What Phil did not tell you is that it has a new display with 1 light bar, and runs MUCH cooler. Wait till the first teardown.
As someone who decided not to get a iPad 3 because of the heat and long battery charging times, I hope you're right.
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Apple Announces Fourth-Generation iPad with Lightning Connector, New A6X Chip
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As someone who decided not to get a iPad 3 because of the heat and long battery charging times, I hope you're right.
Very cool! I have an iPad 3 I bought in April and I am going to buy the 4 as soon as it is available. Faster machine too what more could you ask for? Can't wait to get it!
I'm curious to see if some of the issues I've had with multiple 3rd gen iPads will be resolved.
1. Screen issues. I had plenty of them, and I went through a few to get one without dead pixels, weird tints, and uneven backlighting.
2. Weak wifi, compared to all other devices in my house (including an original iPad and an iPad 2).
3. Heating up: My iPad is fine when I'm just browsing, but if I play any games, it get hot.
I've seen all of these issues on multiple units. In the end, I stuck with one that had a good screen, because I couldn't go back to the standard screen after seeing everything in retina. But I've never been truly happy with the heat and wifi issues that I've experienced.
I wonder if these issues will be fixed with the refresh.
1. Screen issues. I had plenty of them, and I went through a few to get one without dead pixels, weird tints, and uneven backlighting.
2. Weak wifi, compared to all other devices in my house (including an original iPad and an iPad 2).
3. Heating up: My iPad is fine when I'm just browsing, but if I play any games, it get hot.
I've seen all of these issues on multiple units. In the end, I stuck with one that had a good screen, because I couldn't go back to the standard screen after seeing everything in retina. But I've never been truly happy with the heat and wifi issues that I've experienced.
I wonder if these issues will be fixed with the refresh.
This is the new Apple all about $$! get over yourself, it's not like you never seen this coming.
As much as I am happy that they announced new product esp the iPad Mini with a smaller screen (R.I.P Steve Jobs, I'm sure you woulda had a heart attack and died again) the price of it killed it, and then you have 4th gen iPad. Screw you all
That's what Apple said!
As much as I am happy that they announced new product esp the iPad Mini with a smaller screen (R.I.P Steve Jobs, I'm sure you woulda had a heart attack and died again) the price of it killed it, and then you have 4th gen iPad. Screw you all
That's what Apple said!
I lucked out. I went on Gazelle during the Apple event, just in case the Ipad4 had some great improvement. I'm surprised the price dropped so quickly.
AppleCare + is not a pre-paid upgrade program. What you are demanding is unreasonable and I would call it deceitful. You want to use an accidental damage warranty program to get a new iPad at no additional cost to you. Yes, you bought AC+ but that was to protect your current iPad and not to get an upgrade because you feel like it.
http://appleinsider.com/articles/12...cement_99_applecare_rumored_for_new_ipad.html
it cracks me up when i'm at BESTBUY or an electronics store and I see the dumbass's buying the 60" inch flat screens for like $3,000. and then when the sales rep suggest they buy the extra care for it they refuse to and I just wish I could be the fly on the wall when that shyt breaks down and its one day after their warranty expired... trust me I've had APPLECARE for every apple product I own, MACBOOK PRO, IPHONE4 and iPAD2 and its worth every penny... I purchased a August 2007 MACBOOK PRO and with 3 days left on my APPLECARE WARRANTY I took it in for a last minute check (nothing was wrong with it) I was just making sure that it was ok before i didn't have any protection on it in August of 2010 and the APPLE genius bar dude replaced it with a BRAND NEW 2010 model and then 8 months after that I wasn't happy with it because my original model 2007 Macbook was a Matte Screen and they had replaced it with a Glossy Screen one so 8 months in I went back to the store and they again gave me a BRAND NEW MID 2011 THUNDERBOLT MACBOOK PRO MATTE FINISH model.
now try that without APPLECARE and APPLE won't CARE!!!
AC and AC+ are apples gold standard, and worth every penny. If you have never used it, do not knock the plan. I will let you know my outcome. Maybe you will think twice the next time you are offered the plan.
lol.
I'm sure Microsoft will be sure to consult you to see if it's ok to update the surface in the new year.
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In other news the owners of the iPad 3 bought 7 months ago have reported that since the keynote speech, their tablets have slowed down considerably, have worse resolutions and the 30 pin dock connector has physically mocked them.
Overjoyed. I nearly bought an iPad about 6 weeks ago, but held of just on the off-chance that they might update it as part of this refresh.
Shiny new iPad here I come.
Plus the whining and bitching from everyone else about a PIECE OF TECHNOLOGY being updated (shock horror! progress! noooooo!) is hilarious.
Shiny new iPad here I come.
Plus the whining and bitching from everyone else about a PIECE OF TECHNOLOGY being updated (shock horror! progress! noooooo!) is hilarious.
The reason why I just hand in my money and buy apple products on the first day is that I expected it to be the newest one for another year. F you apple.
I don't know what scunnered means but that is how I feel as well.
sounds like a pirate word
i'm pretty displeased as well but i know it's to be expected with some product releases.
on the bright side, i'm pretty sure i'll be happy again after i buy my wife an ipad mini. i'll at the very least feel like i'm "keeping up" with apple.
on the bright side, i'm pretty sure i'll be happy again after i buy my wife an ipad mini. i'll at the very least feel like i'm "keeping up" with apple.
Who is 'them'?
The new iPad is not outdated, folks. Gen 4 is out because of the connector. Heck, even the original iPad is better than the current competition out there!
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So which copy-cat-me-to droid pad are you getting next?
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Very cool! I have an iPad 3 I bought in April and I am going to buy the 4 as soon as it is available. Faster machine too what more could you ask for? Can't wait to get it!
Exactly!
Nice to see someone that is not complaining and blaming apple for the consequences of their own decision making!
With Apple's shift to a more aggressive and rapid update cycle, looks like we will see the iPhone 6 before Christmas! Sorry, iPhone 5 owners, your phone is already antiquated and out of date!
I have been the proud owner of a new iPad 3 for 14 days exactly.
When I saw the specs for the iPad 4 today, I immediately walked to the Apple Store during lunch and returned the iPad 3.
I loved the iPad 3, but hey the specs on the new one are hard to let pass by:
So for me today's announcement is PERFECT timing.
I just hope that the iPad 4 I get will be as good as the previous one in terms of quality and a defect-free display. So far Apple's hassle-free 14-day return policy gives me some peace of mind - especially when purchasing such an expensive device.
When I saw the specs for the iPad 4 today, I immediately walked to the Apple Store during lunch and returned the iPad 3.
I loved the iPad 3, but hey the specs on the new one are hard to let pass by:
- The A6X chip is up to TWICE the speed of the A5X chip
- WiFi download speeds are more than TWICE the previous model
- Improved LTE
- Improved front camera
- Same Price!!!
So for me today's announcement is PERFECT timing.
I just hope that the iPad 4 I get will be as good as the previous one in terms of quality and a defect-free display. So far Apple's hassle-free 14-day return policy gives me some peace of mind - especially when purchasing such an expensive device.