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Next-Generation iPad and iPad Mini Rumored for March Launch
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Problem is, the faster the product launches get, the faster the resale value of that "old" device drops as apple products saturate the market, i am already seeing this happen with the iPhones and even the Macbooks and iMacs and Minis are plummeting in re-sale price in the local 2nd hand retail establishments because they are now worried about being left with stock they cant sell when the next product comes out.
I heard the very same thing last year before the retina ipad launched. Bookmark this comment so we can laugh at this guy when it happens.
No kidding. I still use my 4th Gen iPod Touch and even though it's a little slow , it still does stuff I need it to do.
Fine with me. Competition is good, faster development cycles are good. The only people who are going to complain are those who must have the latest version at all cost. While I 'get' the desire to have the latest and greatest, all it does, besides fill Apple's coffers, is perpetuate our throwaway society.
My iPad2 and iPhone4S are still perfectly functional. I'll probably replace them either when iOS support disappears or their batteries die.
My iPad2 and iPhone4S are still perfectly functional. I'll probably replace them either when iOS support disappears or their batteries die.
iPad April 3, 2010
iPad 2 March 11, 2011
iPad 3 March 16, 2012
iPad 4 November 2, 2012
iPad mini November 2, 2012
they most likely upgrade the mini on March and release the iPad 5 too because the iPad 4 was just an upgrade to the iPad 3 it was more like an iPad 3S
iPad 2 March 11, 2011
iPad 3 March 16, 2012
iPad 4 November 2, 2012
iPad mini November 2, 2012
they most likely upgrade the mini on March and release the iPad 5 too because the iPad 4 was just an upgrade to the iPad 3 it was more like an iPad 3S
I can't see Apple adding a retina screen to the iPad Mini in March. I can't see them even putting out a new revision in March! They don't need to when they're selling as many as they are.
But... if they do I won't mind. I'll weigh up whether the addition of the higher res screen is worth the inevitable extra weight or power requirements. I won't upgrade automatically.
But... if they do I won't mind. I'll weigh up whether the addition of the higher res screen is worth the inevitable extra weight or power requirements. I won't upgrade automatically.
So Apple's going to sell 4 iPads - 2 with retina and 2 without? With all the storage sizes and cellular options? At the same time the competition is putting high quality, high res displays in their products? I doubt it.
What kind of heavy processing apps are you using that you would notice a difference? Genuinely curious.
Why?
Aren't new features a good thing?
Do the previous models tragically stop working?
The previous models might not stop working, but its the enforced obsolescence apple create by leaving out features that would work fine on the old model in the OS update that usually accompanies the new model, just because there would be no reason to upgrade if it didn't.
No man
not really because i wont be buying the new one its just a little enjoying thATS ALL
not really because i wont be buying the new one its just a little enjoying thATS ALL
Ok, so you forked out several hundred $s on an iPhone 5 but didn't want to spend an extra $29 for each of the 30 pin leads you have yes?
I'm with you so far....
Methinks Retina is important to staying ahead of the competition.
is pushing it thru the whole product line. While some people don't see/care the difference, enough do that it becomes a key point of superior quality. As production of such high-res displays ramps up, and with the CES introductions of 4K displays & GPUs, the entire product line will get that resolution. Even the mini. Non-Retina is fast equating to low quality hardware.
There is no reason not to make the mini's display Retina.
ahahahahahahahhaha mate your so funny.
Nottttttttttt
PEOPLE LIKE YOU SHOULDNT REALLY BE ON THESE FOURMS THEY SHOULD BE GETTING HELP FROM PHYCOLOGY DOCTORS.
Well this would be interesting.
A 6 month cycle keeps it fresh for new customers which is good, I guess.
The 9.7" iPad will probably get a form factor update, but Mini stays the same.
The question is do they add retina or just boost specs for the mini? Could be A6/1GB RAM. Of course it would be hard to differentiate between the two generations in that case...
The real question is can the A6 handle an iPad retina display?
A 6 month cycle keeps it fresh for new customers which is good, I guess.
The 9.7" iPad will probably get a form factor update, but Mini stays the same.
The question is do they add retina or just boost specs for the mini? Could be A6/1GB RAM. Of course it would be hard to differentiate between the two generations in that case...
The real question is can the A6 handle an iPad retina display?
Releasing a new version does not make yours any worse. Do you want a company to stop improving their products just so that YOU won't feel like yours is outdated? For me, I don't really give a ***** how often they release a new product. I would rather Apple keeps innovating, competing and improving.
Stop thinking about yourself.
Sorry, but this is inaccurate. With a fixed or "known" release schedule, buyers tend to hold off making purchases until the "new" model is released. With a variable release schedule, a buyer won't know when the next model will come out, so is likely to purchase sooner rather than later.
Also, not everyone who owns an iPad is on the same upgrade cycle (or cares about having the absolute latest and greatest). For most people, simply having a device that works well and meets their needs is sufficient.
It will be exactly the same as when you bought it. If your decision was based entirely on wanting to be the one with the newest iPad, you will be disappointed.