I hardly ever hook up my iPad to my computer...

[SweetPoison]

To sync it with iTunes. Is that bad? I think the last time was to get the latest update. And I was glad it didn't blow up or croak!

So when I do sync it, will it take an extra long time?

 

[Purpleorchid]

If you did a lot of changes (e.g. downloaded apps, bought movies/music, imported a bunch of photos) since your last sync, then yes a backup during sync will take a while.

But in one sitting, you sync, then decide to add some photos to the iPad, sync again, then oops, forgot to add a new song I ripped, sync again., then oh yeah that new movie I converted, sync again...every backup after the first will take a few seconds. Synching will only take as long as whatever it is you're synching. I've done that scenario many times.

 

[iVan]

Speaking of which, I went to the Apple site and there's a front page message about iTunes 10. I wonder if it's available at this point?

 

[SweetPoison]

If you did a lot of changes (e.g. downloaded apps, bought movies/music, imported a bunch of photos) since your last sync, then yes a backup during sync will take a while.

But in one sitting, you sync, then decide to add some photos to the iPad, sync again, then oops, forgot to add a new song I ripped, sync again., then oh yeah that new movie I converted, sync again...every backup after the first will take a few seconds. Synching will only take as long as whatever it is you're synching. I've done that scenario many times.

I love how you explain things! Thank you!

Speaking of which, I went to the Apple site and there's a front page message about iTunes 10. I wonder if it's available at this point?

I heard that too, Ivan!

 

[Bluesjam]

I sync mine every couple of weeks or so.

 

[Seadog]

When I tried to get iTunes 10, it was not available but it was suppose to be today.

 

[SweetPoison]

That's a good idea. I should start doing that.

Thank you!

 

[SweetPoison]

When I tried to get iTunes 10, it was not available but it was suppose to be today.

Wonder why?

 

[Hawkmech]

I agree, I dont sync very often

 

[SweetPoison]

Oh good, then. I feel better!

Thanks!

 

[BrennB]

Yeah I sync only when I'm going to update, we can always redownload apps, I don't use the iPod portion so no biggie on songs, also most of my pics are put on via photobucket. So I'm good

 

[SweetPoison]

I am so glad to hear this, B! It was always in the back of my mind.

 

[j0yful]

I dont either, the last time I synced? hmmmm,, 3 weeks? lol

 

[SweetPoison]

Longer for me, I think. So really, there are only two reasons...

To update and back up what we bought new, right?

 

[j0yful]

yeah, i just go lazy to go over the pc. cant we just sync and backup over wifi? that would be an idea!