1: Okay firstly let's get this clear - I'm not an IT anoarak or fan.
2: Paired my Blackberry Mobile no problem first time to FL2 Bluetooth.

So, this morning in my snail mail Postie delivered an offer from my mobile provider: an new G4 32GB iPad black or white for what would be the equivalent of UK 70pence. Thereafter, a monthly charge of approximately GBP24 would be applied and this includes all internet access fees and up to 1GB data download. Greater volumes than 1GB per month will be charged extra.

That's the costs. Now my technical questions are:

a) Can it be paired to the FL2's Bluetooth system so that it can be used i.e. upload/download (remain connected to the internet) when underway in the car?
b) What extra cabling would be required to keep the iPad charged whilst under way? Note: Her Ladyship already has an iPhone4 and a cable that charges it when in the car. Can this same cable be used with an iPad?

Or is the above total nonsense from this IT pygmy?
Expert guidance would be appreciated before I get seduced by this morning's offer.
Thanks

It would serve no benefit (if it was possible) to connect to the bluetooth as thats is for phones and the ipad is not a phone, and also there FL2 does not support AD2P Music streaming yet

I believe the ipad might draw more current than a iphone ( i know some usb sockets on laptops wont charge an ipad), so unsure if there is a requirement for the specific iPad charger in a car, but the battery life is quite good anyway

Your monthly subscription gives you constant connection to the Internet when not using your home wifi, or other wifi when available. As Mr Pinks says it is not a phone so does not need to be bluetoothed when in the car. I used one when in the USA and it worked perfectly. I don't know much about Swiss coverage but hopefully will be OK. Apple makes an incar charger for IPAD.

I have the ipod lead for RRS but it does not charge my ipad

I can plug the ipad usb lead into RRS usb and it charges or a cigarette usb adapter  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

I have an ipad2 charger which uses the cigarette lighter socket and charges perfectly well.

same issue with charging - reading the info the iPad (3) needs 11 Watts to charge it - so can't be charged by 'most' usb ports.

The car charger 'must' be powerful enough to supply the required higher wattage - so car must be taken when choosing one.

I have been looking for a dash mount for the iPad so as to use the SatNav - but might wait until the end of month when my phone contract allows me to upgrade to either iPhone 4s or Samsung Galaxy S2/3 (haven't decided yet!!!)

But I'll probably go for a Brodit bracket and holder  2002 Honda VFR800
2002 Toyota Celica 140 Silver (mid life crisis - again!)
2007 FL2 GS Manual Army Reconnaissance Green + freel2.com sticker
2004 Toyota Celica 140 Black - Gone
2000 Toyota Celica 140 Silver - Gone
1998 Toyota Celica ST Pearl Green - Gone
1996 Nissan Primera 1.6 - Gone
1994 Rover Montego 1.6 Auto - Gone

Gentlemen All
Many thanks for providing a very clear illustration of what can and cannot be done should I take this offer on board (Best not show the offer to her Ladyship otherwise I'll have no say in the matter)

So the "fog" of IT war has lifted, but the battle field remains with lots of unexploded munitions for me to avoid. So before I say to her Ladyship the immortal words "I'm getting an iPad" can any of you clarify the following - all in relation to a very long drive:

1: Can I put my daughter's favourite DVD's onto the iPad via a USB or other porting device? I don't want to pay for internet download of films she already has

2: Can the iPad be safely suspended from the back of a front seat headrest? Are there devices out there in the market place that hold it (simont mentioned brodit), other than a set of bungy straps

Thanks

It does connect via Bluetooth, but does not really do anything. If the new iPad had Siri you could prob use it

Click image to enlarge

Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated

In answer to your first question - yes and if you have another apple device it's even easier, but also very easy from a PC using ITunes.

second question - not tried that but somebody will know.


The IPad is the most amazing piece of IT and you will not regret having one.

I thought Ipad will only play videos purchased through itunes  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

i think it will play any movie on your shared home network too that are in itunes, some which haven't been bought in there and they are ok, theres a folder that called movies on the ipad too

but i normally leave that to the kids and their fireman sam or Ben10, normally access my movies via appleTV which is slightly different

Whats "the grey" last night, very good movie complete with shivers running up the back

I watch videos using divx on mac mini/macbook pro but apart from streaming videos such as iplayer to ipad not been able to load any on it

Have heard you can jailbreak ipad but daren't attempt it or will probably stop working/invalidate warranty  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

you can jailbreak ipads, iphones and the AppleTv, but i haven't bothered trying ied rather buy them or mainly rent the movie as most times i wont watch it more than once anyway

I use an app called Avplayer Hd for watching movies, just copy from my hard drive straight on to the iPad or Iphone

I knew this would happen - one says you can - another says you can not. Then up pops Siri jail breaking out divx wherever that is. Right, time to find out what you lot are on - take some of it myself, and then peel an apple, chop it into half n take a bit byte. I knew I shouldn't have read the "limited offer to loyal customer".