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Anyone Regret iPad 2 Color Choice?

mattydodgy

mattydodgy

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Jan 9, 2006
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Lancaster, UK
I'm getting an iPad (UK) on 25th March and I'm still indecisive with which colour to go for. The white is catching my eye, but some people are complaining that it is too much of an eye attention grabber (especially when it comes to watching movies).

My question is, are you happy with your choice of iPad?
 
Hahaha I guess so. Damn subconscious!

I wouldn't mind a white, but I feel like I might regret my decision later.

Black just looks so sleek and professional, where as white screams Apple.

I STILL NEED HELP!
 
I considered getting white, just to change things up since I've always had black iphones/ipad.. but I had a feeling I would quickly regret it. The white (IMO) looks too much like a kindle or other e-book readers.. black is just very sleek and elegant.

I might go for a white iphone next time around, but I think on such a large device as the ipad, white isn't the right color for me.
 
I got black after reading various previews and knowing what I wanted my iPad for. I was hoping to watch videos/movies as well as other things and black seemed better for those things. So I got black, love black but did check out white in the store the day after. I'm glad I got black.
 
I have a Nook (Barnes and Noble's Kindle) that I got 2 Christmases ago. It's the same white that the iPad is. I find it to be very distracting when trying to read, especially in sunlight. I chose the black iPad for this reason; it would probably be worse when watching movies.
 
Originally I wanted black, but the store only had white so I bought it and figured it would grow on me... Well, it's not growing on me yet, so I'm probably going to be taking it back later this week...

If you have any doubts about the white color I would go with black...
 
Got black, wish I had gotton white

EDIT: To be fair, I have not gotton mine yet, but I have seen the white and I love it
 
NYY FaN said:
I considered getting white, just to change things up since I've always had black iphones/ipad.. but I had a feeling I would quickly regret it. The white (IMO) looks too much like a kindle or other e-book readers.. black is just very sleek and elegant.

I might go for a white iphone next time around, but I think on such a large device as the ipad, white isn't the right color for me.
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i looked at white ipad last night. and for the size of the ipad the black makes sense. the white screams too much. the white iphone i think makes more sense.
 
I ended up buying the white iPad. After a few days of use, I can say I'm fully satisfied with my purchase. It looks very nice and the bezel isn't too much of a distraction. If you're watching movies in a dimly lit room, you can hardly see the bezel anyway.

I say, if you like white more than black, buy the white. I was flip flopping between the two models for the same reasons, but in the end, you're going to be happiest if you pick the color you like.
 
Yes--absolutely. I just can't stand the shade of pink Apple is providing in their covers. In fact, I think it is starting to fade. Faulty.
 
Star-fire said:
Have white and have no distraction using it, fine for me.
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Ditto.

You're staring at the screen not the bezel. When you're looking for it yes, you're going to notice it. I have a black iPhone 4, if I stare at the bezel it is distracting.

I was flipping back and forth before buying it because of what everyone else said. My boyfriend put it into perspective. I used to have an iBook G4. It has been one of my favorite computers to use. It had a white bezel around it, and I used it perfectly fine. Apple has had plenty of white products and it hasn't been an issue.

You should go with what you want. If you like the white get the white. If you like the black get the black.
 
I am not so sure about March 25th release anymore on other countries...

With 5-6 weeks back order on iPad in US, Apple needs to clean their masses in US, first.

Last year, they delayed international launch on other countries and if apple cannot meet the demands, they will have no choice, but to delay the orders.
 
I think if I were watching a lot of video, etc. the black bezel would be preferable. If I'm mostly reading documents or whatnot, white is fine.
 
this is a racist thread.

cant we celebrate our diversity rather than "regret our purchases"??
 
Bought the white. In the long run I might prefer the black however... still thinking and deciding.
 
Love white

People whine about everything. A lot of black iPad owners discussing probs with white ones...seems off no?
 
I'm also not sure if I should get the white or black one...

I'll mostly read ebooks, the news and occasionally watch movies on it.

Is the white border distracting when reading? Are there any other down-sides to the white color?

Thanks :)
 
Got white. A bit unsure about it. I'm probably taking it back for light leakage so I might exchange it for a black while I'm there.
 
Is it just me or does it seem like the White iPads have less problems with backlight bleeding? Or is it just because more ppl got the black ipad?
 
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