I agree. The iPad, for most people, does not require a JB. Everything works, and quite well. That said, when you do JB, you gain access to your system and you gain a large number of new abilities that make an un-jailbroken iDevice pale in comparison.
I JB for a very specific reason: to store files on MicroSD cards and Flash Drives. Also to apply themes and use iFile to create folders where I want or need them.
Like I said, before you JB, investigate. You might not need or want to JB.
--- In iPad@yahoogroups.com, "bj" <bjones44@...> wrote:
>
> I don't think anyone should even consider Jailbreak unless & until they have
> a *reason* to do it -- whether it's something they want to do that non-JB
> won't allow, or even just wanting to tinker -- & knowing not just how but
> how not to, and how to recover from disaster, or at least having a clue.
>
> But the iPad is quite usable & versatile without ever getting near a JB.
> bj
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Maxey
> Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 12:57 PM
> To: iPad@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [iPad] Re: ~~Hola~~New to the Group
>
> Go to iTunes and DL the iPad guide. Read that and you will know quite a bit.
>
> There are many ways to do what it is you wish to do. You really need to ask
> one question and let us help you with that. Take it slow. There are many
> apps out there that allow you do all sorts of amazing things.
>
> You mentioned Jailbreaking. That can be a complicated subject. Your success
> depends upon many factors like which version of iOS are you running or do
> you have an iPad 1 or 2?. If 5.0, you will have problems because there are
> no untethered JBs out yet for that iOS version. Just lots of idiots selling
> iOS 5 JBs and taking advantage of new users.
>
> That said, the JB for iOS 5 will soon arrive, so you will not have long to
> wait.
>
> So you really need to learn a bit more about JB before you decide to do it.
>
> You do not seem to be annoying, so relax. Smiley
>
> --- In iPad@yahoogroups.com, "goldchip042704" <goldchip042704@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hello All,
> >
> > I am new to the group and just wanted to say hello. I am a new iPad
> > owner and I don't know squat about how to share files, move files,
> > jailbreak, or anything else. I can turn the darned thing on, so if my
> > questions get annoying just drop me an e-mail saying "YOU ARE ANNOYING",
> > and I will try not to do that. For now, thank you for admitting me into
> > your little circle and everyone have a very blessed day!~~~~Lydia
> >
>
