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Is the white iPad really that bad???
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Yeah the Cerritos Mall, CA had enough stock, they asked if I wanted white or black and they were the stock apple boxes they sell everyone.
I like my white iPad. I will admit that it took a little getting used to...my eyes kept looking at it. But after a day I am used to it. I was playing with netflix in the dark last night and the white was not noticeable at all. I looked at the 2 different models and found i could not tell the difference in picture. Get whichever you like most. 
I got a white 32gb wifi at best buy on Friday and love it. Red smart covers are exclusive to apple stores like the red nanos are. Ordered mine online and prepared for shipment now. Ordered when was 1-2 days, now it's 3-4 weeks until shipping.
I bought white and absolutely love it! Here are my reasons and comments:
- I already have a black 2010 model, so a white 2011 model is an obvious differentiator (especially since I gave the black one to my wife, lol)
- I think white is a great color for Apple products because much of their design centers around it: packaging, their stores, etc. It's a good "fit" with Apple design.
- The glass covers the white paint, so there's no need to worry about it getting "dirty" or discolored. I think it will hold up well, and actually shows less fingerprints.
- Having white draws more attention and allows me to talk to more people about the iPad. They know it's the new one, and they instantly want to know more about it. And since I like talking about it, this is a good thing for me and Apple!
- I already have a black 2010 model, so a white 2011 model is an obvious differentiator (especially since I gave the black one to my wife, lol)
- I think white is a great color for Apple products because much of their design centers around it: packaging, their stores, etc. It's a good "fit" with Apple design.
- The glass covers the white paint, so there's no need to worry about it getting "dirty" or discolored. I think it will hold up well, and actually shows less fingerprints.
- Having white draws more attention and allows me to talk to more people about the iPad. They know it's the new one, and they instantly want to know more about it. And since I like talking about it, this is a good thing for me and Apple!
I think the white iPads a great looking but I went with black because I am a photographer and frequently show clients my work using the device. For my money the black bezel disappears agains the photographs, whereas the white bezel seemed to distract from the image. That could be because the white is reflective of its surroundings, sometimes looking bright white, sometimes silver, sometimes yellowish depending on the ambient light and angle. That in itself is distracting. It does seem like a fresher and newer approach than the black, so if you already have an iPad 1 the appeal of the white is that it is clearly different. At the apple store in Boston both versions continue to cause a great sensation, and both are worthy choices, depending on how you use your device.
Anyone know if an Authorised Reseller will change an iPad 2 because of the color? I really want to get the white, but I just think that it may be distracting. I live in Norway(no Apple Stores), and I want to order my iPad 2 online. Because of that, I won't get to see the white in person. I want to know if I can change it later in case I don't like it. I'll probably go tomorrow and ask, but I want to know your experiences with this.
Simple.. White if you want to look at your iPad, black if you want to look at the content on your iPad.
My point was you are making a call based on not owning one. I've owned both, watching movies is no different. It's a PREFERENCE
I thought this too, they only sell them at the apple store come to find out (thanks helpful forum members!). I got mine there today, wall full of covers.
Sorry for the triple reply.
Hey with black the light bleed will be more noticeable.
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Defo white for me then!Simple.. White if you want to look at your iPad, black if you want to look at the content on your iPad.
I already spend as much time looking at my 1st gen iPad as I do the stuff on it. Sexeh.
I don't think there's really a "which is better?" I'm kind of baffled on why people get over arguments over color.
Seriously, it's all preference. Why would one need verification that their iPad color was better than the other? Go with what color you like.
Seriously, it's all preference. Why would one need verification that their iPad color was better than the other? Go with what color you like.
I decided to try the white bezel this time. Absolutely no issues at all with it thus far... no illusion of the screen looking less vibrant, the bezel doesn't bother me when watching videos or reading iBooks...nothing. I like it just as much as I do the black.