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Having iPad2, would you buy an iPhone 4S?

Annerz said:
I have the iPad2 and an iPhone 4, I don't really think you need the 4s with the iPad, if you want an iPhone maybe just wait for the next one.
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Yup, that is exactly what I am doing. iPad 2 is more for video and browsing, while the iPhone 4 is for music, podcasts, and quick jumping on the web.

Both devices cover all my bases. I'll wait for the next iPhone after his at least, as well as what, an iPad 4...

I just got my wife a 3GS, because she wanted the free one. In a year when I get whatever my next phone ends up being, she will get my iPhone 4, and I may take her 3GS, put it in the car, and use iTunes wifi syncing to load it up and change music selections, and it will never have to leave my car.
 
Pontsu said:
In response to the above, the question is whether you would go with iPhone over other smartphones, which tend to be cheaper, when having an iPad2 already. I am basically looking for features that are uniquely iPhone4S, something that cannot be provided with ani iPad 2 or another smartphone.
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If you do not already have a smartphone, then, yes, getting the 4S is a good decision. The two are very complementary, and the iPhone is very useful when you don't have the iPad with you.

If you already have a smartphone, then it's a much harder decision. I'm afraid that only you can make that decision. In my case, I already have an old 3GS, and did not decide to get the 4S, because I use the iPad2 more than my iPhone (which gets treated like a backup iPad). On the other hand, if I didn't have the iPad2, I'd have gotten the 4S.
 
Got an iPad 2 on release day and an iPhone 4S on release day. Two completely separate devices with completely different purposes.

Love them both.
 
I recently replaced my Thunderbolt with an iPhone 4S, and I've been an iPad user since they came out. Currently have the iPad 2.

These are two different devices for two different uses, and the fact they both run iOS doesn't make them redundant. The iPads larger screen makes is better suited for a lot of tasks the iPhones screen is just too small for. On the other hand, my iPhone is with me all the time. I don't usually carry my iPad with me everywhere.

I think the two devices are complimentary, and now with iCloud keeping them in sync is easy. Add a MacBook Air to the mix and you will be in Apple heaven. :D
 
rml4uk said:
Not trying to make you mad, but for the sake of discussion, I think that's exactly what they're doing. Remember, Siri is in beta right now. My thought is that Apple will keep it iPhone 4S only while it's in beta "so as not to overload servers" and other bs. However, once Siri is out of beta, and coincidentally after the iPhone 4S has had 1-3 months of sales as the only Siri-capable device, I bet Apple will make Siri iPad 2, and possibly iPhone 4 compatible. Just my thoughts. Anyone agree? Disagree?

Forgot to mention; I have an iPhone 4S, an iPad 2 and a MacBook Pro. Each serves different purposes so I use them all.
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I agree on the fact that if it is bound to come out on the iPad 2, it wouldn't be anytime soon. I also disagree that it will come out on the iPad 2 at all (same reason as in my earlier post). While your point is good, I do not agree with the iPhone 4 part at all, more so than the iPad 2 point mainly since the iPhone 4 doesn't have the processing speed of the 4S or the iPad and doesn't have the GPU drivers. On a separate note, you aren't making me mad at all - not sure why you'd think that :)
 
Having iPad2 3G in my life, I'm not sure I need an iPhone.

I have a little Nokia that works so well to make and take calls. I never liked my iPhone 3Gs as an actual phone. As a computer it was great but it always dropped out or missed calls. The iPad does more than the iPhone for me so think I will leave it at that.
 
I have an iPad 2 and I'm getting an iPhone 4S sometime this week. They're both for different purposes really, one is a phone and one is tablet; so you can't really ask the question you've asked.

However, I wouldn't have an iPad and an iPod Touch. After I got my iPad 2 I didn't really use my iPod Touch very much, so I sold it.
 
I just got my 4S (16 GB) and I have a Sony Vaio laptop, I love both of them but I still want an Ipad. I keep going back and forth on the issue because hopefully and soon I'll be a Nursing major. Is it more practical to have a laptop or to use an Ipad.
 
CandyCane23049 said:
I just got my 4S (16 GB) and I have a Sony Vaio laptop, I love both of them but I still want an Ipad. I keep going back and forth on the issue because hopefully and soon I'll be a Nursing major. Is it more practical to have a laptop or to use an Ipad.
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You won't do away with the lappie anytime soon, but you ll find the iPad immensely usefull in ways the laptop could never be, if you can afford it go for it.
 
My previous phone was a very not smart, 4 year old LG, that I was happy to trade in for a 4S. As much as I love the iPad2, it's not always with me. The integration across all iGadgets is why I got one - everywhere I am, I have the same info.
 
rml4uk said:
Not trying to make you mad, but for the sake of discussion, I think that's exactly what they're doing. Remember, Siri is in beta right now. My thought is that Apple will keep it iPhone 4S only while it's in beta "so as not to overload servers" and other bs. However, once Siri is out of beta, and coincidentally after the iPhone 4S has had 1-3 months of sales as the only Siri-capable device, I bet Apple will make Siri iPad 2, and possibly iPhone 4 compatible. Just my thoughts. Anyone agree? Disagree?

Forgot to mention; I have an iPhone 4S, an iPad 2 and a MacBook Pro. Each serves different purposes so I use them all.
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I think they are saving it for the iPad 3
 
Pontsu said:
What do you think? Having an iPad2, would you buy an iphone4S? Is it an issue of want vs need? Thanks.
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It's always a bit of both. I have both so my answer should be obvious. You need to decide base on your needs/wants and not mine (or anyone else's).
 
The awesome camera on the iPhone 4S alone is worth the upgrade unless you are coming from an iPhone 4. I have the complete Apple ecosystem and I use them all for different reasons.

I also use Siri a lot on my iPhone 4s - texting, reminders, making notes, calling people. I hate small keyboards!
 
I love apple products but I am seriously considering if I really need an iPhone, or a smartphone at all. I have iMac in my office, 13'' MBA at home, and 11'' MBA and ipad 2 always with me. My commute to work is 10 minutes, and everywhere I go there is almost always free Wi-Fi.

It seems like what I really need a phone for is to make calls!? Should I still get an iPhone because it's made by Apple? :cool:
 
I own a iPhone4S and a iPad2. Having both is the best of both worlds in that each compliments the other. I have the iPhone with me 24/7 and with the Cloud tying both of them together it makes it a fantastic pair. I have used every major brand of smart phone and every major tablet and the combination of having the iPhone and iPad IMHO is the best match on the market hands down. I use the pair for my sales business and personal life and it just works. For me this is the winning combination. If I had to pick one or the other, I would get the iPhone4S just because I can carry it 24/7 and I have unlimited data on VZ the iPad is wifi only but I do have a MIFI for it with 5 gigs a month.
 
Pontsu said:
I love apple products but I am seriously considering if I really need an iPhone, or a smartphone at all. I have iMac in my office, 13'' MBA at home, and 11'' MBA and ipad 2 always with me. My commute to work is 10 minutes, and everywhere I go there is almost always free Wi-Fi.

It seems like what I really need a phone for is to make calls!? Should I still get an iPhone because it's made by Apple? :cool:
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I'd say your options are to get a cheap phone for calls or if you absolutely want to stay in the ecosystem. find an app that will act as a phone for your iPad. I don't see why you need a 13" and 11" MBA.
 
I've got an iPad 2 and recently bought a 4S. I hadn't originally planned on getting one, but Verizon said I had an early upgrade option, so I figured "why not?"

In the end though, I like it. Having the same OS on two devices that can share media, apps, bookmarks, messages, ect, is pretty darn convenient. But if you've already got an iPhone then you've got that much. For me though, it's still a fresh change.

That being said, they're two completely different devices. For FaceTime calls, the iPhone is easier to handle than trying to balance an iPad. For browsing and gaming, the iPad is obviously the better choice.

I find Siri to be somewhat useful as far as searching for things, reading/replying to texts in the car, and asking her stupid questions. (Fun fact: you can get Siri to say pretty much anything by having a friend text you and then get her to read it.)

If you don't have an iPhone already, go for it. It's my first iPhone and I'm honestly wondering what I was doing mucking about with Android for so long. If you've got an iPhone 4 already, I've talked to enough people who say they're holding out for iPhone 5.
 
If you already have an iPad, and use it a lot, the iPhone will often end up as a "backup iPad", for those (few) times when you're not carrying the iPad around. You'll have to decide if the iPhone is worth it.
 
Now that have I have an iPad, the "specialness" of my iPhone has lessened considerably...I personally don't feel they necessarily complement each other anymore then any other smartphone and tablet would....my ipad completely overshadows my iphone as far as personal use and practical functionality...

If money was ever an issue, I wouldn't hesitate dropping my iPhone in favor of a cheaper non-Apple smartphone, since all I really use my iphone anymore is as an actual phone and MP3 player...those functions are easily replaced elsewhere...my iPad, on the other hand, feels much less replaceable; almost irreplaceable at this point...
 
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I'm still slugging away with my Android but my wife is really enjoying having everything in sync. The iCloud makes the iPhone+iPad combo awesome. It's especially great for people who use their 4S as the primary camera. Plus there are lots of universal apps that can be shared across two with a single payment.
 
AppleDApp said:
I don't see why you need a 13" and 11" MBA.
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You're right. I got 13'' MBA first but found out that I really wanted it to be a bit smaller so I got 11'' MBA later.

Basically I just cannot find a solid reason to get an iPhone. Almost everything I can think of I am better off doing on either iMac, MBA, or iPad 2 instead on an iPhone. Interestingly, although I could not identify one solid reason to get an iPhone, I have a feeling that I will soon succumb to the temptation get an iPhone anyway just so I will have a complete lineup of Apple devices. Oh well..
 
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