ADVICE ON iPAD 2 PURCHASE

[starmack]

Any help appreciated.

Family offering to buy iPad 2 for Christmas. Ole!

Anything to watch out for - which spec is better 16 or 32?

Wouldnt plan to purchase or read books on it but would read daily papers and magazine articles...

Would hope to use it extensively for email...

Does 16 or 32 spec affect how much music it can handle in iTunes library?

What is it like in handling Skype calls?

I am confused on 'third generation' options. Why would you choose those? In a sentence or two.

Any comments on type of case to get, of any? Does it come with charger or do you need to factor that in as a cost?

Thanks for help.

[KJN]

Have the 16 and a large ITunes library and had no problems at all,excellent for Skype. iPad 2 comes with charger. as for cover get the magnetic one for the front and a nice clear plastic for the back. I have a few books on it and also read daily newspaper . It really is an excellent bit of kit and I am extremely happy with it. I hardly ever use my laptop now. Enjoy your Xmas present you will not be dissapointed. Also the wifi never drops out like my laptop does.Cat speak too highly for it.

[KJN]

Last line should read "can't speak"not cat speak, ( don't have a cat)

[tara20]

I have the 16 3G so I can use it when travelling abroad. The great thing is you can get a micro sim card at your destination and use local rates. Good if there's no wifi available.

[starmack]

Thank you both for insights and answers. Very helpful.