How can I update my 1st gen iPad

I can't update the first gen iPad - can anyone help me with this proble.

First Generation iPads cannot be updated past iOS 5.1.1.
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iOS 5: Updating your device to iOS 5 or Later
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
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http://www.macworld.com/article/2010061/hands-on-with-ios-6-installation.html
iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
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The first gen iPad can not run anything newer than iOS 5.1.1.
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I am unable to sync my iPad with iTunes on my lap top.
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'The ipad "xxxx's ipad' can not be used because it requires iTunes version 11.1 or later. Go to www.iTunes.com/uk to download the latest version of iTunes'
but when I go to iTunes.com/uk it redirects to apple.com and I can not find a link to update iTunes for an ipad anywhere.
If I'm being dense I apologise - please someone help!
Thanks

knitstix wrote:
... I can not find a link to update iTunes for an ipad anywhere.
Correct. The iTunes App on an iDevice is not the same as the iTunes Application for a Computer.
The message you are getting relates to Updating iTunes on your computer not your iPad.
What type of computer do you have...?
If a Mac...
Click on the Apple icon.. Top left in Finder...
 > About this Mac > Version...what does it say?
If it says OS X 10.5.8... you have Leopard. If that is the case, you need to Upgrade to Snow Leopard OS X 10.6.x
You will then be able to Install iTunes version 11 to Sync your Device.
Upgrading to Snow Leopard = OS X 10.6.x
It is Not available as a download... It is a Paid Upgrade.
Do this first...
Check that your Mac meets the System Requirements for Snow Leopard...
Snow Leopard Tech Specs
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
If so... Purchase a Snow Leopard Install Disc...
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
Other countries...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57
After the Successful Install, run Software Update to get the latest updates for Snow Leopard and iTunes.
Be sure to make a Backup of your Current System Before Upgrading...

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iOS 5: Updating your device to iOS 5 or Later
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
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http://www.macworld.com/article/2010061/hands-on-with-ios-6-installation.html
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
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 Cheers, Tom

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