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iPad 1 owners: Do you plan to upgrade to iPad 2?
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It's not like when the first one came out. I ordered the first day that you could.
With this one, I think I'm going to need to have a play with one, if i notice a considerable difference then probably get one. But Apple haven't done enough to make we want one from day 1.
But then again, when they send me an email, with a cool looking iPad and words to the effect of 'pre order one now' I can't be held responsible for my actions.
With this one, I think I'm going to need to have a play with one, if i notice a considerable difference then probably get one. But Apple haven't done enough to make we want one from day 1.
But then again, when they send me an email, with a cool looking iPad and words to the effect of 'pre order one now' I can't be held responsible for my actions.
I'm going to hold on to my iPad 1 for now. I don't really need the upgrades presented on the new one. The only thing I actually see using a lot would be facetime which I already have the iphone to use.
For mainly browsing, emails and using the ipad for my photos, I think it will do until they have a better display.
For mainly browsing, emails and using the ipad for my photos, I think it will do until they have a better display.
Getting the iPad 2 as a graduation gift to myself, and then gifting the iPad 1 to my sister or my mother.
Will maybe buy an ipad3 if it has a better display... but what I'm really after is a decent spec 7" tablet... Playbook is looking interesting atm (but I'm not selling the ipad... will simply keep it around a smaller part of the house.)
99% of what I use an ipad for is web browsing. The apps I do use are either web surrogates or apps to solve transfer issues. I would love a 7" format tablet because its far more single hand portable... weight is one thing, but a 10" tablet is just too large for freeform use outside.
Not only are apps are overrated... but every tablet right now is overrated for browser usage. Having a usable scrollbar versus innertial drag for long webpages, plus multiple windows of browser instances, not just a bucket of tabs suits my usage better... oh.. and nothing beats a physical keyboard if you're not just looking at a webpage.
Better graphics will mean better games, yeah... but there is a reason I don't even use powerful laptops for genuine gaming (I.E. how does it run Crysis II?) That doesn't even count issues with the control scheme in general; I'm getting tired of gravity/physics, puzzle and tower defense games in general. I want me some FPS and MMO's, and they suck without a keyboard/mouse combo.
The PC mode of usage isn't dead yet.. I feel like the tablet market is going to reach an equilibrium both with pcs and in its own market, much like the smartphone market.
99% of what I use an ipad for is web browsing. The apps I do use are either web surrogates or apps to solve transfer issues. I would love a 7" format tablet because its far more single hand portable... weight is one thing, but a 10" tablet is just too large for freeform use outside.
Not only are apps are overrated... but every tablet right now is overrated for browser usage. Having a usable scrollbar versus innertial drag for long webpages, plus multiple windows of browser instances, not just a bucket of tabs suits my usage better... oh.. and nothing beats a physical keyboard if you're not just looking at a webpage.
Better graphics will mean better games, yeah... but there is a reason I don't even use powerful laptops for genuine gaming (I.E. how does it run Crysis II?) That doesn't even count issues with the control scheme in general; I'm getting tired of gravity/physics, puzzle and tower defense games in general. I want me some FPS and MMO's, and they suck without a keyboard/mouse combo.
The PC mode of usage isn't dead yet.. I feel like the tablet market is going to reach an equilibrium both with pcs and in its own market, much like the smartphone market.
Yes - forever
1. I sold my iPad 1 (3g 64) about 5 weeks ago in anticipation of this release.(before the price drop - oh yeah!!)
2. I find that I miss the iPad the most for reading (couch and bed time specifically) it just beats out the laptop (even the 11in macbook air)
3. I plan on buying or sampling every Apple product I can 4 EVER.
4. I am most excited that it is thinner and lighter. I think it is going to be a huge difference. Maybe right away - the first time I pick it up... and definitely after holding it for extended periods of time. If you are holding something for 30 minutes or more a small weight reduction will make a huge difference.
1. I sold my iPad 1 (3g 64) about 5 weeks ago in anticipation of this release.(before the price drop - oh yeah!!)
2. I find that I miss the iPad the most for reading (couch and bed time specifically) it just beats out the laptop (even the 11in macbook air)
3. I plan on buying or sampling every Apple product I can 4 EVER.
4. I am most excited that it is thinner and lighter. I think it is going to be a huge difference. Maybe right away - the first time I pick it up... and definitely after holding it for extended periods of time. If you are holding something for 30 minutes or more a small weight reduction will make a huge difference.
Interesting that we have 3 defectors voting, but not commenting.
The more I think about it, and the more I watch my son walk around the house with our iPad 1 in its thick rubber case, the more I like the idea of keeping it for my 3 kids and buying a sleek, covered (as opposed to encased) iPad 2 for myself. I'm back to agonizing over whether 3G is worth $140, and leaning against it now.
The more I think about it, and the more I watch my son walk around the house with our iPad 1 in its thick rubber case, the more I like the idea of keeping it for my 3 kids and buying a sleek, covered (as opposed to encased) iPad 2 for myself. I'm back to agonizing over whether 3G is worth $140, and leaning against it now.
There was a scoop recently from a supposed apple insider that said the iPad 2 would be minor update and that the later to be released iPad 3 would be a game changer. After finally seeing the specs and iPad 2 itself, it does bring some nice upgrades, but for me, not enough to ditch my iPad. I'm just an average consumer who likes a good gadget, but seems Apple got this out now with plans for a iPad 3 release for the 2011 Xmas season. Even if not the case and iPad 3 doesn't roll out until 2012, it'd probably be around this time in 12.
If you look at the iPhone, it was the "4" that was the game changer; iPhone, iPhone 3 family and iPhone 4. Usually around the 3rd generation build that wraps all the goodies into one rollout.
So to answer your question; I'm not upgrading to iPad 2, waiting for the "3".
Keeping the first gen for now. I don't think I'll upgrade, definitely not right away. But, it's not out of the question for a couple months from now. We'll see. Has some great features, but just really wanted retina. Reading books isn't always the best.
Hadn't intended to sell my original iPad but I figured what the heck, test the Ebay waters and BANG it sold at my "Buy it now!" asking price in 5 min.
Thank heavens for my Air or I'd be going through major withdrawal.
Can't wait till Friday!
Thank heavens for my Air or I'd be going through major withdrawal.
Can't wait till Friday!