iPad not recognized by itunes or my PC...stuck in recovery mode

try this: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1567 if this doesn't work try: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538

did you try all those steps:

1. Disconnect the device from the computer.
2. Save a screenshot by pressing the Home button and the Wake/Sleep button at the same time (the screen should flash briefly). Note: Taking screenshots and saving images on iPod touch requires iOS version 2.0 or later.
3. Reconnect the device to the computer.
4. Open the Device Manager in Windows as follows:
   Windows XP: Click Start > Run. In the resulting dialog type devmgmt.msc and press Return on the keyboard.
   Windows Vista or Windows 7: Click Start. In the dialog, type devmgmt.msc and press Return on the keyboard. If Windows needs your permission to continue, click "Continue".
5. Expand all the sections labeled below (not all sections may be listed):
   
   • Imaging Devices
   • Other Devices
   • Portable Devices
   • Universal Serial Bus Controllers
6. Look for the entry that recognizes the device as a camera. This entry should be called Apple iPhone,Apple iPad,or Apple iPod.