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Does the added weight on the new iPad stand out to you?
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Don't notice a difference at all. Sure, if you compare side by side, there might be a perceptible difference, but, in general use I can't tell it apart from the iPad 2 at all. Other than the stunning retina display, of course.
When I pulled my iPad out of the box the first thing I noticed was how it doesn't taper as much as the iPad 2. I'm not complaining at all though. The weight and thickness doesn't bother me. I keep my iPad in an otter box defender series and once it's in the case I notice no difference.
I definitely noticed it when I took it out of the box the first time. Nothing to cry about, but it is there.
Should have made this a poll.
Should have made this a poll.
I lift the iPad 2 for higher reps and muscle tone. The new iPad is for increasing muscle mass. 
(I can't tell a difference)
(I can't tell a difference)
As a first time ipad owner-I have nothing to compare to. I've been reading a few hours with it held in portrait mode with one hand and its been fine. I do move about on the sofa so sometimes its onthe sofa, on my lap, in the air etc
If this was the cost for the excellent battery life than I think it was worth it. This morning after a full charge - i used it to browse the internet and read a few pdf's. Around 1 hour and 15 minutes later the charge was at 99% which to me is pretty amazing as Im used to my ultrabook which would probably have drained to 60 or 70 with the wifi on and doing the same stuff.
If this was the cost for the excellent battery life than I think it was worth it. This morning after a full charge - i used it to browse the internet and read a few pdf's. Around 1 hour and 15 minutes later the charge was at 99% which to me is pretty amazing as Im used to my ultrabook which would probably have drained to 60 or 70 with the wifi on and doing the same stuff.
I noticed the weight difference somewhat but it's not bad. I remember upgrading from iPad and thinking the iPad 2 was so much lighter it almost felt flimsy in your hands after the original, which was heavier.
Suggest more protein, P90X, stop drinking out of straws and lift that RedBull ... 1,2;1,2;1,2.
Suggest more protein, P90X, stop drinking out of straws and lift that RedBull ... 1,2;1,2;1,2.
Are you serious? This is about noticing the difference between two different weights.
"When you go down to 1.5 pounds, a tenth of a pound makes a big difference" - Steve Jobs
iPad is now the heaviest new tablet on the market. This is why people are not happy in relationships. It's recognizing flaws and accepting them, not deluding yourself into believing everything is perfect.
When I first got mine on Friday, I only felt the difference when one-handing them. When I picked the 2 up again after a couple days, it definitely felt lighter, but the 3 doesn't necessarily feel heavy, if that makes sense. I also second the opinion that the 3 feels a little more solid.
You miss the point completely. Its not just 1mm and the 2 oz added weight.... ipads are too thick and too heavy.
All of them.
Every version.
Drop the battery life by 50% and slim the unit down. SJ would have been on board with that.
Who the heck needs 10 hours of battery life. Hopefully the 7 inch ipad will make my point when it becomes more popular than the present ipad. Reason: smaller, and lighter.
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Thank you. This describes this posting here PERFECTLY.
If SJ would be on board with that, then I for one am glad someone else is in charge who didn't make that move. Lighter would be nice, I have no issues whatsoever with it's thickness. I'll take the battery life.