Using Safari on iPad Links Redirect

Question

My ipad is fairly new, Dec 31. I didn't have any problems at first. I don't know if the problem is apps or internet. When I try to click on links in Safari, sometimes it redirects. Not every single time, but enough to be a big problem. I click on normal links like apple.com and it redirects to various websites. I came to the forum first, I read there was a problem on Snow Leopard/Mac same issue and there were some links provided that helped them, and should also help me, but I wanted to make sure I'm not the only one? The only apps I've gotten so far are free, which might be the problem, possibly malware or whatever kind of virus you would get after downloading. I believe the ipad/macs don't have viruses... sort of.... there could be some other issues: http://www.reedcorner.net/guides/macvirus/isitmalware.shtml - thanks Thomas A Reed for the link at this thread:http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=12744200#12744200
I called my internet provider. They said it was not them and for me to call apple support. I called apple support (transferred three times) the technician said they hadn't heard of it before, put me on hold, then we discussed the thread I mentioned earlier. The first thing he had me do was go to Settings, Safari, clear cache, clear cookies (history too?). Then go back to General, Reset, and reset all settings. Then I was told to hold the home and off buttons at the same time until the apple appeared (let go) and it restarts. Got off the phone and he emails me a link to backup and restore, did that. Then I checked and it still had redirects.
I thought I'd remove apps, I deleted about half from my itunes, cleared cache etc and restarted, same redirect problems. So right now I'm debating on deleting the rest of my apps or changing the ip address, or simply calling apple back. I just tried two different link and it didn't redirect, but it did it last night, so it's not happening every time.

Answer 1

I did the restore as new, had to send it to apple to be repaired. Went through all of that and was told there was no issue. I just got it back and it appears to not be redirecting at all, so that's good. BUT to my disappointed my $40 screen protector was removed! I called to complain, to no avail. Very sad I will have to get another screen protector. As of right now I have that thin plastic sheet that it came in to protect it. I have kids, of course I need a really good screen protector. Kind of sad, although they did tell me not to send any accesories with the ipad, I did not, except for the screen protector because I didn't want it wasted and didn't think it would keep them from doing their diagnotics and testings. Thank you apple I do like your customer service and it was fast and friendly, that was my only gripe. So happy to have it back!