iPad How much Storage for an iPad?

[Lucille Carter]

I believe you cannot "add anything later" to an iPad? Cellular radio, storage and color options are all built in and locked forever. But you may add cases, covers or accessories of course

The 128GB obviously holds the highest resale value later but if you want to get another 128GB for next gen iPad you'll also need to spend more so it's a moot point.

If anything, Apple should kill the 16GB and up the game with 32GB/64GB/128GB replacing 16GB/32GB/64GB at the same price point, respectively.

Boy you have really opened my eyes!

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It'll increase the value but return on investment is like $10-30 for every add'l $100 spent. You still lose a lot more money by going with higher capacity. That said, if you need/want 128GB then by all means go for it.

I did not claim a hard amount returned, just that there will be a return on your additional investment. Thanks for the economics lesson

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I tend to find that the $100 for each double in storage size does not help resale value that much. Maybe that is just my experience.

I buy each device with 32GB. I use about 8 GB. I am sure that I could easily get by with the 16GB models. All my music is on iTunes Match - I'm not an audiophile and lossless tracks aren't important to me - I use the apple EarPods if that's any indication. My pictures are frequently downloaded to iPhoto. I'm not a gamer. I get the 32GB models "just in case," but I know the 16 would be more than enough for me. I really should start buying the 16Gb models because the 32's certainly haven't brought me an extra $100 in resale value.

It all depends on what your usage will be. Asking how much storage to get for an ipad is a classic YMMV situation. Only you can make the decision.

You are the reason Apple gives us choice. I keep all my files on drop box but a few times a year I will load up on movies for times when I am traveling. Same reason I got LTE. Do not use it often but when I need it I expect it to be there.

 

[ZBoater]

I bought an iPad Air on Tuesday, November 5th. My receipt says, "If you are not fully satisfied with your iPad purchase, you can return your undamaged iPad within 14 days of purchase for a full refund with no restocking fee"

I'd call Apple and ask if I were you.