Hi, Alex:
The reason why I didn't do a restore was because of all the caveats I have heard and read both here and on other forums about unexpected consequences. I am not an electronics "natural" so if I discover things that are expected to operate in the future, I won't be able to dig up solutions without hiring my Mac guy to un$cramble me.
BUT, I started to do it and a screen popped up in the process saying:
"There are purchased items on the iPad “Gary 's iPad” that have not been transferred to your iTunes library. If you restore this iPad, these items will be erased and you will have to purchase them again. Are you sure you want to continue?"
That's the kind of warning that leaves me wondering:
A) How do I discover those items prior to the restore and
B) If I can't discover in advance, then how do I know what resources I have to replace (and possibly pay for again?) after they're zapped into oblivion? (Why isn't that info included in the warning?)
Thanks again
--GG