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Buying an iPad Now

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I am thinking about buying an ipad. I will be going to college this fall and thought it might be a nice investment to have on the go for net and other things. Should I buy the ipad 2 or the new ipad? Or wait for the ipad next year? Any advice would be appreciated.

Also, if you know a place selling ipads on sale, please let me know. Thanks
 
If you can afford the new iPad and/or desire any of the features specific to it, get the new iPad.

If not, get the iPad 2. Still a great buy for a casual user.

I personally don't see much point in waiting eight or nine months for a new product with absolutely no rumored features as of yet.
 
I say go with a refurbished iPad 2, $319 for 16gb, and $399 for 32gb is a great deal. They come in perfect condition with all new glass, and battery. Love mine so far.

The only benefit the iPad 3 has over the 2 is a better camera(who uses that...), retina display, and Siri.

If you go with refurb iPad 2, you need to check the apple site often because once they are in stock they go fast.
 
-TYLER said:
I say go with a refurbished iPad 2, $319 for 16gb, and $399 for 32gb is a great deal. They come in perfect condition with all new glass, and battery. Love mine so far.

The only benefit the iPad 3 has over the 2 is a better camera(who uses that...), retina display, and Siri.

If you go with refurb iPad 2, you need to check the apple site often because once they are in stock they go fast.
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That's what I did for my wife. Neither of us thought the extra money for the new one was worth it for her uses.(web browsing and watching videos) If you intend to do a lot of reading I could see it being worth it, or desire 4G.
 
I just bought the new iPad a few days ago and I'm in love with it. I was debating the 2 or 3 and decided the retina display was worth the extra money. The iPad does so much more than what I thought it was capable of and has replaced my MBA as my portable device. I'm thinking about selling my ACD and MBA to buy an iMac for home and use my iPad for mobile.
 
Try an iPad 3 in the store and see if the retina is worth it to you. Do you have a friend with an iPad 2 you can try?
 
Buy the new iPad. I bought one today off craigslist with a case with bt keyboard for $350. The iPad 2 screen is terrible. If you buy the new iPad you won't need to upgrade to the next iPad.
 
617aircav said:
Buy the new iPad. I bought one today off craigslist with a case with bt keyboard for $350. The iPad 2 screen is terrible. If you buy the new iPad you won't need to upgrade to the next iPad.
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You bought a used ipad 3 for $350?

You sure that wasn't an ipad 2
 
With iOS 6 being left off the original iPad, I'd say there's a chance iOS 7 will not be available for iPad 2. Save yourself money in the longer run by buying the iPad 3rd generation.
 
-TYLER said:
I say go with a refurbished iPad 2, $319 for 16gb, and $399 for 32gb is a great deal. They come in perfect condition with all new glass, and battery. Love mine so far.

The only benefit the iPad 3 has over the 2 is a better camera(who uses that...), retina display, and Siri.

If you go with refurb iPad 2, you need to check the apple site often because once they are in stock they go fast.
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Do deals like $399 32gb iPad 2 only pop up on the refurbished store every once in a while? I'm trying to get my hands on a refurbished iPad 2 but the only ones on the store currently rival the prices of a brand new 3.
 
Giroux said:
Do deals like $399 32gb iPad 2 only pop up on the refurbished store every once in a while? I'm trying to get my hands on a refurbished iPad 2 but the only ones on the store currently rival the prices of a brand new 3.
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They popup a lot but you have to check constantly because they go fast, especially the WiFi models.
 
Honestly, man. I say just save up your pennies and buy a new iPad 3. You'll be happier in the long run.

I've rarely ever had good experiences with refurbished or used stuff, and I tend to shy away from anything that is unless I'm getting an absolutely spectacular deal. Apple is supposedly a little better than most when it comes to selling and covering furb equipment, but...eh. I still wouldn't do it.
 
Renzatic said:
Honestly, man. I say just save up your pennies and buy a new iPad 3. You'll be happier in the long run.

I've rarely ever had good experiences with refurbished or used stuff, and I tend to shy away from anything that is unless I'm getting an absolutely spectacular deal. Apple is supposedly a little better than most when it comes to selling and covering furb equipment, but...eh. I still wouldn't do it.
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Actually Apple refurbed iPad's go thru a higher level of testing than a new device. And don't forget that if your new device fails, guess what you'll probably get? A refurb as a replacement. ;)

My refurbed iPad 2 has been awesome, no issues.
 
617aircav said:
Buy the new iPad. I bought one today off craigslist with a case with bt keyboard for $350. The iPad 2 screen is terrible. If you buy the new iPad you won't need to upgrade to the next iPad.
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The screen on the iPad 2 is not terrible. It's just not retina. I call BS on the price for a 3 though.
 
Che Castro said:
You bought a used ipad 3 for $350?

You sure that wasn't an ipad 2
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Its a 3, 16gb wifi model. I'm im in fairbanks Alaska in the army. Craigslist is a buyers market here. An Xbox slim with two games can be had for $120. Right now someone wants to sell me an iPod touch 4th gen 64gb for 200, but I'm holding out till she accepts 160.

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migdaddy said:
The screen on the iPad 2 is not terrible. It's just not retina. I call BS on the price for a 3 though.
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To me it is.
 
I was looking for a ipad 3 on craigslist but all want around 500 which I can pay if i buy it new at the store. I want to buy it around $400 16gb model new.
 
If you buy a iPad 2, consider buying a refurb model. I have bought 2 ipads from the refurb store and not had a problem with them, and i saved £120-£150 over all :D
 
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