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iPad3 a bust?

Looks like an iPad 2S to me. It's actually heavier than the 2. So um, fail moment there.
 
I just sold my iPad 2 for $430 less than 12 hours ago. I might just pick up a new iPad 2 instead and put the extra $150 to Apple tv and a case.
 
urkel said:
"Bust" is the wrong term because it infuriates people and makes them eager to disprove you. So how about you phrase it like this...

Is "The New iPad" the iPad you'll want to keep for the next 2 years?

Because if its not then that means there's still something missing and its not illogical to say you expected more.
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I will be sure to do this the next time. I now realize that bust is of utmost taboo on this forum. I never meant controversy when I posted this, I was only questioning the features that are making people upgrade. For me I couldn't justify the ROI for a retina display alone.
 
It'll be interesting to see if the CPU is higher clocked. If yes the difference the in speed (not to say the current iPad is a slow coach) will be negligible.
 
ilgreatluigi said:
I will be sure to do this the next time. I now realize that bust is of utmost taboo on this forum. I never meant controversy when I posted this, I was only questioning the features that are making people upgrade. For me I couldn't justify the ROI for a retina display alone.
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I'm an upgrade every other when it comes to the iPad. So I have the first and I'll grab this one ... retire the 1st to the kitchen as my kitchen cookbook and overall recipe consumption device. The iPad should last users 2+ years and I hope that trend does continue. I'm too old and frugal to chase technology and upgrade annually.
 
curious... did the apple store have problems with everyone pre-ordering when iPhone 4S come out?
 
I wasn't "disappointed" because the announcement included exactly what I expected.

Since I don't do microsurgery on an iPad the retina display is nothing more than eye candy to me. I'm sure those who use the iPad for photo and video editing will find the enhancements worthwhile, but that's not me. And since I don't live in a closet I don't have to hold an iPad 15 inches from my face to watch a HD movie.

I'm sure many will appreciate 4G/LTE connectivity. I've been using Verizon's for almost a year on my wifi iPad 2 and it's great. But if you plan to use it to watch movies on that retina display, better cut down on the lattes. It's going to cost you a bundle in carrier charges.

All in all an incremental advance over the iPad 2. It will sell like hot cakes to legions of fanboys who must have the latest Cupertino has to offer. And for those who haven't already succombed to the iPad's siren song, the pretty pictures will be an added incentive. Finally, for the every other generation folks, there's an obvious appeal in moving from the iPad to the "new" iPad. But except for some niche markets I don't see much in terms of extended functionality.

It will put added pressure on the Android tablet manufacturers (as if the pressure weren't already enough.) Other than 3D (without the dorky glasses), I'm not sure how competitors like Samsung can respond. But I suspect that the biggest impacts on those manufacturers will be the continuation of the 16 gig iPad 2 at $399.
 
ilgreatluigi said:
It will obviously sell, but tell me what features are making you buy it? I agree that upgrading from a 1st to a 3rd would be worth it, but what features are making you upgrade from a 2 to a 3?
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oh I don't know....how about best screen ever on a mobile device. You know the screen is the one thing that you are always using.
 
I'm just happy that the iPad 2 is still in the lineup so i can pick one up for even cheaper on craigslist! WOOHOOO
 
Some people are never satisfied...they could pack a lifesize Natalie Portman fembot in every box and some wanker would say "meh."
 
Apple will probably outsell itself with every new product it puts out for some time, regardless of how much more advanced it is than its predecessor. That's because a lot of people out there want the "latest and greatest" and there are still a lot of people converting to Apple products. I think a better word to describe it is disappointing. But now we get to think about what the REAL iPad 3 will bring... Or better yet, the iPad 4!!
 
jsh1120 said:
I wasn't "disappointed" because the announcement included exactly what I expected.

Since I don't do microsurgery on an iPad the retina display is nothing more than eye candy to me. I'm sure those who use the iPad for photo and video editing will find the enhancements worthwhile, but that's not me. And since I don't live in a closet I don't have to hold an iPad 15 inches from my face to watch a HD movie.

I'm sure many will appreciate 4G/LTE connectivity. I've been using Verizon's for almost a year on my wifi iPad 2 and it's great. But if you plan to use it to watch movies on that retina display, better cut down on the lattes. It's going to cost you a bundle in carrier charges.

All in all an incremental advance over the iPad 2. It will sell like hot cakes to legions of fanboys who must have the latest Cupertino has to offer. And for those who haven't already succombed to the iPad's siren song, the pretty pictures will be an added incentive. Finally, for the every other generation folks, there's an obvious appeal in moving from the iPad to the "new" iPad. But except for some niche markets I don't see much in terms of extended functionality.

It will put added pressure on the Android tablet manufacturers (as if the pressure weren't already enough.) Other than 3D (without the dorky glasses), I'm not sure how competitors like Samsung can respond. But I suspect that the biggest impacts on those manufacturers will be the continuation of the 16 gig iPad 2 at $399.
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Thank you for one of the only honest opinions on my post.

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hotgrease said:
Apple will probably outsell itself with every new product it puts out for some time, regardless of how much more advanced it is than its predecessor. That's because a lot of people out there want the "latest and greatest" and there are still a lot of people converting to Apple products. I think a better word to describe it is disappointing. But now we get to think about what the REAL iPad 3 will bring... Or better yet, the iPad 4!!
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Again, thank you for your honest opinion.
 
i ordered the natalie portman fembot, but the apple store timed out on me, and by the time i got back it was sold out! darn it :(

this is exactly what i have been wanting. i really don't know what people are looking for to "wow" them if not:

1. the best display on the market
2. the best battery life (or close to it)
3. the best installed apps (seriously, these are high quality)
4. 4g lte
5. a decent camera

this thing is truly impressive, and way ahead of anything else on the market. the weight is imperceptibly more with a retina display and 4g lte as a trade off (the batter). yeah. i can accept that.

i guess if you don't want to upgrade, then that's cool, but i wonder what you are waiting for.
 
I agree with the OP I have waited a long time to purchase my first iPad but I think I will setting on iPad 2 but just as mentions I am not "wow-ed" yes the screen is fantastic but the other features I don't see myself using
 
ilgreatluigi said:
It will obviously sell, but tell me what features are making you buy it? I agree that upgrading from a 1st to a 3rd would be worth it, but what features are making you upgrade from a 2 to a 3?
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Actually this isn't going to make me upgrade from my ipad 1 at all. If I am at all going to get a new tablet it's not going to be an ipad at this point.
 
The only "bust" about this is that they didn't improve the speaker. A rearward facing speaker has been the worst thing about my iPad 2. I really need s case that channels the sound to the front. If I'm watching a tv show in bed I need to constantly cup that corner so I can hear it and not wake up the wife.
 
mobilebuddha said:
curious... did the apple store have problems with everyone pre-ordering when iPhone 4S come out?
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Yes.

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timbloom said:
The only "bust" about this is that they didn't improve the speaker. A rearward facing speaker has been the worst thing about my iPad 2. I really need s case that channels the sound to the front. If I'm watching a tv show in bed I need to constantly cup that corner so I can hear it and not wake up the wife.
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This. I think the speaker placement is ridiculous and was really hoping it would change, even though there was never any mention of that possibility.
 
For the first time, I am dissapointed with an apple update.

Am I the only one who thinks this update just screams "Average"

The 4S update was so much better compared to this update.
 
You know there are at least a dozen other threads saying the EXACT same thing, right?
 
Yep. I sold my iPad2 in anticipation to get the iPad3 now I'm not even sure I want to get it. They didn't even add any more ram. Could have easily made it a more worthwhile update.
 
The screen is really the only thing they vastly improved, everything else was just a slight bump, not what you would expect from a new model.
 
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