Is the iPad 4 worth the extra $120? Do you really notice that much real world difference between these two tablets?
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iPad iPad 4 ($499) or iPad 3 ($379 - refurbished)?
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I only own the iPad 3. To me it works great. Only get the iPad 4 if your going to use it for gaming, photo editing, video editing. Otherwise you won't really notice that much of a difference. Also keep in mind that the iPad 5 will be released in the next 6-12 months. It will most probably be lighter, faster, thinner, more ram and maybe stereo speakers. So it's better to buy the refurb iPad 3 now. Use the extra money towards the iPad 5 when it comes out.
If you absolutely need the lightning connector and or the better front camera right now then that's another reason to get the newer iPad 4.
Go iPad 3. The next version will be a complete redesign. And the iPad 4 buys you very little in actual day to day performance
My wife has the 3. I recently bought the 4.
You couldn't really tell the difference between them to be honest. I gave my 2 to my parents, and coming from the 2 to 4, it's pretty noticeable upgrade. Mainly just for the retina display if anything.
If money is a concern or if you plan on upgrading soon, I'd say just go with the 3. As I have a feeling the 5 will be more of a redesign to the form factor. Just my guess.
But, if you plan on keeping it for a while and don't care about having the latest/greatest and the extra ~100 isn't a big deal, I'd say go for the 4. Eventually the extra power will come in handy (io7 and greater), as well as having the lightning connector which eventually all of them will have
You couldn't really tell the difference between them to be honest. I gave my 2 to my parents, and coming from the 2 to 4, it's pretty noticeable upgrade. Mainly just for the retina display if anything.
If money is a concern or if you plan on upgrading soon, I'd say just go with the 3. As I have a feeling the 5 will be more of a redesign to the form factor. Just my guess.
But, if you plan on keeping it for a while and don't care about having the latest/greatest and the extra ~100 isn't a big deal, I'd say go for the 4. Eventually the extra power will come in handy (io7 and greater), as well as having the lightning connector which eventually all of them will have