Re: Apple released its very first iPad
>but there are ZERO apps that I can install from the AppStore so its effectually useless.
Well for some apps, if you have a newer iOS device you can install the app on that device first and then install it on the iPad2, this process seems to allow you to gain access to previous compatible versions of apps, if they exist.
However, have had similar problems with Android; I made the mistake earlier this year of doing a factory reset on a Samsung phone running Android 2.3.4 and then having the fun of reinstalling updates and apps...