Just get an iPad? Here's what you need next!
Today Apple's iPad finally went on sale which means a bunch of you just scored one and now, the unboxing done, the device powered up, the initial exploration done, you're looking at it and trying to figure out what you need to do next. Don't worry, TiPb's got your back:
Get apps and games. Apple has unleashed almost 2000 of them already (seriously, we've stopped counting!). You can find them -- all of them -- on iTunes, either on your Windows or Mac, or right on the iPad App Store. We've covered a ton of iPad apps here already, and we'll be reviewing some of our favorites this week, so keep your eyes peeled!
Get accessories. The iMore Store has just started offering iPad accessories for pre-order. If you want to protect that big, beautiful screen or wrap a case over that pristine aluminum shell, be sure to check them out! (And hey, don't forget their 10% off coupon code!)
Get talking. If you just want to talk about your new iPad and all those apps and accessories, or if you need help getting started (or to trouble-shoot bugs), or advice and recommendations, we have two new discussion groups just for you: iPad Device and Help Forum and iPad Apps and Games Forum.
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What does the boot logo look like?
Same as iPhone and iPod touch
How is the official case, it looked kind of cheaply made in some of the videos
Boot logo should be bigger
I would imagine the boot logo the size of a dime in the middle of that screen would look kinda funny.
Yeah, it's apprpriately scaled Case is kind of flimsy
yeah I'm gonna come back in like 4 months when I don't have to see the word iPad on every post
Hmm, anyonerecommend an alternate case? Sounds like the official case is flimsy and I should cancel that part of my order.
I wonder who will come out with a car mount 1st?
It's already out, iVelcro. Lol
Just got mine in Dallas. This thing is beautiful.
still waiting for mine to arrive on my doorstep!
Why is no one talking about the release of iPhone 3.2 beta today for iPhone finally?!
Every ipad other ipad post ipad is ipad about ipad the ipad ipad. Now ipad the excitement ipad has ipad worn ipad off ipad are ipad you ipad going ipad to ipad stop ipad creamin ipad over ipad the ipad ipad?
No kidding! When is 3.2 going to finally be released to the masses and more importantly 4.0?!?!
@Rene Ritchie
Can you guys like, seperate iPhone iPod Touch and iPad news? Because it really urge me to get an iPad with all these wonderful news. So to stop the urge.. Can you let me just read iPhone news without having to see the word iPad.
Question: Can the iPad handle multiple email signatures? I want a signature for my personal and work accounts, but they need to be different.
Still can't see myself throwing $500 for a device that's a bigger itouch. Hopefully it will get better in time.
Just FYI you can use the myfi jailbreak app to teather your ipad to your iPhone. It seems to work pretty good. I am not sure if it works for YouTube though. Rene it was good to meet you outside the apple store.
I love my new iPad!!!! I'm typing from it right now!!!!! It's going to be transition to get used to this typing
I just want a release date for the uk! Can't wait to get my hands on one!
I am on the "iPhone Blog" to read about news regarding iPhone... not the iPad.
I don't care about the iPad.
This isn't the "iPhone blog" anymore, Lucas -- it's TiPB, covering all "i" products. Deal with it.
Now it's time for QVC or HSN to get them with the four or five easy pay. Oh yes with alll the extras included. QVC had a iPod Touch deal that was nice.
Hah.
Sure I'll "deal with it."
I'm not going to read this blog anymore. They just lost some readers. A few people at work were complaining about the same issue.
To everyone that has an ipad, what are the differences from the iPod touch besides a bigger screen? Are there any unique features?
Its the unique apps for the iPads unique interface that will be the selling point.
http://iphonethat.wordpress.com/2010/04/02/ipad-exclusive-apps/
@Pn2bade
It doesn't come with headphones! That's what makes it an iPad!
If anyone does decide to pull the trigger today, don't overlook your local Best Buy assuming they are all gone. I waltzed into mine at around 1:30pm with the intention of buying one if they had one, but playing around on the demo if they were out. They had 10 (4-64GB, 3-32, 3-16) units behind the counter in the computer department. I saw a line of about 20 people at opening when I was running errands so I asked one of the managers I know there how many they had gotten and he said the early truck had 13 and then a second truck came at noon with another 15.
So again, if you decide "ah what the hell", give your local store a ring.
Between me and my husband we've owned more MP3 players over the years than I can count, including Sansas, iRivers, iPods (classic & touch), the Ibiza Rhapsody, etc. But, the last few years I've settled down to one line of players. Why? Because I was happy to discover how well-designed and fun to use the underappreciated (and widely mocked) Zunes are.