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Are any other 16 gb Ipad 3 owners worried about space?

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Jacoblee23

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I had a 16 gb Ipad 2, and never had much of a problem with space. I don't play many games on my Ipad, because I am mainly a PS3, 360 gamer. The main game that I really play is Draw something :D. I am just worried that apps are going to take up a lot more space.

The 16gb one is the only one that they had, so I just took what they had last night at Walmart. I use my Iphone 4s for music, so I am hoping that I can make this work just fine, just like I did my Ipad 2.

I don't watch movies on it either, other than streaming netflix. Anyone have any tips or anything? Anyone else worried about this?
 
ZBoater said:
Yes. Buy a 64GB model.
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I dont think everyone can afford a 64GB model.. just saying
I bought a 16GB model.. I think I'm going to be fine
There are Cloud Storage options like DropBox.. also I don't know what the return period if for Walmart but for Apple its 14 days so if I find that there's a problem with the storage, I'll just return it. Nothing to stress about! :)
 
GaiaAero said:
I dont think everyone can afford a 64GB model.. just saying
I bought a 16GB model.. I think I'm going to be fine
There are Cloud Storage options like DropBox.. also I don't know what the return period if for Walmart but for Apple its 14 days so if I find that there's a problem with the storage, I'll just return it. Nothing to stress about! :)
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It's 45 days for Walmart. Could I return it if I wanted to and get a 32gb?
 
I wasn't at first but then decided I wanted a 32GB and picked one up at Walmart last night. Gonna return the 16GB to Apple when it gets delivered
 
GaiaAero said:
I dont think everyone can afford a 64GB model.. just saying
I bought a 16GB model.. I think I'm going to be fine
There are Cloud Storage options like DropBox.. also I don't know what the return period if for Walmart but for Apple its 14 days so if I find that there's a problem with the storage, I'll just return it. Nothing to stress about! :)
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You don't want to spend an extra $200 bucks....but you will spend it on iCloud monthly charge? makes no sense.
Unless you're just talking about docs- i which case take very little space.

IMO- 64gig is the best option.
The new HD apps are going to be large.
 
My 16gb 4g was delivered today. I had a 16 gig ipad 2 after a 32g ipad 1. I never got near 16 when I had the 32 so I figure 16 would suit me and it has. I don't store music, movies, or tv on it permanently. I mainly use my ipad for streaming, books, apps, and browsing.
 
You may not be enable to store all of your collection of movies tv shows and music on it, but you can only watch one thing at a time
Only takes to mins to sync enthing from your computer, and if you have bought It of iTunes you can download it when ever you want
 
Bokes said:
You don't want to spend an extra $200 bucks....but you will spend it on iCloud monthly charge? makes no sense.
Unless you're just talking about docs- i which case take very little space.

IMO- 64gig is the best option.
The new HD apps are going to be large.
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When did I say I'm going to spend it on the monthly charge?
I said I'm using DropBox along with the free 5GB from iCloud. Learn to read dude
@Jacoblee23
I ended up exchanging my 16GB for a 32GB. The Apple Store in Glendale,CA had plenty in stock so I got really lucky. I say play around for a few days and if you feel that 16GB is too small, just go ahead and exchange it. Have fun!
 
How will iCloud movies suffice? I"m usually on HBO GO/ MAX GO or Netflix anways. JUst curious
 
I pre-ordered a 16gig wifi.

After looking at some of the app sizes and using iPhoto to work with imported photos, I instantly realized 16 is WAY too small.

Just dropped a bomb this morning and got a 64gig Verizon one. Returning the 16gig that Fedex delivered.

16 is just tiny. No way would I be happy a few months from now. Sell something to pay the premium. You will be happy you did.
 
i went from a 32gb to 16gb because i got sick of seeing 20 plus gigs being wasted

u just have to manage how you store stuff

like ill put a couple of movies on there if im going somewhere but otherwise i just leave em off to conserve space
 
siilver1984 said:
You may not be enable to store all of your collection of movies tv shows and music on it, but you can only watch one thing at a time
Only takes to mins to sync enthing from your computer, and if you have bought It of iTunes you can download it when ever you want
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I could (and have) manage with 32gb most of the time, and 16gb sometimes.

However, when I go away the fact that syncing only takes minutes is irrelevant if my computer is hundreds or thousands of miles away, so I have to consider those few times as well.

I bought a 64gb.
 
I'm not worried at all. I know my usage habits. Even if Apps balloon in size a bit, I'm not all that worried. I stream everything locally, and don't travel that much so syncing to my device isn't an issue. After I'm done with games (which are likely the biggest in size) I delete them off my iPad.

My best advice for new iPad owners who are worried is to just understand that this is not a computer in the sense that you're going to have all your media on it at once. Once you get over that barrier, the 16GB becomes a bit easier to deal with. Try iTunes Home Sharing, iTunes Match, and 3rd party apps (such as AirVideo) to lessen the burden a bit.
 
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