With all these new iPads and tablets being announced is anyone else sticking to the OG iPad? Mine is still going strong.
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iPad Anyone else still rockin' the iPad 1?
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I am rocking it for another couple hours... I sold mine on Gazelle to get the iPad mini and I will be brining it to the post office today.
My iPad is mostly a mobile Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon video player so my iPad 1 does everything I need just fine. I keep talking myself out of upgrading every cycle since none of the new iPads will do this better. They might have better screens but I watch the video without my glasses so I can't see the pixels anyway!
Mine will be shortly replaced by an iPad 4, finally, as I would not say it's still going strong. It's so slow as to be a frustration every time I use it.
That said, we are keeping it and it will float around as a general use device and something to let my toddlers play with.
That said, we are keeping it and it will float around as a general use device and something to let my toddlers play with.
Not me, but my input is that the original is still a great device. Most don't use the newest generations to their potential anyway. Sure some do use the updated cameras and FaceTime, etc. But if you just want Netflix and casual browsing, the first gen is still quite remarkable.
I'm loving my 2nd gen, but play with a first at work quite often.
I'm loving my 2nd gen, but play with a first at work quite often.
Same utilization for me - I use my iPad 1 primarily for watching movies during my workout.
still rockin it. Used mostly as a portable video player for my kids on trips.
My 3 and 6 year olds abuse the heck out of it and its still going strong. I use kindle app on it too sometimes and don't mind the screen much.
We also have an ipad 3 and now a mini on the way
My 3 and 6 year olds abuse the heck out of it and its still going strong. I use kindle app on it too sometimes and don't mind the screen much.
We also have an ipad 3 and now a mini on the way
Yes, it's still a fine machine as far as I'm concerned, it has served me well for movies / TV shows, reading books, magazine subscriptions, spreadsheets, assorted utilities and recipe apps. I did finally order an upgrade to the 4, and also am so happy finally to have the mini available, but that first gen iPad will remain very useful. It's probably going to end up racked on top the microwave in the kitchen, for movies, TV shows, and recipes.
This past summer I gave mine to my 11 yr old daughter. She thinks it's the greatest thing since sliced bread. I ordered a mini and in 6-18 months when an retina version of the mini comes out I'll upgrade to that and give the 1st gen mini to my daughter and eBay the iPad 1.
Completely agree. Also, IMO it's great for kids and a better deal that those tablets designed for kids (i.e. leapfrog). If you don't already have an iPad 1 you can usually find them used/refurbished for $160-$200 and kid apps are anywhere from $0 - $10 usually. If you get a LeapFrog tablet, it's $100 and then each individual game usually runs $20-$30 each. Also, the iPad can be used for movies and tv shows, and I don't believe you can do that with the leapfrog.
I still have mine and will use it till the mini cellular version gets here. i was just deleting apps off it this morning as I will be passing it on to DH to use for internet and games.
It's not the most reliable thing when your online as it tends to shut down if you open more than one page at a time, but if he's just going to be playing angry birds on it, it will work just fine.
It's not the most reliable thing when your online as it tends to shut down if you open more than one page at a time, but if he's just going to be playing angry birds on it, it will work just fine.
I had my ipad one but sold it at a good price so now im just waiting for the 4, although i might be tempted by the mini not sure yet. Not having ios6 was the deal breaker for me as well as not being able to deal with newer apps.
Still use mine daily. I suppose I'll get a new one eventually, but I always find myself prioritizing my budget towards Macs and iPhones!
Still got mine until my mini comes, 16gb wifi for 1g and for my new mini. Agreed to sell the 1g for half the price of the mini to a buddy.
My wife and I are still using our iPad 1's, although they're crashing frequently enough that we're ready to upgrade to the iPad 4. Hers probably will go in the kitchen for recipes and such. Mine might make a good "travel iPad" that I can use for books, photos, music and such and not have to worry if something happens to it, because it isn't worth much.
Our original, launch iPad still works great. Mostly, it's used by my daughter now. Another reason I can't wait for the mini.
Rocking mine until my mini arrives on Friday (hopefully.) It has begun frequently crashing so I'm not sad to see it go, but it was a faithful companion. I'll probably buy a new iPad at the next update, but the mini will get me by until then. And who knows, maybe I'll love the mini so much I won't go full size again.
Mine is still kicking too. It's slow compared to my iPad 3 but it gets used almost daily, when my 3 needs charging. With a mini on the way, I'll likely sell it since it won't be needed anymore. I'm still up in the air about selling my 3. I suppose it depends on how much it gets used after the mini arrives.