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Originally Posted by bobj
I will be buying from the US, but I'm moving to Italy this summer. Will the included USB charger work with a standard 220V European adapter?
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If you are talking about the cable, yes. If you are talking about the wall plug, no... unless the voltage and actual pins are exactly the same. New ones arent that expensive.
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Originally Posted by bobj
Should I get AppleCare+? If not, I may become ultra-paranoid about damaging it. Would I have to return it to the US to obtain service? If so, that probably negates the benefits.
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Applecare will serve you well, its worldwide so you wont have to return the unit to the US
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Originally Posted by bobj
Having it engraved with my name and contact info seems smart. How common is this? Will it be much more difficult to sell?
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I wouldn't have engraving done unless there is absolutely NO chance that you would want to sell it. If I were buying a second hand iPad there is no way in this wide world that I would get one already engraved with someone else's name and contact details. Useless to the buyer and a definite nono if you are planning to sell in the future, or even if you think its just a remote possibility that you might.
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Originally Posted by bobj
How can I ensure that my iPad remains protected? I plan to carry it around in my backpack, which sometimes gets thrown around, and crammed under airplane seats. Should I buy a sleeve of some sort?
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Yes. I know that the glass is supposed to be super strong, but I wouldnt risk it, especially if you are going to do as suggested (throw it around in a backpack? HORRORS!!! Cramming under airplane seats? SACRILEGE!!)
Seriously though, if you plan to abuse your ipad in this way, you need to get a smartcover or a case with a cover, as well as a sleeve (as in one designed for a netbook, you'll need the additional space to accommodate the case/cover) for extra protection. Applecare won't be much use if you haven't taken at least a modicum of care with your idevice.