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Bluetooth question

I was wondering if you can use the bluetooth capability in the Ipad to access a bluetooth hard drive or flash drive for extra storage? If not do they have any plans to make this available in future updates. Just curious. I am going to be doing some camping and would like to be able to store extra movies and such on my Ipad.
Thank you in advance and I am sorry if this has been asked before.

Posted on Jun 7, 2010 9:19 PM

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Jun 16, 2010 3:51 PM in response to john82009

I just haven't had luck with Bluetooth, period. My iPad arrived yesterday and I was all psyched when I read I could use my wireless keyboard w/it instead of buying a separate keyboard dock. However, it takes FOREVER for my iPad to find the keyboard (even when they're side-by-side) and, once it does, a message comes up that says "Not Paired" so the iPad goes back to trying to detect it again. I have tried turning the keyboard off & on (which is actually harder than it seems since there are no gauges other than a green light that stays lit 7 seconds) and I have tried turning off my iMac Bluetooth connection with it. Any other suggestions?

Bluetooth question

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