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Fighting the desire for the latest and greatest

Just because it is the newest iPad doesn't mean it's the best one. It is definitely a small step down from the 12.9 pro spec wise (half the RAM, smaller canvas and under-clocked processor). Along with the iPhone SE it was created to fit a missing gap between all the available options. The 2 GB RAM is weak for a newly released tablet. Anybody that says it isn't is likely saying that because they have invested in one and is trying to remain positive about their purchase. Either way, going from the iPad 2 to the smaller pro you will be very happy with your new iPad. If you were making a jump from the air 2 then I would say you will not see much of a difference other than pencil support.
 
MacRazySwe said:
I check my bank account, and realize I feel a lot happier than I would feel using any of the absolute newest Apple-devices. Seriously, saving is underrated.
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None of us are getting any younger. Depriving yourself of some amazing products when you can afford to buy them is utterly senseless. Apple is doing incredible work, and the thought of missing out on new Apple products and experiences in the name of saving money terrifies me.
 
dumastudetto said:
None of us are getting any younger. Depriving yourself of some amazing products when you can afford to buy them is utterly senseless. Apple is doing incredible work, and the thought of missing out on new Apple products and experiences in the name of saving money terrifies me.
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If you can't afford to buy an iPad in the future, that probably means you should've saved more now. For $40K of annual spending (inclusive of income taxes) over a 30 year retirement, you're going to need around $1M. The $1K or so for a top of the line iPad seems pretty paltry compared to that. 🙄

I'm all for enjoying your life now but don't forget to save for your future self, too. 😛
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vercimber said:
This is an Apple forum--I know that and respect it--but what do some of you guys do to battle this intense desire to purchase the latest and greatest? I know that Apple banks on these sorts of vacillations, and damn it, I don't want to give in. When a company has this much mindshare, it feels less like "hey, I'd like to have this product" and more like a neurosis.
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I'm more spender than saver so I use artificial scarcity. Money intended for savings goals (~20-35% of gross) is automatically deducted from the paycheck/primary checking and goes to savings or investment accounts in separate institutions (CapOne for emergency fund, Vanguard for investments). That way I don't "see" the money in the first place. The rest is used to pay bills and I'm free to spend whatever is left over however I like. Sometimes, I use it for international trips, other times vacations to Disney/Universal. So for me, the question isn't really whether I'm saving $1,000. It's whether I'd rather spend that $1,000 on an iPad or if I'd rather use it for nicer accommodations or to upgrade to business class seats. Most of the time, tech wins. 😛

I've got to say, tech is much, much cheaper than travel.
 
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dumastudetto said:
Apple is doing incredible work, and the thought of missing out on new Apple products and experiences in the name of saving money terrifies me.
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Tim Cook, is that you? 😛

No but seriously. I don't consider myself "deprived" by using an iPad Air 1 rather than the iPad Pro. As much as I love Apple devices there are ultimately bigger things worth dreaming of. The chance to travel the world, experiencing new things, visit new places, meeting new people, saving up for my first home (I'll be looking at moving out from home soon), dream car, etc.

I guess I have bigger dreams than using the latest iPad. The added utility an iPad Pro would give me is close to zero, over my current Air which works fine. Putting money aside for what I consider to be greater things in life definitely beats it.

Maybe you're a lot older than I am and maybe you have already lived life to the fullest, travelled the world, then I guess you could see things differently.
We are all entitled to our different opinions anyway. As long as you're happy! 🙂 Sure I'd love the new Pro if I was given one, but for now my priorities are elsewhere 😱
 
rowspaxe said:
Somehow people manage to buy cars. Its an example of making decisions on expensive technology without actually using it in one's daily life. Tech companies have encouraged the try to buy practice with liberal return policies. I am only pointing out the waste involved and how it could easily be avoided. I am against waste and for rational decision making
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Where is the actual waste in this process, though? The product is not wasted, it is resold by the company. Time is not wasted, it was spent towards the decision. Money is not wasted, you get the full amount back.
 
AceFernalld said:
Where is the actual waste in this process, though? The product is not wasted, it is resold by the company. Time is not wasted, it was spent towards the decision. Money is not wasted, you get the full amount back.
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Packing material, I suppose. Plus the time and labor for processing and repackaging the returned unit for resale.
 
dumastudetto said:
None of us are getting any younger. Depriving yourself of some amazing products when you can afford to buy them is utterly senseless. Apple is doing incredible work, and the thought of missing out on new Apple products and experiences in the name of saving money terrifies me.
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Think you need to check The meaning of the word terrify old boy.
 
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