Advice for Buying an iPad for Child

I am thinking about getting an iPad as a gift for my child who is graduating from kindergarten this month.
It probably is a matter a preference but what would be decent size to get, a 32GB or 64GB? It would be a shared device in the family. Pictures would probably be backed up to iTunes regularly. So it would mostly be filled with kids apps for learning and reading.
Also, is it worth paying extra for the cellular version or is the wi-fi only version fine?

What's the screen dimension difference between the mini and the regular? I know the mini is 7.9 inches. Trying to find the dimensions for the regular...
Aside from the size and weight. Is the technology basically the same or does the mini have better tech and materials built into it?

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My primary reason for buying an iPad is for travel in Europe. I live in an area of the US where Verizon rules. Is Verizon's 3G model good for international travel? I'm hearing conflicting views.

My primary reason for buying an iPad is for travel in Europe. I live in an area of the US where Verizon rules. Is Verizon's 3G model good for international travel? I'm hearing conflicting views. Any advice appreciated.

Verizon uses CDMA.
The rest of the world uses GSM.
The wifi will work, if you find a hotspot.
The 3G will not, unless south Korea moves to Europe.

I am thinking of buying a iPad but my main desktop machine uses Windows 7 and MS Office. How easy or difficult is it to transfer data files between the iPad and Windows? Are there obvious problems or the need for some form of conversion programs?

I am thinking of buying a iPad but my main desktop machine uses Windows 7 and MS Office. How easy or difficult is it to transfer data files between the iPad and Windows? Are there obvious problems or the need for some form of conversion programs?
Many thanks for any advice.
David

You don't need conversion programs, iTunes can copy most of your content over to the iPad via the file sharing section, and some apps also support Dropbox, email attachments, transfer via your wifi network. There are a number of apps that you can get that support Microsoft office file (microsoft don't make an app versions of their software) e.g. from Apple there are Pages (word support), Numbers (excel) and Keynote (powerpoint), and from third-parties there are apps such as Documents To Go and QuickOffice HD

Advice for setting up new iPad mini, for our 13 yr old, needed.

We are buying an iPad mini for our daughter's 13th birthday present, and naturally, are full of fear & hesitations for all the obvious security reasons. But, she has ADHD & some learning disabililities, and we know that the iPad Mini with app's could help her overcome several academic & organizational challenges when she enters highschool next year.
She, and we, have some questions though, about the WISEST (ie: most responsible) way to set it up for her use.
Should we set up the iPad mini as completely free from our family mac desktop (which still runs OS X 10.6.8, not Lion)?
Should she get her own Apple ID? This would allow her own Cloud storage, & foster future responsibility, but then would she still be able to access app's stored on our family computer & other iPads.?
Should we start her own iTunes account? So that she can buy her own tunes & app's. But once again, could she manually sync already purchased stuff from our family computer?
Backing up: should she back up her iPad mini with iCloud (her own apple ID) or with iTunes?
If we did set her up with her own Apple ID (that we would know the password to), could we still set parental controls - which she actually wants(!)?
She would like limits on the time she can spend on the internet, AND time limits on playing with certain games - as she fears getting "addicted" to the games.
How would we set time limits on app use?
Thanks very much for your suggestions and advice. If you have any other practical parenting / iPad experience, I welcome your suggestions. We'd rather not learn the hard way..

There would be no issue syncing it with your computer and putting content on it. It can back itself up to iCloud, but another backup of the content on a computer is always a good idea.
If you already have an Apple ID with purchased apps, it would be fine to let her use it. You can use a shared Apple ID (for iTunes, iBooks, App Store), and have a seperate iCloud account (To sync critical info and back-up).
The parental controls in iOS are independent from an Apple ID, you can set-up the restrictions when you get the iPad and adjust them to what you are most comfortable with.
Parental Controls: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4213

How can send emails over a eircom account i read some were this not possible is ther any fix for this as i am thinking of buying a ipad Air not much use if you can not send emails or answer them thanks

I believe you can only look a your emails if you have a eircom email account and you can not send or answer them with a eircom account if this is so can anybody tell me if there is a fix for this problem or would i better off just useing another email account that will work with ipad Reason i ask is i am just about to buy a ipad air and if this is not possible to use my email address to send emails from my ipad i would be better off with my laptop Thanks Napster

There are lot's of posts via a google search and it seems you certainly can set up your eircom account on your mailbox on iPad. Read this thread link:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4022610?tstart=0

I already have an ipad2 and I'm interested in buying an iPad mini. Will I have to purchase all the apps I have on my ipad2 again if I want to use them on the mini ,or, will I simply be able to use them on both machines for no extra charge?

I already have an ipad2. If I buy an iPad mini will I be able to download the apps I have already bought on to it and use them on both machines?

If you connect the new mini with the same AppleID you have on the iPad and you used to buy the Apps you will be able to download them again for free.
You can even let your iTunes do all the work for you. Sync your iPad with iTunes and make a backup. Give to the new mini a different name and the first time you will connect it to iTunes yiou will be asked if you wish to setup it as a new item or use the backup of the iPad.

What are the benefits of buying an iPad 2 with wi-fi, or with 3G when I already have an iPhone 4 with 3G? My plan with was to go for wi-fi and connect to the internet through my iPhone 4. Am I missing out on anything by not getting 3G?

What are the benefits of buying an iPad 2 with wi-fi, or with 3G when I already have an iPhone 4 with 3G? My plan with was to go for wi-fi and connect to the internet through my iPhone 4. Am I missing out on anything by not getting 3G?

James9901 wrote:
I tried the tethering and hated it. The connection breaks every time I get > 25 feet from it and it's a pain to reestablish the connection. I suppose if I had to choose between breaking connections every now and then or paying another $100 + $25/month I'd do the tethering.
Or just carrying the phone in your pocket? Just saying.....

Ive had my iPod classic for some time now, and up to now have been using my laptop to sync songs from iTunes. Unfortunatley, the laptop has died and I'm thinking of buying a iPad.....but how do i now get any songs downloaded from iTunes to my iPod?

I've had my iPod classic for some time now, and up to now have been connecting it to my laptop to sync any downloaded tunes from iTunes. Unfortunately, the laptop has died and I'm thinking of buying a iPad.....but how do I now get any songs downloaded from iTunes to my iPod?

If an iPod is set to update automatically it will be associated with a particular library. If you connect that iPod to a different computer or a different library on the same computer you get the the message you are referring to. "The iPod "iPod Name"is linked to another another iTunes music library. Do you want to change the link to this iTunes music library and replace all existing songs and playlists on this iPod with those from this library". To use an iPod on multiple computers you change the update method to "manually manage songs and playlists". You can also use multiple iPods on a single computer so you will be able to connect both of your iPods to your existing iTunes. Connect the new iPod and follow the on screen instructions, iTunes will open and update your iPod.
For info:
The iPod offers three ways to transfer music from your computer. You can select one of the following update modes from the iPod Preferences menu in iTunes (Edit=>Preferences=>'iPod' tab):
1) Automatically update all songs and playlists. This is the default mode, in which your entire music library, including playlists, is automatically synced to your iPod. If the music library on your computer exceeds the iPod storage capacity, you are prompted to select a different update method.
2) Automatically update selected playlists only. With this option, iTunes automatically copies the playlists you have selected to the iPod when you connect it to the computer.
3) Manually manage songs and playlists. You can also choose to transfer music to the iPod manually. This allows you to drag and drop individual songs and playlists from iTunes to the iPod.

I would like to buy an ipad for a gift for a friend that lives in Santiago,Dominican Republic. What do I need to do to make the ipad function efficiently and properly in Santiago,Dominican Republic?

I would like to buy an ipad for a friend of mine that lives in Santiago,Dominican Republic. How and what do I need to do as far as set up of the ipad to make sure that it functions efficiently and properly in Santiago,Dominican Republic? The availability of wi-fi is not very good, so should I buy an ipad model that has wi-fi and cellular capability? I am quite new to all this technology so I would appreciate it very much if someone can explain step by by step and in simple terms how the ipad needs to be set up to work in this country.

The Smart Cover only protects the front screen. You'll get scratches on the back plus it provides no protection for a small drop.
I added a screen protector as it was cheap insurance protection.
For my iPad 2, I bought an Adesso case/keyboard model WKB-2000CD http://www.adesso.com/en/component/content/article/49-coming-soon/455-wkb-2000cd .html Works great & looks good. The keyboard is easier to use than Apple's on-screen keyboard. Do a Google search using the model number to get the best price. About the same price as Apple's covers & it covers the whole iPad. Although the new iPad is slightly thicker, it should fit this case.
 Cheers, Tom

I would like to buy am Ipad for my nephew. Which one is better to play games, ipad or ipad mini

I would like to buy an ipad for my nephew. Which one is better, ipad or ipad mini? He wants to play games, and put lots of app.

Probably the full iPad, because it has a better graphics card. The larger screen helps too.

TS3682 I backed up my ipad to the cloud as it had a broken screen so I swaped it out for a new one and now I cant restore because the new Ipad has IOS 6 and my back up is 6.1! This is what I get for buying an Ipad twice in a week because of a broken scre

I backed up my ipad to the cloud as it had a broken screen so I swaped it out for a new one and now I cant restore because the new Ipad has IOS 6 and my back up is 6.1! This is what I get for buying an Ipad twice in a week because of a broken screen? $500 the first buy and then another $299 plus tax for the swaped out one that I can't restore with my backup data.

I assume that you will have to set up as new since it will not let you restore from the backup. Then after you set it up, you can restore from the iCloud backup. The backup should not disappear be use you are setting this device up as new. Your backup should still be in iCloud.
However, after you activate the iPd and update the software, you will have to erase the device in order to restore from the Cloud backup, that is the only way to get to the iCloud backup.
Copied from the article that linked you to this discussion ....
Resolution
Update your device to the latest version of iOS to be able to restore the backup.

I want to buy an ipad for someone that lives in Brazil. Which carrier should i buy so that it will work with the carriers in Brazil?

I want to buy an ipad for someone that lives in Brazil. Which carrier should i buy so that it will work with the carriers in Brazil?

Look, any officially unlocked GSM iPhone will work in India. You purchase from Dubai, no FaceTime, and Dubai is part of the UAE. You purchase anywhere but India, and you will have NO warranty or support. Frankly, doesn't make any sense to me why you want to do this...and don't bother telling me you save hundreds of dollars...still doesn't make any sense. Do a forum search here. We get posts daily, from users in India, who didn't purchase their iPhones in India...guess what? They all have problems. You want to join that bunch? It's your money, have at it.

I'm thinking of buying an iPad. Can I use my home's wifi or do I need to get a plan for it?

I'm thinking of buying an iPad. Can I use my home's wifi or do I need to get a plan for it?

Another thing to note is that if your cell plan/carrier supports it (it's free with Verizon Shared plans), you can also use your mobile phone as a mobile hotspot (Personal Hotspot on iOS devices) and use your phone's data to access the internet on the iPad. I purchased an iPad 3 with Verizon 3G/4G cellular built-in but have never activated it. I instead use Personal Hotspot with my Verizon Wireless cellular (phone) plan. If you go this route, you can save money over purchasing a Wi-Fi/Cellular iPad and just choose the Wi-Fi model. But also realize that if you choose to at some point to use the iPad when you're away from Wi-Fi, you won't have the built-in cellular capability that a Wi-Fi/Cellular iPad would have.

I am in Singapore.I want to buy a ipad on Apple Store online.How to apply for tax refund?

I am in Singapore.I want to buy a ipad on Apple Store online.How to apply for tax refund?

It is easier to get it from the Apple Reseller. They are all over Singapore.
Alternatively, you can get it from the Apple Reseller at Terminal 3 at the airport.
Tell them you must have the GST refund form.

I am planning to buy Refurbished iPad with cellular, but it says iPad for AT

I am planning to buy Refurbished iPad with cellular, but it says iPad for AT&T.. And I want to put other SIM card in that since I want to use it internationally... So Is it possible to put other SIM in it?

If you can wait, you don't need one and lose nothing by waiting.

Can you buy an ipad in the us for use in canada, can you buy an ipad in the us for use in canada

can you buy an ipad in the us for use in canada, can you buy an ipad in the us for use in canada

If its bought factory unlocked ( they Are mcuh more expensive) yes
If not then it will be sim locked to the american carrier
No matter what then warrenty will only be valid in usa

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