEFUL to me Apps available to be very limited for the Apple.. and the ones that are all cost money...

So Kristen you are not alone...

Bob G.

 

[tristandcarroll]

Who am I to welcome you because I just joined today. LOL... I switched to an iPhone and an IPad in April of this year because I was rthe only person in my family who did not own an IOS device...

Anyway after almost 3 months I HONESTLY think I may have made a mistake with the iPad and KNOW I made a mistake with the Phone (mainly being stuck with the apple supplied on screen terrible keyboard) ...

Not a thing wrong with the build quality of either.. nor in how well the OS preforms .... Since I have exactly no games on either (never did with the androids either) I'm after productivity apps BUT itunes is a royal OIA to use ...and I personally find the number of USEFUL to me Apps available to be very limited for the Apple.. and the ones that are all cost money...

So Kristen you are not alone...

Bob G.

I see what you are saying here. That's why I use both Android and iOS. I'm not trapped.