The iPad and the new iPad 2 are the media consumption device.  Listening to music is lovely, game-playing is grand and the device handles video viewing with valor. After extolling the virtues of the iPad and its multitude of media capabilities, the question becomes how to maximize and manage the media maintained on your magical device?  Enter Xilisoft iPad Magic at a price of $59.95.

Xilisoft iPad Magic is an all-in-one application for Apple iPad /iPad 2 owners (Xilisoft iPad Magic supports all iPad models along with the iPod touch, iPhone 4, iPhone 3G, and iPhone 3GS) to backup iPad movies, music and photos to one’s PC (a Mac version is forthcoming), export media files from one's PC to an iPad, and facilitate media transfer from the iPad to iTunes.

iPad Magic can also convert CDs, DVDs, images, IFO folders, other types of video and audio files contained on your PC to your iPad. Using the iPad management software one can organize and edit iPad media files, edit file information, and preview DVDs and other forms of video with a simple to use interface.

Our Review of Xilisoft iPad Magic

The Xilisoft iPad Magic is billed as a 3-in-1 device management app: iPad Video Converter(DVD and video to iPad) + iPad Transfer + iPad Manager. Xilisoft iPad Magic lets you rip DVD and video from your iPad to your PC, copy files from iPad to iTunes, and transfer files from your PC to your iPad. The software even lets you convert non-iPAd file formats on the fly, before transferring them to your device.

Overall, Xilisoft iPad Magic is a 3-in-1 iPad / iPad 2 solution: transfer music and movies between iPad and PC, convert Videos/DVDs to iPad, plus organize and manage your iPad without iTunes.

Thanks to a clear, well-designed interface, Xilisoft iPad Magic makes it easy to manage files on your iPad or iPhone. The contents of your Apple device are displayed in the main window (sectioned into audio, video, podcasts and photo). There are three large buttons underneath to add files to your iPad from your PC, export files from your device to the PC and for exporting to iTunes. Alternatively, you can simply drag and drop multimedia to and from Xilisoft iPad Magic. The app even supports batch transfers.

Ripping a DVD to your iPad/iPhone is very easy with Xilisoft iPad Magic. Just load the disk, hit the icon and the movie will be transferred to your device, or to iTunes, in the correct iPad format. In fact, any (well, almost any) video or audio that you transfer using Xilisoft iPad Magic will automatically be converted to the correct format. And quickly, at that. The program comes with a a neat preview window so you can see the video as its transferring.

On the negative side, I found the DVD preview display is a little small, but that's not why you own this baby. Putting these glitches aside, Xilisoft iPad Magic makes for a useful way to move music and video between your iPad and your PC. I can simply drag and drop songs and movies between my iPad and PC. Better than iTunes!. Through all the conversions we did, we were always pleased with the final output - great color, full sound, flawless digital conversion. Your conversions will always look fantastic as long as you start with a good source.

Overall, the Xilisoft iPad Magic is a top-notch choice to convert videos/DVDs to iPad plus transfer music and movies between iPad and PC.

Pro's and Con's of Xilisoft iPad Magic

• All-in-one iPad / iPad 2 solution
• Fully support iPad, iPad 2, iPhone 4 and iTunes 10 now
• Backup iPad to PC/iTunes; transfer media files from PC to iPad
• Convert and transfer videos and audios to iPad
• Convert CD/DVD/ISO images/IFO folder to iPad
• Organize, Manage, Transfer and Convert for iPad
• All multimedia files supported – video, audio, CD, DVD, ISO images, IFO folders
• Supports all varieties of iPad including all iPod and iPhone models
• The DVD preview display is a little small

Key Features of Xilisoft iPad Magic

• A must-have tool for iPad / iPad 2 users
• Xilisoft iPad Magic =3 Programs: iPad Video Converter(DVD and Video to iPad) + iPad Transfer + iPad Manager
• Transfer files from PC to iPad and Backup iPad to PC
• Transfer your movies and songs from iPad to iTunes library. Fully supports iTunes 10.
• Rip CD and DVD movies to iPad, and convert ISO images/IFO folder to iPad supported formats
• Preview DVD movies, videos and audios with the built-in player
• Convert various videos and music to iPad supported files
• High compatible with all iPad models and other Apple portable devices: iPad Wi-Fi, iPad Wi-Fi+3G, iPad 16GB, iPad 32GB, iPad 64GB, iPod touch, iPhone 4, iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS
• Manage iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Simultaneously
• Edit and fill in ID3 information including name, artist, album, composer, and year
• Make comments on your music files and rate them
• Find your files with quick search or according to Genre, Artist and album
• Take a snapshot of your favorite movie images and save them as JPG, PNG and BMP files
• Multilingual languages are supported, including English, German, French, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and Japanese

Format Compatibility for Xilisoft iPad Magic

• Input Formats:
  CD, DVD-Video, DVD folder, ISO file
  3GP, 3G2, ASF, AVI, DV, DIF, VOB, FLV, M2TS, MTS, M4V, SWF, MKV, DVR-MS, MJPG, CDA, MJPEG, MOD, MPG, MPEG, MPA, DAT, TS, MPV, NSV, MOV, QT, H261, H264, RM, RMVB, WMV, ASF, XWMV
  AAC, AIF, AIFF, AC3, APE, CUE, AU, FLAC, MPA, MP2, MP3, OGG, RA, WAV, WMA, CDA, M4A, MP4
• Video Output Formats: MP4/H.264
• Audio Output Formats: MP3, WAV,M4A,AIFF
• Output Devices:
  iPad Wi-Fi, iPad Wi-Fi+3G, iPad 16GB, iPad 32GB, iPad 64GB
  iPhone 4, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch
  iPhone/iPod touch Firmware 3.1.3 or below
  iTunes 9.1 or above

Tech Requirements for Xilisoft iPad Magic

• Microsoft® Windows XP (SP2 or later), Windows Vista, and Windows 7
• 1GHz Intel/AMD processor or above
• 256MB RAM (512MB or above recommended)
• 50MB space for installation
• Super VGA (800×600) resolution, 16-bit graphics card or higher
• iTunes 9.1 or above, DVD-ROM drive