If you are new, please post an introduction thread.

[OldMayfield]

Hi,

Can you give more details on the matter?

I use the apps GoodReader and DropBox to get files to my iPad. GoodReader can do so via WiFi or iTunes. DropBox via The Cloud. Both work well. I think they're both free. Good luck!

 

[Buddyboy]

Hi all. I bought my wife an iPad as a gift about a year ago. She makes basic use of it for emails and the odd game, but I am the fix it and how to guy. I find its best use is when on the road, not for work as we are retired, but just when we are out and about. I have mastered much of what I need to know to use it, but there is still plenty to learn to make the most of it.

I use a WD TV Live wifi media player attached to my HDTV at home and love it. However, I really need a wireless keyboard to enter data to it rather than the exceedingly slow remote. I have been trying to figure out how to use the iPad as a wireless keyboard. I can do it with YouTube searches but not as a general keyboard for other functions. There are so many apps out there that finding the right ones is a challenge. I play bridge on Bridge Base at times, I also video Skype around the world. I am frustrated by the lack of flash capability in Safari.

Anyway, iPad is an amazing device which my wife enjoys and I love when I can get my hands on it. It will never replace my PC though - different thing entirely.

 

[DoveNinja]

Hello everyone! Welcome!

 

[DoveNinja]

Is there a set number of post you need before you can pm?

 

[KevinJS]

Is there a set number of post you need before you can pm?

6, but you can PM a moderator immediately on joining.

 

[zinneken]

New to ipad with a mini, having plenty of questions to unlock it to use other devices (GPS, tethering, itunes library, etc.)

 

[Richard Brown]

New to ipad with a mini, having plenty of questions to unlock it to use other devices (GPS, tethering, itunes library, etc.)

Hello zinneken,

Welcome to the forums. You will find that we are a very helpful bunch. You are joining a great worldwide community.

Now, I suggest that one of the first things you do is to read the forum rules etc. Links to useful sections follow :-

The forum rules may be found here.
http://www.ipadforums.net/forum-rul...pp/discussion-forum-for-ipad/id412896524?mt=8

The IPad manual is here.
http://www.support.apple.com/manuals/ipad/

Try these 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

Most importantly, enjoy your time with us on the forums.

Then I recommend you use the forum search function to find threads to visit, read and ask questions there. This way, you should get a good response.

If you have any questions or comments please don't be afraid to post.

Thank you, and welcome aboard.

Sent from my iPad using iPF

 

[iPadcamco]

Hello, iPadcamco here. I love gadgets, and the iPad is like the ultimate gadget of all time.
I recently discover that there are actually some hardware gadgets that could be add on to the iPad to make it even better.
I would love to find more gadget for my gadgets. That is how much I love gadgets. LOL

 

[leelai]

Hi to all 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 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!

 

[AdmiralAdama]

Welcome to iPF.

AA

Sent from my iPhone using iPF

 

[Lilahbelle61]

I am a Dragonvale player, looking for friends, I am a retired nurse. My daughter got me onto Dragonvale

 

[Dobie]

How do I type a thread?? Let's me put title, but nothing more. I'm doing something wrong, don't know what.

 

[Daughterjudy]

I am a Dragonvale player, looking for friends, I am a retired nurse. My daughter got me onto Dragonvale

Hi, Lilahbelle61! I'm Daughter Judy. I'm not a Dragonvale player, but I am probably in your age group. I live in Dallas. I tend to play games that I can play for a few minutes, then stop. I'm still working and taking care of my elderly parents and not quite grown up daughter, so time becomes an issue. I've had my iPad a little less than a year, and I have found it very useful when visiting my father in the nursing home. He is fascinated by all of the pictures I have on it. Going through them helps his memory and entertains him better than TV.

I work as a technical writer in an information technology department of a large company. I write the "how to" manuals for lots of different things. It is not a very exciting job, but I find many of the projects quite interesting. I become a "temporary" expert on a product before I move on to the next project.

I'll have to check out Dragonvale!

Daughter Judy

 

[Daughterjudy]

Amazon has SD card/USB adapters that will make it possible to transfer pictures into your iPad directly from an SD card or flash drive. They are not expensive and they work quite well.
I also like the Bear Motion iPad cover. My old iPad was run over by a car when someone stole my purse. It was dented and bent, but it survived due to excellent design, a great case, and a lot of good luck. I took it to the Apple store, and they replaced it! It was still under warranty and apparently they considered the dent in the back a manufacturing defect, despite the fact that it had been run over by a car!! I was so impressed with their customer service. However, I do suggest you check out Amazon for gadgets. The prices are much better than Apple's, but I doubt the warranty would be as good!

 

[J. A.]

How do I type a thread?? Let's me put title, but nothing more. I'm doing something wrong, don't know what.

Hi, Dobie! Welcome to iPF!
In case you didn't find it here's the post that tells you:
http://www.ipadforums.net/new-membe...-creating-posts-starting-new-threads-how.html