GTFO! You're saying this is lacking but you don't know why? What is wrong with you? Have you considered maybe it's not lacking anything?
As with any piece of tech, buy it if you have a need for it and will use it. No point buying something just to own it. You sound like you do not know what you'll do with it, so don't buy it.
Technology is a bad investment unfortunately
Wow, why so hostile?GTFO! You're saying this is lacking but you don't know why? What is wrong with you? Have you considered maybe it's not lacking anything?
Wow, why so hostile?
My point is that when any iPad came out then it had certain features that put it far ahead of the competition. And with the iPad 3 it was the retina screen because in early 2012 nobody had a screen this amazing. But since then we have seen products with comparable screens from the competitor so its no longer a unique feature.
And thats why I question iPad 4. It doesnt offer anything unique that increases its lead against the competitors and based on how uniform Apple is with their product families then the lack of design changes or older manufacturing methods makes it feel like it might get updated again before next year. Thats not meant to be an offensive statement, so I'm not sure why it upsets you.
May I ask what was wrong with the iPad3? I owned one for a little but sold it due to it not being much of an improvement over my iPad 2. And, until now, Ive heard nothing but good things about it so what did the iPad 4 address?
Good point, but if this is to be the model that will stick around until late 2013 then doesnt it feel a bit lacking? Im not saying it lacks anything specifically but if this was released in Spring 2013 on schedule then would this be praised or result in a lot of backlash for not really improving anything other than the chip.
Just out of curiosity, which tablets do you consider to be competitors for the 3rd gen iPad, let alone the 4th?
I agree with your initial post that I would have liked to see the form factor of the 4th generation change; I think the Mini looks way better, and I almost went that route for my first upgrade of my iPad 1. In the end though, size and weight isn't really that big a deal to me, I love sharp screens, and I want it to be as fast as possible, so I ordered the full size model, despite its looks. I would have rather seen the full size model get the new shape and make the mini look like the 2nd/3rd gen though.![]()
This isnt an attack, its a purchase decision. I sold my iPad 2 so I am ready to buy a new iPad but havent made a choice because in evaluating the lineup then the iPad 4 feels outdated even before it's released? Here's my reasoning for why I'm having a hard time picking the iPad 4:
Im not saying the iPad 4 is bad but considering this is Apples flagship iPad then it just doesnt feel like it has what it takes to represents Apple's current lineup until October 2013.
- iPad Mini, iPhone 5 and even the iPod Touch feel like the same family of products (Beveled edges, slate, thin bezels) but the iPad4 looks out of place and outdated
- iPad Mini and iPhone 5 use new manufacturing process with bonded glass but iPad 4 uses old reflective glass & glue method
- A6X is nice but the A5X was never considered "slow" (until now)
- Lightning is nice but accessories cost more (Camera Kit split to two $29 purchases, no 3rd party cables, no actual speed benefits)
- They used the same thicker casing as the iPad 3
- Cost seems pretty high and overdue for a price reduction or storage increase (Drop 16GB and $499 should be 32GB)
(BTW. Im likely getting a Mini. Im curious about the size and it seems like it would get outdated slower)![]()
Wow, why so hostile?
My point is that when any iPad came out then it had certain features that put it far ahead of the competition. And with the iPad 3 it was the retina screen because in early 2012 nobody had a screen this amazing. But since then we have seen products with comparable screens from the competitor so its no longer a unique feature.
And thats why I question iPad 4. It doesnt offer anything unique that increases its lead against the competitors and based on how uniform Apple is with their product families then the lack of design changes or older manufacturing methods makes it feel like it might get updated again before next year. Thats not meant to be an offensive statement, so I'm not sure why it upsets you.
It certainly has the old design cues.
The 2013 iPad will basically be an current iPad Mini but bigger.
And with some extra features.
Wow, why so hostile?
My point is that when any iPad came out then it had certain features that put it far ahead of the competition. And with the iPad 3 it was the retina screen because in early 2012 nobody had a screen this amazing. But since then we have seen products with comparable screens from the competitor so its no longer a unique feature.
And thats why I question iPad 4. It doesnt offer anything unique that increases its lead against the competitors and based on how uniform Apple is with their product families then the lack of design changes or older manufacturing methods makes it feel like it might get updated again before next year. Thats not meant to be an offensive statement, so I'm not sure why it upsets you.
Just preordered my iPad 4 cellular. So excited!
IMO the next upgrade in iPad will see improvements in mainly screen and maybe external design, about which I don't give a tiny rat's ass. I don't expect to see major changes otherwise. The A6 chip should be good for at least another 3 years, which should be more than enough for me.
Unless Surface pro is priced at less than 800 USD, which is extremely unlikely (try 1000), iPad 4 is unbeatable in the current generation. It is definitely a worthwhile investment.
No electronic device or phote equipment should ever be thought of as an investment. Everything I have bought sells for less.
If you sell your 3 and buy the 4, I think you will be VERY happy!
I think you are taking it too literally. The returns of investment in electronic gadgets are mainly in the forms of productivity and amusement, instead of monetary. So I'll still call it an investment, just not in the conventional sense.
(BTW. Im likely getting a Mini. Im curious about the size and it seems like it would get outdated slower)![]()