I've already spent over $100 on iPad apps. Hopefully I'll have my 3G tomorrow! Who else has spent money on app's and haven't even bought one yet? I surely cant be the only one..=)
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Buying iPad apps with no iPad..sad huh?
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I find it puzzling. But what does it matter what anyone else thinks, it's your money.
Between the time that you purchased those apps and you receive your iPad there will have been new apps released that could be superior to the ones that you bought.
I've been buying the free ones since before they released the iPad. I have picked up a few on temporary price reduction that I figured I could use. It's a way to get some iPad experience without an iPad.
I'm not going to judge on that. I feel your pain!
I'm not going to judge on that. I feel your pain!
So far, I've downloaded 69 iPad specific apps and 18 universal.
Many are paid, many are free. I'm not even sure which are which anymore. Some are double or triple functionality (I have 3 weather apps, 5 note taking apps and 2 additional browsers), I'll see which ones I end up liking best.
Like the OP I don't get my 3G until tomorrow, so it's tough to know which are the must have apps yet. I'm sure Pages and Numbers will be key for me and I'm really looking forward to Mirror's Edge (those are also the most expensive apps I've bought so far).
Many are paid, many are free. I'm not even sure which are which anymore. Some are double or triple functionality (I have 3 weather apps, 5 note taking apps and 2 additional browsers), I'll see which ones I end up liking best.
Like the OP I don't get my 3G until tomorrow, so it's tough to know which are the must have apps yet. I'm sure Pages and Numbers will be key for me and I'm really looking forward to Mirror's Edge (those are also the most expensive apps I've bought so far).
Bought about 20 iPad Apps a week ago.
My iPad should be here tommorrow morning via UPS. Cant wait!
My iPad should be here tommorrow morning via UPS. Cant wait!
I've downloaded quite a few iPad apps for free but I have only purchased a few just for right now. Like someone said above, you never know if they might reduce prices so im waiting till I get the actual 3G iPad in my hands before I make any serious purchases.
Some of these apps may be cheap at first. 99 cents here, a dollar there, $1.99 more and before you know it you've racked up $50.
I think that's the "magic" of the App store, you buy because its real cheap but then you're hooked and you end up spending more than what you bargained for.
Either way im happy because I use many of the apps I actually buy.
Some of these apps may be cheap at first. 99 cents here, a dollar there, $1.99 more and before you know it you've racked up $50.
I think that's the "magic" of the App store, you buy because its real cheap but then you're hooked and you end up spending more than what you bargained for.
Either way im happy because I use many of the apps I actually buy.
totally not sad. I got a bunch of free ones and some games. Spent about $40. there might be a download blitz tomorrow and just wanted to sync my iPad with some stuff. Also couldn't help read some other post of the must have apps. Phew, this has been longest few weeks ever!!!
What if the promotional new app sale expires
I bought a ton of apps the first day, and had no iPad, ordered a 3G. Then I gave in to my impulses the same day and bought a WiFi iPad
I have to admit to laughing at you. Sorry. I was as anxious to get my grubby little hands on my iPad as anybody, but would never have bought apps to just sit on my computer. But hey, it's your money, if that's what makes you happy, go for it.
At least you didn't buy a WiFi model and keep it too long to return it, and then sell it for a couple hundred dollar loss so you could buy a WiFi+3G. Lots of people starting threads saying they did something like that, that's much sillier than buying applications a little ahead of time.
At least you didn't buy a WiFi model and keep it too long to return it, and then sell it for a couple hundred dollar loss so you could buy a WiFi+3G. Lots of people starting threads saying they did something like that, that's much sillier than buying applications a little ahead of time.
I've spent a lot, but mostly on games. Lot of $10 games. Curse you Plants vs Zombies =[
Well, I'm on that boat. bought a wifi iPad and selling it tomorrow at a discount. But there is no loss in my view. I used the product and the value it provided me was worth more than the dollar amount i'm discounting it for.
Hi Ronnie.
Welcome to Apple Anonymous. You're in the right room. It's a safe place for people like us, you're amongst friends
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Welcome to Apple Anonymous. You're in the right room. It's a safe place for people like us, you're amongst friends
The first step is admitting you're powerless over Ive and that your life has become unmanageable
Did I say 'silly'?Well, I'm on that boat. bought a wifi iPad and selling it tomorrow at a discount. But there is no loss in my view. I used the product and the value it provided me was worth more than the dollar amount i'm discounting it for.
What I meant was 'sally' as in: Sally forth and live life to its fullest!Not sad at all.
Ive loaded up on the free aps, and have a few paid ones on my "watch list"
ive also spent $100 on a case and a murse to carry my soon to be 3g
Ive loaded up on the free aps, and have a few paid ones on my "watch list"
ive also spent $100 on a case and a murse to carry my soon to be 3g