Any iPad 1 users still holding out for iPad 4?

[IscariotJ]

Yes, I will agree that was a poor error. I guess perhaps the biggest gripe about the tablet is its lengthy name. I meant the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Infinity. Also, what do you mean with the last point? I have an Android phone, and it has never had any issues, unlike my iPad.

I was merely pointing out that Android owners are being screwed over by the various manufacturers. For example, Samsung refusing to upgrade their year old tablets to the latest version of Android, instead choosing to release a mildly re-vamped model. Or how about Google, not updating their flagship phone after a mere 18 months. Asus seem to be the exception, but even then, their handling of the issues with the Prime doesn't show them in a good light, which is a shame, as it looks the best out of the Android tablets.

I think it's a bit over-dramtic claiming you've been screwed over by Apple because you've issues with you're iPad. A number of posts on this thread have provided solutions that have resolved their issues with iOS 5. Have any of those worked? I used to experience Safari/app crashes. Setting it up as a new iPad resolved those issues. iOS 5.1 seems to have fixed the rest. The only issue I have now seem to be iBooks2/memory related, and even then that's limited to the new interactive books.

 

[nickn]

For example, Samsung refusing to upgrade their year old tablets to the latest version of Android, instead choosing to release a mildly re-vamped model.

I think it's a bit over-dramtic claiming you've been screwed over by Apple because you've issues with you're iPad. A number of posts on this thread have provided solutions that have resolved their issues with iOS 5. Have any of those worked? I used to experience Safari/app crashes. Setting it up as a new iPad resolved those issues. iOS 5.1 seems to have fixed the rest. The only issue I have now seem to be iBooks2/memory related, and even then that's limited to the new interactive books.

The whole update situation is indeed the Achilles heel of Android, there is no doubt doubt it. On the other hand though, manufacturers aren't crippling the hardware, unlike Apple. My iPad 1 ran extremely well on iOS 3. It really didn't have any performance problems at all, and was pleasant to use. Next iOS4 came along. Again, performance was good. It was a little slower, but the extra features were certainly worth it in my opinion. Then iOS 5 hit. It literally destroyed my iPad. Crashes are extremely common on all apps, and overall performance is terrible. I took a count, and in 30 minutes of browsing the web, Safari crashed on me over 10 times. That is insane. You can't really use the tablet now, as nothing will stay open for more then a few minutes. Now, I understand that newer OS's need better hardware, that is fine. Whos stupid idea was it to lock me down on the current OS though? Why can't I revert to the far more useful iOS 4? That is how apple screwed me over. They turned a perfectly functional product into a 10 inch rock, and refuse to do anything about it. 5.1 didn't exactly help, and other suggestions didn't work. I will not be suckered into this scam again, and will not be purchasing another Apple product. You also say that Asus' "handling of the issues with the Prime doesn't show them in a good light". Again, what is meant there. The GPS on the last Transformer was weak, due to the tablets construction. Instead of saying that people were holding the device wrong, they sent everyone a free external GPS unit that sits on the USB port. I would say that is good support. Mistakes happen, but they actually took the time to fix it for people.

 

[TheWheelMan]

The whole update situation is indeed the Achilles heel of Android, there is no doubt doubt it. On the other hand though, manufacturers aren't crippling the hardware, unlike Apple. My iPad 1 ran extremely well on iOS 3. It really didn't have any performance problems at all, and was pleasant to use. Next iOS4 came along. Again, performance was good. It was a little slower, but the extra features were certainly worth it in my opinion. Then iOS 5 hit. It literally destroyed my iPad. Crashes are extremely common on all apps, and overall performance is terrible. I took a count, and in 30 minutes of browsing the web, Safari crashed on me over 10 times. That is insane. You can't really use the tablet now, as nothing will stay open for more then a few minutes. Now, I understand that newer OS's need better hardware, that is fine. Whos stupid idea was it to lock me down on the current OS though? Why can't I revert to the far more useful iOS 4? That is how apple screwed me over. They turned a perfectly functional product into a 10 inch rock, and refuse to do anything about it. 5.1 didn't exactly help, and other suggestions didn't work. I will not be suckered into this scam again, and will not be purchasing another Apple product. You also say that Asus' "handling of the issues with the Prime doesn't show them in a good light". Again, what is meant there. The GPS on the last Transformer was weak, due to the tablets construction. Instead of saying that people were holding the device wrong, they sent everyone a free external GPS unit that sits on the USB port. I would say that is good support. Mistakes happen, but they actually took the time to fix it for people.

Apple didn't "screw you over," but I only say that because those problems just aren't universal. My iPad 1 runs iOS just fine, although Safari did crash on some pages too. I suspect it was more of a memory issue, however.

 

[nickn]

Apple didn't "screw you over," but I only say that because those problems just aren't universal. My iPad 1 runs iOS just fine, although Safari did crash on some pages too. I suspect it was more of a memory issue, however.

I would consider getting screwed over when a, a company ruins your products and then b, refuses to help. All I get from Apple is nonsense such as, don't run too many other apps, which I don't, and to try and restore. Neither of those help. They then try and say along the lines of well it is old and you can get a new one that is faster... I can only laugh. Why would I invest $500 to have this happen again in a few years?

 

[TheWheelMan]

I would consider getting screwed over when a, a company ruins your products and then b, refuses to help. All I get from Apple is nonsense such as, don't run too many other apps, which I don't, and to try and restore. Neither of those help. They then try and say along the lines of well it is old and you can get a new one that is faster... I can only laugh. Why would I invest $500 to have this happen again in a few years?

Well, I don't like those responses either, but when a problem isn't widespread, most companies aren't going accept blame for them. Besides, that's generally a problem when dealing computer tech, not just an Apple iPad thing. There probably is a way to fix the problem unless your iPad has developed an actual defect, since, as I said, my old iPad runs iOS 5.1 just fine.

 

[penfan82]

Still have my ipad1 just bought mine about a year ago with the Verizon fire sale I thought about upgrading but couldn't justify dropping that kind of money again when I also own a touch and a 4s so I'll be happy with my 1 until it isn't included in the upgrades or breaks

 

[Hepnotic]

Unless you are less than a month or two away from a new iPad being released, it's not worth it to wait for a new generation. Because there will always be a new generation in the future that looks enticing. If a new iPad comes out that I really want, I'll sell my current one. The great thing about Apple products are the resale value, and that's something that's good to take advantage of.