[iPad] Do we have to buy a new iPad every year?

shopboy0301 · Feb 9, 2013, 09:12 PM

Apple is an innovator in there products one of those products is the Ipad my question is every time apple releases a new ipad do we have to buy it?what will be your "criteria" that the ipad you bought will be the last ipad you will buy?for me if apple will release the Ipad 5 with a 128 gb storage then that's it ill buy again if that will be broken so hopefully it won't be broken or something

A Hebrew · Feb 9, 2013, 09:19 PM

You don't HAVE to buy any updated iPad. I only purchase newer technology whenever mine is outdated (For example I felt my iPad 1 was outdated compared to iPad 3 so I updated) or if mine breaks after warranty and isn't worth the repair.

Spink10 · Feb 9, 2013, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by shopboy0301

Apple is an innovator in there products one of those products is the Ipad my question is every time apple releases a new ipad do we have to buy it?what will be your "criteria" that the ipad you bought will be the last ipad you will buy?for me if apple will release the Ipad 5 with a 128 gb storage then that's it ill buy again if that will be broken so hopefully it won't be broken or something

I am still rocking the iPad 1

waa1futs · Feb 9, 2013, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by shopboy0301

Do we have to buy a new ipad every year?

Yes... yes you do

ohbrilliance · Feb 9, 2013, 09:58 PM

This may come as a shock, but you don't have to buy an iPad at all.

Spink10 · Feb 9, 2013, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ohbrilliance

This may come as a shock, but you don't have to buy an iPad at all.

good point!

xraydoc · Feb 9, 2013, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ohbrilliance

This may come as a shock, but you don't have to buy an iPad at all.

Blasphemer!

Pinkie Pie · Feb 9, 2013, 10:21 PM

When you buy an iPad, your name is put into a database and if you don't purchase a new iPad within 12 months, Apple ... is displeased.

My iPad will be 2 years old in a month. Apple is gonna be knocking on my door any day now with their mind control devices.

oh well, I guess that's what happens when you break the contract.

(To be serious, my iPad 2 doesn't have enough RAM now and I want a retina screen, so I'll buy the 5 or a refurb 4.)

TPadden · Feb 9, 2013, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinkie Pie

When you buy an iPad, your name is put into a database and if you don't purchase a new iPad within 12 months, Apple ... is displeased.

My iPad will be 2 years old in a month. Apple is gonna be knocking on my door any day now with their mind control devices.

Nope, at 25 months they send out a signal that kills your battery.

HalliHH · Feb 9, 2013, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TPadden

Nope, at 25 months they send out a signal that kills your battery.

Well at least they send a signal to my wife's iPad1 every 10 minutes and kill Safari.

I'm waiting to be able to buy iPad5 for her.

Badrottie · Feb 10, 2013, 12:12 AM

I don't plan to buy an iPad every year when Apple released new iPad but I would buy if they have a better technology than old one. I gave up my iPad 1 for iPad 2 because I wanted to have front facing camera for FaceTime.

mcdj · Feb 10, 2013, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by shopboy0301

Apple is an innovator in there products one of those products is the Ipad

Amazing.

unobtainium · Feb 10, 2013, 12:39 AM

I buy a new iPad every two weeks and throw the old one in the garbage because they tend to get smudges.

waa1futs · Feb 10, 2013, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by unobtainium

I buy a new iPad every two weeks and throw the old one in the garbage because they tend to get smudges.

I agree, the damn oleophobic coating wears off!

maxosx · Feb 10, 2013, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TPadden

Nope, at 25 months they send out a signal that kills your battery.

Phew! What a relief.

And all along I thought they sent that signal out after just 24 months.

I'm thrilled to know that I get to use mine for 38 more days.

bobbysmith · Feb 10, 2013, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by shopboy0301

Apple is an innovator in there products one of those products is the Ipad my question is every time apple releases a new ipad do we have to buy it?

No, Apple isn' very innovative. All the iPads are pretty much the same.

StuartL · Feb 10, 2013, 05:50 AM

I recently upgraded from a first gen iPad (bought a day one) to the 4th gen. More than happy that I got nearly three years of almost daily use out of my original purchase so unless something really revolutionary takes place in the meantime it could be another three years before I look to upgrade again.

The deciding factor for me this time was wanting to use iOS6.

maflynn · Feb 10, 2013, 06:03 AM

Until the mini hit the streets, I was on the iPad 1, so I'd say no we don't HAVE to buy a new iPad every year. I wait until a model is out that better fits my needs

smoking monkey · Feb 10, 2013, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by shopboy0301

Apple is an innovator in there products one of those products is the Ipad my question is every time apple releases a new ipad do we have to buy it?what will be your "criteria" that the ipad you bought will be the last ipad you will buy?for me if apple will release the Ipad 5 with a 128 gb storage then that's it ill buy again if that will be broken so hopefully it won't be broken or something

I'm loathe to tell others to correct their posts, but fair suck of the sav! That's a shocker!

As for buying a new iPad every year... If you can steal the money out of your father's wallet without him knowing, I'd say go for it.

auhagen · Feb 10, 2013, 07:05 AM

Is your religion "Apple"?

If yes, then you have to buy a new one every refresh.
If no, enjoy what you have, as long as it suits your needs.

tekno · Feb 10, 2013, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by shopboy0301

Apple is an innovator in there products one of those products is the Ipad my question is every time apple releases a new ipad do we have to buy it?what will be your "criteria" that the ipad you bought will be the last ipad you will buy?for me if apple will release the Ipad 5 with a 128 gb storage then that's it ill buy again if that will be broken so hopefully it won't be broken or something

You may like to consider using a few commas and full stops on your next post.

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shopboy0301 macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New York	Do we have to buy a new iPad every year? Apple is an innovator in there products one of those products is the Ipad my question is every time apple releases a new ipad do we have to buy it?what will be your "criteria" that the ipad you bought will be the last ipad you will buy?for me if apple will release the Ipad 5 with a 128 gb storage then that's it ill buy again if that will be broken so hopefully it won't be broken or something
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A Hebrew macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Minnesota	You don't HAVE to buy any updated iPad. I only purchase newer technology whenever mine is outdated (For example I felt my iPad 1 was outdated compared to iPad 3 so I updated) or if mine breaks after warranty and isn't worth the repair. __________________ 2012 13" MacBook Air \| Third Generation iPad \| Fifth Generation iPod Touch \| Apple TV 3
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Pinkie Pie macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: TX	When you buy an iPad, your name is put into a database and if you don't purchase a new iPad within 12 months, Apple ... is displeased. My iPad will be 2 years old in a month. Apple is gonna be knocking on my door any day now with their mind control devices. oh well, I guess that's what happens when you break the contract. (To be serious, my iPad 2 doesn't have enough RAM now and I want a retina screen, so I'll buy the 5 or a refurb 4.) __________________ black (32GB iPad 2 + TV 3) & white (MacBook 4,1 (2.4GHz, May 2008) + 16GB iPhone 4S)
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Badrottie macrumors 65816 Join Date: May 2011 Location: California	I don't plan to buy an iPad every year when Apple released new iPad but I would buy if they have a better technology than old one. I gave up my iPad 1 for iPad 2 because I wanted to have front facing camera for FaceTime. __________________ God and Jesus Christ wondered why hearing people refused to marry deaf people?
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Feb 10, 2013, 12:39 AM	#13
unobtainium macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2011	I buy a new iPad every two weeks and throw the old one in the garbage because they tend to get smudges. __________________ 13" Retina MacBook Pro (early 2013); Time Capsule 2TB (2011); iPhone 5 (32GB); Apple TV (3rd gen)
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Feb 9, 2013, 09:58 PM	#5
ohbrilliance macrumors regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia	This may come as a shock, but you don't have to buy an iPad at all.
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Feb 10, 2013, 05:50 AM	#17
StuartL macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2010 Location: UK	I recently upgraded from a first gen iPad (bought a day one) to the 4th gen. More than happy that I got nearly three years of almost daily use out of my original purchase so unless something really revolutionary takes place in the meantime it could be another three years before I look to upgrade again. The deciding factor for me this time was wanting to use iOS6.
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Feb 10, 2013, 06:03 AM	#18
maflynn Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Boston	Until the mini hit the streets, I was on the iPad 1, so I'd say no we don't HAVE to buy a new iPad every year. I wait until a model is out that better fits my needs __________________ I know that I know nothing ~ Socrates
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auhagen macrumors member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Denmark	Is your religion "Apple"? If yes, then you have to buy a new one every refresh. If no, enjoy what you have, as long as it suits your needs.
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