[iPad] How many people would actually upgrade their iPad to the next one

Samtb · Mar 19, 2013, 05:07 PM

Im interested to know, assuming it will be out after summer at point, and will have A7X and the mini design, would you upgrade? What would make you upgrade and what would deter you from upgrading?

irDigital0l · Mar 19, 2013, 05:22 PM

I have an iPad 1...so yes.

arefbe · Mar 19, 2013, 05:26 PM

I'll keep my iPad 4. It has one advantage the iPad 5 doesn't have. It's paid for.

Mjmar · Mar 19, 2013, 05:36 PM

mini with retina display and I'm sold.

Sophia. · Mar 19, 2013, 05:51 PM

Only if it has a better camera or other upgraded feature.

myrtlebee · Mar 19, 2013, 05:58 PM

Just purchased a 2, which suits my needs perfectly, but that would be a yes if I had the money. We'll see. I usually only upgrade once there is a noticable design change (plus internal upgrades), and this would be the case with this scenario. It would be tempting!

AppleRobert · Mar 19, 2013, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mjmar

mini with retina display and I'm sold.

How bout the processor, size and weight, battery life, etc. etc.

I will not buy it just for retina in itself, other factors need to be considered.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by arefbe

I'll keep my iPad 4. It has one advantage the iPad 5 doesn't have. It's paid for.

I do not think selling the 4 and going with the 5 will be something that will stop people regardless the 4 is already paid for. I do not think $400 is out of the question with selling the 16gb model so cash outlay for 5 should not be too bad.

maxosx · Mar 19, 2013, 06:05 PM

Always Upgrade.

Just for the fun of it.

Yet I don't sell the prior model until I'm satisfied the upgrade is advantageous to me. That holds true for All Apple Hardware I buy.

Redrum509 · Mar 19, 2013, 06:09 PM

I upgrade every cycle. Have done this since first gen. I just sold my iPad 4 to either get a iPad 5 or a MacBook Air until its announced. My wife and 3 year old daughter share a iPad mini which we won't be upgrading because they don't need the newest and best.

Amplelink · Mar 19, 2013, 07:05 PM

I wouldn't even consider getting the bigger iPad unless it's 0.75 lb or thereabouts and the overall size is trimmed down a little. I MIGHT get a faster mini with an upgraded camera, but probably not. If the mini got a retina display, I'd definitely get it.

Medic311 · Mar 19, 2013, 10:26 PM

i just checked every option - was i not supposed to?

LOLLLLLL

hifromtomorrow · Mar 19, 2013, 10:53 PM

I have the 3, so I am "due".

I will, as my partner is angling for my 3, when I do upgrade.

thadoggfather · Mar 20, 2013, 12:29 AM

I just bought a Logitech KB so I don't really want to do that.

Plus I enjoy my jailbreak. on iPad 3.

Had a bad 'quality control' swap with iPad 4 (tried two, and didn't enjoy the dynamic contrast thing inherent on all of them) and returned to 3 and its perfect screen (which was hard to find on its own).

That's the other thing, if quality control is terrible like it's been in general, fuggetaboutit.

Either way, I don't think I'll sell off my 3 at this point. It's been through so much

mtneer · Mar 20, 2013, 02:39 AM

I have the 3 and it does everything I want it to do. I will upgrade the day that statement can no longer hold true.

I know eventually iOS updates will slow down the system with higher system memory requirements. I am holding on to iOS 5.x that the 3 came with as long as possible.

Dzupiris · Mar 20, 2013, 04:09 AM

I will keep my ipad 4 32gb for two years but ill get the next ipad mini for additional memory.

Gav2k · Mar 20, 2013, 05:52 AM

Mini with either a6 or retina and i will. Love the current mini but im a sucker

Nezben · Mar 20, 2013, 06:23 AM

Im more than happy with the 4.

Not slow at all and the display is stunning. There is nothing apple can put in the next ipad that would make me want one.

LaurieAnn · Mar 20, 2013, 06:28 AM

If money wasn't an issue, I would upgrade.

Pompiliu · Mar 20, 2013, 06:41 AM

I always upgrade. ALWAYS!

Patriks7 · Mar 20, 2013, 07:00 AM

Still running on an iPad 2, so definitely upgrading. Have had the money saved ever since the 3 was released; was expecting more from the 4, so it's still being saved.

bloutrein · Mar 20, 2013, 07:13 AM

I will upgrade provided they come up with an iPad Nano.

Han Solo 1 · 10:45 AM

I just bought the 4 and couldn't be happier with it. And when the 5 comes out I will eventually cave and buy it, and a month later the 6 will be out.

djransom · Mar 20, 2013, 08:04 AM

I just got a 4 and I'm cool with that for at least a year.

Davidkoh · Mar 20, 2013, 08:11 AM

If they bring something fun like another form factor or so I don't see why I shouldn't sell my iPad 4 I got a month or so ago and get the iPad 5, it's always fun to upgrade.

palpatine · Mar 20, 2013, 08:39 AM

No plans.

It will undoubtedly have a new body, a faster processor, better cameras, stereo speakers, and all sorts of other nice things. But, as someone said earlier, the 3 does everything I want (reading and writing), so I am unlikely to upgrade this time around. I wanted the Retina display, and I got it. I don't think there is much more Apple can do here.

In fact, I am keeping my eye out for the next Nexus 10, which will probably have a better display than the iPad 5's. I doubt I will get it, though, because I am already completely satisfied with the display on the 3 (the first time in my life that I have been satisfied with a computer screen).

View Poll Results: Would you upgrade to the next ipad
Yes, I want a faster processor	25	20.83%
Yes, I want the new mini form factor	48	40.00%
Yes, I always upgrade	21	17.50%
Only if the processor is much faster	14	11.67%
Only if it has a better camera or other upgraded feature	14	11.67%
No, im happy with the 4	34	28.33%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 120. You may not vote on this poll

Mar 19, 2013, 05:07 PM	#1
Samtb macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2013	How many people would actually upgrade their iPad to the next one Im interested to know, assuming it will be out after summer at point, and will have A7X and the mini design, would you upgrade? What would make you upgrade and what would deter you from upgrading?
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Mar 19, 2013, 05:26 PM	#3
arefbe macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Utah	I'll keep my iPad 4. It has one advantage the iPad 5 doesn't have. It's paid for.
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Mar 19, 2013, 05:36 PM	#4
Mjmar macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2008	mini with retina display and I'm sold. __________________ "The only sure way to predict the future is to invent it." MacBook Air 2012 - iPad 3 - iPhone 5
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Mar 19, 2013, 05:51 PM	#5
Sophia. macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: United Kingdom	Only if it has a better camera or other upgraded feature. __________________ Do you use Autodesk Smoke? Please read my thread here. Can you help? Please click here.
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Mar 19, 2013, 05:22 PM	#2
irDigital0l macrumors 68020 Join Date: Dec 2010	I have an iPad 1...so yes.
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Mar 19, 2013, 05:58 PM	#6
myrtlebee macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2011	Just purchased a 2, which suits my needs perfectly, but that would be a yes if I had the money. We'll see. I usually only upgrade once there is a noticable design change (plus internal upgrades), and this would be the case with this scenario. It would be tempting!
	3

Mar 19, 2013, 06:05 PM	#8
maxosx macrumors 68000 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Southern California	Always Upgrade. Just for the fun of it. Yet I don't sell the prior model until I'm satisfied the upgrade is advantageous to me. That holds true for All Apple Hardware I buy.
	2

Mar 19, 2013, 06:09 PM	#9
Redrum509 macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2012	I upgrade every cycle. Have done this since first gen. I just sold my iPad 4 to either get a iPad 5 or a MacBook Air until its announced. My wife and 3 year old daughter share a iPad mini which we won't be upgrading because they don't need the newest and best.
	1

Mar 19, 2013, 07:05 PM	#10
Amplelink macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2012	I wouldn't even consider getting the bigger iPad unless it's 0.75 lb or thereabouts and the overall size is trimmed down a little. I MIGHT get a faster mini with an upgraded camera, but probably not. If the mini got a retina display, I'd definitely get it.
	0

Mar 19, 2013, 10:26 PM	#11
Medic311 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2011	i just checked every option - was i not supposed to? LOLLLLLL
	1

Mar 19, 2013, 10:53 PM	#12
hifromtomorrow macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brisbane, Australia	I have the 3, so I am "due". I will, as my partner is angling for my 3, when I do upgrade. __________________ "i harbour all the same worries as most..." 27" iMac late 2011 all spec'd up / 13" macbook air 2012 / iPad 2012 16g Black / iPhone5 16g Black / some other stuff...
	1

Mar 20, 2013, 12:29 AM	#13
thadoggfather macrumors 68020 Join Date: Oct 2007	I just bought a Logitech KB so I don't really want to do that. Plus I enjoy my jailbreak. on iPad 3. Had a bad 'quality control' swap with iPad 4 (tried two, and didn't enjoy the dynamic contrast thing inherent on all of them) and returned to 3 and its perfect screen (which was hard to find on its own). That's the other thing, if quality control is terrible like it's been in general, fuggetaboutit. Either way, I don't think I'll sell off my 3 at this point. It's been through so much
	0

Mar 20, 2013, 02:39 AM	#14
mtneer macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2012	I have the 3 and it does everything I want it to do. I will upgrade the day that statement can no longer hold true. I know eventually iOS updates will slow down the system with higher system memory requirements. I am holding on to iOS 5.x that the 3 came with as long as possible.
	0

Mar 20, 2013, 04:09 AM	#15
Dzupiris macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2013	I will keep my ipad 4 32gb for two years but ill get the next ipad mini for additional memory.
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Mar 20, 2013, 05:52 AM	#16
Gav2k macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jul 2009	Mini with either a6 or retina and i will. Love the current mini but im a sucker
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Mar 20, 2013, 06:23 AM	#17
Nezben macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2012	Im more than happy with the 4. Not slow at all and the display is stunning. There is nothing apple can put in the next ipad that would make me want one.
	1

Mar 20, 2013, 06:28 AM	#18
LaurieAnn macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2011	If money wasn't an issue, I would upgrade.
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Mar 20, 2013, 06:41 AM	#19
Pompiliu macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2012	I always upgrade. ALWAYS! __________________ 2 x 5D mk III, 24mm 1.4L, 35mm 1.4L, 50mm 1.2L, 85mm 1.2L, 135mm 2L, 300mm 2.8L. 2 x Thunderbolt Displays, High-end retina MacBook Pro, 64GB iPhone 5, Nokia Lumia 920, 128GB New iPad 4G.
	1

Mar 20, 2013, 07:00 AM	#20
Patriks7 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Batcave	Still running on an iPad 2, so definitely upgrading. Have had the money saved ever since the 3 was released; was expecting more from the 4, so it's still being saved. __________________ iPhone 5 white&silver \| iPhone 4 (RED) \| iPad 2 + Zagg Profolio \| iPod Nano 6G \| iPod Nano 4G (RED) MacBook Pro Unibody 15" \| Canon 40D \| Kindle Wish: iPad mini \| MacBook Air 11"
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Mar 20, 2013, 07:13 AM	#21
bloutrein macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Durban	I will upgrade provided they come up with an iPad Nano. __________________ A boy-being meets girl-being under a silvery moon which then explodes for no adequately explored reason.
	0

Mar 20, 2013, 07:54 AM	#22
Han Solo 1 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2013	I just bought the 4 and couldn't be happier with it. And when the 5 comes out I will eventually cave and buy it, and a month later the 6 will be out. Last edited by Han Solo 1; Mar 20, 2013 at 10:45 AM.
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Mar 20, 2013, 08:04 AM	#23
djransom macrumors 68040 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chi-Town	I just got a 4 and I'm cool with that for at least a year. __________________ Live and love life
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Mar 20, 2013, 08:11 AM	#24
Davidkoh macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2008	If they bring something fun like another form factor or so I don't see why I shouldn't sell my iPad 4 I got a month or so ago and get the iPad 5, it's always fun to upgrade.
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Mar 20, 2013, 08:39 AM	#25
palpatine macrumors 68030 Join Date: May 2011	No plans. It will undoubtedly have a new body, a faster processor, better cameras, stereo speakers, and all sorts of other nice things. But, as someone said earlier, the 3 does everything I want (reading and writing), so I am unlikely to upgrade this time around. I wanted the Retina display, and I got it. I don't think there is much more Apple can do here. In fact, I am keeping my eye out for the next Nexus 10, which will probably have a better display than the iPad 5's. I doubt I will get it, though, because I am already completely satisfied with the display on the 3 (the first time in my life that I have been satisfied with a computer screen).
	0

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