Yes. That's how you can tell the difference between a 4th gen iPad and a half-as-fast 3rd gen iPad without turning them on.
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4th Generation iPad Reviews: Faster, Better Camera, Lightning Port
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Yes. That's how you can tell the difference between a 4th gen iPad and a half-as-fast 3rd gen iPad without turning them on.
I am looking at one for college but heat dissipation and weight have me concerned. My iPad 2 is thinner, lighter, quick, cool, and has great battery life.
Has anyone actually held one in a store? What is the temperature like? What about the heft?
Has anyone actually held one in a store? What is the temperature like? What about the heft?
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But wait.......If you act now ...........
Bring on the 5th gen! My 3rd gen works well, is fast and I couldn't care less for a HD front facing camera, or new connector. Those complaining about the quick update really shouldn't. If it still works as well as it did the other week then it's all good. In another 7 months or so, the new one will come out, 20% lighter and with other improvements, then upgrade. Easy.
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The heat is not a big problem. Only on a warm day, with screen brightness turned up fully, does it begin to get warm-hot. The weight however I would see as a slight issue. It is by no means uncomfortable, however for prolonged holding, later in the day when you're looking to relax, it can feel a bit cumbersome. In a year or two as they get lighter, I'm sure we'll look back and think that it was quite a heavy device.
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The heat is not a big problem. Only on a warm day, with screen brightness turned up fully, does it begin to get warm-hot. The weight however I would see as a slight issue. It is by no means uncomfortable, however for prolonged holding, later in the day when you're looking to relax, it can feel a bit cumbersome. In a year or two as they get lighter, I'm sure we'll look back and think that it was quite a heavy device.
The real question is:
I feel like technology is developing too fast for people to keep up. I know that sounds crazy but it would be nice to limit new products to once a year.
Edit...there is no question, I changed my mind on what to write about...lol
I feel like technology is developing too fast for people to keep up. I know that sounds crazy but it would be nice to limit new products to once a year.
Edit...there is no question, I changed my mind on what to write about...lol
The craze of having to own the latest thing will wear off, although I don't think Apple is relying on those that upgrade every generation to drive the majority of their growth. If that was the case, I doubt they would have brought out a new one so quickly. I don't understand why the ipad 2 is still there at an identical price point. Perhaps the 3 cost too much to replace it at the $400 mark at Apple's desired margins.
Ipad 3 is about the same as the 2, it just has more ram and quad core graphics to run all the extra pixels. They both have dual core a5's
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that was what many people said about ipad 2 and ipad 3.
Dude, they have been saying that for every product / software update since almost safari was made
For certain - ipad 5th will have a new exterior design
The uncertainty- is when it will be released? Around march or october 2013?
If october- it would be strange, I think, to introduce a new ipad and ipad mini at the same event next year. UNLESS, the next ipad mini is identical to one being released tomorrow with upgraded specs/ retina screen?
The uncertainty- is when it will be released? Around march or october 2013?
If october- it would be strange, I think, to introduce a new ipad and ipad mini at the same event next year. UNLESS, the next ipad mini is identical to one being released tomorrow with upgraded specs/ retina screen?
Accept the fact you have a quality bit of kit, to be concerned that you no longer have 'the best' makes you sound a bit insecure?
Don't get me wrong, your not alone here, there are people buying just so they can have the percieved 'best' rather than simply appreciating that what they have is very good and that that in itself is enough.
It's a great tablet and everything, but I can't help thinking the design of the iPad mini soooo much nicer, and you can bet your arse the next model iPad will mimic the mini's design.
My guess is that yields aren't quite where Apple wants them. CNet is right. This is a "3S." The next iPad will likely be a more significant redesign, with a thinner display, and possibly a smaller battery assuming they can get power consumption down.
Did everyone notice the iPad Mini has a row of 6 icons on the lower dock row? The iPhone and iPad keeps the four. Maybe we will see an update with iPad where you can optionally have 8?
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I believe the 5th gen. will follow the look and feel of the iPhone 5 and iPad mini. Now that would be one gorgeous device.
I love my 3rd gen iPad and I don't intend to upgrade to the 4th. But if it looked like the mini I'd be more than tempted. The iPad mini is, for me, the second best looking device Apple has ever made, the first being the iPhone 5.
I love my 3rd gen iPad and I don't intend to upgrade to the 4th. But if it looked like the mini I'd be more than tempted. The iPad mini is, for me, the second best looking device Apple has ever made, the first being the iPhone 5.
Depends on your definition of obsolete.
I guess technology is out of date once you've left the shop I suppose.
Yes, my original iPad is nicely cool to touch and I'm wondering what the new new iPad is like.
Engadget says:
In case you were wondering, yes, it still got quite warm when running through the gamut of tests. We don't consider this to be a concern by any means, but if you found the toasty nature of the third-gen iPad distasteful, you're likely to encounter the same heat here.
... it's not a sweet deal for all of us iPad 3 owners who are having this sh** rubbed in our face!
A refresh so soon is an insult to us lot
Interesting... Do Apple carry NOS hardware in stores for replacements?
Just imagining a scenario where a third Gen iPad gets brought in, with a 'replacement requiring' fault still under warranty once they no longer carry that model?
Or will they have 3rd Gen spares for the next 12 months in case that happens?
Just imagining a scenario where a third Gen iPad gets brought in, with a 'replacement requiring' fault still under warranty once they no longer carry that model?
Or will they have 3rd Gen spares for the next 12 months in case that happens?
... it's not a sweet deal for all of us iPad 3 owners who are having this sh** rubbed in our face!
A refresh so soon is an insult to us lot
Grow up.