Should i Buy iPad 2

[The Game 161]

Especially if you don't care about having the cameras and don't need the faster chipspeed in a newer model. I use my iPad 1 so much now, primarily for content consumption, not creation, although I also do take notes, work up the odd spreadsheet or play a game now and then. But I mostly read books on it, watch movies, use websites, run a few productivity apps and then stuff like How to Cook Everything, some reference tools like World Factbook, a bird identification program, moon phase programs, Mac Tracker... I never even set up mail on mine, I use the iPhone for that. The iPad 1 is just really a big, wonderful information and entertainment server, the way I use it.

If I moved someplace that had high speed broadband (I've given up thinking it will ever come to the boondocks), then I'd probably get a later model of iPad as improvements come along in display and handling of higher density movies. Meanwhile, I'm content with iPad 1. In fact if I didn't have one yet, I might still hunt down an iPad 1 instead of a newer one. For the money, and not needing the cams.

The camera is also very poor, the recorder is fine but how much would you use it anyway? Love the design though but I rarely use the camera or recorder.

 

[HasanDaddy]

Why? I bought one without any hesitation and am completely happy.

On paper, the weight difference between the iPad 1 and iPad 2 seems insignificant, but I find that the ergonomic shape of the iPad 2, as well as the less weight, make a HUGE difference, especially for holding the device for long periods - in turn, I think the iPad 2 is much more useful

That said - the iPad 1 is still great - my point is that the iPad 2 is a major upgrade and purchasing one now is nothing to regret

 

[Kayzle]

What would you guys say to someone who plans on buying in October, would you go ahead and buy then?

Or wait for the next release?

 

[Keebler]

Hah, i guess my iPad 2 + from a few posts ago speculation on the main page news just showed up lol. That wont happen. The retina display upgrade to the current iPad 2 wont happen. There is very little insensitive for people to buy ipad 3 as the only thing it will have is speed, ram and camera upgrade. Thats not enough to awe many people so retina display upgrade is a huge plus. There are not many tablets that have spectacular resolution on the market at the moment so apple does not have the pressure to upgrade that. I am positive that there wont be a new ipad device until the usual spring 2012.

convinced?

maybe not and this isn't to act belligerent, but in case you haven't seen these threads...

https://www.macrumors.com/2011/07/07/apple-to-launch-ipad-hd-this-fall-alongside-pro-apps/

and

https://www.macrumors.com/2011/07/11/apple-adding-second-manufacturer-for-forthcoming-ipad-update/

Yes, these are 'rumours', but you have to wonder about their ideology behind a 'pro screen' for video and photographers.

i'm not saying it's going to happen, but I think saying you're convinced there won't be one until the spring isn't as secure.

who knows though.

 

[MrBambinoDent]

Just get yourself one as long as you afford it.
Don't wait for a newer one cause nobody knows when it will come.

 

[shelfie]

In my opinion, if you like iPad 2 and you have enough money to buy it, I think you can buy iPad 2

 

[coorspate]

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I just bought one yesterday and am selling my iPad 1. I don't regret it even if another comes out this fall.

It seems twice as fast and can play games that would crash on iPad 1, so I say go for it!

 

[Bloodraw850]

I wouldn't think twice about buying mine again, if you wait and no iPad 2 hd are whatever is released then you will be stuck waiting for the iPad 3 until next year