All we have to get is get a million people to order ipads and return them stating the reason to be "because it doesn't have 2GB of RAM." This will make apple change next year's model into iPad Air RAM.
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well in that case why does it matter how much RAM it has? the only reason i would want it to have 2gigs of RAM would be if 1 gig was inadequate for my needs - which would be pretty obvious after using it.
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I'm pretty sure it's still 1gb, the leaked 2gb was most likely for the multitasking Pro/Plus version.
So I just went ahead and ordered as if it was just 1gb but it would be a great surprise to find out otherwise
The Pro that doesn't exist? The leaked photos were coupled along with A8X leaks and the iPad Air 2 got that.
Its almost certain the Air 2 has 2Gb but still not confirmed. That image of the chip that everyone is referring to, it isn't clear if it is an 8 or an A. People assume it is an A because the top looks narrower than the bottom indicating the 2Gb however a simple smudge could be enough to distort an 8 (1Gb) to look like an A.
There are still the cues in the 8.1 code at a "Retina HD" resolution for iPads. Obviously it wasn't the Air 2. Maybe it's for rendering iPhone apps properly, or perhaps there is still something in the works.
Not sure what you mean.
By saying I'm in no mad rush, I mean I'm not absolutely slavering for a new iPad that I must have on launch day or I'll have a hissy fit.
If it's got 2gb, great, I'll bang in an order and get it within the next month or so. I'll buy it because, hopefully, a 2gb equipped iPad won't exhibit the things that irritate me about the current version. That is, constant app refreshes and inability to hold two tabs in memory sometimes. I'm delighted it really doesn't bother some people, good for them. It does, however, irritate me. By the same token, I drive a small Hyundai that wheezes at 70mph. It might bother some performance or image conscious drivers. I couldn't give a monkeys if it gets me A to B. Different strokes.
In the short term, with a 1gb version I might be wowed by the shiny shiny aspect, the thinness, the speed, the display, oh sweet mercy! A month later, the novelty will have worn off and my previous irritations will come to the fore.
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Leaks in software can happen in early stages, the A8X + 2GB of RAM leaks would only have been leaked when in high production. La iPad Air 2.
Right! In fact it was iPad assets, 3x iPad assets were found in 8.1, that's a good clue it's pretty far into testing. I would assume the A8X would be used unless it gets pushed to fall.
But Apple can certainly drop something even being that close to production, so just because it's that far along, could be dumped.
If it's coming out in March, then it's in an early stage. Any earlier it is arguably at a later stage. My guess is that the Watch will be coming out in February in time for Valentine's Day and Chinese New Year. iPad Pro would get its own event, so it could be January or March.
If it has 2 gigs of ram that's great. If it only has one, that's no problem either. Apple knows what its products needs. They're the number 1 cooperation in the world for a reason.
Well we will find out in just a few days
I really an feeling 2GB of RAM this year, I hope your wrong hahaThere were several things going on with the iPad 3/4 transition. First, the iPad 2 was a year old, and so it was likely Apple wanted to release a new product. However, the A6 wasn't ready yet (it was a radical redesign), so they released a moderately souped-up A5. Consider that Apple is still selling one device with the A5 running iOS 8, it wasn't necessarily a bad decision, and lots of people are still running iPad 3s today.
More importantly, Apple wanted to switch to a holiday release cycle for the iPad. That, more than anything else, led to the iPad 4 release later in the year.
That's why I pre-ordered. By the time I get it, we should know if it has 2 gigs or not, so I won't even have to break the seal to find out. If it doesn't have 2 gigs, returning it will be trivial with a non-broken seal and I'm sure Apple can sell it to somebody who doesn't need or care about 2 gigs without a problem.
Perhaps it's best not to automatically assume 2gb will fix the problems people think are being caused by 1gb?
How many performance issues are caused by software?
That said, i'm def looking forward to seeing how the A8x speeds up graphics, my Air is slightly choppy sometimes....my 1st gen iPhone 5 was smoother on iOS 8.
So, best to check the new air in store before making any decisions. (Imo)
How many performance issues are caused by software?
That said, i'm def looking forward to seeing how the A8x speeds up graphics, my Air is slightly choppy sometimes....my 1st gen iPhone 5 was smoother on iOS 8.
So, best to check the new air in store before making any decisions. (Imo)
Went to the Apple Store today just to see what a gold version iPad Air 2 might look like(Checked out the iPhone 6 to get a clearer idea) and I asked one of those Apple "Geniuses" if the new iPad Air 2 comes with 2GB of ram and the guy said "Wait, iPad's come with RAM" LOL
i hear you. my point was poorly illustrated but i meant - if it works well, who cares what the specs are?
i'm hoping it's 2 gigs too, but if the chip makes up for that then i suppose it doesn't matter.
Definitely waiting. If it's REALISTICALLY confirmed beyond the blurry text on a leaked photo, then I'm on board the moment it is real world confirmed.
I'm waiting
I'm not purchasing this version if it still has 1GB RAM
P.S. Already looking forward to iPhone 6S plus (hopefully with 2GB RAM) cause the lag on it currently drives me nuts along with all the existing bugs in iOS8....the most annoying bug is when the screen is stuck upside-down frequently
EDIT: 2nd thought......not making another iPad purchase until multi-tasking becomes available which will almost require at least 2GB Ram
I'm not purchasing this version if it still has 1GB RAM
P.S. Already looking forward to iPhone 6S plus (hopefully with 2GB RAM) cause the lag on it currently drives me nuts along with all the existing bugs in iOS8....the most annoying bug is when the screen is stuck upside-down frequently
EDIT: 2nd thought......not making another iPad purchase until multi-tasking becomes available which will almost require at least 2GB Ram
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