HUH? the novelty of everything my 2.5 yr old touches wears off in a day or two. I think the novelty increases with age.
I think owning an ipad 4 over a 3 will retain more resale value as the ipad 5 comes out. Even if theres no difference in usage or realworld use, people would rather buy a used 4 over a used 3.
I managed to sell my 16gb 3 just a week or two before the release of the 4 and got $510 with the case. Basically got all my money back after using it for 6 months. I would buy a refurb 16gb 3 if I could get my hands on one from apple.ca here in canada or I could get a new 4 for the same price I sold my 3 for. Decisions.
Biggest turn off of the mini and 4 is the new lightning connector, im heavily invested in the 30pin connector.
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Yes, I know what you mean about the novelty.. I buy a new divice.. go though it for a few hours and the luster is gone.. LOL.. kinda like a new car.. drive it around for awhile.. and so what.. the shine goes off the bumper fast.. I just always will buy the lastest and greatest to try them out..I then sell them after a couple of weeks and lose my butt.. but, I had fun playing with them..better than hanging out in the bars..and much cheaper..
Doug
cant return a car after a week or two of use though. electronics you can.