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A couple of iPad 2 questions.

by ndfan236-2348608485923434 Mar 27, 2011 10:00AM PDT

I am looking to get an iPad 2, but I have a couple of questions. First, I was wondering how much disk space is on the iPad 2's drive. I know that the iPad 2 comes in 16, 32, and 64 gigabytes of storage, but how much of the disk is taken up with the pre-installed Apps (PhotoBooth, FaceTime, Safari, etc.) and iOS? Lastly, Will there be any cases (Non-Apple) that will use a magnet to put the iPad to sleep and cover the back? Thanks in advance!

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A couple of iPad 2 questions
by teefash77 Mar 27, 2011 7:59PM PDT

I don't think the pre-installed apps take upto 10% of the space but you will have to read various views on blogs and youtube for an answer to question. But i found the local store in my region helpful while search for information as regards the ipad2 and other apple products.


Note: This post was edited by forum moderator to edit out promo link which is prohibited in these forums. on 03/28/2011 on 10:04 AM PT

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ipad 2 question
by jamesjacson69 Mar 29, 2011 11:00AM PDT
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Connect a iPad 2 to a PC using Bluetooth...
by ndfan236-2348608485923434 Apr 2, 2011 9:03AM PDT

I have a Bluetooth dongle for a PC. Can this be used to sync photos to an iPad 2 and download photos taken from an iPad 2 to a PC? My OS is Windows 7.

Thanks in advance!

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Probably not,
by mrmacfixit Forum moderator Apr 3, 2011 12:23AM PDT

iTunes will do what you are asking.

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Thanks!
by ndfan236-2348608485923434 Apr 3, 2011 12:07PM PDT

I didn't know iTunes for Windows could sync Photos, thank you MrMacFixit.

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Remember you can sync such things.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Apr 4, 2011 9:07AM PDT

But your question was if you could use bluetooth which I have yet to find working for such a sync. For now you sync with the USB cable with iTunes on Windows or the Apple OS.
Bob

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You are correct Bob,
by mrmacfixit Forum moderator Apr 4, 2011 11:01AM PDT

I was referring to the traditional method of syncing the iPad.

iTunes > USB > iPad


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One more iPad 2 Question...
by ndfan236-2348608485923434 Apr 21, 2011 6:17AM PDT

What size should I get? 16gb, 32gb, or 64gb? I will most likely not buy any of the next refreshes for the next 5+ years. Plan to use it for email, web, games and apps, iBooks & GarageBand, a couple of playlists of music, and photos. Thanks in advance.

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Get the one that you can afford
by mrmacfixit Forum moderator Apr 21, 2011 6:22AM PDT

If you can afford the biggest, then go for it.

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(NT) Thanks!
by ndfan236-2348608485923434 Apr 21, 2011 11:31AM PDT
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