Hi from Vermont

[TheCaffeinatedOne]

Just picked up an iPad and am starting to learn how to use the thing, and stumbled on this site. I confess I'm writing this on a laptop though. Gimme time and I'll come around...

 

[giradman]

Hi Vermont - have vacationed in your state (actually a trip that included upstate NY, Ft. Ti and New Hampshire) - lovely!

Welcome to the forum! I've had an iPad 2 for nearly 3 years and nearly always do my posts on a laptop w/ a real KB - do have a Bluetooth KB for the iDevice which is a fine option if you plan to type a lot on the iPad - plenty of great folks here, so enjoy - Dave

 

[TheCaffeinatedOne]

I picked up a Zagg backlit keyboard / case with the iPad 3, and I'm getting used to the chicklet keys. Seems a great little unit. I'm hoping to work the iPad into my small town law practice, but I'm a bit of a Luddite; still use a yellow pad. What sold me on it was when I tried to find a deposition transcript analysis program for my PC - and found one for about $650. Then I looked for an iPad app and found functionally the same thing for $85, which is a King's Ransom for apps. It became a no-brainer - get the app and the iPad both for less and I was off to the races.

 

[giradman]

I picked up a Zagg backlit keyboard / case with the iPad 3, and I'm getting used to the chicklet keys. Seems a great little unit. I'm hoping to work the iPad into my small town law practice, but I'm a bit of a Luddite; still use a yellow pad. What sold me on it was when I tried to find a deposition transcript analysis program for my PC - and found one for about $650. Then I looked for an iPad app and found functionally the same thing for $85, which is a King's Ransom for apps. It became a no-brainer - get the app and the iPad both for less and I was off to the races.

Well, w/ that KB/Case, then you're already setup to type nicely on the iPad - I have the unattached Apple BT KB and I bring it along 'on the road' (no longer carry a laptop) and also use the KB at home when I need to type in a lot of information (e.g. in Paprika, a recipe app). Hope to see you posting - Dave

 

[syang101]

I bet you would like your iPad a lot!

 

[leelai]

Hi and welcome to the Forum!

The IPad Forum is a community of members from all walks of life and from all over the world coming together to share our experiences and to help each other learn about this wonderful piece of technology the Ipad. There is a wealth of information already here in the many threads we have so doing some searches will answer most of the questions you have. If then you cannot find the answer you are seeking then by all means post your question. There are many friendly and informed members here only too willing to help you.

We also have our own App - It is a very simple app to navigate.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/discussion-forum-for-ipad/id412896524?mt=8
Tutorial for our App
http://www.ipadforums.net/new-membe...sistance/107524-ipad-forums-app-tutorial.html
Tutorial on creating posts on the Forum
http://www.ipadforums.net/new-membe...-creating-posts-starting-new-threads-how.html
Reading the IPad manual is a great place to start so please download a copy of these.
http://www.support.apple.com/manuals/ipad/
3 very informative threads from which you will learn many tips and shortcuts for the IPad.
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-general-discussions/21590-tips-tricks-those-us-who-dont-know.html
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-os/49581-ios5-tips-tricks.html
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-help...shortcuts-helpful-places-people-new-ipad.html
We have rules like any Community so please read these also
http://www.ipadforums.net/forum-rul...um-rules-everybody-please-read.html#post14697

Once again we welcome you here and are so pleased you have joined us!

 

[smalltowngirl13]

Congrats on the iPad and welcome aboard!