I was considering it, but the iPad 3 LTE models took a huge hit on re-sale, so now I would probably have to pay nearly 200 dollars to upgrade, and I don't see it being $200 better so I didn't.
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iPad iPad 3 owners: Are YOU upgrading to the iPad 4?
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Much faster
I just bought the iPad 3 a few weeks ago so was able to upgrade to the 4 for no cost.
I have to say it seems significantly faster in opening up apps and their files. It's also nice to have a better camera on the front.
Don't really notice a change in web browsing at this point.
So no complaints here.
I just bought the iPad 3 a few weeks ago so was able to upgrade to the 4 for no cost.
I have to say it seems significantly faster in opening up apps and their files. It's also nice to have a better camera on the front.
Don't really notice a change in web browsing at this point.
So no complaints here.
Not upgrading to the iPad 4.
Until the announcement I never even knew there were issues with the iPad 3. I have not had any problems with mine at all. Like another post said, I do wish I went with the 32GB rather than the 16, but in reality, and for everyday stuff 16 is just fine with me.
People seem to think that just because the product was updated, the models it is replacing stopped working and are no longer usable.
Same with the retina display. Before the retina display no one complained. Everyone thought that it was beautiful. In comes the retina display and now it's like the non retina displays are unusable.
In fact I am planning on getting the iPad mini as a Christmas gift to myself. I had an iPad 1 and now have the iPad 3. As for the retina display, between the two and for everyday things there is no difference. The difference comes into play when I zoom in on pictures or want to do highly detailed photo editing which is rare. So for me I don't care about the retina display.
Until the announcement I never even knew there were issues with the iPad 3. I have not had any problems with mine at all. Like another post said, I do wish I went with the 32GB rather than the 16, but in reality, and for everyday stuff 16 is just fine with me.
People seem to think that just because the product was updated, the models it is replacing stopped working and are no longer usable.
Same with the retina display. Before the retina display no one complained. Everyone thought that it was beautiful. In comes the retina display and now it's like the non retina displays are unusable.
In fact I am planning on getting the iPad mini as a Christmas gift to myself. I had an iPad 1 and now have the iPad 3. As for the retina display, between the two and for everyday things there is no difference. The difference comes into play when I zoom in on pictures or want to do highly detailed photo editing which is rare. So for me I don't care about the retina display.
Not interested in the slightest. I don't doubt the 4 is a beast but I think unless you absolutely crave better framerates in a handful of games, there isn't really a compelling reason to upgrade. Games are the only thing that ever seem to push my 3 even in the slightest (Galaxy on Fire 2 springs to mind at native res), but I probably game on it for about 5% of its usage, so it'd be a complete waste of time and money.....for me.
And I like to upgrade. A LOT
Not knocking those who have upgraded, have fun, I just hope you're big into games as I struggle to see the benefit otherwise. I may be in the minority, but excluding games, I think tablet apps have utterly plateaued - we need some serious innovation in software, not specs. Not that this bothers me much, 95% of my usage is reading/watching video anyway. For work, give me a mac
I should add, I'm awaiting a cellular mini (and the retina, an instabuy!). The 3 may in fact be my last large iPad.
And I like to upgrade. A LOT
Not knocking those who have upgraded, have fun, I just hope you're big into games as I struggle to see the benefit otherwise. I may be in the minority, but excluding games, I think tablet apps have utterly plateaued - we need some serious innovation in software, not specs. Not that this bothers me much, 95% of my usage is reading/watching video anyway. For work, give me a mac
I should add, I'm awaiting a cellular mini (and the retina, an instabuy!). The 3 may in fact be my last large iPad.
No 4 for me. My 3 meets my needs exceedingly well. I will definitely go for a 32/64 model next time though. I can manage 16 without a problem, but it's slightly less convenient.
In the same boat. I have a quality ipad 3 screen, not taking my chances. Thank goodness for this forum.
I did, based on the front page of this website.
I know I'm going to take a hit on the iPad3 resale but will include selling my iPad2 and perhaps between the two... might break even.
(Charging it up right now. . .)
I know I'm going to take a hit on the iPad3 resale but will include selling my iPad2 and perhaps between the two... might break even.
(Charging it up right now. . .)
i think i know why ipad 3 was pulled off the shelves and NOT downgraded to where ipad 2 is right now. many parts used in the ipad 3 are the same as the 4. so i think they're pullying them open, keeping the back panel for "refurbishing" ipad 3 that get exchanged, the screen, battery, and most of other internals (sans some ribbon cables and the 30 pin dock connector) gets put back into the ipad 4.
for this reason, i don't think there is going to be a "firesale" (ala hp thinkpad) for the ipad 3, except for the few refurbs.
i think when they truly redesign the next ipad (ipad 5), we might actually see some weight loss or bigger battery or getting skinnier. stereo speakers would be nice too. maybe even on top and bottom (L/R in landscape). and please adopt the squared edge (ala ipad mini) so that the sound can at least come out of the sides, as opposed to the back. i hate having to "cup" my ipads speaker.
for this reason, i don't think there is going to be a "firesale" (ala hp thinkpad) for the ipad 3, except for the few refurbs.
i think when they truly redesign the next ipad (ipad 5), we might actually see some weight loss or bigger battery or getting skinnier. stereo speakers would be nice too. maybe even on top and bottom (L/R in landscape). and please adopt the squared edge (ala ipad mini) so that the sound can at least come out of the sides, as opposed to the back. i hate having to "cup" my ipads speaker.
I'll stick with my iPad 3.
Neither the hardware nor the software pose any limitations to what I do.
I don't have a problem with not owning the "latest & greatest" either.
It served me well over the last seven months and it'll keep serving me well for quite some time to come.
As with all my Apple products, I usually skip a few generations until I upgrade.
And I am talking about years here...
But when I upgrade, it's usually quite a leap then.
Neither the hardware nor the software pose any limitations to what I do.
I don't have a problem with not owning the "latest & greatest" either.
It served me well over the last seven months and it'll keep serving me well for quite some time to come.
As with all my Apple products, I usually skip a few generations until I upgrade.
And I am talking about years here...
But when I upgrade, it's usually quite a leap then.
I'm good with my 3rd generation. Does everything I need it to do, plus ill save the difference in $ to upgrade and put it towards the iPad mini retina next March/June timeframe
Especially looking at resale value you lose about a couple hundred bucks, the new iPad 4 isn't worth that...even moreso after hearing LG is manufacturing their screens I'll stick with my launch 3rd gen Samsung.
Especially looking at resale value you lose about a couple hundred bucks, the new iPad 4 isn't worth that...even moreso after hearing LG is manufacturing their screens I'll stick with my launch 3rd gen Samsung.
Okay, I'll bite. How do I figure out who made the screen on my 3?