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Apple Announces Fourth-Generation iPad with Lightning Connector, New A6X Chip
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What now? You honestly think you can get Apple to exchange it over and over again, avoid the fee, and not get suspicious that you're trying to scam them? How stupid do you think they are?
You're delusional if you think Apple will let you keep swapping it endlessly because "it's too hot". Most likely they'll say it's fine and give it back to you. And the reason they drop the iPad 3 is because the ipad 2 is cheaper to make and sell. The 3 isn't enough of a difference to sell alongside the 4. And keeping the 2 around makes the mini seem less out of date.
It's not Apple's fault people have unrealistic expectations. Maybe they released on a fairly regular schedule in the past, but they never promised anyone they'd stick with releases on the same timetable forever.
Here's a good expectation to have: Apple will release some products at some time in the future, nobody knows when. And if I buy when the product and price are right for me and ignore releases after that, I'll be perfectly happy.
And instead, what brand will you buy that has a trade in program for tablets?
Actually, the introduction of the iPad Mini with the A5 chip will prolong the life of the iPad 3 substantially, as developers will strive to support the lower specs of the Mini in order to get as many users as possible.
I'm not just avoiding it for the connectors. I also don't have a limitless supply of money to upgrade everything when I don't really need to. If I was rich, sure. But I'm not.
As someone who preordered the 3rd gen, I felt about 23 seconds of pain, then said, "really? What changed? With the mini and the 2 still around? Apps are still going to scream on my iPad."
Plus, if this 4th gen came out in March, everyone would be saying, "a year and that is all?"
It's tech, it changes.
When you pay for AC+, you demand the best. And people will be quick to point out I did not get a free upgrade, I paid for AC+ and I will tell them they are correct.Talk about entitlement!!!
They are already replacing them for people, no remorse here.
"would allow purchasers of the third-generation iPad to exchange their device for the fourth-generation iPad if purchased within the last 30 days"
Why? Because it is under warranty! AC+ is too and I expect similar treatment.
For those who purchased iPad from Samsclub < 90 days ago.
Do not forget you can take it back!
http://www.samsclub.com/sams/shoppingtools/returnorder/refundAndReturns.jsp
Do not forget you can take it back!
http://www.samsclub.com/sams/shoppingtools/returnorder/refundAndReturns.jsp
Seriously, do you do any shopping at all or does Mom still handle all of that for you?
You don't have to imagine anything, that situation happens ALL THE TIME with every kind of product. You buy something and either something much better comes out or they have a major price drop. And yes, some stores have a guarantee for price drops, but even that has a time limit - if it's 30 days, there will be people who bought it 31 days earlier.
It's just mind boggling to me that people seem to think this sort of thing never happens and Apple invented the practice of "releasing better products at the same price".
At which point they'll likely make the swap but have plenty of ipad 3's still laying around and give you one of those. Which will likely be fine, and there you are without your free upgrade.
Which applies when Apple agrees there's a problem three times. Again, nobody is going to get free upgrades from pretending their ipad is broken.
Agreed. I went around with Apple for over a week on my Time Capsule. I had a 2TB that was defective, and I wanted to replace it with a 3TB (which wasn't available when I bought mine). I was willing to pay the extra $200, but they wouldn't go for it.
If you had purchased your iPad 3 in the last 30 days it would be a different story. Now, you're pissed you don't have the latest & greatest, it's more than 30 days but that's okay, Apple has to take care of my superficial needs.
Samsclub goes to 90 days. If its under warranty it will be replaced. Irregardless where or when you got it. AC+ extends that date. Only because iPad 3 is discontinued is why I (and others) will be getting free upgrades or $$$ back. And haha, I am not pissed. Glad I got my extended warranty, and I bet others are wishing they paid the extra $99 to get theirs extended too. The cool thing is the remainder of my AC+ will support my new iPad.
My question is:
Does the iPad retina address all the "issues" the new iPad had? Heat, long charging time for battery?
I'm assuming so - also assuming that's one of the reasons for discontinuing the new iPad. They were going to move to the lightning connector, had this awesome A6 chip and decided just to get it all out of the way - fix issues, consolidate the lineup and release the 4th gen early.
Does the iPad retina address all the "issues" the new iPad had? Heat, long charging time for battery?
I'm assuming so - also assuming that's one of the reasons for discontinuing the new iPad. They were going to move to the lightning connector, had this awesome A6 chip and decided just to get it all out of the way - fix issues, consolidate the lineup and release the 4th gen early.
I would imagine so. The changes aren't drastic, so I can't imagine Apple not doing a lot internally to address those issues.
What Phil did not tell you is that it has a new display with 1 light bar, and runs MUCH cooler. Wait till the first teardown.
Yes it fixes those legacy design defects, has higher power capability (faster charge rate), plus it's reversible, compact, and more rugged. Those issues did not affect the iPad 2.
See this... 2 more watts of power = 20% faster charging when using lightning USB cable.
Older charger was 10W. 12W accessory popped up today.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/M...er?fnode=48&fs=m.iphoneCompatibility=iphone_5
Lightning connector has configurable pins, so gets the extra current boost.
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A great move for Apple, this and the mini will 100% give 1st Gen iPad owners a nudge to upgrade, myself included. The hardest part will be choosing which one to upgrade to as both have their positives. Combined with the holiday season, sales numbers will be higher than ever. Well done.
Still waiting for the 13" & 15" iPad or Air touch though.. That will be the next game changer, likely combined with OSX 11 and an Apple TV to streamline work and fun into one complete 'always on', 'lifestyle' ecosystem.
Come on future! I'm getting old!
Still waiting for the 13" & 15" iPad or Air touch though.. That will be the next game changer, likely combined with OSX 11 and an Apple TV to streamline work and fun into one complete 'always on', 'lifestyle' ecosystem.
Come on future! I'm getting old!
Well, that was a terrible reason to buy it. I hope when Apple declines your attempts to get a free upgrade, you learn your lesson.
That's 30 days. How long ago did you buy yours? Also, that has absolutely nothing to do with warranty (which is one year), it's just recent purchases, an extension to 30 over the usual 14 day exchange period. Right now EVERYONE who bought an ipad 3 is still under warranty.