[iPad] iPad... Worth Upgrading?

sulliweb · Dec 31, 2012, 09:41 PM

Just looking for some information and opinions... I have an iPad 2. It works perfectly fine, but I've been saving up, and with a little extra that I got at Christmas, I have enough for a new one... I'm debating between that or a laptop/ultrabook/Air... (Yes, the last two would take a couple months of extra savings). Don't bother saying anything about the Regina display. It is nice, but my eyes aren't good enough to tell a huge difference.

The picture is a little clearer. Moving on... Is the extra RAM and new processor with better graphics noticeable? Noticeable enough to buy a new one? I've toyed with one in the store, but two minutes doesn't tell you to much... The experience seems a little smoother, but...

Anywho, just looking for opinions on the value of upgrading my iPad. I know a lot of people feel the need to upgrade for a lot of reasons. I'm specifically interested in usage. Will I notice the upgrade or am I better off to upgrading the device that I pair with my iPad?

Thanks for the help!

Che Castro · Dec 31, 2012, 09:45 PM

Regina does look good

But at this point with ipad 5 rumors in march I would wait

Your ipad 2 still works fine

mrgossett · Dec 31, 2012, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Che Castro

Regina does look good

But at this point with ipad 5 rumors in march I would wait

Your ipad 2 still works fine

Who is Regina?

wesk702 · Dec 31, 2012, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mrgossett

Who is Regina?

I think it's a other name for that new lightning port on the bottom of the ipad.
You can see it's new Ragina!

darngooddesign · Dec 31, 2012, 11:10 PM

If your two works fine, I wouldn't upgrade just yet. If you still find yourself using your current computer a lot, I would upgrade to an Air. If you don't use your computer much because of your iPad, then just hold onto your money.

I have the two and although I do notice some lag, and I would like the retina screen, I'm still not frustrated by it. I don't upgrade until I'm frustrated by my current device; I'm not frustrated enough by he two's speed or its lack of retina.

Wait until the iPad 5 comes out and upgrade to a cheap iPad 4.

irDigital0l · Dec 31, 2012, 11:12 PM

Keep your iPad 2 if it still works.

Its worth waiting at least a month or two. If no new iPad shows up in March then go upgrade.

TacticalDesire · Dec 31, 2012, 11:29 PM

Hold onto your money until next year. The iPad won't go up in price and you'll have a new design and an overall better device for the same money.

Geekbabe · Dec 31, 2012, 11:49 PM

Wait till March on the ipad, wait till summer on the Macbook.. Haswell is coming!

Badrottie · Jan 2, 2013, 12:27 AM

Just wait for iPad 5. I am perfectly happy with ipad 2 for now and I can wait for ipad 5.

racoonboy · Jan 2, 2013, 01:06 AM

I just got myself a new laptop to replace my existing 5 years old one. It is pretty cheap these days, even cheaper than the cheapest Ipad mini.

Just to tell you that i dont feel any need or want to upgrade my Ipad 2 at all. Because 3 and 4, dispite being better screen i dont want a heavier device and hotter one. Better get new device to pair with your Ipad or a new laptop. More worthed.

AppleRobert · Jan 2, 2013, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by racoonboy

I just got myself a new laptop to replace my existing 5 years old one. It is pretty cheap these days, even cheaper than the cheapest Ipad mini.

Just to tell you that i dont feel any need or want to upgrade my Ipad 2 at all. Because 3 and 4, dispite being better screen i dont want a heavier device and hotter one. Better get new device to pair with your Ipad or a new laptop. More worthed.

The 4th gen does not run hot, at least not mine. And the 4 is only 2 ounces heavier.

Dec 31, 2012, 09:41 PM	#1
sulliweb macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2011	iPad... Worth Upgrading? Just looking for some information and opinions... I have an iPad 2. It works perfectly fine, but I've been saving up, and with a little extra that I got at Christmas, I have enough for a new one... I'm debating between that or a laptop/ultrabook/Air... (Yes, the last two would take a couple months of extra savings). Don't bother saying anything about the Regina display. It is nice, but my eyes aren't good enough to tell a huge difference. The picture is a little clearer. Moving on... Is the extra RAM and new processor with better graphics noticeable? Noticeable enough to buy a new one? I've toyed with one in the store, but two minutes doesn't tell you to much... The experience seems a little smoother, but... Anywho, just looking for opinions on the value of upgrading my iPad. I know a lot of people feel the need to upgrade for a lot of reasons. I'm specifically interested in usage. Will I notice the upgrade or am I better off to upgrading the device that I pair with my iPad? Thanks for the help! __________________ A voice of reason... in a world gone Mac.
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Dec 31, 2012, 11:10 PM	#5
darngooddesign macrumors 604 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA	If your two works fine, I wouldn't upgrade just yet. If you still find yourself using your current computer a lot, I would upgrade to an Air. If you don't use your computer much because of your iPad, then just hold onto your money. I have the two and although I do notice some lag, and I would like the retina screen, I'm still not frustrated by it. I don't upgrade until I'm frustrated by my current device; I'm not frustrated enough by he two's speed or its lack of retina. Wait until the iPad 5 comes out and upgrade to a cheap iPad 4. __________________ Lego Apple Store
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Badrottie macrumors 65816 Join Date: May 2011 Location: California	Just wait for iPad 5. I am perfectly happy with ipad 2 for now and I can wait for ipad 5. __________________ God and Jesus Christ wondered why hearing people refused to marry deaf people?
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Dec 31, 2012, 09:45 PM	#2
Che Castro macrumors 68040 Join Date: May 2009	Regina does look good But at this point with ipad 5 rumors in march I would wait Your ipad 2 still works fine
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Dec 31, 2012, 11:12 PM	#6
irDigital0l macrumors 68020 Join Date: Dec 2010	Keep your iPad 2 if it still works. Its worth waiting at least a month or two. If no new iPad shows up in March then go upgrade.
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Dec 31, 2012, 11:29 PM	#7
TacticalDesire macrumors 65816 Join Date: Mar 2012	Hold onto your money until next year. The iPad won't go up in price and you'll have a new design and an overall better device for the same money.
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Dec 31, 2012, 11:49 PM	#8
Geekbabe macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2011	Wait till March on the ipad, wait till summer on the Macbook.. Haswell is coming!
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Jan 2, 2013, 01:06 AM	#10
racoonboy macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2012	I just got myself a new laptop to replace my existing 5 years old one. It is pretty cheap these days, even cheaper than the cheapest Ipad mini. Just to tell you that i dont feel any need or want to upgrade my Ipad 2 at all. Because 3 and 4, dispite being better screen i dont want a heavier device and hotter one. Better get new device to pair with your Ipad or a new laptop. More worthed.
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