I've been using my iPad more and more for business use, taking notes, managing multiple calendars and email accounts. It handles everything fine but I have noticed that it is rather slow and I'm just wondering whether the speed difference on the iPad 2 is really that much better than the iPad 1 or just marginally so. Looking for opinions from those folks that are heavier users of the iPad for business purposes.
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Is speed alone reason enough to upgrade from iPad 1?
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No. I see no discernable difference in speed. I upgraded only to get the camera for skype (though I also really, really like the smartcover). For my money, if you don't need the camera, there's no reason to upgrade.
that's good advice, I can't imagine there will be that long of a wait for the iPad 3 to come out anyway. In other words, if someone does end up buying an iPad 2 right now then soon after the iPad 3 comes out they'll just be back in the same position asking "Is the iPad 3 faster and a better investment?".
not that there's anything wrong with buying an iPad 2, just sayin' though
That's been my plan - to wait for iPad 3 - which I'm sure will be a step-function in terms of functionality. Doing just fine with the original iPad but have to admit that sifting through hundreds of emails can sometimes be a drag as the device simply is not that fast.
If you already have the original iPad, there is almost no reason to get a iPad 2. However, if you don't already have an iPad and want to get one, the iPad 2 is a good one to get.
In other words, if you already have an iPad, wait for the iPad 3 or even iPad 4 before buying another one. The iPad 2 is not enough of an upgrade to justify upgrading from an iPad but is solid enough of a device for people who do not already own an iPad to get one.
In other words, if you already have an iPad, wait for the iPad 3 or even iPad 4 before buying another one. The iPad 2 is not enough of an upgrade to justify upgrading from an iPad but is solid enough of a device for people who do not already own an iPad to get one.
