I rec'd my new HyperDrive hard drive for ipad yesterday & the instructions that came with it did not point out the details necessary to use it with the ipad2 and the pitfalls if you don't follow them. Be sure that you highlight the folder that contains the photos and there is nothing in the folders but photos. If you don't you will receive a message saying the hard drive might be damaged. The people at their office was very prompt in answering my questions and gave me the proper instructions. Connecting it to my desktop pc was a piece of cake & acted like any other external hard drive. After getting it to work I have to say I was amazed at how fast it was in down & uploading. We are going on a cruise & at this point I am of the opinion I will not need to take anything else other than my ipad and this unit and I will be a happy camper. Jim Johnston