iPad support

[Q-collective]

Hey all,

I am considering to purchase an iPad 3 (to be launched on 23 March in my country). Those specs are pretty amazing

But, of course, the important question is how well are iPads supported on Linux these days? Can I manage the content? Can I make backups? Can I do other stuff?

And, in comparison, how is Android support? My "fall back" choice, if the iPad wouldn't be a good choice after all, would be the Asus Transformer Prime.

So, does anyone has experience with either the Asus or the iPad?

[Q-collective]

So, 116 views and 19 hours later and no one has any answer?

I figured there would be more iPad owners

[Sonsum]

So, 116 views and 19 hours later and no one has any answer?

I figured there would be more iPad owners

Unfortunately, the iPad 3 is a completely new piece of hardware, so there's no knowing for sure how it will work.

Based on how my iPod Touch works on Ubuntu, I can view my pictures in Shotwell and listen to my music in Banshee. This is iOS 4, however, so I can't speak for any iOS 5 devices.

[eric-yorba]

But, of course, the important question is how well are iPads supported on Linux these days? Can I manage the content? Can I make backups? Can I do other stuff?

iOS backups aren't supported in Linux at all currently. You're stuck either using another computer for that, or iCloud.

[pongchatwills]

new ipad just released and few one have the experience on it...

[Q-collective]

iOS backups aren't supported in Linux at all currently. You're stuck either using another computer for that, or iCloud.

That is a pity. And iCloud, despite its marketing as such, isn't really a reliable backup.

I think I'm going for the Asus then.