iPad 1 user here also..........iOS 5.01.........Minimal other Apps running while using "Core Control".........usually just Safari and Email..........all other Apps force closed and Rebooted iPad to clear Memory

App appears quicker than when using the Meridian iPads at Bristol last Saturday.......Covers load pretty quickly.......and for the most part seem to be held in Cache after the first Browse thru the Library

I've only seen 1 or 2 App Crashes in several hours of using the App........making sure that the Maximum amount of RAM is available and minimizing background Apps is critical to successful operation

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