Well I just went from the 1 to the new and the difference in speed is the biggest difference for me. Sure the screen is better but the iPad 1's screen wasn't exactly a blurry mess. Text is clearer without a doubt, but images looked fine and I never noticed a problem reading on my first generation. In fact, the dictation feature has impressed me at least as much as the screen. I'm pleased and will happily keep this for the next two generations.
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Returned the Ipad 3
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I kind of see that logic. The ipad 2 was much different than the original in terms of feel and weight. The new ipad looks almost exactly like the 2 until you compare screens... I skipped the 2, so going from the OG to the 3 is a really nice jump for me. It also doesnt hurt that LTE here in LA is faster than my Cable at home
Is that the real reason you returned it? I think that extra weight and thickness was why. Who would want this heavy thick tablet when the have a 2?
The problem is that you're all over the place. Are you comparing the new iPad to a laptop or are you comparing it to the iPad 2 or to the iPhone? I would say 95 out of 100 people have been wow'd at how much better the new display is compared to the iPad 2. In fact, a photographer did a review the other day and compiled an image of an eagle's face, split down the middle with the old iPad resolution on the left and the new one on the right. It was pretty obvious how much better the new display is. But apparently it's no better than your laptop's display, which is why you recommend the iPad 2 to everyone? How does that even make sense?
By the way, did you bother looking at a web page? All of the text is just as substantially upgraded as iBooks. But maybe you don't read web pages either?
To me, the retina screen is the equivalent of coming home with a basket full of apples, and then the next day coming home with the same basket full of apples except that there is one more apple in the basket.
It's differerent. But it's not that different.
I have an iPad 2, my iPad 3 money will be goin towards the next iPhone. Or MacBook, which ever comes first.
But allow me to clarify. There's nothing wrong with the new iPad. In fact, if I had bought one I would be very happy with it. But then I think that this money could go towards something else. The new iPad has a few technicalities.
For one, retina display is not exactly cogent. How much hunting down do you have to do in order to see the retina display? I would've thought they would have at least updated their own YouTube app. It does not allow you to watch high definition videos. I looked at a 4K video laptop vs. iPad, the laptop was high definition the iPad was (compared to the laptop) poor quality.
I know the difference between DVD in BLU ray. That's why I was disappointed by the display.
If you'd asked me what I was hoping for, I would tell you that I was hoping that they would go beyond retina. Which they sort of did. With the whole 2048xetc thing, but I didn't see a big difference.
Answer me these questions. What are you using the graphics chip for? How often do you use 4G? What opportunity do you have to use the iPads camera, when your iPhone has the same camera? I know you don't use dictation often.
I'm using mine right now and, while I really do love it, I find it more convenient to use my MacBook pro. I haven't had an iPad since August of 2010, so perhaps this will come in handy when I'm traveling or just out and about. I'd also like to use it more with my music production.
Right now I'm undecided as to whether I should keep it or not.
Right now I'm undecided as to whether I should keep it or not.
Because for a mere $100 you're getting an amazing display, much better cameras, better radios (bluetooth, wifi, lte, etc..), quad core graphics and the same battery life. Just because these don't seem to be significant upgrades for you doesn't mean that "nobody wants to waste money".
You looked at the screen? Where, on video?
RealRacing 2
Infinity Blade
Infinity Blade 2
Mass Effect Infiltrator
Sky Gamblers: Air Supremacy
Touchgrind BMX
Epoch
Galaxy On Fire 2 HD
Shadowgun
Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation
Dead Space For iPad
Anomaly Warzone Earth HD
Backstab
Six Guns
Infinity Blade Dungeons (Upcoming)
etc..
etc..
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Right, because the entire development of the iPad 3 took place in the three months after Steve's death
I felt the same way about the iPad 2 coming from the 1. It wasn't worth the upgrade. But from the 1 to 3! This thing is amazing. I'm glad I waited for it.
Look at this very forum or any text heavy site on the iPad 2 and then compare it to the new iPad.
I think you'll noticed that it's like looking through a screen door on the iPad 2, while the new iPad is sharp pin sharp.
I think you'll noticed that it's like looking through a screen door on the iPad 2, while the new iPad is sharp pin sharp.
Agree. The iPad 3 has ruined my MacBook. It makes my MacBook screen look bad. I'm going to have to upgrade my laptop this year.
Ahhh, so now we're comparing it to a 4k laptop. How much did said laptop cost?
Let's see, the retina display is apparent in almost every application, from bowser to iBooks to movies to games. The graphics is nicely powering my 1080p movies and games (most of which haven't been released yet). I'll agree with you about the camera. I would have preferred a better front facing camera. I never use the rear one.
I have an iPad 1 (gave it to my grandkids), an iPad 2, and now the new one. I guess it's because I'm older but the display hasn't overwhelmed me either. Maybe i don't see it or maybe it doesn't matter to me, don't know.
And I'm not entirely happy about the weight increase (yes, I CAN tell the difference). And I'm not really happy about the 'yellow dusting' in the bottom left corner. (hoping it will go away but may have to exchange).
But I'm really enjoying the LTE, increased RAM, and I got the 64GB version this time (others are 32s). I one it the folks who does use the camera a lot. I take a bunch of pics/videos of my grandkids who love turning right around and watching them so it's a nice improvement.
So all in all, it's a toss up but I'm leaning towards keeping it. Some trade offs but there always are. Just depends on whether they balance out for each person.
And I'm not entirely happy about the weight increase (yes, I CAN tell the difference). And I'm not really happy about the 'yellow dusting' in the bottom left corner. (hoping it will go away but may have to exchange).
But I'm really enjoying the LTE, increased RAM, and I got the 64GB version this time (others are 32s). I one it the folks who does use the camera a lot. I take a bunch of pics/videos of my grandkids who love turning right around and watching them so it's a nice improvement.
So all in all, it's a toss up but I'm leaning towards keeping it. Some trade offs but there always are. Just depends on whether they balance out for each person.
I was comparing my ipad 2 to my dad's ipad 3
The performance is the same really in terms of app launching/web browsing and whatnot
The screen on the 3 is nice BUT for me, it was not hugely different imo. My dad, who is close to 60, couldn't even tell them apart without really scrutinizing it and going "ohh I see it now" in terms of text crispness.
I will say that if you are getting an ipad for the first time, the 3 is a no brainer. If you are upgrading from the 1, the 3 is a good upgrade. However, if you have a 2, I would consider waiting till next years ipad
The performance is the same really in terms of app launching/web browsing and whatnot
The screen on the 3 is nice BUT for me, it was not hugely different imo. My dad, who is close to 60, couldn't even tell them apart without really scrutinizing it and going "ohh I see it now" in terms of text crispness.
I will say that if you are getting an ipad for the first time, the 3 is a no brainer. If you are upgrading from the 1, the 3 is a good upgrade. However, if you have a 2, I would consider waiting till next years ipad
Bottom line. If you have disposable income do what you want.
If you are on a budget and own an iPad 2. The new iPad isn't worth the performance upgrade of the iPad 2. It's slightly faster but that's it. The real reason is purely for the screen.
The camera is nice but not essential since most of us have cell phones cameras 5-8mp that work well or better than new iPad.
If you are new to tablets and it's ur first iPad. Get the new iPad over iPad 2. The $100 difference is minimal for the majority of people. Or if you have original iPad the new iPad is worth the upgrade.
If you are on a budget and own an iPad 2. The new iPad isn't worth the performance upgrade of the iPad 2. It's slightly faster but that's it. The real reason is purely for the screen.
The camera is nice but not essential since most of us have cell phones cameras 5-8mp that work well or better than new iPad.
If you are new to tablets and it's ur first iPad. Get the new iPad over iPad 2. The $100 difference is minimal for the majority of people. Or if you have original iPad the new iPad is worth the upgrade.
Because for a mere $100 you're getting an amazing display, much better cameras, better radios (bluetooth, wifi, lte, etc..), quad core graphics and the same battery life. Just because these don't seem to be significant upgrades for you doesn't mean that "nobody wants to waste money".
You looked at the screen? Where, on video?
RealRacing 2
Infinity Blade
Infinity Blade 2
Mass Effect Infiltrator
Sky Gamblers: Air Supremacy
Touchgrind BMX
Epoch
Galaxy On Fire 2 HD
Shadowgun
Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation
Dead Space For iPad
Anomaly Warzone Earth HD
Backstab
Six Guns
Infinity Blade Dungeons (Upcoming)
etc..
etc..
And all of those games can be played on your iPad 2. As they were made for it. If you really want to get into specifics, you probably wouldn't even notice the difference in gameplay. I'm going to run more tests on it, but they sure didn't demo that in the Keynote.
I was there at the opening and I have to say that I never heard one person say "Wow." The small upgrades are something, but if you have an iPad 2 already, I don't see a whole lot of people busting through the doors for it.
Why did I buy an iPhone of I could just get a tracfone. :/ that's not reasonable argument. You seem to think that small things make all the difference. The iPad 2 is lighter than the new one and that's actually an advantage.
I thought the next iPad would be thinner than the iPad 2 actually.
Regarding battery charging time, charge it when you're not using the iPad even if you think it still has a lot of charge. With lithium-ion batteries, the higher the current charge level the faster it will charge. Lithium-ion batteries love being charged all the time. They are not like Ni-Cd batteries where you have to wait until the charge level is less than 3% before charging it. With lithium-ion batteries that is a no-no. You will shorten its lifespan.
That's what I'm going to do... I'm gonna keep my ipad2 until next year and see what the next iPad will offer.
horses for courses really...
To say that the screen is merely adding an apple is factually not correct. It's double the resolution and close to 4 times the pixels. It has a higher resolution than almost every HD TV out there. Not to mention, the color saturation is awesome.
To put it in perspective. I took a photo on my iphone yesterday and forgot I had enabled photostream on the ipad. I happened to click on photos on the ipad and the photo popped up and was just phenomenal.
I can notice the difference in weight and thickness, but nothing terrible, I find it to be comfortable.
I believe I could hold the new ipad in one hand for about 3 hours of comforatble use, but realistically, only hold it one handed for about 40 minutes at a time due to other things coming up.
That technology doesn't exist. Even Steve Jobs's RDF couldn't overcome the laws of physics. Battery technology has moved more slowly than chip and display technology for years now. What's possible is that Steve Jobs would have delayed the new iPad until Samsung's 32nm processors and Qualcomm's 28nm chipsets were available. However, even that likely would have just mean that the battery could be slightly smaller (so maybe the weight would have stayed the same). It also would have meant we'd have waited until May or June for the new iPad, and people would be complaining that the iPad was falling behind all the 1920x1080 Android tablets that will be coming out over the coming months.
iPad 2 owners may well be better off waiting a year or so. However, most people don't own the iPad 2. For someone new to the iPad (or iPad 1 owners), the new iPad is a great device.