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Upgraders : WHY?
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You don't the simple answer is that the iPad 2 is better? Or are you one of those crazy people who think it is not better?
What is so hard to understand?
I get that some people won't upgrade because the changes aren't major enough for them, but there are some big changes in my opinion:
Completely new design
Thinner
Lighter
Cameras
Faster
Even the new design alone is enough to make people go "I want that." Do some research into how consumers think, you'll be surprised how basic it is.
What is so hard to understand?
I get that some people won't upgrade because the changes aren't major enough for them, but there are some big changes in my opinion:
Completely new design
Thinner
Lighter
Cameras
Faster
Even the new design alone is enough to make people go "I want that." Do some research into how consumers think, you'll be surprised how basic it is.
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I can't afford to upgrade my computer every year. I can afford to sell my iPad and upgrade every year. I ended up using my iPad a good amount more than my MacBook. I like Apple's products, and given how much I used my first iPad, I think it's a good purchase.
No I don't need it, but I want it and I can afford it.
I can't afford to upgrade my computer every year. I can afford to sell my iPad and upgrade every year. I ended up using my iPad a good amount more than my MacBook. I like Apple's products, and given how much I used my first iPad, I think it's a good purchase.
No I don't need it, but I want it and I can afford it.
I'm upgrading because the new one is so much thinner. The Ipad 1 is too big and heavy and feels like I am carrying around a 3 subject binder. The guy at the apple store told me the new one feels as heavy as a 2 subject binder so I want to get that one.
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So, nobody here asks themselves if it's worth it? You just do it because Apple says it's newer and better?
Of course people ask themselves if it's worth it. If they answer to the question is "no" then they don't buy it, if they answer "yes" then they consider buying it.
Also why do you have to treat people as if they are only doing it because of what Apple says? Like they can't make the decision about it for themselves? That is just simply insulting.
And that's the answer, anyone one or a combination of those is why people are upgrading
I used to buy a new MBP nearly every year, this is way cheaper.
Seriously though, 2x faster CPU, & 9x faster graphics means there are going to the a great number of apps released in the next few months that possibly WILL NOT WORK on the iPad v1. iMovie is a prime example, on the Apple page is says it works on iPad 2, and the latest iPhone & iPod Touch only.
Ever since I purchased my iPad and experienced how magical it was first hand in my day-to-day, I always thought, "Hmm...this would be a great device if it had a camera". Now that iPad 2 has a camera, the decision to upgrade is a no-brainer.
I used to buy a new MBP nearly every year, this is way cheaper.
Seriously though, 2x faster CPU, & 9x faster graphics means there are going to the a great number of apps released in the next few months that possibly WILL NOT WORK on the iPad v1. iMovie is a prime example, on the Apple page is says it works on iPad 2, and the latest iPhone & iPod Touch only.
Now that's a specific reason, great answer.
Been a couple others too, but many are being defensive or general.
Let's hear more specific answers like that...
1. I have the 32GB wifi-only version and want Verizon 3G. Used to have a MiFi but it was cumbersome and had half the battery life of the device it was serving.
2. I got $460 from Gazelle.com for my iPad 1. May as well jump now while the resale value is high.
2. I got $460 from Gazelle.com for my iPad 1. May as well jump now while the resale value is high.
.......after much discussion/thought/pros/cons, i decided to buy an ipad1.....$349 was too good of a deal to pass up from apple.com on a refurbished 16GB wifi version.