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POLL: How many iPad 1 owners are upgrading/have upgraded to iPad 2 and why?

Did you upgrade?

  • Upgraded and love my new iPad 2. Very happy.

    Votes: 74 52.9%

  • Upgraded and don't really find a difference. Meh.

    Votes: 6 4.3%

  • Planning to upgrade

    Votes: 21 15.0%

  • Didn't upgrade after having checked out the iPad 2

    Votes: 29 20.7%

  • Haven't upgraded but haven't checked out the iPad 2 either

    Votes: 10 7.1%
  • Total voters
    140
netdog

netdog

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Feb 6, 2006
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Here I was justifying upgrading to the iPad 2 with 3G and relegating my iPad 1 to a life around the house as a media browser and remote control for the house-wide iTunes sound and video system.

But then I got to thinking that it would probably just be smarter to go down to Three and get myself a PAYG MiFi that will service any device I've got for a very reasonable cost.

For those who have upgraded from an iPad 1 to an iPad 2, was it worth it? Is the iPad 2 a much bette user experience for you?

For those how didn't upgrade, are you happy that you didn't? Have you played with an iPad 2?
 
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Love my 2. Gave the other to my s.o. and haven't looked back. The 2 is maybe what the 1 could've (should've) been.

The reason I upgraded? Apple nut. :) I've stopped trying convince myself that I have any self control when it comes to Apple stuff. Will probably just end up buying
 
I upgraded because a couple of months ago, I decided that I really wanted 3G. I ordered on launch day because I felt that the upgrade was worth the $100 extra after the iPad1 price cuts... However, since that time prices have been cut again and now you can get the 64GB 3G from AT&T for 529!!

I decided to keep my iPad 2 order in and just received it yesterday. I don't think it is really worth the $300 difference but it is noticeably faster. I should save the money and return this and get the 529 one from AT&T but I won't. The extra features are cool. I wish I wasn't so impulsive lol.
 
If you're writing this thread then you want an ipad 2...

If you can afford it buy it.

If you can't afford it then save up and keep quiet.
 
Likin my ipad2 quite a bit, but not lovin it like I thought I would. Apple still has some glaring holes to fill, especially in terms of iOS. iPad2 is a nice upgrade, much faster and the size is awesome, I just can't wait till iOS5.
 
I am loving this, I got the White 64GB 3G, after lining up for about an hour, I was glad I didn't put it off getting to my local store (Charlestown NSW).

I also got the Red Leather smart cover, it is gorgeous, and suits the iPad so nicely.
 
thelookingglass said:
The reason I upgraded? Apple nut. :) I've stopped trying convince myself that I have any self control when it comes to Apple stuff. Will probably just end up buying
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lmao! Glad I am not the only one! Although I thought having the built in ca,era would sbe nice for Skype with the kids if I am not home, it wasn't my reason.. I just have NO self control with Apple products..
 
Will upgrade because I have the cash, use iPad 1 every day, will feel the increased speed and the one-handed holdability. Like you am thinking of 3G for always-connected convenience, though I get on fine with a MiFi most of the time right now.
 
Holding off a little to see how the light leakage sorts out. Pretty happy with my iPad 1, but have looked at the 2. It is tempting . . .
 
Upgraded. Got it via US online store on launch hour.

Couldn't be happier with the 2. Makes the old one feel like an ugly, heavy dinosaur in comparison.

Got the new model and sold off the old one in January for nearly retail value. Did it because I'm a sucker for new products, and because the new form factor was too damn good to give up. If the iPad 2 had the same design as the original iPad and a speed bump, I probably wouldn't have bit. The design was THAT big a deal to me.
 
iPad 2 is about a million times better than I was expecting it to be. I was expecting an iPad 1 in white. It's not, it's a completely new device. I know on paper it looks really similar. Go and use one for a day, then go back to iPad 1. Then you'll understand just how much of a big change there is.

Before I used iPad2 I could quite happily recommend and iPad 1. Now though, I don't think I can.
 
With all the issues I had with the iPad 2 (screen, scratches, chips, etc...) I went back and bought a 64GB first gen 3G from AT&T for $529. Couldn't be happier.

It's only my preference but the cameras were too grainy for me and kind of useless. I actually prefered the styling of the first gen over the new one as well. Thinner and lighter is nice don't get me wrong but it's not a deal breaker.

I did hate to give up the speed but it's not much enough for me to notice it. Overall I'm happy. The iPad 2 just wasn't for me.
 
I have checked out the new iPad but I didn't upgrade. Think I'll look into buying the third though or possibly the fourth depending what the next ones like.
 
I sold my iPad 1 and used the funds from that to get the iPad 2. My main reason for getting it was the ability to FaceTime with friends & family. Overall I'd say I don't regret upgrading.
 
Nope I like my ipad 1st gen. The ipad 2 has had too many problems from what I see on the forum. I do like the fact that the ipad 2 is slightly thinner. I can't wait to see what ipad 3 looks like:p
 
I sold my iPad 1 64GB 3G for $800.00 to some patsy on eBay one month prior to the release of the iPad 2.

In addition, the iPad 2 is essentially free if you are smart. Simply purchase 3, flip 2 for a profit and the third iPad 3 is free.
 
nixiemaiden said:
I upgraded because a couple of months ago, I decided that I really wanted 3G. I ordered on launch day because I felt that the upgrade was worth the $100 extra after the iPad1 price cuts... However, since that time prices have been cut again and now you can get the 64GB 3G from AT&T for 529!!

I decided to keep my iPad 2 order in and just received it yesterday. I don't think it is really worth the $300 difference but it is noticeably faster. I should save the money and return this and get the 529 one from AT&T but I won't. The extra features are cool. I wish I wasn't so impulsive lol.
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I have the wifi iPad 1 and intended to upgrade to the 3G iPad 2 3G, however that $529 64gb 3G iPad 1 deal from AT&T was too good to pass up. I'll pass on iPad 2. $829 is just too much when I can do most everything I need with this one. You're right that $300 is too much.

I'll wait for iPad 3 before considering an upgrade.

Cheers,
 
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Ordered my iPad 2 but it's going to be a long wait. To be exact, 4th May before I get my White iPad 2, 64 GB with 3G.

Main reasons for upgrading were, that 1. Wife wants my iPad 1 and 2. Can't resist my iToys :cool:
 
I am going to buy the 3, the 4, the 5, the 6, the 7, the 8, the 9...You get the picture.

Personally I never buy a first release of anything Apple makes, and quite honestly you could argue that even the second gen is too early. But I love my iPad2, even it could have been better. Great device, complete game changer.
 
I upgraded for the simple reasons that it is thinner, lighter, faster and comes in white.
 
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