iPad Opinions between a 3 and 4

[EMAN19]

OP, since the iPad is going to be used by the entire family I would go with the 3 since they most likely wont be able to tell the difference from the 3 to 4. Also, you could spend the extra $100 on accessories, just like you said. If it were just me, and me alone, I'd get the iPad 4 over the iPad 3 for personal reasons.

 

[nikhsub1]

Agree.
I tested a 4 against my 3 thinking I would sell the 3 if the 4 blew me away.
It didn't.
I returned the 4 and will wait for v5 - that should be a much better step up.

Yep, I agree. I think Apple rushed the 4 out primarily to lose the 30 pin connector more than anything else...

 

[oldschool006]

Also, you could spend the extra $100 on accessories, just like you said. If it were just me, and me alone, I'd get the iPad 4 over the iPad 3 for personal reasons.

I'd be wary of buying any 32 pin connector accessories since you'll have to repurchase them if you want to upgrade to a newer model some day. Not a big money issue, but if it's just coming down to $100, it figures into the mix.
My vote also goes with the 4, as I'm hesitant to put good money down on "older" technology.

 

[jojoba]

I think it depends on your use pattern. For me, there wasn't anything about the 4gen that would really improve my work flow, based on how I use my 3gen iPad. Unless the additional features really make a difference to you, I would save the 100 dollars.