Does the added weight on the new iPad stand out to you?

[bobright]

It is somewhat bothersome but other than that love everything about it. It's probably my only complaint can definitely feel it heavier over iPad 2.

 

[Tom G.]

No.

 

[Built]

No.

 

[advan031]

I notice it but nothing to complain about.

 

[OTACORB]

Nope!

 

[doboy]

i notice it but nothing to complain about.

+1

 

[maclook]

When I first picked it up, it seemed really heavy. Now it feels normal. I felt the same about the iPad 2. First impression was that it's heavy and then that disappeared quickly.

I do think Apple should have reducing the iPad's weight as a high priority though.

 

[johnparjr]

Nope

 

[richpjr]

Don't notice it.

 

[UrsaMajor]

Nope. But only had iPad 1 to come from.

 

[The Catalyst]

I notice it but nothing to complain about.

Have to agree with this. I played with one for a few hours earlier tonight and any extra weight I noticed seemed to vanish over time.

 

[homeboy]

For me who carried the iPad with me a lot, the weight does stand put and is a small annoyance.

 

[cinca]

My first reaction would be no but I must admit that from time to time while lounging around on the couch in strange positions and holding it up with one hand every now and then I do notice a little bit of fatigue that I didn't notice while holding up my iPad 2. More often than not it's resting on a pillow on my lap so it's really not that big a deal in the end.

 

[Bigmacduck]

Yes big time, my ellbow hurts like mad because of the massive additional weight in front of my face.




Just kidding

 

[richardmu]

My ipad 2 feels sleek in comparison. The new one definitely feels chunkier and heavier.

I would have preferred they lost some battery life and not bulked it up.

I wonder if it would have got out the door like that if Steve was still in charge? He was a big fan of slimmer and lighter, not the reverse!

 

[LJ50]

It's noticeable, but only if you are aware if that makes sense. I held the iPad2 and new iPad in each hand and the difference is there, but nothing to moan about IMO.

 

[Viper2005]

It is noticeable to me, but i am trying to offset it by using a thinner case instead of the thick leather folio I had on my ipad2.

 

[iHeartsteve]

No, only when I held ipad2 next to it.

 

[arcangel6]

No, I could not tell the difference between my iPad 2 and the new iPad.

Joe

 

[anjinha]

I definitely notice the difference but it doesn't bother me at all.

 

[OSMac]

Yes, but I've been using a Galaxy Note while waiting for this to come out.

The weight is not a deal breaker, decided to go with just a smart cover.

 

[IvanX]

I do think Apple should have reducing the iPad's weight as a high priority though.

How do you propose they do that? We all want the thinnest, lightest, most-powerful and long-lasting tablet, but you can't have everything. Some inevitable sacrifices have to be made.

 

[Jonesy76]

It's noticeably lighter than my old iPad 1 with its case so I'm a happy bunny.

 

[richardmu]

No-one would ever vote for thicker and heavier even by a modest amount.

I guess a lot of people like the 9 or 10 hour battery life or whatever it is, but there are those who don't want sacrifices in our Apple products!

 

[Jonesy76]

Well pick a sacrifice then!!!

It's either sacrifice some weight, or sacrifice battery life?

As I use my iPad away from power sources a lot I for one am happy that it still has the same battery life as my iPad 1 whilst giving me a multitude of superb new features.