Hi everyone, I really like the design and weight of iPad Air, the only flaw is of course it doesn't have Touch ID. Since Touch ID works very well on my 5s and the rumor says it will come with the next Gen. iPad Air. So should I buy it now or wait for the next one? As we know, iPads always come out in Nov. or so. Any ideas?
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iPad Should I buy a iPad Air now or wait for the next one.
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If the Touch ID is that important to you, it makes sense for you to wait until the iPad has that feature.
I usually trade up with both my iPhone and iPad every two years. I also try to hit timing when there are major differences from the previous model. For the phones I'm on the even number value. I.e. I have an iPhone 5 and really found no reason to trade up to the 5S as the Touch ID was the main difference and for me it wasn't a feature that I was even interested in. The design, size, etc. of the iPhone of the 5S was basically the same as the 5. The expectations for the new iPhone 6 will be another new design, bigger but thinner. For my iPad, I traded up last year to the iPad Air as it had the whole new design and shape. I like having the latest design. However trading up with the new design does have some issues - like not having the accessories you want available at launch date. That's a bit of a drag.
I could trade up each year but don't as I usually don't see features that would make me want to trade up. And with the Apple products they definitely last the two years and more so there isn't a need to trade up unless you want to.
I usually trade up with both my iPhone and iPad every two years. I also try to hit timing when there are major differences from the previous model. For the phones I'm on the even number value. I.e. I have an iPhone 5 and really found no reason to trade up to the 5S as the Touch ID was the main difference and for me it wasn't a feature that I was even interested in. The design, size, etc. of the iPhone of the 5S was basically the same as the 5. The expectations for the new iPhone 6 will be another new design, bigger but thinner. For my iPad, I traded up last year to the iPad Air as it had the whole new design and shape. I like having the latest design. However trading up with the new design does have some issues - like not having the accessories you want available at launch date. That's a bit of a drag.
I could trade up each year but don't as I usually don't see features that would make me want to trade up. And with the Apple products they definitely last the two years and more so there isn't a need to trade up unless you want to.
There are rumours that the iPad Air 2 will release earlier this year. However when that will be no one but Apple knows. I also want to upgrade my iPad from my current iPad 3, however because I really like Touch ID and I use my iPad at univeristy and out in public, I will be waiting for the iPad Air 2 which hopefully will come with Touch ID. But if you don't want that feature you could buy an iPad Air now. It depends on your needs.
I'm faced with the same problem, posted in a different thread. This answer is making the most sense to me.
Well, I speak it as someone who sold his iPad 3 just ahead of the Air launch... And then was disappointed... But had no iPad so had already committed. LOL
Is your wallet attached to a bomb ready to go off within 24 hours?!Thanks for all replies.
The reason I like Touch ID is it makes it so easy to unlock a device with passcode protected. So I think I'll just make a purchase right now then set the passcode time to 1 hour, it will suit my needs.
WWDC is Monday. I'd suggest waiting until then to see what if anything they say about iPads and then make a decision.
LOL, actually there is no bomb in my wallet. I was going to make my final decision after the keynote cause it's just 2 days left.
Odds are they are not announcing iPads on Monday. Period.
That said, buying a new iPad Air at this point seems silly given where we are in the iPad refresh cycle. So, I'd wait.
Another option is to buy an Apple Certified Refurbished model of the current model as that won't devalue as quickly and will still be sold after the iPad Air is updated.
So, in closing, I'd do one of those two things.
That said, buying a new iPad Air at this point seems silly given where we are in the iPad refresh cycle. So, I'd wait.
Another option is to buy an Apple Certified Refurbished model of the current model as that won't devalue as quickly and will still be sold after the iPad Air is updated.
So, in closing, I'd do one of those two things.
You should always wait.
Seriously if you bought one today you could return it if a new device was announced (unlikely).
Seriously if you bought one today you could return it if a new device was announced (unlikely).
I'm on an iPad 2 at the moment and it's starting to slow up considerably. As Apple have now (surprisingly quite recently though) stopped selling it, I'm anticipating support will be dropped for it in iOS 8, but I will definitely wait until the Air 2 or whatever name Apple choose to give it, providing it has Touch ID etc., otherwise I'll have to wait more if Apple only give it a minor update. Personally, I'm definitely not expecting a reveal at WWDC, I think it'll be an Autumn launch, as we saw with the iPad 3 and iPad 4.
I don't see what you iPad 3 owners are complaining about, it's still perfectly fine!
I don't see what you iPad 3 owners are complaining about, it's still perfectly fine!
Same here
Same here, iPad 2 with 7.1 is very slow (my iPhone 4S is almost unchanged). I've been thinking of upgrading to iPad Air, but: I want Touch ID and most every time I change an app I have to reload when I get back. I really hope they upgrade to 2GB of RAM and this fixes the problem.
I'm on an iPad 2 at the moment and it's starting to slow up considerably. As Apple have now (surprisingly quite recently though) stopped selling it, I'm anticipating support will be dropped for it in iOS 8, but I will definitely wait until the Air 2 or whatever name Apple choose to give it, providing it has Touch ID etc., otherwise I'll have to wait more if Apple only give it a minor update. Personally, I'm definitely not expecting a reveal at WWDC, I think it'll be an Autumn launch, as we saw with the iPad 3 and iPad 4.
I don't see what you iPad 3 owners are complaining about, it's still perfectly fine!
Same here, iPad 2 with 7.1 is very slow (my iPhone 4S is almost unchanged). I've been thinking of upgrading to iPad Air, but: I want Touch ID and most every time I change an app I have to reload when I get back. I really hope they upgrade to 2GB of RAM and this fixes the problem.
Unfortunately I won't be upgrading my iPhone any time soon, probably not until the iPhone 7, leaving me with no up-to-date devices in terms of the newest iOS until hopefully the Air 2, so my dev account was pretty much a waste of money as I can't get the betas this year.
Ya know, the safest way to approach this is to simply never buy anything. Then you are guaranteed to never feel outdated or whatever it is people feel when their electronics get "old".
Funny most rumors show 1 GB of Ram. Which is hard to believe but it's Apple so who knows.
Yes, because everyday iPad Air users around the globe swipe to open their iPads only to mumble loudly to themselves, "Damn, sure wish this had TouchID."?
Unless you just need one now, then I would say get a refurb from Apple but personally I'm waiting until they get updated with touch id
I just bought an Air because I broke my iPad 3. I don't use TouchID on my iPhone, so I won't be missing anything if they add it to the next iPad. I really like the size of the iPad Air. Would have I bought an iPad Air or the next iPad if I hadn't shattered mine?...nope. I did manage to successfully replace the glass on my 3 last weekend, but I am still glad to have the Air.