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Kadin

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Unless something mind-blowing comes out of this Wed event, I don't expect I'll be upgrading anytime soon. While I'd love to get a lighter and faster device, my current iPad does everything I need and more. I think, like the iPhone, I'll typically skip every other model... anyone else?

And I know we don't have any hard details yet but I'm simply asking, at this point who's written off the desire to upgrade and is happy as is?
 
This question would be better after we know the actual** specs of the new one.

**As opposed to the rumors.

Yeah I know. But even as it is right now, if every favorable rumor came true, I'd probably still be sitting tight with my original iPad. Even though I got a great deal on this one, I simply can't see the need to step it up a notch at a higher cost. I'll probably be eating my own words but I considered selling this on CL last week and finally told myself I'd wait it out until the next (3rd) revision...
 
Yeah I know. But even as it is right now, if every favorable rumor came true, I'd probably still be sitting tight with my original iPad. Even though I got a great deal on this one, I simply can't see the need to step it up a notch at a higher cost. I'll probably be eating my own words but I considered selling this on CL last week and finally told myself I'd wait it out until the next (3rd) revision...

I completely agree. However, it seems as though Apple might be announcing something much more amazing then we're expecting... because today's news is that they're going to be simulcasting the event! Basically, whatever they're announcing at this event might just be a bigger deal then it's rumored to be :D
 
"Happy enough": code word for "can't afford"
hahaha... I'd agree with ya there. I considered giving this to my dad and getting the 2 for myself but honestly I can't afford to do that. And I don't wanna take a loss on it even though it's immaculate.
 
I'm NOT happy with my iPad and that's why I'm very hesitant to upgrade. I'm not happy with iOS being to limited. If the new iPad has better hardware it still is to limited by iOS. I will check where iOS is heading and maybe upgrade later.
 
It would take something pretty spectacular for me to upgrade at this point. (After all, I've had my current iPad for less than a year..)

What are they going to put on a new model?

Camera(s): I can think of few things that appeal to me less than doing Facetime video calls. And I already have a great DSLR and a nifty Canon point n' shoot (plus a couple of 35mm film cameras, a pretty neat videocamera, etc.) Why would I want to do any creative photography with a device with a tiny lens, no zoom, no flash, and virtually no ISO or f-stop control?

Capacity: I don't generally use my iPad as a storage area for digital content. When you can buy a 2 terabyte hard drive for under $100 whats the point? My collection of digital movies, TV shows, and photos is kept on my home server. I can see possibly running into space issues if I'm not careful - but there's simply no reason for me to walk around with three seasons on Mad Men on my iPad.

More Memory/Faster Processor: I'm totally thrilled with my iPad's performance to date. It starts instantly, rarely gives me ANY technical issues, looks fantastic (ie. hasn't picked up any scratches, etc.) I suppose some elements of web browsing might be a little better. But there's no need to spend several hundred dollars just so I can hit the "back" button more often.

I generally plan on keeping Apple mobile devices about three to four years. Given the amount I use them, thats about the time the battery performance starts to drop off. And its also about the amount of time before whatever new models have come along have sufficient new features and/or performance that it makes sense to upgrade.
 
Definitely will NOT be upgrading, but I am very excited to see what new stuff Apple has up it's sleeve. Sadly at this time, with nothing to compare it to (that is a iOS device) I just have not reason YET...
 
It would take something pretty spectacular for me to upgrade at this point. (After all, I've had my current iPad for less than a year..)

What are they going to put on a new model?

Camera(s): I can think of few things that appeal to me less than doing Facetime video calls. And I already have a great DSLR and a nifty Canon point n' shoot (plus a couple of 35mm film cameras, a pretty neat videocamera, etc.) Why would I want to do any creative photography with a device with a tiny lens, no zoom, no flash, and virtually no ISO or f-stop control?

Capacity: I don't generally use my iPad as a storage area for digital content. When you can buy a 2 terabyte hard drive for under $100 whats the point? My collection of digital movies, TV shows, and photos is kept on my home server. I can see possibly running into space issues if I'm not careful - but there's simply no reason for me to walk around with three seasons on Mad Men on my iPad.

More Memory/Faster Processor: I'm totally thrilled with my iPad's performance to date. It starts instantly, rarely gives me ANY technical issues, looks fantastic (ie. hasn't picked up any scratches, etc.) I suppose some elements of web browsing might be a little better. But there's no need to spend several hundred dollars just so I can hit the "back" button more often.

I generally plan on keeping Apple mobile devices about three to four years. Given the amount I use them, thats about the time the battery performance starts to drop off. And its also about the amount of time before whatever new models have come along have sufficient new features and/or performance that it makes sense to upgrade.

I agree with everything you've said here.

I use my iPad for light web browsing and reading ebooks. While I'm looking forward to seeing what will the upgrade will be, I just don't need it for much more.

Factor in a new MBP on the way, and I have a hard time justifying spending another $500-$700.
 
It would take something pretty spectacular for me to upgrade at this point. (After all, I've had my current iPad for less than a year..)

What are they going to put on a new model?

Camera(s): I can think of few things that appeal to me less than doing Facetime video calls. And I already have a great DSLR and a nifty Canon point n' shoot (plus a couple of 35mm film cameras, a pretty neat videocamera, etc.) Why would I want to do any creative photography with a device with a tiny lens, no zoom, no flash, and virtually no ISO or f-stop control?

Capacity: I don't generally use my iPad as a storage area for digital content. When you can buy a 2 terabyte hard drive for under $100 whats the point? My collection of digital movies, TV shows, and photos is kept on my home server. I can see possibly running into space issues if I'm not careful - but there's simply no reason for me to walk around with three seasons on Mad Men on my iPad.

More Memory/Faster Processor: I'm totally thrilled with my iPad's performance to date. It starts instantly, rarely gives me ANY technical issues, looks fantastic (ie. hasn't picked up any scratches, etc.) I suppose some elements of web browsing might be a little better. But there's no need to spend several hundred dollars just so I can hit the "back" button more often.

I generally plan on keeping Apple mobile devices about three to four years. Given the amount I use them, thats about the time the battery performance starts to drop off. And its also about the amount of time before whatever new models have come along have sufficient new features and/or performance that it makes sense to upgrade.

Like you said inless there is a super major change i'm not going to trade up inless there is major inprovement and i really do not a camera on it and i have enough storage space let on the harddrive to last another 30gb of data storage on it so that not a problem
 
i am happy with it. iv lived with it for a year and use it more than i use my computer. well other computer...THE IPAD IS A COMPUTER O.K?
 
I'm very happy with the current iPad. And most of the features I'd like added are software rather than hardware based, so I expect a first gen iPad with iOS 5 will be "good enough" to go for another year. But I am considering upgrading if the new iPad is significantly lighter. And I will definitely upgrade if it has more storage -- my 64GB is full, and I'm being forced to juggle apps and videos.
 
Regardless of the specs of the 2G iPad, I will not be upgrading. I am happy with the iPad just now and cannot justify paying out for another iPad..... just yet. :)
 
It must be mind blowing, does Apple want me to upgrade. I will probably wait for iPad 3 before upgrading. By then, I believe, the iPad 1 hardware will be too old to keep up.
 
Unless something mind-blowing comes out of this Wed event, I don't expect I'll be upgrading anytime soon. While I'd love to get a lighter and faster device, my current iPad does everything I need and more. I think, like the iPhone, I'll typically skip every other model... anyone else?

And I know we don't have any hard details yet but I'm simply asking, at this point who's written off the desire to upgrade and is happy as is?

I'm happy with my iPad and am not going to upgrade. Instead, I'm keeping it and buying a Xoom. Why? Flash. I'm sick of not being able to have full access to the web. Yes, I bought SkyFire as a workaround, but as those things usually go, sometimes yes, sometime no. Then I have to go to my computer.

We don't know yet exactly what we'll be getting with the iPad 2, but we do know what we won't: Flash. No Flash = No iPad 2 For me (or 3 or 4, until Flash is no more...if that happens).
 
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I know this will upset some, but here goes:

For me the iPad can't do things I want to do, it's ok as a gadget, a handy toy to have around, but it's nothing of any serious use.

I would instantly upgrade if the iPad2 became, for me, a serious device to do things on, but it won't, it will be an upgraded gadget/toy that's handy to have around.

Whilst the latest model is of course nice. I don't think there will be any fundamental changes at all, even in iPad3 or iPad4 that will change the device into being anything really useful to me.

Fundamentally a finger based touch screen device with a small screen is just not up to what I want to do.

So I'm screwed ;)

Just to clarify, The iPad is a nice "Thing" to have around.
It's a "Handy Device" that's quick to pick up and look at something simple, like check email, or read a net posting or check lottery results of show someone a photo you have on it, or even as an address book.

But I don't find it actually much good for "Doing Things" on. One big reason, it's just so dam slow to navigate around and work with compared to a PC or a Mac.
 
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chrishemley823 said:
"Happy enough": code word for "can't afford"

Haha

;)
 
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