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All iPads Another iPad air 2 sale... But possible first time mini user

Did it arrive? All good?
And by the way, are you getting a case for it? If so, which one? How about a screen protector?
Apple care?
Sorry for all the questions. I am excited to receive it and be done with the acquisition process!
 
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torchflameon said:
I wasn't home to receive it. Hopefully, Ill catch the delivery guy today.

Tbh, I am kinda having second thoughts. I may go look at a mini, just to entertain the idea. But I ordered this.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011U2AFC4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

and then a hinge to hold it up in bed for reading.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011U2AFC4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
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Well it's here and sealed in plastic. Rest easy now :-D. I am going to give it a few days before I open mine. Maybe go to best buy and playing with it. Seeing how different it is than my 3. I am going to play with a mini too.
 
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Well it came in, and I am enjoying it a lot. I never realized how slow my 3 had gotten. Everything is smooth. Love the gold. At first I didn't think I'd like my case, but it is great for the price. I had a video call come through and I actually could answer it on time because the system was not slow.

I am glad I didn't go withe the mini for now. Maybe one day but this is a lot easier to hold. And my comics look amazing!
 
torchflameon said:
Well it came in, and I am enjoying it a lot. I never realized how slow my 3 had gotten. Everything is smooth. Love the gold. At first I didn't think I'd like my case, but it is great for the price. I had a video call come through and I actually could answer it on time because the system was not slow.

I am glad I didn't go withe the mini for now. Maybe one day but this is a lot easier to hold. And my comics look amazing!
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Great to hear! Now I am even more excited for mine to arrive on Friday!
In case you are interested, these are the accessories I purchased at Amazon:
Case: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HXC4CYS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
Screen Protector: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EL94Z4I?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
 
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Arrived yesterday sealed in plastic like new. I spent a few hours setting it up last night and it is amazingly fast and the screen is so crisp. I really didn't know what I was missing on my iPad 2. For now, I am using it without a case since it arrives today. I have to say, it is almost too light without a case. I feel like I have to treat it delicately. Maybe the added heft and protection of the case will help me get over that. I need to since my 2 daughters will do their best to get their sticky little paws on it as soon as they know it is here ;)
 
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gogogut said:
Arrived yesterday sealed in plastic like new. I spent a few hours setting it up last night and it is amazingly fast and the screen is so crisp. I really didn't know what I was missing on my iPad 2. For now, I am using it without a case since it arrives today. I have to say, it is almost too light without a case. I feel like I have to treat it delicately. Maybe the added heft and protection of the case will help me get over that. I need to since my 2 daughters will do their best to get their sticky little paws on it as soon as they know it is here ;)
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Even my light case has helped with the weight. Of course my iPad 3 was like a huge brick so it is way different. But yeah I agree. Out of the box I was cradling it lol. I did most of my tasks today without even needing my computer at all.
 
torchflameon said:
Even my light case has helped with the weight. Of course my iPad 3 was like a huge brick so it is way different. But yeah I agree. Out of the box I was cradling it lol. I did most of my tasks today without even needing my computer at all.
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the weight almost feels like a hardback comic book trade which is perfect since I read comics on it.

I can actually play games now too! I played the room for a few hours.
 
All I can say is... WOW! It is so much faster and easier to use then my iPad 2. Restart takes a fraction of the time. App switching is easy. No sudden app closures. Only one app freeze so far, but that was during initial install, open, and login. Hasn't happened again. Multitasking is nice, though I am just starting to get used to it. Have not tried split view or picture in picture yet. It is also nice how apps stay in memory rather than closing.
I know it is not that important, but Madden is so much quicker to load and faster to play. I go through my playing quota much faster.
I just put it in its new case tonight, so might report back on that later. Same with the screen protector I plan in installing tomorrow.
So far so good. iPad Air 2 is worth the upgrade and blutek was a legitimate seller.
Thanks all!
 
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