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Does the iPad work with a PC? I have PC's for my business but I want the iPad. Do I have to have a mac or macbook to sync, backup, charge, etc? Please give me details on the ease of use if I stay PC based but have a iPad. Thanks!

Posted on Apr 25, 2010 10:12 AM

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Apr 25, 2010 10:19 AM in response to penlucy

All you need is iTunes for Windows PC and you will be set. iTunes is the application that will sync, backup, etc your iPad.

http://www.apple.com/itunes/

Sincerely,
G.

Message was edited by: Mac512-Guy - added link to iTunes

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dlg_az

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Apr 25, 2010 10:19 AM in response to penlucy

The iPad syncs its contents via iTunes. You can get iTunes for PC.
Your iPad content is backed up via iTunes.
Charging can be done with the included USB cable, but it's dead slow (more like a "trickle charge"). Otherwise, use the included AC Adaptor. The USB cable hooks into it for use in a wall outlet.

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Gaffa

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Apr 25, 2010 10:19 AM in response to penlucy

The iPad works with any platform that runs iTunes. Connecting, syncing and downloading work fine on the Windows platform. You do need the latest version of iTunes. I forget what version number that is.

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penlucy Author

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Apr 25, 2010 11:47 AM in response to penlucy

Thanks everyone.

Now, do I run out and buy the first version or wait for the 3G? I'm still going to use my blackberry for making and receiving telephone calls. I can't deal with two phone numbers.

So, wifi or wifi with 3G? Thanks

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Tom Gewecke

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Apr 25, 2010 12:02 PM in response to penlucy

I can't deal with two phone numbers.

iPad's aren't phones. The 3G is so you can access the internet when wifi is not available. If you don't need to do that, the 3G won't be of much value to you.

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