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Apple Announces Fourth-Generation iPad with Lightning Connector, New A6X Chip
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they dont even sell the ipad 3 on the website anymore, not even a trace of it, like it never existed!
so not happy with the 4th generation!
I know, right? Double the speed of the iPad 3 for the same price? What jerks!
I still like my iPad 3. And I am glad that Apple is staying on top of the competition. If they wouldn't, all our iPad would be worth nothing in a few years
makes sense, as it makes for perfect timing for christmas gifts, which i'm sure they're aiming for. it will boost sales
Maybe the iPad 4 is the reason why Infinity Blade Dungeons was delayed. More developers are probably delaying their games to make sure their games are optimized for the best iPad, which no longer is the iPad 3.
You whiners are pathetic.
Your iPad 3 still works just like it did five minutes before the keynote.
If the new specs are appealing? Sell your iPad 3 and buy the new one. If they're nice, but not needed? Give it a year and get the 5th gen instead.
You got exactly what you paid for. Technology moves forward, marching onward no matter what. Just because you bought something new and cutting edge, it doesn't give you the right to demand it to stay cutting edge.
Apple isn't going to keep their events scattered around indefinitely, and this was the perfect time for them to unify their keynotes. Keeping the iPhone/iPod keynote in September, and the Mac/iPad keynote in October. This gets everything out for the holiday season, and produces massive sales for them.
This is logic and progress. You can argue it all you want, piss and moan until you give in and buy the new product that you all absolutely will anyway, and all that nonsense. At the end of the day, Apple's stock will go up, their profits will increase, and they'll keep advancing their products every year.
Your iPad 3 still works just like it did five minutes before the keynote.
If the new specs are appealing? Sell your iPad 3 and buy the new one. If they're nice, but not needed? Give it a year and get the 5th gen instead.
You got exactly what you paid for. Technology moves forward, marching onward no matter what. Just because you bought something new and cutting edge, it doesn't give you the right to demand it to stay cutting edge.
Apple isn't going to keep their events scattered around indefinitely, and this was the perfect time for them to unify their keynotes. Keeping the iPhone/iPod keynote in September, and the Mac/iPad keynote in October. This gets everything out for the holiday season, and produces massive sales for them.
This is logic and progress. You can argue it all you want, piss and moan until you give in and buy the new product that you all absolutely will anyway, and all that nonsense. At the end of the day, Apple's stock will go up, their profits will increase, and they'll keep advancing their products every year.
I can't picture this iPad going until next fall, but I could be wrong.
Not as much as you might think, but sure. Apple doesn't care about stuff like that though. I always update my iPhone and iPad, but I won't be getting the iPad 4. Clearly an in-between update with no real value to those owning an iPad 3.
They are only doing it to upset certain individuals in this forum!
Apple upgrading their products, how dare you Apple! *shaking fist*
iPad 3 resale.
Just for yucks I went to gazelle to see what theyd shell out for a flawless 64GB Wifi + 4G... Ready? $350. Eat a d*ck. I understand why they updated but if they had true user loyalty they would have said F the holidays and waited until March for the mini and update. Post Steve Jobs era shows it'ts ugly face once again.
Just for yucks I went to gazelle to see what theyd shell out for a flawless 64GB Wifi + 4G... Ready? $350. Eat a d*ck. I understand why they updated but if they had true user loyalty they would have said F the holidays and waited until March for the mini and update. Post Steve Jobs era shows it'ts ugly face once again.
I stand corrected. I did not see that when I looked the first time. Might have to pull the trigger. Already booked with Gazelle for $550. Decisions, decisions...
Don't agree with your thought process. To replace a product in 6 months with such a superior processor is very upsetting for those of us who have purchased the 3rd gen in the last few months. Of course the 3rd gen is not useless but that is besides the point. The point is that the product is costly and is now carrying a 50% inferior processor which will ensure software slowdown in the coming months. Outrageous.
I guess the bright side is that recent purchases will be returned and be available for a great price in the Refurb store. That is how and why I got my iPad2 for a great price of only $319.00 and no regrets.
If I was a iPad3 owner I would not be happy today.
If I was a iPad3 owner I would not be happy today.
Don't get it...
I don't understand why people are getting so angry? I bought an iPad 3 and i don't care if they update it now. I can understand if you just recently bought one then yeah, that would kinda suck.
But why would you get angry because your iPad isn't the latest anymore? It doesn't change your current ipad or how it functions... Or doesn't appear on their website? Who gives a *****? I purchase apple product because they are fun to use and this doesn't change that for me.
Absolutely gutted!!
they dont even sell the ipad 3 on the website anymore, not even a trace of it, like it never existed!
so not happy with the 4th generation!
I don't understand why people are getting so angry? I bought an iPad 3 and i don't care if they update it now. I can understand if you just recently bought one then yeah, that would kinda suck.
But why would you get angry because your iPad isn't the latest anymore? It doesn't change your current ipad or how it functions... Or doesn't appear on their website? Who gives a *****? I purchase apple product because they are fun to use and this doesn't change that for me.
Processor bump and everyone thinks the sky is falling. It's all about the new connector and adjusting the product cycle to fall before the Christmas shopping season, anyway.
Apple really needs to get a larger iPad (closer to 12"-13") to compete better in the enterprise market. An integrated cover/keyboard ala the MS Surface would be a great addition, as well.
Maybe a larger iPad is what can fill the Spring event slot.
It's all about the new connector and adjusting the product cycle to fall before the Christmas shopping season, anyway.Apple really needs to get a larger iPad (closer to 12"-13") to compete better in the enterprise market. An integrated cover/keyboard ala the MS Surface would be a great addition, as well.
Maybe a larger iPad is what can fill the Spring event slot.
I can kind of understand why they updated it though. The iPad 3's LTE only works in some countries. The iPad 4 remedies that.
Wonder if this is how they are going to upgrade the iPads from now on ... could explain why they drop the numbering.
Still who gives a crap if the iPad 3 is not the best anymore. You were happy when you bought it 7 months ago at its price. Nothing has changed, it still performs exactly as it did 7 months ago.
Wonder if this is how they are going to upgrade the iPads from now on ... could explain why they drop the numbering.
Still who gives a crap if the iPad 3 is not the best anymore. You were happy when you bought it 7 months ago at its price. Nothing has changed, it still performs exactly as it did 7 months ago.
now i at least know how Android users feel every 2 months it aint pretty!
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gotta be confusing to sell your 3rd non-existing iPad on ebay now as the iPad 4 is simply called iPad with Retina on the Apple Store. some people will prolly take advantage of it on eBay ^^
it aint pretty!---
gotta be confusing to sell your 3rd non-existing iPad on ebay now as the iPad 4 is simply called iPad with Retina on the Apple Store. some people will prolly take advantage of it on eBay ^^