If you start loading pictures on these 16 gigs you'll fill it up fast. For some reason, the iPad 3 takes more space for pics than my iPad 2. A lot more.
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Anyone else happy with 16GB?
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Seems as if some users of higher capacity iPads think it is a bad option to save $100 and have to manage their data. It's all personal preference.
It's completely ignorant to say someone that has bought a 16 gig iPad, did so just because they can't afford the 32 or 64. I can afford the 64 and I bought the 16, and I'm happy with it.
The 32 would be nice, but is the tiny bit of time I save by not having to manage unused or unnecessary applications or media worth it? Not in my opinion. Just my two cents
It's completely ignorant to say someone that has bought a 16 gig iPad, did so just because they can't afford the 32 or 64. I can afford the 64 and I bought the 16, and I'm happy with it.
The 32 would be nice, but is the tiny bit of time I save by not having to manage unused or unnecessary applications or media worth it? Not in my opinion. Just my two cents
My iPad 1 was a 16gig and I never even came close to filling it up. Of course I don't play games or download movies, so its never been a problem. When I got the new iPad, I went for the same thing, 16gig WiFi and am loving it.
I go with 16GB because my iphone 4s with 16GB never filled up much only have 11GB left with about 60 apps.
He isn't talking about raw dollar amounts... more about resale value as a percentage of its original price. Whether you like it or not... a base item will generally have a higher resale value than a customized or upgraded version of that same device. It's easier to find more people willing to pay less, and in turn the larger number of buyers drive up the final price. That is why base levels maintain their value better. Ironic isn't it.
You only need more than 16 GB if:
1)You play big games like RAGE HD which is 1GB alone or so. If you download only 4 games of those, you can see how it will go. I am guessing games will only grow in size now with Retina definition.
2)You store media. Video and audio eat up all the memory. I don't consider myself. I don't consider myself a music enthusiasts. Days pass by me without listening to any songs, yet my music library take 5.7 GB.
When you consider that iOS already take like 2 GB of the storage, you really had sonly 14GB.
its ok as long as you are not planning to store your media or play huge games.
Personally I am moving towards the 32GB.
1)You play big games like RAGE HD which is 1GB alone or so. If you download only 4 games of those, you can see how it will go. I am guessing games will only grow in size now with Retina definition.
2)You store media. Video and audio eat up all the memory. I don't consider myself. I don't consider myself a music enthusiasts. Days pass by me without listening to any songs, yet my music library take 5.7 GB.
When you consider that iOS already take like 2 GB of the storage, you really had sonly 14GB.
its ok as long as you are not planning to store your media or play huge games.
Personally I am moving towards the 32GB.
Not true.
As soon as the "new iPad" was released, I've had around half a dozen people bid on my iPad 2 before the new one was released. It is not difficult at all, so many people are selling there lower models that buyers can find it anywhere, they know that not often they can find a good deal on a 64gb so they would rather go after mine for the storage space alone.
Bought a 16 gig wi-fi model for the chick, she uses it for internet, email, news, and lots of books. It's perfect for these uses, no need to spend more money.
If you're downloading big games, plan on taking lots of video, or need the iPad as a storage device, then get the 64 gig model.
If you're downloading big games, plan on taking lots of video, or need the iPad as a storage device, then get the 64 gig model.
I've survived on a 16gb iphone for as long as they've been available and never came close to filling it up. I've always maintained my music separately on an iPod for some reason.
This was my first iPad purchase and I chose a 32gb just to be safe. After thinking about it even more I upgraded to 64gb. More than likely the 32 was enough but I don't really plan to upgrade every year. My plan is when traveling to load this thing up so I don't even have to worry about WiFi either. Just have everything on the device. It's probably overkill but I decided to treat myself.
Everyone has their own needs when it comes to this stuff. I believe 16gb can be easily managed and is more than enough for many users.
This was my first iPad purchase and I chose a 32gb just to be safe. After thinking about it even more I upgraded to 64gb. More than likely the 32 was enough but I don't really plan to upgrade every year. My plan is when traveling to load this thing up so I don't even have to worry about WiFi either. Just have everything on the device. It's probably overkill but I decided to treat myself.
Everyone has their own needs when it comes to this stuff. I believe 16gb can be easily managed and is more than enough for many users.
I'm content with 16 gb as well. I've still got 12 gb left after installing my apps, which only took about 1 gb. I have my music on iTunes Match and always delete unused programs anyway. No regrets with my 16 gb
I was gonna say the same thing, but you already did. 16GB is plenty if you have Match, not so if you don't and like a lot of music.
I got a reasonable discount on a 32 from a friend who needed a 64 it was still more expensive than a 16 but I definetly could have survived with 16 with a little picking around.
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I've just bought a 16GB iPad 2, and even with all my music, a couple of movies and quite a few apps, I still have plenty of space
I've just bought a 16GB iPad 2, and even with all my music, a couple of movies and quite a few apps, I still have plenty of space
I agree completely. I am satisfied with 16GB of memory on my iPad 2. I hardly have media on it anyway as I don't have time for that - and when I do, I use my media system at home to watch movies etc on.
I also have a iPod classic with 160GB of space on it.
Having said that though, if I did have more space, I would probably use more than 16GB of it, because it would be there to use.
I don't put movies on my iPad so for me 16gb is way more than enough. I have pretty much all I need and still have 2gb left. When new games I want to play come out I'll just delete the old ones...easy enough. PLus all my music is on my phone and I'm ok with that.
My thoughts exactly. Well not quite exactly, lol. I think it is the 32GB that is the worst deal on an iPad.
The increase in manufacturing cost from 16GB to 32GB is only $16.80, but the price goes up by $100.00. At least the 64GB doesn't increase at the same rate: you get another 48GB for $200.
As for me I go through phases where I will use the iPad more than the mb air, and then the other way around.
The only thing stored on my iPad, media wise, are apps. Even at 16GB I always end up with several gigs of apps I never use. I guess I don't treat my iPad as a store device.
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I have owned every iPad and I always go with 16 gig because it's all I need. I have wifi at home and net from either AT&T iPad or tw mobile hotspot so im never too bad off. Now I will be flying to Europe soon so yes on the 8 or so hour plane ride, more movies might have been better but it's still not worth having more space.
I guess I could put the money I saved towards a wifi hard drive I see offered from seagate I think it was, but it's not a have to.
I guess I could put the money I saved towards a wifi hard drive I see offered from seagate I think it was, but it's not a have to.