iPad: Replace my 1st Gen with?

[braddick]

Originally Posted by Badrottie

I sold my iPad 1 gen 16GB on eBay last year for 250.00 but you have 64GB it should be over 300 on ebay. Good luck.

Surprisingly, and for whatever lame reason, on the iPad first generation, there isn't a big difference in price between the 32GB and the 64GB.

I too picked up a first generation 64GB in excellent condition (actually, pretty near new) with the box/charger for $212. and that was only after looking for a couple of days.

[TacticalDesire]

Originally Posted by braddick

Surprisingly, and for whatever lame reason, on the iPad first generation, there isn't a big difference in price between the 32GB and the 64GB.

I too picked up a first generation 64GB in excellent condition (actually, pretty near new) with the box/charger for $212. and that was only after looking for a couple of days.

How does it work for you?

[braddick]

I had owned the first generation on launch, so wasn't expecting more than the iDevice is capable of delivering.

For light surfing and iTunes video watching it is a wonderful device. It is still running 4.3.5 and I have no plans to update.

I enjoy loading it up without the worry of space (something that concerns me a bit with my iPad3).

At first I wanted an iPad I could toss around and not worry about a scratch or two, but honestly when it arrived I have found myself kind of babying this one too as the condition is equal to my 3.

[TacticalDesire]

Originally Posted by braddick

I had owned the first generation on launch, so wasn't expecting more than the iDevice is capable of delivering.

For light surfing and iTunes video watching it is a wonderful device. It is still running 4.3.5 and I have no plans to update.

I enjoy loading it up without the worry of space (something that concerns me a bit with my iPad3).

At first I wanted an iPad I could toss around and not worry about a scratch or two, but honestly when it arrived I have found myself kind of babying this one too as the condition is equal to my 3.

I find myself babying my devices more than I intend on as well. I kind of want something I can toss into a bag, suitcase etc. and not really worry about anything happening to it. I'm looking at something with the same form factor as the mini. I like the wider screen than other 7 inch tablets. It makes for a much better feeling device. Currently looking at a galaxy tab 2 7.7 as my beater device for taking to the gym etc. while my iPad mini will remain a more productive device for when I don't need a laptop.

[Old Zebra]

Originally Posted by thatguyjeff

So why do I need a mini? I don't, but I want one. What am I gaining?...Thoughts, experience, etc. appreciated.

Like you, I'm still plugging along with a 1G iPad (64Gb & 3G) while increasingly drawn to a mini. My wife has a 7" Kindle and I find the Kindle's smaller size and lighter weight very appealing. Nonetheless, the 1G has served me well. I use it along with an Apple keyboard in an origami case to offset the need for a laptop. So while my issues with the 1G are few, I do see signs of being left behind...no iOS 6, no iPhoto, etc. I'll probably jump on the mini's next update.