(This is meant to be a pre-purchase topic so hopefully it doesnt offend anyone)
With the iPad 2 just about here then most of us are already set on what we "want" but for me there's one more thing to consider and it's affecting which model I'll actually buy.
The reason this is an important question is because of what is happening in the resale market. The last I checked then iPads purchased less than a year ago at $500/600/700 are averaging on ebay for $310/340/380 which is a significant dropoff for an Apple product. And considering its widely accepted that both the iPad and iPad 2 are interim products before the real magic begins with the iPad 3 then resale value should be considered when trying to decide between a $349 16GB iPad or the $829 64GB iPad 2 3G.
Personally, I originally intended on a 64GB iPad 2 but Im rethinking my buying strategy since I know that I'll probably sell next year so I'm teetering between the 16GB and 32GB iPad 2. But thats me.
With the iPad 2 just about here then most of us are already set on what we "want" but for me there's one more thing to consider and it's affecting which model I'll actually buy.
"How long do you plan on owning the iPad you choose?"
The reason this is an important question is because of what is happening in the resale market. The last I checked then iPads purchased less than a year ago at $500/600/700 are averaging on ebay for $310/340/380 which is a significant dropoff for an Apple product. And considering its widely accepted that both the iPad and iPad 2 are interim products before the real magic begins with the iPad 3 then resale value should be considered when trying to decide between a $349 16GB iPad or the $829 64GB iPad 2 3G.
Personally, I originally intended on a 64GB iPad 2 but Im rethinking my buying strategy since I know that I'll probably sell next year so I'm teetering between the 16GB and 32GB iPad 2. But thats me.