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iPad Are those of you with 3's upgrading to the Air?
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Same. I am debating. I'm thinking hold onto it for one more year and get the Air next year with Touch ID. But on the downside, the money we get back from selling it will go down even more drastically.
No... I see nothing innovation come from this iPad Air beside regular spec. bump. Only thing it can attempting me is the weight.
I won't upgrade until iPad 3 really cannot handle anything and Apple comes up some innovative idea with iPad. Otherwise, it just an iPad...
I won't upgrade until iPad 3 really cannot handle anything and Apple comes up some innovative idea with iPad. Otherwise, it just an iPad...
My wife and I have always been early adapters for new iPad models since week 1 iPad 1. Same with the 2 and the 3. But neither of us got the 4 and my wife doesn't see the need to upgrade her 3 to the 5. I might do it just because I like the smaller size of the Air. But honestly it's just not that big of an upgrade. Spec bumps are good but I've never noticed any of my apps lagging on the 3. I've never even noticed speed difference as we moved up iPads models. Going back I'm sure I would notice tho.
My iPad travels with me daily/Globally. It's size has never been an issue to carry. So do I spend money just for a 4 ounce size change?? Not sure yet. Maybe after I see it in person.
My iPad travels with me daily/Globally. It's size has never been an issue to carry. So do I spend money just for a 4 ounce size change?? Not sure yet. Maybe after I see it in person.
Yes, or the Mini Retina - can't decide yet. I find the iPad 3 to be too heavy for the things I want to use it for. It's only comfortable for reading when it's on a deal/table.
Not sure yet. I picked up a like new ipad 3 wifi/4G on Craig's list for $300 2 months ago killer deal. Figuring I could sell it for a profit or at the least get my money back when the new one drops. But is the Air really worth me selling & potentially coming out of pocket another $250 with tax. I use my ipad 3 to browse the web and play casual games with my 10 year old to compete in high score vs his ipad mini 
the lighter weight would be nice and the speed bump. But since iOS 7.0.3 it's running pretty damn good.
the lighter weight would be nice and the speed bump. But since iOS 7.0.3 it's running pretty damn good.
Unsure. Frankly, the 3 meets my needs- heck, my 2 does as well. I use the 2 for work, the 3 at home. But I may pass the 2 off to family, make the 3 my "take to work" iPad, and get a new Air. But not right now...
Yes, But
I agreed to sell mine weeks ago to a relative and I can't back out ( I have the money). I was expecting/hoping for a better camera. The reduced weight may turn out to be important to me.
I agreed to sell mine weeks ago to a relative and I can't back out ( I have the money). I was expecting/hoping for a better camera. The reduced weight may turn out to be important to me.
Nope.
Being sligthly faster (if you avoid updating to newer iOSs), sligthly thinner and having a sligthly better camera is not enough. Granted, I would rather have that than some pointless gimmicks like TouchID, but there isn't any real reason for me to update yet - the iPad Air won't do anything beyond what my iPad 3 does, as far as my needs go. If it were actually a better tool (sligthly bigger screen, flash) I would consider it.
Being sligthly faster (if you avoid updating to newer iOSs), sligthly thinner and having a sligthly better camera is not enough. Granted, I would rather have that than some pointless gimmicks like TouchID, but there isn't any real reason for me to update yet - the iPad Air won't do anything beyond what my iPad 3 does, as far as my needs go. If it were actually a better tool (sligthly bigger screen, flash) I would consider it.
