I will Be Going To New York at the end of the month, thinking of purchasing the new ipad 2. The 16gb wi-fi only version. Will this work ok in Ireland. Are there any compatibility issues. With the currency exchange there is about €130 saving.
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It will work
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How do I know? because I did it last year with the Ipad (wow, its only just been out 1 year and they replaced it!)
Now, OK, i'm taking a gamble that the 'pad 2 will be the same as the 1, but realistically no company wants to make local market products as they cost money.
The only thing I needed to do was plug a UK "figure of 8" mains cable into the Apple power adaptor (which it is designed to take) and there you go.
I even got an American itunes account while in the US - also simple. This means I have some US apps and can buy US films/series too. And yes they all sync fine, even with a mix of UK/US apps.
Enjoy! The ipad is an amazing piece of kit which is a joy to use and the second gen looks even better (33% slimmer and lighter).
🙂
How do I know? because I did it last year with the Ipad (wow, its only just been out 1 year and they replaced it!)
Now, OK, i'm taking a gamble that the 'pad 2 will be the same as the 1, but realistically no company wants to make local market products as they cost money.
The only thing I needed to do was plug a UK "figure of 8" mains cable into the Apple power adaptor (which it is designed to take) and there you go.
I even got an American itunes account while in the US - also simple. This means I have some US apps and can buy US films/series too. And yes they all sync fine, even with a mix of UK/US apps.
Enjoy! The ipad is an amazing piece of kit which is a joy to use and the second gen looks even better (33% slimmer and lighter).
Frank Harvey
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They'll replace it every year Ashworth - luxury products like this with an extremely high 'must have' factor are a gold mine for the likes of Apple. These things probably cost them £xx, and so far they've sold roughly 7-10 million iPads, which means production costs have been more than recouped. From here on in, it's just a case of adding a few more features every year like they have with the iPhone, then just watch the cash roll in. That may seem a little hypocritical of me as I have an iPhone and iPad, but my phone is a 3GS which I'm in no rush to change, and likewise with e iPad - IF the 3rd generation iPad is a good step forward, then I MIGHT think about changing it, but for what I use it for, it's not necessary.
woollyjoe:only thing to consider is actually getting one as they will most likely be sold out.
True, but I got mine in week 1 of US launch - and in San Francisco too.
They were coming in every couple of days and you couldn't reserve so it wasnt too hard.
Supply was much better than say the iphone 4 in the UK
True, but I got mine in week 1 of US launch - and in San Francisco too.
They were coming in every couple of days and you couldn't reserve so it wasnt too hard.
Supply was much better than say the iphone 4 in the UK
FrankHarveyHiFi:
and so far they've sold roughly 7-10 million iPads.
Close, they have moved 15 Million according to the press release.
My friend is going over in April and will be picking up an iPad 2 as well.
Well timed for the run up to the holiday season.
and so far they've sold roughly 7-10 million iPads.
Close, they have moved 15 Million according to the press release.
My friend is going over in April and will be picking up an iPad 2 as well.
Well timed for the run up to the holiday season.
It will work OK.
Just a few things to consider.
In the EU there are maximums for the value of goods you can bring in from outside the EU. There is a maximum of EUR 430 for importing goods per adult. Of course I don't know how strict Irish customs are the airport.
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/travel_and_recreation/travel_to_ireland/customs_regulations_for_travellers.html
The plug adapter that comes with the iPad charger will be the US type. You will need a plug adapter if you want to use a wall socket in Ireland. Any Apple charger however comes with a detachable plug so you can take the US type off and replace it with an Irish type. Apple also supplies a World Travel Adapter Kit for different sockets. You might be able to find that in the New York Apple Store.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB974ZM/B?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY
It might be a bit of overkill if you only have an iPad. Of course you will be able to charge the iPad from a USB port without any problems.
We bought an iPad in the UK in December and use it in the Netherlands with a plug that came with a Mac. Actually quite convenient because we now have a plug that will work with our chargers in the UK for our Macs. I don't know where to get separate plug attachments for Apple chargers but I'm sure you can get them as spare parts.
Just a few things to consider.
In the EU there are maximums for the value of goods you can bring in from outside the EU. There is a maximum of EUR 430 for importing goods per adult. Of course I don't know how strict Irish customs are the airport.
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/travel_and_recreation/travel_to_ireland/customs_regulations_for_travellers.html
The plug adapter that comes with the iPad charger will be the US type. You will need a plug adapter if you want to use a wall socket in Ireland. Any Apple charger however comes with a detachable plug so you can take the US type off and replace it with an Irish type. Apple also supplies a World Travel Adapter Kit for different sockets. You might be able to find that in the New York Apple Store.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB974ZM/B?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY
It might be a bit of overkill if you only have an iPad. Of course you will be able to charge the iPad from a USB port without any problems.
We bought an iPad in the UK in December and use it in the Netherlands with a plug that came with a Mac. Actually quite convenient because we now have a plug that will work with our chargers in the UK for our Macs. I don't know where to get separate plug attachments for Apple chargers but I'm sure you can get them as spare parts.
If you remember with the iPad 1 you got a usb connector that attached to a powerpoint adaptor wich you could change the pins of the plug , i can't see them changing this . You can buy different plugs from the apple store
Just bought an iPad 1 16GB wi-fi – no-brainer at £329 – and using the Personal Hotspot feature of iOS4.3 means I can use my iPhone 3GS to give the iPad 3G capability via Bluetooth.
Very neat, but not a game-changer: used to be able to do this with my old Nokia phone and a netbook!
Very neat, but not a game-changer: used to be able to do this with my old Nokia phone and a netbook!
Andrew Everard said:
I'm thinking of doingt he same. Can it handle the iOS4.3 OK or is it a bit slow? What with it having the soon to be older processor. I'll only use it for Sonos, a bit of surfing and as a movie player for the laddo when on longish car journeys.
No, not slow at all, and I bought it for much the same reason – mainly to use as a system remote, but for occasional surfing use.
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There are conflicting rumours online as to whether the 3G iPad 2 in the US is locked to AT&T or not. I think it will be unlocked. Anyone got a US import to confirm the status? I'm thinking of asking my brother-in-law to get one for me when he visits UK next.
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