So...I don't want Time Machine

[akm3]

...but has anyone thought about or heard about the possibility of this thing backing up to a Time Capsule - wirelessly?

That would be a nice feature.

 

[melman101]

That would be awesome!!!!!

 

[PlayHard]

Doesn't iTunes do this?

When you connect an iPhone or Touch to iTunes it creates a backup I think. I would think the iPad would do the same. If you backup your iTunes via Time Capsule then you should be covered.

 

[colmaclean]

Given that Time Machine turns on the fans on my MBP any time it runs, I can't see it!

Anyway, if it's like an iPhone, a backup will be taken at each iTunes sync.

 

[melman101]

Yeah, it would be nice if we could get Wifi sync with iTunes :-(.

 

[colmaclean]

Yeah, it would be nice if we could get Wifi sync with iTunes :-(.

Now THAT would be a cool feature.

 

[mtnDewFTW]

It would back up in your iTunes, just like your iPhone or iPod would.
Why would you need Time Capsule?

 

[akm3]

I'm thinking of a use case such as my Mom (who I intend to get an iPad for) where she will use it and love it but never remember to nor have a reason to sync with iTunes.

She can get her books on it, internet, music, apps - why would she ever actually need to sync to iTunes? 'Her' photos will actually be my photos of her grand daughter synced to it via Mobile Me...

So, I see this backup piece as a hole in her user experience.