[iPad] How to migrate iPad 1 to iPad 3?

Hey guys,

My wife has an iPad 1 (iOS 5.1.1). We picked up a used iPad 3 for her (iOS 6.1.3).

What is the best way to migrate her to the new device?

Her iPad 1 is fully backed up via iCloud. Should we simply wipe the iPad 3, and restore the iPad 1 backup from iCloud? Is there any issue with the mismatched iOS versions?

In googling around, I read a couple people who recommend a fresh install for new devices. What is the reason for this? Wouldn't that also mean that she would lose all the settings, app data, etc associated with the apps on her iPad 1. I know she could re-download all the purchased apps, but wouldn't she lose the data from the old iPad 1? (e.g. game scores/position, home screen layout/folders, etc.)

Thanks in advance for the advice!

Source: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1608991&goto=newpost

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