Apple Announces Fourth-Generation iPad with Lightning Connector, New A6X Chip - Page 2

maccompatible · Oct 23, 2012, 01:13 PM

THE IPAD 3 IS NOT OUTDATED. The iPad 4 is just better. Nothing breathtaking.

chrisrosemusic1 · Oct 23, 2012, 01:14 PM

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I leave you with this comic from The Oatmeal....

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HAhah, I ****ing love this comic - it's so true!!

On a side note, pretty pissed my iPad is only 7 months old and out of date.

Screw you Apple!

MacSignal · Oct 23, 2012, 01:14 PM

This is part of living with owning Apple products.

newportbeach · Oct 23, 2012, 01:16 PM

"The iPad 2 sticks around for $399, and new 4th-gen iPad with Retina starts at $499" - So the iPad 3 was basically a non existent product. NICE APPLE!

HarryPot · Oct 23, 2012, 01:17 PM

To be honest, I still don't find a reason to update from my iPad 2.

Romey-Rome · Oct 23, 2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by newportbeach

"The iPad 2 sticks around for $399, and new 4th-gen iPad with Retina starts at $499" - So the iPad 3 was basically a non existent product. NICE APPLE!

It is nice. If it's non-existent, then no spare parts. Applecare+ drop should get you the new model then? That or just tase it.

dampfnudel · Oct 23, 2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by maccompatible

THE IPAD 3 IS NOT OUTDATED. The iPad 4 is just better. Nothing breathtaking.

That A6X is pretty powerful and the 720p HD front camera is a nice addition.

bobobenobi · Oct 23, 2012, 01:19 PM

HOW DARE APPLE RELEASE NEW PRODUCTS! MY IPAD 3 HAS INSTANTLY TURNED TO RUST.

Tingler · Oct 23, 2012, 01:19 PM

I guess I'll have to eat my words about them not introducing the 4th generation iPad so soon.

Yetihunter · Oct 23, 2012, 01:20 PM

See, at least I knew what I bought into with the "2012" Mac pro, so my empathy goes out to you , really.

chembox · Oct 23, 2012, 01:20 PM

According to Apple, the 3rd-gen iPad never existed.

Galatian · Oct 23, 2012, 01:20 PM

I bet all of those 3rd Gen iPad owners whining right now are the same ones who told me to just shut up when Apple decided to not bless the iPad 1st Gen with iOS 6...whiners are gonna whine...

Lindsford · 01:28 PM

Double post

sik08amg · Oct 23, 2012, 01:20 PM

Bs

dampfnudel · Oct 23, 2012, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by newportbeach

"The iPad 2 sticks around for $399, and new 4th-gen iPad with Retina starts at $499" - So the iPad 3 was basically a non existent product. NICE APPLE!

The iPad 3 kind of felt like a stopgap product, something to hold people over until the real deal arrived.

iphoneclassic · Oct 23, 2012, 01:20 PM

Our upgrade thread mill is twice faster now.

Newjackboy · Oct 23, 2012, 01:21 PM

Can't wait to see the detailed specs. If this is lighter than the ipad 3, then I'm in!

Big question now- surely there won't be an update next spring. Probably reverting to a October schedule from now on

What then do apple bring out in the spring time? Can't have such a large gap until WWDC in June

spazzcat · Oct 23, 2012, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by maccompatible

THE IPAD 3 IS NOT OUTDATED. The iPad 4 is just better. Nothing breathtaking.

Agreed, still have an iPad2 and have no issues, not sure what all the whining is about...

QCassidy352 · Oct 23, 2012, 01:21 PM

Oh cry me a river, ipad 3 owners. You got what you paid for, and it's no worse today than it was yesterday. This was a good move to get the iPad on par with the iPhone 5 in terms of performance and connector. If it's that big a deal, sell your old one and pay the difference ( not that I think it's worth it).

Blorzoga · Oct 23, 2012, 01:21 PM

A better FaceTime camera and less weight would have tempted me, but the only difference seems to to be the processor which honestly I don't think needs improvement.

Lindsford · Oct 23, 2012, 01:21 PM

People are complaining about them refreshing it? It's not as if its half the weight and screen is better. It's literally a minor spec bump with the additional lightning cable. Who cares? It you have an iPad 2/3 you should be happy. It's not the end of the world. I believe they made it so minor so people wouldn't feel as screwed over. Now if it was a complete redesign with better battery thinner/lighter etc. I'd be upset. But it's a minor spec bump at best: The world isn't gonna end because you only have a 3rd generation that'll still do ell the same tasks you used it for yesterday, today.

fatboyslick · Oct 23, 2012, 01:22 PM

Livid

This is a real kick in the teeth for those who bought iPad 3.
Are Apple going to do some kind of upgrade offer?

Blorzoga · Oct 23, 2012, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Newjackboy

Can't wait to see the detailed specs. If this is lighter than the ipad 3, then I'm in!

Big question now- surely there won't be an update next spring. Probably reverting to a October schedule from now on

What then do apple bring out in the spring time? Can't have such a large gap until WWDC in June

It appears to be exactly the same except for the chip and the connector. The specs are up on Apple.com

Mr Fusion · Oct 23, 2012, 01:22 PM

... Igzo?

jamesryanbell · Oct 23, 2012, 01:22 PM

I'm really not trying to be "that guy", but MAN am I glad I didn't pull the trigger on a 3rd gen. NOT SAYING THEY SUCK, but come on.....A6X. That alone outdates the 3rd gen in my mind....especially considering they're the same price. 8 months = mildly outdated. lol. Processing power is HUGE, especially considering that pretty much everything is dependent on it for speed.

Ok, I was "that guy". Sorry.

All of it is true though.

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maccompatible macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2012	THE IPAD 3 IS NOT OUTDATED. The iPad 4 is just better. Nothing breathtaking.
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Oct 23, 2012, 01:14 PM	#28
MacSignal macrumors regular Join Date: May 2010	This is part of living with owning Apple products. __________________ MacSignal
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Oct 23, 2012, 01:16 PM	#29
newportbeach macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2008	"The iPad 2 sticks around for $399, and new 4th-gen iPad with Retina starts at $499" - So the iPad 3 was basically a non existent product. NICE APPLE!
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bobobenobi macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2010	HOW DARE APPLE RELEASE NEW PRODUCTS! MY IPAD 3 HAS INSTANTLY TURNED TO RUST. __________________ Mac Pro (Early 2009) 2x2.26GHz, 24GB RAM, 240GB OWC SSD, 3x1TB RAID0, GTX 285; MacBook Air 13" (Late 2010) 1.86GHz, 4GB RAM, 256GB; iPad 3 Wi-Fi 32GB; iPhone 5 64GB; Apple TV 3; iPod Classic 160GB
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Oct 23, 2012, 01:20 PM	#38
Lindsford macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2012	Double post Last edited by Lindsford; Oct 23, 2012 at 01:28 PM.
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Oct 23, 2012, 01:17 PM	#30
HarryPot macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2009	To be honest, I still don't find a reason to update from my iPad 2.
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Oct 23, 2012, 01:19 PM	#34
Tingler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012	I guess I'll have to eat my words about them not introducing the 4th generation iPad so soon.
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Oct 23, 2012, 01:20 PM	#35
Yetihunter macrumors member Join Date: May 2012	See, at least I knew what I bought into with the "2012" Mac pro, so my empathy goes out to you , really.
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Oct 23, 2012, 01:20 PM	#36
chembox macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2010	According to Apple, the 3rd-gen iPad never existed.
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Oct 23, 2012, 01:20 PM	#37
Galatian macrumors 6502 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Berlin	I bet all of those 3rd Gen iPad owners whining right now are the same ones who told me to just shut up when Apple decided to not bless the iPad 1st Gen with iOS 6...whiners are gonna whine...
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Oct 23, 2012, 01:20 PM	#39
sik08amg macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2012	Bs
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Oct 23, 2012, 01:20 PM	#41
iphoneclassic macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA	Our upgrade thread mill is twice faster now.
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Oct 23, 2012, 01:21 PM	#42
Newjackboy macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2012	Can't wait to see the detailed specs. If this is lighter than the ipad 3, then I'm in! Big question now- surely there won't be an update next spring. Probably reverting to a October schedule from now on What then do apple bring out in the spring time? Can't have such a large gap until WWDC in June
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Oct 23, 2012, 01:21 PM	#44
QCassidy352 macrumors G3 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Boston, MA	Oh cry me a river, ipad 3 owners. You got what you paid for, and it's no worse today than it was yesterday. This was a good move to get the iPad on par with the iPhone 5 in terms of performance and connector. If it's that big a deal, sell your old one and pay the difference ( not that I think it's worth it).
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Oct 23, 2012, 01:21 PM	#45
Blorzoga macrumors 68000 Join Date: May 2010	Not much of an upgrade...definitely skipping A better FaceTime camera and less weight would have tempted me, but the only difference seems to to be the processor which honestly I don't think needs improvement.
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Oct 23, 2012, 01:22 PM	#47
fatboyslick macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2010	Livid This is a real kick in the teeth for those who bought iPad 3. Are Apple going to do some kind of upgrade offer?
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Oct 23, 2012, 01:22 PM	#49
Mr Fusion macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2007	... Igzo?
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Oct 23, 2012, 01:22 PM	#50
jamesryanbell macrumors 68000 Join Date: Mar 2009	I'm really not trying to be "that guy", but MAN am I glad I didn't pull the trigger on a 3rd gen. NOT SAYING THEY SUCK, but come on.....A6X. That alone outdates the 3rd gen in my mind....especially considering they're the same price. 8 months = mildly outdated. lol. Processing power is HUGE, especially considering that pretty much everything is dependent on it for speed. Ok, I was "that guy". Sorry. All of it is true though. __________________ Mac Mini Quad-Core i7 Server 8GB RAM MBA 11.6" w/OWC 240GB SSD 27" Cinema Display iPhone 4S 64GB, Apple TV3
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