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Does the iPad 2 feel a little too thin now

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SteveJobs2.0

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At first, I thought that the new Ipad being slightly thicker would be an issue. However, having used the iPad 2 again, I find that iPad 2 is almost a bit too thin. It is cutting a bit into my hands while the new ipad feels just right.

The weight is the opposite though, with the new Ipad feeling too heavy for prolonged one hand use, but I am surprised that I actually prefer a slightly thicker iPad.
 
SteveJobs2.0 said:
At first, I thought that the new Ipad being slightly thicker would be an issue. However, having used the iPad 2 again, I find that iPad 2 is almost a bit too thin. It is cutting a bit into my hands while the new ipad feels just right.

The weight is the opposite though, with the new Ipad feeling too heavy for prolonged one hand use, but I am surprised that I actually prefer a slightly thicker iPad.
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Nah, you're not the only one. I read some review of the new iPad where the guy actually said thicker might be a little better cause he thought the iPad 2 was bordering on too thin.

I personally like the feel of the iPad 2 better (but I've only had a chance to play with either in the store). Which is good cause that is what I'm getting (my mom is giving me her old one).
 
QCassidy352 said:
Too thin? Seriously?
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Maybe too thin is not the best way to describe it. More that the edge feels a bit sharper now that I have used the new Ipad. Try holding both back and forth and you will see that the iPad 2 trim feels more pronounced in iPad 2. Obviously this is a minor issue, but for iPad 4 I wouldn't mind if it had iPad 2 weight and iPad 3 thickness.
 
C'mon. We are talking about the difference of less than 1mm. If Apple had not told us the new iPad was thicker we'd would have never found out until we tried to stick it in a form fitted iPad 2 case.

Same goes for weight. It's the difference of two nickels.
 
Chupa Chupa said:
C'mon. We are talking about the difference of less than 1mm. If Apple had not told us the new iPad was thicker we'd would have never found out until we tried to stick it in a form fitted iPad 2 case.

Same goes for weight. It's the difference of two nickels.
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I think you meant 10 nickels.
 
I wouldn't say "too thin". But I definitely prefer the extra heft of the iPad 3. Makes it a little easier to grip.
 
I wouldn't call either of them too thin, (the thiner and lighter the better IMO) but they both dig into my hands after a while if I hold it a certain way. I prefer the extra grip that a nice case provides.
 
No, but the shape of the iPad 3 is much better in the hand. I was never a fan of the iPad 2 back.
 
I agree, there is someting slightly different about the ipad 3 that just makes it more comfy. Sometimes even a tiny change to the design/specs makes a difference.
 
Yup, that .6mm makes one huge difference.

Currently I'm using that uncomfortably thin (by .6mm) iPad 2 to cut salami.

I know I'm old and my senses are not as sharp as they used to be... but .6mm!!??:rolleyes:
 
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