iGot an iPad2, now what?

So I won an iPad2 and I have to say, I am utterly clueless with what to do with it. Anyone have any suggestions? I have a Droid Smartphone and am preferably looking for things the iPad can do that my phone can't to make it worth carrying around.

Quote from Kevin71 : So I won an iPad2 and I have to say, I am utterly clueless with what to do with it. Anyone have any suggestions? I have a Droid Smartphone and am preferably looking for things the iPad can do that my phone can't to make it worth carrying around.

Internet browsing is a lot better on a big screen. That's what I like it for. Some people watch movies and stuff, but I don't. If you use Netflix, that's also another possibility.

You could always sell it.

Jailbreak and explore the plethora of tweaks available.

Quote from prozac4312 : Jailbreak and explore the plethora of tweaks available.

Is it worth voiding the warranty? Maybe I need to look into it more but to me it seems a bit risky to do with a new iPad.

Quote from Kevin71 : Is it worth voiding the warranty? Maybe I need to look into it more but to me it seems a bit risky to do with a new iPad.

i dont think it voids your warrenty. You can always revert it back to stock... Had my iPhone 4 jailbroken.

It's simple. It has a bigger screen, which means doing email, playing games, using maps, etc, are a blast, as compared to the teenie weenie smartphone screen.
It's unfortunate that it won't get along with your present phone, but if that's not an issue for you, then keep it and use it as is.
It's a great tablet and it works silky smooth.
If you do want to try a tablet but prefer Android so that it can sync with your phone, then sell the iPad now before it becomes a used device.
I don't know what the advantages are of jailbreaking an iPad (I'm not much of an Apple fan) but if you decide to keep it, there's certainly no rush to do anything to it, apart from downloading kool apps and enjoying it.
If one day you "want more" from it, then you could check out what jailbreaking can do for you.

Quote from Albort : i dont think it voids your warrenty. You can always revert it back to stock... Had my iPhone 4 jailbroken.

Interesting... Looking into it.

Quote from RockySosua : It's simple. It has a bigger screen, which means doing email, playing games, using maps, etc, are a blast, as compared to the teenie weenie smartphone screen. It's unfortunate that it won't get along with your present phone, but if that's not an issue for you, then keep it and use it as is. It's a great tablet and it works silky smooth. If you do want to try a tablet but prefer Android so that it can sync with your phone, then sell the iPad now before it becomes a used device. I don't know what the advantages are of jailbreaking an iPad (I'm not much of an Apple fan) but if you decide to keep it, there's certainly no rush to do anything to it, apart from downloading kool apps and enjoying it. If one day you "want more" from it, then you could check out what jailbreaking can do for you.

Well, I won a refurbished one so the price takes a pretty solid hit. I also don't believe in selling something you got for free. As far as the rest, respectable. Maybe I'm so used to my tiny screen it quit bugging me.

I mean if you're fine with your droid you can just sell the IPad and get yourself something nice later on or something.

Quote from prozac4312 : Jailbreak and explore the plethora of tweaks available.

this ainec

Quote from Kevin71 : Is it worth voiding the warranty? Maybe I need to look into it more but to me it seems a bit risky to do with a new iPad.

It doesn't void it, u can reset it back to normal so if something happens it isn't a problem to reset and take it to an Apple store.

Quote from APhamX : I mean if you're fine with your droid you can just sell the IPad and get yourself something nice later on or something.

Normally this might be a trollish comment but does have a good point if u have a good Droid phone (like a Gnex) where u can pretty much do anything u want (u can hook it up to a TV etc)

Of course it depends what u use the Ipad for; facebook, light websurfing or (light) gaming and other heavy processes then maybe a light laptop
would be better.

Once you start exploring you'll find a lot of uses. Here are some nice apps to look at:

- Dropbox - sync your data files with your ipad
- Netflix / Amazon video / xfinity (comcast) streaming video
- OnLive / CloudOn - lets you run MS Office apps on it
- SplashTop / TeamViewer - lets you remote desktop to your PC
- The Weather Channel has a great weather app
- Penultimate / Evernote to take notes
- Snapspeed / PS Express for photo editing
- And of course games - InfinityBlade, Osmos HD, World of Goo, Splode, Plants vs. Zombies, and Mechinarium are my favorites

Here are a bunch more to explore, if you can stand scrolling through them one at a time: http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow_vi...00.asp?p=n

Setup a deal alert for IOS. There is a ton of free stuff out there.

Should have flipped it and either pocketed the money or bought a Nexus 7.

Quote from brbubba : Should have flipped it and either pocketed the money or bought a Nexus 7.

That would be my preference too, as long as the OP likes the idea of a 7 inch highly portable device.

If you read much, that in itself will justify keeping vs. selling. I absolutely love my iPad for reading. I especially love to read at night without the light on bothering my husband. I read all the time, and would have had to declare bankruptcy long ago if it weren't for the fact that most libraries lend ebooks now.

Go do your local library web site - and to the library web site local to any family member who would trust you with their library card number. And since ebooks/audiobooks automatically return themselves, there's not a lot of risk involved for them.

Should you want to buy books, ebooks are now cheaper then hard copies, as well. People can get as passionate about their reading apps as the Mac/PC rivalry, but you can have several and use what you like. I use iBooks, Stanza & Kindle apps.

If you get magazines such as Sports Illustrated, you often have free access to the digital versions through their free app.

And a last note: While you're trying stuff out, I'd use free apps only. Many paid apps have brief times when they are free as well. Appshopper.com is a pretty good resource for finding these. If you find a free app you like, you may decide to go to the paid version of it for more usability later.

Have fun!