Apple i- pad

[Margaret N]

Has anyone got a an Apple I-pod (not a phone). What do you think of it? I presume that you need an Applemac computer for downloading any information that you put on it. I hope to get a chance to look at one on Friday.

[Velma Dinkley]

All Ipods are Apple, you just use the ITunes software to add albums/tracks. It's on our PC which is Windows XP.

[MarionH]

All Ipods are Apple, you just use the ITunes software to add albums/tracks. It's on our PC which is Windows XP.

Quite correct - I have an ipod and use it for the Genealogy podcasts (there are quite a few of them including the National Archives). I am about to spend three days on a train so I shall be quite unsocial looking like a "tweeny" with those earplugs in - the only way to cross the Nullabor!

[Cloggie]

No need to have a Mac to use an iPod. As Velma says, they work with PCs as well. Either way, you would have to install the iTunes software.
More information on iTunes: http://www.apple.com/itunes/what-is/
iTunes tutorials: http://www.apple.com/itunes/how-to/

[Margaret N]

I have made a mistake in my typing my enquiry is about the new Apple I-PAD sorry about that. I-pods have been around so long surprised my thread was not questioned.

Anyway it is the I - PAD

[Lindag]

If you look here it says what is required and it has a list for Mac requirements and a list for PC requirements. So I'd say it connects to either type of computer.


http://store.apple.com/uk/browse/hom...WG-+UK_iPad-UK


LInda

[Velma Dinkley]

I've just changed the title for you Margaret

[Grimsqueaker]

basically its a giant iphone without the phone bit, and you can only install software that is available via the itunes app store.... :(

[Lindag]

who would want to use something that big as a phone


linda

[Margaret N]

Velma,

Many thanks, you do look after us well. I did infact see one today and now understand what it is and have an idea of how it works. 'Notice I said have an idea of how it works.'
While on holiday I was only able to listen the radio and it was the media jargon that suggested that Apple was a close shop and that it was unlikely to be compatible with other products. This is not the case.

Thank you all for your replies.