That's what I'm thinking too. I'm thinking of the 16GB 3G. Gayle thought that was plenty, plus it's a bit cheaper.

Do it Janet and Judy!! You both deserve a great Birthday present!!

I got it!!!! Now if only I had some more time to play with it. By the time evening gets here...I want to check out here and FB and then I'm ready for bed. Gonna have to find some down time before spring break is over.

Use the iPad to check out FB - don't use the FB app from iTunes, just use Safari to connect to FB.

That what I've done as far with FB. I wish when I was setting up that I didn't add all the pictures from my computer, because some of them were folders of different icons. I read part of the manual and it said to delete them from the Ipad they have to be deleted from the computer and then synced again. So that's what I've been trying to do so far. I did download the manual so I can read it anytime and it has been very helpful. So far I'm loving it.

I do have to add that if my mother asks me one more time "why do you need another damn computer?" I'm going to throw it at her....lolol Of course you know I wouldn't do that, but boy is it tempting.

Okay.....I've read through this thread and checked out some of the apps that Gayle had written about, but are there any others that I might find interesting? I know some of you have IPhones and there are apps for both....so if you know of any...please share.

Did I post that I got an Ipad? I don't remember! I think I put it on FB. I got the 16 gb wifi 3G. I did not get the Ipad 2. I don't need the cameras, there is no usb port and, although it goes faster, I don't need the speed. It still was expensive, but I got a check from the Teacher's Union and it covered the price! As soon as I got that check, I was getting that Ipad!!!

I just put in Kindle, and got a book. I was happy to see that there are so many free books. In fact, Jane Eyre and the dictionary are already in there. I got the NY Times top news stories, solitaire, and so far, that's it. I'm going slow because I want to see what I want on it. I have to get used to surfing the web on it. It is so small compared to my laptop. I have to learn to adjust the size of what I'm looking at. I cannot believe how much more user friendly this is than the pc!

I want to take my pictures off of my laptop and I'm not putting them on the Ipad either. I would like to put them all on a DVD disc. I want to do the same with my music, although I may put some music on the Ipad. I don't need these stored on the computers. I can also put a lot of documents I have saved on dvd. I have had so many crashes on my pc that I would rather have these things separate, but easily accessible.

You can use the camera attachment as a usb port for the Ipad, but it is not compatible with much. There are ways, of course, to work around it. I have to see what's involved, and what I would gain by that.

In the meantime, I LOVE my Ipad!!!

I love mine too Judy. So far I have Solitaire, Calculator, Ibooks, Free Books, Bowling Game, SkeeBall Game, and now I'll have to go look and check it out...lol. There is an application called: My Dog. It's where you can keep all the different dog information plus their picture. I haven't used it yet...still playing around and learning. I may have to check out Kindle. Oh I also put on the Ipad instruction manual. I know I have a few others, but I'm on my laptop now so when I get on the Ipad I'll check. I have the fold up cover for mine, but I'm wanting one a little more sturdy for when I take it in my purse.

Congrats Janet and Judy on your new ipads! Glad you are enjoying them! I looked at them at Staples but I don't really need one......but....I would like to have one someday! They look so cool!

I have the ipad guide too. They have free books? I have to slowly go through the apps and pick out what I want. I also have a (trial) hidden object game. The screen is a little too small to enjoy searching for things. I'm used to my 17" laptop screen for those.

I got a fold up case too. What are you getting? I got a screen protector too. These I found on eBay. We have to dress up our ipads, ya know!

Paula, I have absolutely no need for an ipad!!! I splurged! I also got a check from the teachers' union.

I'm not sure what kind of case to get. There are some real sturdy ones that fit nicely in a purse, I just have to find the one I like best. AND yes.....they do have free books...thousands of them.

I have no need for one either and really can't afford it, but tough....I wanted it and I deserve it.

Gayle...........Is that map application like a GPS? Is there a GPS ap for the IPad?

Yes, it's just like a GPS only it doesn't talk to you - I really like it though. There is a search function where you can find a place on the map or there is a directions function. It's on the bottom when you open up the map (at least that is where it is located on the iPad I). It will locate you (your iPad) and you will be a pulsing blue light and the route to wherever you want to go is illuminated. When you push the directions button, it will give you directions to your location. You have to read the directions which is not a good thing to do when driving. So I jot them down if there are several.

You can just open the maps button and it will show you where you are - I really like that if I'm in a strange location so I can tell in what general direction I am located.

I always look at the map function when I am getting ready to travel. I can get myself oriented to where I'm going because you can see the map from way out or you can zoom in and see residential or business areas with the exact streets. I always get familiar with where I am going. It even worked well in Alaska!!!

That's great....I think I'm going to go play with it here in a bit. There is so much to learn and find...lol. I love it.

There are lots of free classic books on Kindle. I love the Weather Bug app, and I use Fandango a lot to find out what is showing at the movie. Oh, and I like to play Spider Solitaire:)