HT1296 I have a question about transferring files, photos etc, from my ipad air to my PC Windows XP and visa versa

I want to know how to transfer files between my ipad air and my pc Windows XP. I know I can't use icloud because my windows is XP, but there must be some easy way, I hope to transfer files back and forth. If you know of a way or an app, is it user friendly?

The way that you can transfer apps can vary depending upon the apps themselves. Many apps use iOS file sharing with iTunes. Read about file sharing here.
iOS: About File Sharing - Support - Apple
Some people use DropBox to move photos, videos and other files back and forth.
Dropbox - Dropbox for iPad
There are apps that will move files back and forth using USB and WiFi.
File Manager - Folder Plus on the App Store on iTunes
And of course files can be transferred via email.

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Hi there!
I want to ask about the new iPad mini (and or the iPad 3) especially with transferring files from a Mac.
I normally just do the "normal" way of transferring files (.doc files, .mp3 files or .mp4 video files) i.e. via the USB port of my Mac. But is there a faster, easier and a wireless way to do it?
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I couldn't find Dropbox on the Mac App Store but i could find Dropcopy in there.
Stupid question: will i need to also install Dropcopy on my iPad 3/iPad mini in order for my files to be transferred?
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also, you should spend some time on the Drobbox website to see how it works. You won't find it in the Mac App Store, but can still easily using it on a Mac.

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I just ordered a new 13" MBA and am anxiously awaiting for it to arrive... I currently have a 12" Powerbook G4 with 10.5.8 that I use an external drive to back up with time machine.
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The Knowledgebase article Intel-based Mac: Some migrated applications may need to be updated refers to methods of dealing with migrating from PowerPC chips to Intel with the Migration Assistant safely. The authors of this tip have not had a chance to verify this works in all instances, or that it avoids the 10.6.1 and earlier Guest Account bug that caused account information to get deleted upon use of the Migration/Setup Assistant. However, a well backed up source that includes at least two backups of all the data that are not connected to your machine will help you avoid potential issues, should they arise. In event it does not work, follow the steps below.
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Rosetta supports "software that runs on the PowerPC G3, G4, or G5 processor that are built for Mac OS X". This excludes the items that are not universal binaries or simply will not work in Rosetta:
Classic Environment, and subsequently any Mac OS 9 or earlier applications
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Browser and other plug-ins
Contextual Menu Items
Applications which specifically require the PowerPC G5
Kernel extensions
Java applications with JNI (PowerPC) libraries
See also What Can Be Translated by Rosetta.
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Intel In Macs
Apple Guide to Universal Applications
MacInTouch List of Compatible Universal Binaries
MacInTouch List of Rosetta Compatible Applications
MacUpdate List of Intel-Compatible Software
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/Home/Library/Application Support/iCal (copy the whole folder)
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