Where did I make those claims? I said its likely that the iPad 2 will have support dropped in iOS before the iPad 3 does. (E.g. iOS 8 might support the iPad 3 but not the iPad 2)
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iPad 2 vs iPad 3...Screen Difference is Difficult to See...Read On
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I had a lot of bad luck getting a good iPad. I went through numerous that had bad screen flaws before finally getting one that was good. The reason I tortured myself with so many returns instead of just sticking with my iPad 2 was because once I saw how amazing the screen was, my iPad 2 looked awful. The new iPad spoiled me for lower resolution screens. I do a lot with text, and compared to the new iPad, text on the iPad 2 looked grainy and just generally poor. On the new iPad, it is crisp. I could always see pixels on the iPad 2, but I have yet to see a pixel on the new iPad.
I was really surprised to see this thread. I figured that everyone saw the difference.
I was really surprised to see this thread. I figured that everyone saw the difference.
I had bought an iPad 2 last year, ended up selling it after a few months due to the screen resolution, I couldn't stand reading books and web surfing on it, fast forward to today, and I've been enjoying my iPad 3 for the past 2 months and won't sell it until I upgrade to a future model.
To me the difference in resolution is like night and day.
I really don't understand how anyone can not see the difference in resolution!!
To me the difference in resolution is like night and day.
I really don't understand how anyone can not see the difference in resolution!!
I think the Original will have the longest run. Personally, I didn't see enough reason to update from 1 to 2. I waited for the better screen.
For me the difference is really noticeable. I've had an iPad 3 since launch day and my friend has an iPad 2, whenever I'm using their iPad, even very briefly, I can notice the difference between resolutions easily. I don't think the display quality is something you truly appreciate until you've been using the new iPad for a while and that resolution becomes "normal" to you, after that, everything else pales in comparison.
You will not see a different on web photos due to the face that almost ever picture or image on the web is rendered in the default 72 dpi. A better screen can not render any higher than 72 dpi. Its like watching standard definition channels on an HDTV. Even through the TV is HD and can show 1080p, If the channel is broadcast in standard def, it still going to be standard def.
Were you will really notice it is on text on the web, or in apps that have been optimized for retina.
Were you will really notice it is on text on the web, or in apps that have been optimized for retina.
I think what he means is that iOS 6 has dropped support for the original iPad, and apps are beginning to drop support for it now.
I definitely notice a difference when viewing photos on the web, most cameras are well above 3 megapixels.
The iPad 1/2 screen is 0.8MP, and the iPad 3 screen is 3.2MP.
And while, in theory, you won't see an improvement with standard site graphics such as logos etc. due to the way that Safari renders the page by dynamically scaling elements to fit the display, there absolutely is an improvement there. For example, take a look at the "post reply" button on this site, which is not a retina-optimized image.
The difference between retina graphics, and non-retina graphics is obviously noticeable on the iPad 3 display, but even non-retina graphics are rendered better compared to the iPad 2.
Not sure what "longest run" refers to in the original post. But if it means "usefulness", many devices are useful long after Apple drops them from iOS updates. It really depends on how you use it. When I said the Original will have the longest run, I meant that it will still be useful for those that never felt compelled to update.
My gf and mom both have the original and mainly use it for email, facebook, safari, and kindle. I think it will be around for those purposes for a long time. So, it will have a long run for those that don't need the newest features. If you do need the newest features, both the Original and iPad 2 are dead. They both have the old screen and can't take advantage of the new updates for the retina screen.