2 iPads, 1 Apple ID, FaceTime etc.
I had a 3rd generation iPad. I bought it two weeks ago. Then last week we had the announcement that the 4th gen was coming so I called the Apple retail store where I bought it and the guy said bring it back for a refund then order your replacement (which I thought was great service). That's what I did, so right now I don't own an iPad but I will next Friday.
While I had it my wife fell in love with it (code for I didn't get to play with it much). So when I ordered my 4th gen iPad I ordered one for her too (sounds unselfish but actually quite the opposite). We should have them both in less than a week .
Anyway, it's got me thinking, how should I set these up when they arrive; with one Apple ID or two? I've read what I can on this subject on various posts and it seems there are pros and cons to both. But at the moment I'm leaning towards one Apple ID. That way we get to share the books, apps etc we've bought.
I THINK that we will also end up with one set of contacts (which would be OK)? One iTunes libarary (again OK)? But can't work out what happens with things like Notes, Reminders, Calendars etc.
In particular will we be able to use FaceTime (on WiFi) to contact each other? We have an office next to the house on the same network so would really value FaceTime comm's iPad to iPad, iPad to Mac etc.
Any help or pointers much appreciated.
Bob.
Have a read. It helps plan using Apple ID
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Come on Apple, this one's easy!t4oyman wrote:
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1. Enable rating photos being viewed (1=top, 5=bottom)
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5. Enable slideshow to use multiple folders, albums and playlists (new feature)
Then the wedding photographer could invite the client to see their virtual album, rate the pictures being viewed for selection in the wedding album.... you "get the picture?"
Come on Apple, this one's easy!
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