maccompatible
macrumors 6502
THE IPAD 3 IS NOT OUTDATED. The iPad 4 is just better. Nothing breathtaking.
Apple Announces Fourth-Generation iPad with Lightning Connector, New A6X Chip
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chrisrosemusic1
macrumors 6502a
HAhah, I ****ing love this comic - it's so true!!
On a side note, pretty pissed my iPad is only 7 months old and out of date.
Screw you Apple!
newportbeach
macrumors newbie
"The iPad 2 sticks around for $399, and new 4th-gen iPad with Retina starts at $499" - So the iPad 3 was basically a non existent product. NICE APPLE!
Romey-Rome
macrumors regular
It is nice. If it's non-existent, then no spare parts. Applecare+ drop should get you the new model then? That or just tase it.
dampfnudel
macrumors 603
That A6X is pretty powerful and the 720p HD front camera is a nice addition.
bobobenobi
macrumors regular
HOW DARE APPLE RELEASE NEW PRODUCTS! MY IPAD 3 HAS INSTANTLY TURNED TO RUST. 
Yetihunter
macrumors member
See, at least I knew what I bought into with the "2012" Mac pro, so my empathy goes out to you , really.
According to Apple, the 3rd-gen iPad never existed.
dampfnudel
macrumors 603
The iPad 3 kind of felt like a stopgap product, something to hold people over until the real deal arrived.
iphoneclassic
macrumors 6502
Our upgrade thread mill is twice faster now.
Newjackboy
macrumors 6502a
Can't wait to see the detailed specs. If this is lighter than the ipad 3, then I'm in!
Big question now- surely there won't be an update next spring. Probably reverting to a October schedule from now on
What then do apple bring out in the spring time? Can't have such a large gap until WWDC in June
Big question now- surely there won't be an update next spring. Probably reverting to a October schedule from now on
What then do apple bring out in the spring time? Can't have such a large gap until WWDC in June
spazzcat
macrumors 601
Agreed, still have an iPad2 and have no issues, not sure what all the whining is about...
QCassidy352
macrumors G5
Oh cry me a river, ipad 3 owners. You got what you paid for, and it's no worse today than it was yesterday. This was a good move to get the iPad on par with the iPhone 5 in terms of performance and connector. If it's that big a deal, sell your old one and pay the difference ( not that I think it's worth it).
People are complaining about them refreshing it? It's not as if its half the weight and screen is better. It's literally a minor spec bump with the additional lightning cable. Who cares? It you have an iPad 2/3 you should be happy. It's not the end of the world. I believe they made it so minor so people wouldn't feel as screwed over. Now if it was a complete redesign with better battery thinner/lighter etc. I'd be upset. But it's a minor spec bump at best: The world isn't gonna end because you only have a 3rd generation that'll still do ell the same tasks you used it for yesterday, today.
fatboyslick
macrumors regular
Livid
This is a real kick in the teeth for those who bought iPad 3.
Are Apple going to do some kind of upgrade offer?
This is a real kick in the teeth for those who bought iPad 3.
Are Apple going to do some kind of upgrade offer?
Blorzoga
macrumors 68030
It appears to be exactly the same except for the chip and the connector. The specs are up on Apple.com
jamesryanbell
macrumors 68020
I'm really not trying to be "that guy", but MAN am I glad I didn't pull the trigger on a 3rd gen. NOT SAYING THEY SUCK, but come on.....A6X. That alone outdates the 3rd gen in my mind....especially considering they're the same price. 8 months = mildly outdated. lol. Processing power is HUGE, especially considering that pretty much everything is dependent on it for speed.
Ok, I was "that guy". Sorry.
All of it is true though.
Ok, I was "that guy". Sorry.
All of it is true though.