How long will it be before the iPad reaches obsolete?

[karsten]

it's not obsolete as long as it does what you want it to do. if you don't need any of the functions of the newer ones what's the difference? that's a sweet model and i'd be happy to get that

 

[ilovemyibook]

If I were you I'd say "thanks mom!" she is GIVING you an awesome gift, take it with a smile. If you are scared about it being outdated then put it in craigslist for $500 (you'll sell it in no time and won't hold onto it for months waiting to get more money out of it.) and then buy an entry level iPad 2.

 

[McGilli]

it's not obsolete as long as it does what you want it to do. if you don't need any of the functions of the newer ones what's the difference? that's a sweet model and i'd be happy to get that

Exactly.

Is the ORIGINAL iPhone obsolete? I have one - and use it every single day. As long as it does what you want it to do - it will never be obsolete.

But many people here keep mentioning hi quality gaming. If you are only looking into having the fastest gaming iPad around - then upgrade when version 2 comes out.