I cannot use a card reader as the Ipad does not give out sufficient power to the usb port to power a CF card reader
Not true mate
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USB-1-1-2...aphy_MemoryCardReaders_RL&hash=item35b319c044
These work a treat with the Ipad2 and the usb Apple connector. I use one on mine without problems.