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iPad Proof the 3rd Gen iPad is Apple's redheaded stepchild

Quit your whining

I am an ipad 3 ("new ipad") owner and don't plan on upgrading anytime soon... I don't feel and don't think I am shafted by apple... If this had been the PC or another similar market and some company had released an update a few months after because new technology was available nothing would have been said. But because it was apple and people got used to one device a year they get all pissed off...

Only people who bought the 3 a month before the announcement got shafted, maybe (and I think if you bought it within 2 weeks you could return it). Otherwise buy what you need or want when you need or want it... If you want the latest/greatest wait and get it day one, or wait for the next one, or shut up and make your own. Oh you can't well, calm down and enjoy your ipad, it still does all the same stuff it did when you got it, and it you bought it day one, it does more.... And iOS 7 adds even more. Maybe not everything, but more then it did when you bought it. iOS 7 doesn't stop it from doing what you bought it for originally.
 
I own an iPad 3, and I don't feel shafted. The AirDrop software is a non-issue for me. If I really, really, really need to share files to other iOS devices, I would just use DropBox. Plus, DropBox is cross-platform. I can view the files on my home PC and my Android devices.

I don't have the need for sharing files with another person.

I wonder if those whining would even use AirDrop when it comes out.
 
sracer said:
Why are you resorting to a hypothetical? Can't you deal with the reality of the situation? iPad 3 buyers got shafted... the full extent of the shafting was just recently revealed. What is so difficult to understand?
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What is so difficult to understand that the tech needed for airdrop simply isn't there for the 3rd gen ipad?
 
sracer said:
Why are you resorting to a hypothetical? Can't you deal with the reality of the situation? iPad 3 buyers got shafted... the full extent of the shafting was just recently revealed. What is so difficult to understand?
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As many have already stated, the technology WASN'T there at the time, at least not in the quantities Apple needed. iPad 3 owners have not been 'shafted'.

I think the question really should be asked to you - What is so difficult to understand?
 
tmanto02 said:
I could be wrong but I think I remember hearing that it was due to the quality of the microphone in the ipad 2.
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I think it has more to do with the audio codec.

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I have an iPad 3, and I couldn't possibly care less about air drop. The thing that annoys me is that it looks like control center isn't customizable, so I won't be able to get rid of the air drop icon.
 
I've been able to upgrade my Mac laptops. But I'm peeved that my MBP can't be upgraded past 8GB, even though the same year's 13" can be. And my Mac Pro has expensive RAM.

I live with the lack of expandability in phones/iPads. Otherwise, I would have bought a 32GB iPad and iPhone, and upgraded when I needed extra space.

The thing that causes the most hassle with my current i devices is having to have 2 different cables around.
 
virginblue4 said:
As many have already stated, the technology WASN'T there at the time, at least not in the quantities Apple needed. iPad 3 owners have not been 'shafted'.

I think the question really should be asked to you - What is so difficult to understand?
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The inventory level of parts is of no value to customers... fanboys yes, customers no.

Given a flat rate of purchases over the span of those 7 months, an iPad 3 owner on average had owned their device 3.5 months before the iPad 4 was released. If you don't believe that spending a premium for a quality device only to have it fall to (partial) obsolescence within 3.5 months on average, and greater obsolescence (inability to support some iOS7 functions) nearly a year later, then there is nothing short of Steve Jobs rising from the grave grabbing you buy the collar and shouting at you, "Apple shafted iPad 3 owners" that would convince you.

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tmanto02 said:
I could be wrong but I think I remember hearing that it was due to the quality of the microphone in the ipad 2.
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There are legitimate hardware reasons why airdrop isn't included on the 3rd gen iPad, and siri isn't included on the iPad 2. Apple isn't just dicking you guys over because they can.

As said before, the third gen lacks the Broadcom p2p chip, and the iPad 2 lacks the chip relevant to voice recognition (Nuance branded I believe?) that the iPhone 4S received when it was launched.

Im sure Siri would work on the iPad 2, just a bit worse. And airdrop won't work at all on the iPad 3.

Sounds like a lot of you are trying to find an excuse to buy another tablet. I'm loving my iPad 2 after all these years, typing this on it now.
 
sracer said:
The inventory level of parts is of no value to customers... fanboys yes, customers no.

Given a flat rate of purchases over the span of those 7 months, an iPad 3 owner on average had owned their device 3.5 months before the iPad 4 was released. If you don't believe that spending a premium for a quality device only to have it fall to (partial) obsolescence within 3.5 months on average, and greater obsolescence (inability to support some iOS7 functions) nearly a year later, then there is nothing short of Steve Jobs rising from the grave grabbing you buy the collar and shouting at you, "Apple shafted iPad 3 owners" that would convince you.

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I never said the inventory level is of value to consumers. However it was NOT possible for them to use the chip in the iPad 3. Whether or not consumers care is irrelevant, it just wasn't there. Stop creating invalid points. If the chip was in the iPad 3 and they just decided to leave out AirDrop, then I'd agree with you, but that isn't the case. It''s physically impossible.

Here is a definition: 'Obsolescence' Being in the process of passing out of use or usefulness; becoming obsolete.

Does the iPad 3 do any less than it did when consumers purchased it? No. Does it do more than when consumers purchased it? Yes.

Most people in this thread are in disagreement with you. Believe what you want, but Apple didn't shaft iPad 3 owners.
 
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You mean to tell me that Apple is allowing features only on their newest revisions of their devices?

The nerve of them. This has never happened before.
 
My iPad 3 still does everything I bought it to do. Doesn't sound like Im being downgraded, in fact iOS7 is bringing my iPad 3 lots of new features.

Confused what the beef is.

Did you buy your iPad 3's for AirDrop? Cause I personally had no clue AirDrop was coming, and if I did, wouldn't have mattered. Wanted a retina iPad then.
 
chrf097 said:
The funny part is, OP completely ignored the explanation.
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Notice that too?

He clearly started this thread to try and point out the iPad 3 wasn't getting iOS 7 at all. When others corrected him that he'd posted the Airplay compatibility list he just "went along" with it, hoping no one would notice his **** up.
 
sracer said:
Why are you resorting to a hypothetical? Can't you deal with the reality of the situation? iPad 3 buyers got shafted... the full extent of the shafting was just recently revealed. What is so difficult to understand?
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Whether we all did or didn't is all 'whatevs', its the price we pay when we buy into technology. I personally expect a level of tech shaft, it changes soooo rapidly and with stiff competition it will continue. I got shafted with Microsoft like you wouldn't believe back in 2000, Epsen, HP, Samsung, Acura(reg.bluetooth) and the list goes on.....It is what it is mang, I cried and quickly got over this sort of crap 13 yrs ago. Simply learn to enjoy your crap for the reason you bought it and only upgrade when you acturally need it.
 
There is one good thing about Apple tossing out the iPad 3 so quickly:

You can buy a 3g refurb for $409.
 
sracer said:
The inventory level of parts is of no value to customers... fanboys yes, customers no.

Given a flat rate of purchases over the span of those 7 months, an iPad 3 owner on average had owned their device 3.5 months before the iPad 4 was released. If you don't believe that spending a premium for a quality device only to have it fall to (partial) obsolescence within 3.5 months on average, and greater obsolescence (inability to support some iOS7 functions) nearly a year later, then there is nothing short of Steve Jobs rising from the grave grabbing you buy the collar and shouting at you, "Apple shafted iPad 3 owners" that would convince you.

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I'm sorry, but it doesn't matter how you or anybody else feels about the inventory levels of specific parts. If they don't have the chips, they can't put them in. It doesn't take a fanboy to understand that. You would have been on these forums complaining about how you can't find an iPad 3 if Apple held back supplies to match their inventory of the Broadcom chip they needed (if they had any at the time to begin with).

These complex electronic devices don't just descend from the sky in retail packaging. There are so many small parts that go into these things that we don't even realize. Take a look at an iFixit teardown of *any* tablet or smartphone and you'll see what I mean. It's honestly very cool, if you ask me.
 
filmbuff said:
There is one good thing about Apple tossing out the iPad 3 so quickly:

You can buy a 3g refurb for $409.
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For now - those who want to take advantage of that deal may need to think about sooner rather than later. I noticed that the selection of 3rd gen refurb is far less than it used to be. I got my wife and Father in Law 3rd Gen VZ 32gb models for Christmas last year (Ok - for the Father in law got assists from wife's siblings). Now I see the VZ is only avail in 16gb , ATT up to 32gb and 64gb is wifi only. I'm guessing Apple is finally depleting the refurb inventory.

Then again they might have more they are holding on to for warranty replacements that might eventually be released. Otherwise I'm guessing there will be a number of 'oops' incidents with 3rd gens under Applecare looking to con their way into a subsidized upgrade when iOS 7 comes out and the issue is more front and center.
 
To Apple any product that is not in its current line up is a red-headed stepchild. And that is fine w/ me (I have a 3 myself) because Apple does that not to slight users but to develop the OS to the highest, not least, common denominator. Every time Apple updates iOS or OS X there is always a feature or two that is not supported in the last generation.

I guarantee you when the iPad 5 is announced it will have a feature that won't run on the iPad 4, so if misery loves company, you'll have some. In the meantime if you want Airdrop that badly prepare sell the iPad 3 and get the 4. Simple enough if it's worth that much to you.
 
I've had the 3 since the day it came out, but honestly I'm just going to upgrade to the 5 when it comes out. If it's smaller/lighter that is. This thing is too dang heavy. Problem solved.
 
As an owner of the New iPad, I am only slightly bummed about not getting the AirDrop feature. I use iCloud for all my sharing anyway. I've enjoyed having it since launch day. My only regret was swapping out the LTE/WiFi for a WiFi only model, otherwise it's been awesome.

As a tech consumer, you have to keep Moore's law in mind if you plan on having the latest and greatest stuff. I'm of the opinion, enjoy what you have while you have it.
 
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