A hip, straightforward guide to squeezing every bit of functionality from the iPad 2 Apple's new iPad 2 offers new functionality, WiFi or 3G connectivity, a choice of data plans, and a new and more powerful iOS 4 operating system in a thinner, lighter device. This book shows how to get the most from every feature. It covers the two front- and rear-facing cameras, advice on using the multitouch display, and the pros and cons of WiFi vs. 3G. Then it explores video chatting with FaceTime, streaming music and movies to your HDTV, tips on shooting HD video, how to sync the iPad to your computer and transfer content, and much more. With its advanced iOS 4 operating system, the iPad 2 offers new functionality, two cameras, WiFi and 3G connectivity, and the availability of thousands of apps This book explains how to evaluate and choose a data plan as well as how to set up your iPad 2 with iTunes, transfer content, and sync the iPad with your computer Covers downloading movies, music, and iBooks; buying or renting TV shows; managing e-mail, calendars, and to-do lists; and using built-in productivity apps Explores video chatting, taking photos and HD video, accessing social media, finding hotels and restaurants, and even how the iPad can make learning more fun for kids Get all you paid for in your iPad 2 with the advice in this book!

Maximize all that the new iPad has to offer with The New iPad Fully Loaded! The new iPad Fully Loaded is a one-of-a-kind resource for squeezing every bit of functionality from your new iPad. Whether you're downloading content of any sort, looking to get the most out of iOS5, or using your new iPad to control anything from your home stereo system to your vehicle, nothing is out of the realm of possibilities. As you progress through this captivating, full-color book, veteran author Alan Hess takes you beyond the basics and show you how to fully utilize your new iPad and it's impressive features. Peppered with sophisticated tips and tricks, The new iPad Fully Loaded encourages you to modify your new iPad to your own specifications and teaches you never-before-revealed tricks so that you can truly get the most out of this amazing device. Goes beyond the basics to deliver rare tips and tricks on maximizing all that the new iPad has to offer Includes tips, tricks, and techniques that are applicable to every version of the iPad Covers new benefits of iOS 5 Boasts updates on the latest iPad technology developments as well as coverage of both common and uncommon tasks In full-color and sporting a convenient trim size, The new iPad Fully Loaded is the perfect accessory to your new iPad.

Alan knows—and he's telling! All about your iPad. It's an iPod. It's an e-reader. It's an instant classic. And now you can discover all the secrets to this dazzling device, thanks to Alan Hess. You may think you already know your iPad inside and out, until Alan shows you how to write your own books, stream your iTunes, view comic book files, and transfer photos with Eye-Fi. He provides all the tips and techniques you need to get the absolute most out of your iPad. Figure you already get all things iPad? Don't count on it—until you read this book! Browse through the iBooksStore and start speed e-reading Catch all the news from traditional sources and news aggregator apps like Pulse and Flipboard Get all your photos exactly where—and how—you want them to be Create documents, crunch numbers, work on presentations—and iWork from the beach! Access your files on the go with Dropbox and read just about any file with GoodReader Get more out of—and into—your iPad than you ever thought possible

A comprehensive guide to using the iPad that explains how to use the tablet computer's main functions, highlights features such as remote desktop access, applications for travel, social media, and more, and offers troubleshooting tips.

The iPad is an amazing media device, once you really know how to use it. In this entertaining book, New York Times tech columnist and iPad expert Jude Biersdorfer shows you how to get the most out of this sleek tablet to surf the Web, send and receive email, watch movies and TV shows, read eBooks, listen to music, play games, and even do a little iWork. It's the book that should have been in the box. The important stuff you need to know Learn undocumented tips and tricks. Get the lowdown on cool iPad secrets Build and play your media library. Fill up your iPad with music, movies, TV shows, eBooks, photos, music videos, audiobooks, and podcasts Get online. Connect through Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi+3G—on both GSM and CDMA networks Discover state-of-the-art e-reading. Buy and read books and magazines in full color Consolidate your email accounts. Read email from your personal and work accounts Shop iTunes and the App Store. Navigate Apple's media emporiums, and learn how to get free music, video, books, and apps

Looks at the latest features and functions of the iPad2, covering such topics as accessing the Internet, setting up an email account, using built-in apps, playing games, using iTunes, and storing data content in iCloud.

Take a seat and settle in—it’s a gigantic treasury of trivia and humor for our twenty-fifth (is that porcelain?) anniversary! IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award Gold Winner in Humor ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year Awards, Honorable Mention in Humor “Fully Loaded” is putting it mildly. This behemoth of a book is overflowing with incredible stories, surprising facts, weird news, little-known origins, forgotten history, fun wordplay, and everything else that millions of loyal fans have come to expect from the world’s best-selling bathroom reading series. As always, it’s divided by length: quickies for the reader on the go, medium-sized articles for those with a few minutes to spare, and extra-long pieces for those truly leg-numbing experiences. Here are just a few of the hundreds of topics loaded into this edition of America’s favorite source of fascinating information: * Forgotten Firsts * Dumb Crooks: Stoner Edition * Bizarre Japanese Video Games * The Kamikaze Instruction Manual * Our Lady of the Little Green Men * The Worst Fire in American History * The World’s Worst Business Decision * The New Year’s Eve Opossum Drop * Do Blondes Really Have More Fun? * Failed Doomsday Predictions * When Toilets Explode * and much, much more!