[iPad] 128GB iPad Now Available For Purchase

iHeartapple2 · Feb 5, 2013, 04:00 AM

I just noticed Apple now has the new 128GB iPads available for purchase.
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipad

monochromicorn · Feb 5, 2013, 04:31 AM

Shipping in 3-5 days for black Verizon 128. AT&T version was 1-3 days. Looks like they are selling at least a few of these.

hyteckit · Feb 5, 2013, 05:21 AM

Hmm.. don't think it's going to be a big seller at that price.

Are there really that many people demanding a 128GB iPad?

Icaras · Feb 5, 2013, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iHeartapple2

I just noticed Apple now has the new 128GB iPads available for purchase.
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipad

And the store didn't even go down this time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by hyteckit

Hmm.. don't think it's going to be a big seller at that price.

Are there really that many people demanding a 128GB iPad?

Not sure but I definitely want a 128GB iPad. Though I'll wait for iPad 5. I wonder if the mini will get that capacity in next revision, or if the higher capacity will only be exclusive to the regular sized iPad? If so, I may have to jump back.

costabunny · Feb 5, 2013, 05:45 AM

£739 for the cellular version in blighty? OMG thats almost as much as a Macbook Air !

much as I would almost donate a kidney for one of these - its a lot of money.

(nice tho)

LaunchpadBS · Feb 5, 2013, 05:53 AM

For that price I'd rather get a Macbook Air!!!

Although when put in perspective, an extra £80 to double the capacity ain't THAT bad, but still at that price you're pushing into macbook territory.

flight · Feb 5, 2013, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icaras

Not sure but I definitely want a 128GB iPad. Though I'll wait for iPad 5. I wonder if the mini will get that capacity in next revision, or if the higher capacity will only be exclusive to the regular sized iPad? If so, I may have to jump back.

Same for me. Had th 128GB been available when I bought my iPad in April, I would not have hesitated in getting it. But I'm going to wait another generation or two before replacing the iPad 3.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaunchpadBS

For that price I'd rather get a Macbook Air!!!

Although when put in perspective, an extra £80 to double the capacity ain't THAT bad, but still at that price you're pushing into macbook territory.

It's certainly approaching similar price points, but the iPad is my main machine. I like the hi-res IPS display, back camera, and great battery life. I don't want to give those up and pay more. I do agree that $300 more for an extra 112GB will make many rethink their storage needs. But I don't even consider the 16 and 32 - so it's the $700 64GB vs. $800 128GB for me.

iHeartapple2 · Feb 5, 2013, 07:23 AM

I think this will be big for business and professionals but not so much for the average consumer. The 64GB is more than enough for most people.

costabunny · Feb 5, 2013, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iHeartapple2

I think this will be big for business and professionals but not so much for the average consumer. The 64GB is more than enough for most people.

perhaps - but I would gladly find use for 128 as it would be big enough for my rather large music collection (I've been digital since the days of 32MB players!) and also I nowadays have more movie content.

maddogsrfr81 · Feb 5, 2013, 07:54 AM

I have the seagate goflex wireless drive and has been a useful addition to my 16gig iPad.

However I'm planing on buying a 5. Probably 32 or 64.

Zimmy68 · Feb 5, 2013, 08:14 AM

The price is crazy.
Apple should do what they have done before.

Keep the same price point for 3 tiers.
Get rid of the 16gig.

So, it would be: 32,64,128 instead of 16,32,64.

Simple!

djransom · Feb 5, 2013, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zimmy68

The price is crazy.
Apple should do what they have done before.

Keep the same price point for 3 tiers.
Get rid of the 16gig.

So, it would be: 32,64,128 instead of 16,32,64.

Simple!

It's not as simple as you think it is

Zimmy68 · Feb 5, 2013, 08:39 AM

Oh, but it really is just that simple.
Make the announcement and stop making the 16.
Viola!

Having 4 SKUs is ridiculous.

If there is a need for something that big, then there is probably less of a need for the 16.
Just keep 16 for the mini folks.

costabunny · Feb 5, 2013, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zimmy68

Oh, but it really is just that simple.
Make the announcement and stop making the 16.
Viola!

Having 4 SKUs is ridiculous.

If there is a need for something that big, then there is probably less of a need for the 16.
Just keep 16 for the mini folks.

or give us mini folks a 128 also

maflynn · Feb 5, 2013, 09:01 AM

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hyteckit Guest Join Date: Jul 2007	Hmm.. don't think it's going to be a big seller at that price. Are there really that many people demanding a 128GB iPad?
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Zimmy68 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2008	The price is crazy. Apple should do what they have done before. Keep the same price point for 3 tiers. Get rid of the 16gig. So, it would be: 32,64,128 instead of 16,32,64. Simple!
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Zimmy68 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2008	Oh, but it really is just that simple. Make the announcement and stop making the 16. Viola! Having 4 SKUs is ridiculous. If there is a need for something that big, then there is probably less of a need for the 16. Just keep 16 for the mini folks.
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