I had a 16, but didn't feel comfortable and took it back for a 32. Go 32 all the way. It takes away a lot of the pressure to have to delete apps and stuff.
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Your are more likely to miss the space than you are the $100. I bought the original iPad on launch day and only got a 16. There were more than a few times that I wished I had more space. Yes, things have change since then - with various streaming and cloud options but there are more apps and more media that take more space and that trend will also continue. Also, many of the times that I wished I had more space involved travel where I would have less access to high speed wireless of any kind (more rural areas, long flights etc.).
- just my .02
Your are more likely to miss the space than you are the $100. I bought the original iPad on launch day and only got a 16. There were more than a few times that I wished I had more space. Yes, things have change since then - with various streaming and cloud options but there are more apps and more media that take more space and that trend will also continue. Also, many of the times that I wished I had more space involved travel where I would have less access to high speed wireless of any kind (more rural areas, long flights etc.).
- just my .02
My iPad history:
iPad 1 - 16GB WiFi
iPad 2 - 32GB 3G
iPad 3 - 64GB LTE
For me there is a growing need for more space. I don't load movies/games/music on my iPad but, quality dictionary/reference apps, video podcasts, GarageBand, pdf's and photos occupy a lot of space. When iPad gets full performance starts to deteriorate.
It really depends on how you use your iPad. My advice is to try 32GB, which i think is the best for most people for a few weeks and, if necessary, exchange for smaller or bigger capacity iPad.
iPad 1 - 16GB WiFi
iPad 2 - 32GB 3G
iPad 3 - 64GB LTE
For me there is a growing need for more space. I don't load movies/games/music on my iPad but, quality dictionary/reference apps, video podcasts, GarageBand, pdf's and photos occupy a lot of space. When iPad gets full performance starts to deteriorate.
It really depends on how you use your iPad. My advice is to try 32GB, which i think is the best for most people for a few weeks and, if necessary, exchange for smaller or bigger capacity iPad.
I swapped my order from 16 GB to 32 GB when I picked it up and really glad I did. My new iPad would be almost full now with 16 GB, just with the apps I already have, most of which haven't even been updated for retina graphics yet. Nor have I re-exported my Lightroom photos for the new iPad screen size. I'd be screwed if I had got the 16 GB model. The OS itself takes up about 3 GB so you really don't have much left. Unless all you do is surf the web and read text-only iBooks, I wouldn't recommend the 16 GB model to anyone. Before the retina screen you could get away with it, but no longer.
I am typing this from my 16gb iPad. I will be returning this one for the 32gb when I awake. Some apps are literally 1gb. GarageBand + Racing HD were two gigs total. To me, the feeling of hard drive freedom for $100 is better than hard drive constriction. I also think there's added value in having the 32gb when it comes to reselling. Just my two pennies.
I've always had 64GB iPads. I didn't use all the space on my iPad 2 so decided to preorder a 32GB but decided I wanted a 64GB and bought one before my 32GB arrived.
Very glad that I did. I only have 5GB left. I travel a lot so streaming is not an option.
If money was an issue and you can stream all your media you might be ok with a 16GB. But as people have pointed out, the size of apps are increasing.
If you can afford it, go with the 32GB.
Very glad that I did. I only have 5GB left. I travel a lot so streaming is not an option.
If money was an issue and you can stream all your media you might be ok with a 16GB. But as people have pointed out, the size of apps are increasing.
If you can afford it, go with the 32GB.
I never actually thought about it until I sat down to order the 16GB and then I realised I'd never given it any thought. I cruised around the web looking at all the different opinions and decided 32GB is where I needed to be, so ended up going with that.
I'm still on my iPad 1 and it's a 32gb. I'm planning on getting the new one and think I will get a 16gb. It comes down to what you do with it, obvious. I surf the web, listen radio, spotify and stream tv-shows. Most apps ain't so big like GarageBand or some of the heavier games. For casual stuff 16gb seems like its enough. Make a list on things you will do with it and I mean what you really gonna do with it. Will you have infinity blade 1 and 2 installed at the same time? Ok get the 32gb or more. With iCloud, Dropbox and other cloud services the need for storage ain't that important at least for my part. I get the feeling some people just fill their 64gb iPads with stuff they don't really use. This obviously isn't true for all you iPads users out there.
I am returning my 32 for a 64 today. I quickly realized that new apps are huge and 1080p content from iTunes is even bigger. The 16gb was fine for me with the iPad 2 but even 32 is cramped for me already. I am kind of shocked.
I've got a 16 gig and I'm fine with it. This is my first iPad and I'll probably get 32 when I upgrade in a few years as I suspect I'll need that much to hold all my current apps.
I don't have any music on it because I have my iPhone for that.
I'll put movies on it as I need them, either from iTunes in the Cloud or just syncing with my computer, but I'm a Netflix and Hulu Plus subscriber so I don't see me putting too many movies on it.
I'm keeping an eye on my storage and I still have plenty of space on it for growth. But I'm sure I'll take files off. For example, I already three stared the first two worlds of Angry Birds in Space and just started working on the Danger Zone. When I'm done, I might just go ahead and delete it from the iPad until new DLC comes out.
I don't have any music on it because I have my iPhone for that.
I'll put movies on it as I need them, either from iTunes in the Cloud or just syncing with my computer, but I'm a Netflix and Hulu Plus subscriber so I don't see me putting too many movies on it.
I'm keeping an eye on my storage and I still have plenty of space on it for growth. But I'm sure I'll take files off. For example, I already three stared the first two worlds of Angry Birds in Space and just started working on the Danger Zone. When I'm done, I might just go ahead and delete it from the iPad until new DLC comes out.
I have always used 16gb ipads and I assumed since Retina were bigger in size it was a safe bet to get a 32gb. While I don't regret the decision so much I have to state that I could have gotten away with using a 16gb for sure. I hardly play games at all on it and only use it for Goodreader, browsing, comics and music production.
Its an amazing device and to be fair I only paid £59 extra for the 32gb instead of the £79 saving me £20.
Its an amazing device and to be fair I only paid £59 extra for the 32gb instead of the £79 saving me £20.