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Thinner, Lighter 5th Generation iPad to Arrive in March 2013?
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I don't understand why some people are getting upset over this?
Is it because you won't be the coolest to have the latest and greatest? To show off to friends? LOL.
It doesn't hurt to upgrade once a year, even twice a year. It's not like your retina ipad will stop working.
The poster who brought up the self entitlement generation: you are spot on.
Is it because you won't be the coolest to have the latest and greatest? To show off to friends? LOL.
It doesn't hurt to upgrade once a year, even twice a year. It's not like your retina ipad will stop working.
The poster who brought up the self entitlement generation: you are spot on.
Sounds good. It's the "Killer Feature" I've been waiting for and glad I didn't impulsively upgrade my 3 to a 4. If this rumor bears out then I think we can look forward to bi-annual upgrade similar to Macs. It will be a lot more incrementalism than even now but I thin Apple had to do it to give the appearance of keeping pace with the competition's release schedule.
The unfortunate thing is iPads don't hold value like Macs. But maybe that will change with an accelerated upgrade schedule. The annual upgrade cycle caused a lot of owners to dump the last model for the next all at the same time. But I doubt people will feel compelled to upgrade every 6 months so there will be less of a glut of older models at the same time now.
The unfortunate thing is iPads don't hold value like Macs. But maybe that will change with an accelerated upgrade schedule. The annual upgrade cycle caused a lot of owners to dump the last model for the next all at the same time. But I doubt people will feel compelled to upgrade every 6 months so there will be less of a glut of older models at the same time now.
The iPad 4 does have the new dock connector, which is a big improvement over the 32 pin conector. It inserts much more easily with a firmer grip. It supposedly has faster data throughput.
A better camera is always a plus.
What you didn't mention is the A6X processor upgrade and the improved wi-fi capability. The upgraded processor is up to TWICE the previous processor speed. It IS speedy - quite noticeable to me and I'm loving that. Wi-fi upgrade is supposed to be twice as fast too, and it seems to connect with greater stability.
The iPad 4 does not overheat. I don't notice any excess heat at all even after heavy use, whereas the iPad 3 became noticeably toasty.
These are NOT miniscule improvements. The iPad 4 is a different machine than the iPad 3 and I'm glad that I returned my iPad 3 and got this. I'm very, very pleased.
LOL. That's a good one. Personally I would hope to be a new one every month. I like choice and variety and the added benefit would be the lack of hysterical people sleeping in front of the stores all night, loitering in public, occupying sidewalks, waiting to be that first sucker for that newest disposable electronic gadget for no good reason at all other than manifesting being a complete loser.
Actually, yes. Yes it does. Because when Apple udates the new iOS, which is reliant on the newer model specifs...the older models have to pull more processing speed to run the same operating system, which they are incapable of.
So yes...it DOES make our current iPads run slower. (Don't believe me, just ask any Gen 1 iPad owner, iPhone 3GS owner, or iPhone 4 owner trying to run iOS 5 and 6)
Dont update?
Turns out hardware and software updated dont always go in hand anyways.
Good
I think it's good that Apple is pushing out more tablets in a faster refresh cycle, they have a lot of competition breathing down their necks and if they don't stay focused on this, they are going to lose the tablet market. The other offerings out there are looking pretty good with better features and just as much functionality. Case in point: http://us.blackberry.com/playbook-tablet.html
I think it's good that Apple is pushing out more tablets in a faster refresh cycle, they have a lot of competition breathing down their necks and if they don't stay focused on this, they are going to lose the tablet market. The other offerings out there are looking pretty good with better features and just as much functionality. Case in point: http://us.blackberry.com/playbook-tablet.html
If fragmentation means that your device is no longer supported with new apps, then that is a function of the difference in market size between the older generations and the newer, and the fact that few people buy apps past an initial phase of ownership. This isn't even in the same ballpark as Android OS, manufacturer and device variations, so in fact, Apple is doing a superb job.
The screen has gone through three major iterations, and each has backward compatibility with previous generation apps. The glitch is that hardware in newer devices has capabilities not available in older generations. Developers create products for the newer hardware capabilities, and now the 4 inch retina display. That's where the buyers are. Generally, if you have an iPhone 3GS, or an iPod Touch 3 or newer device, you shouldn't be all that limited on apps.
I have an iPod Touch ist generation, and a friend still uses her original iPhone. Good enough technology for its original purpose, but there is little in the way of new apps available. I expected that and should a particularly enticing app show, I can always upgrade to new hardware.
Many people pass down their older Apple iOS devices to their kids, extended family or friends, and others sell them.
Fragmentation as you call it isn't that much trouble to deal with, and frankly, even Android OS device owners seem to have made peace with the fragmentation that they encounter.
It's just not that big of a deal for iOS or Android OS, and while I expect better and longer support from an Apple device, I don't expect lifetime support.
I went from the iPad 1 (was one of the first in The Netherlands) to to 4 just 5 days ago. A new model in 3 months? Well, I guess this hurts the eBay sellers most. From diamond to dust in a couple of months.....
is this true? Then I might update soon, but I've heard from iPhone 4S users that their phones felt slower after updating to ios6, and that has the same ram and processor?
You don't have to get all envious because Apple released the latest, greatest model out there. Or there is a rumor that maybe Apple will.
You CAN be happy that Apple is continually improving it's product line. Apple makes the best stuff, and when they make it better, what's to moan and groan about?
When you and your pocketbook are ready, then you can upgrade.
I owned a 3rd gen iPod for 2-3 years and watched as new versions were released with significant new features. I was totally content with my iPod and continued to enjoy using it.
Eventually the battery didn't hold a charge very well thus the iPod became less reliable. So I bought a new 5th gen iPod. I was thrilled with the new features: lightweight, cameras, nice blue case color, super sharp retina display, and the speedy A5 processor along with lightning connector and improved wi-fi.
You can make yourself miserable with envy or you can be content with what you have. It's your choice.
You CAN be happy that Apple is continually improving it's product line. Apple makes the best stuff, and when they make it better, what's to moan and groan about?
When you and your pocketbook are ready, then you can upgrade.
I owned a 3rd gen iPod for 2-3 years and watched as new versions were released with significant new features. I was totally content with my iPod and continued to enjoy using it.
Eventually the battery didn't hold a charge very well thus the iPod became less reliable. So I bought a new 5th gen iPod. I was thrilled with the new features: lightweight, cameras, nice blue case color, super sharp retina display, and the speedy A5 processor along with lightning connector and improved wi-fi.
You can make yourself miserable with envy or you can be content with what you have. It's your choice.
Glad I didn't jump from the 3rd to 4, only to have a 5 come out 3/13. I guess the truth of the matter, is that all of our Apple items will be outdated at some point, and with iOS products, I guess it's sooner than later.
If you are upgrading from an iPad 3 (which is fast, has LTE and retina) and you have to "start saving" for an iPad 5, then you are doing it wrong. It is a luxury move to go from a 3 to a 5, you don't start saving for a luxury like that. You can either afford it easily or you shouldn't be buying it.
That said, I wonder what the resale value of my iPad 3 is going to be around then. A retina mini or a lighter faster iPad 5 might convince me to make an upgrade.
My 4S is running great, at least the same if not better then on iOS 5. No speed decrease at all. I would upgrade if I were you...
You're missing the point: bringing down the life cycle of iDevices means your device becomes obsolete faster. Look at the iPad1 (introduced < 3 years ago), no iOS6 (bloody shame BTW). And that means that you won't be able to profit from updates to your apps or even worse install apps at all.
Not to mention the horror for third party suppliers that can be turned off by the increase of changes to the devices.
As I stated earlier Apple is developing in the wrong direction. It's not the hardware that is lagging behind. But it is the software: iOS is starting to look really, really pale compared to Android and Windows.
