Welcome to iPad Forums, Snowwolf!Mine has done this since new, I don't own a PC so I don't think I can do a factory reset
iCloud was introduced with iOS 5 and gave the option of iCloud backups and the ability to activate and set up an iPad or other iOS device without the need to connect to iTunes on a computer. The option to use iTunes is still there but it's no longer the only way.The guy from Apple said only way was to connect to a PC I suggested what you mentioned and he said no, I have not connected a phone or iPad to a PC since iCloud come about, I will give what you said a go, cheers