[iPad] Picking between the ipad 2 and 4

kyomagi · Jan 2, 2013, 10:17 AM

Ok. Heres the deal, i want a bigger ipad with a zagg keyboard case to replace my 4 y/o netbook.

I never use siri, so we can put that away

I web browse
Watch movies
Play games
Read comics.

Thats all, is the upgrade from the 2 to the 4 really worth the extra $100?

AppleRobert · Jan 2, 2013, 10:27 AM

If one already owns a 2, maybe not. But the $100 extra cost for the 4th gen for screen, processor, ram etc is well worth it.

kyomagi · Jan 2, 2013, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by AppleRobert

If one already owns a 2, maybe not. But the $100 extra cost for the 4th gen for screen, processor, ram etc is well worth it.

ya, i dont own an ipad right now, the last one i owned was a mini.

AppleRobert · Jan 2, 2013, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kyomagi

ya, i dont own an ipad right now, the last one i owned was a mini.

You have access to an Apple or BB store? If so, go there and try both side by side. Every location in my area I was able to do that.

sulliweb · Jan 2, 2013, 11:10 AM

I've got an iPad 2, and I do basically what you're saying... Mine works fine. There's even a thread I posted asking about upgrading to the 4, and the consensus was that it isn't worth it at the moment.

Now, on the other hand, buying the 2 now means you have no choice but 16GB. You aren't going to be able to store a whole lot on it. If you're thinking about need more space for movies, you'll want to look at the new model.

Oh, and the 2 can't play 1080p movies, so if you're syncing them from a local iTunes library, that may play into your decision as well.

Basically, it comes down to the question is the better screen and slightly smoother experience worth $100?

Just my two cents.

Menel · Jan 2, 2013, 11:13 AM

4. Hands down. The A6X, Retina class screen, are both WELL worth the $100 premium.

The 2 is good for older non-techies, grand parents, aunts and uncles who want a new reading toy and can't appreciate the higher density display, etc.

But if you're under 40, and techie enough to find and join this messageboard. 4. No contest.

AppleWarMachine · Jan 3, 2013, 05:26 AM

Easy choice...go with the 4

AppleRobert · Jan 3, 2013, 10:35 AM

My friend went to BB yesterday. He got a 4th gen that was returned and saved some money.

They even let him look through what was available. Two were never even used, the box was just opened!

mpayne2k · Jan 3, 2013, 11:15 AM

You can save some money and get an iPad 3 for about the cost of a new 2. To me the 3 is still better than a 2 for the retina graphics.

kyomagi · Jan 3, 2013, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mpayne2k

You can save some money and get an iPad 3 for about the cost of a new 2. To me the 3 is still better than a 2 for the retina graphics.

exactly what i did. I bought a 3 for $400. I love it

taedouni · Jan 4, 2013, 12:47 AM

Get a refurbished iPad 3. It comes with iOS 5.1.1, jailbreak that bad boy and do things that you could only dream of. Basically your iPad will become a touch screen notebook.

Jan 2, 2013, 10:17 AM	#1
kyomagi macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2010	Picking between the ipad 2 and 4 Ok. Heres the deal, i want a bigger ipad with a zagg keyboard case to replace my 4 y/o netbook. I never use siri, so we can put that away I web browse Watch movies Play games Read comics. Thats all, is the upgrade from the 2 to the 4 really worth the extra $100?
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sulliweb macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2011	I've got an iPad 2, and I do basically what you're saying... Mine works fine. There's even a thread I posted asking about upgrading to the 4, and the consensus was that it isn't worth it at the moment. Now, on the other hand, buying the 2 now means you have no choice but 16GB. You aren't going to be able to store a whole lot on it. If you're thinking about need more space for movies, you'll want to look at the new model. Oh, and the 2 can't play 1080p movies, so if you're syncing them from a local iTunes library, that may play into your decision as well. Basically, it comes down to the question is the better screen and slightly smoother experience worth $100? Just my two cents. __________________ A voice of reason... in a world gone Mac.
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Menel macrumors 68020 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta	4. Hands down. The A6X, Retina class screen, are both WELL worth the $100 premium. The 2 is good for older non-techies, grand parents, aunts and uncles who want a new reading toy and can't appreciate the higher density display, etc. But if you're under 40, and techie enough to find and join this messageboard. 4. No contest. __________________ iPhone 5 AT&T, iPad (3rd gen), iPod Nano (4th gen), AppleTV (2nd gen), iTunes Match
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AppleWarMachine macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Michigan, US	Easy choice...go with the 4 __________________ -Mike iMac; iPad; iPhone; Apple TV...and whatever's next
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Jan 2, 2013, 10:27 AM	#2
AppleRobert macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2012	If one already owns a 2, maybe not. But the $100 extra cost for the 4th gen for screen, processor, ram etc is well worth it.
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Jan 3, 2013, 10:35 AM	#8
AppleRobert macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2012	My friend went to BB yesterday. He got a 4th gen that was returned and saved some money. They even let him look through what was available. Two were never even used, the box was just opened!
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Jan 3, 2013, 11:15 AM	#9
mpayne2k macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2010	You can save some money and get an iPad 3 for about the cost of a new 2. To me the 3 is still better than a 2 for the retina graphics.
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Jan 4, 2013, 12:47 AM	#11
taedouni macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California	Get a refurbished iPad 3. It comes with iOS 5.1.1, jailbreak that bad boy and do things that you could only dream of. Basically your iPad will become a touch screen notebook.
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