What size(s) iPad did you end up with? And why?

[Jackintosh]

It's been neck and neck all week long between 32 and 64, with 64 just recently grabbing the lead and holding on by a hair. 16's been left behind in the dust, but is making a valiant effort to catch up. Stay tuned.

 

[iamjose]

I initially was checking out the black wifi 32 gb @599 seeing how everyone was saying that was the sweet spot but then I saw a black wifi 64gb open box at best buy @629. I figured if everyone says the videos and app sizes might start increasing, I would hate to be without the extra space. Besides, it was only $30 more for twice the space, why not?

 

[Kavier]

I have the 16 GB - that's what I had on the iPad 2 and never got close to maxxing it out, so I didn't think I would need more storage for this one. So far, so good

 

[Mun-Jai]

32GB as I found I was always at the max of 16GB with my iPhone, and was wary of the increase in app size.

Having said that, I now spread my apps and media across the two devices, and 16GB per devices seems to be sufficient for my needs.

 

[crashnburn]

I have the 16 GB - that's what I had on the iPad 2 and never got close to maxxing it out, so I didn't think I would need more storage for this one. So far, so good

32GB as I found I was always at the max of 16GB with my iPhone, and was wary of the increase in app size.

Having said that, I now spread my apps and media across the two devices, and 16GB per devices seems to be sufficient for my needs.

I'd love to hear what kind of Usage you have on the iPad - What kind of Data, Apps (& Functional work & stuff), Media you use on the iPad vs on other device (iPhone and/or Laptop/Desktop).

It would help a lot more people who have or fit a usage scenario like yours get the 16GB or select the appropriate Price / Size point.

Which iPad 3? 16 vs 32 vs 64 GB: Usage Scenarios, Experiences & Apps w main PC/Mac

I believe a lot of people here have used the iPad 1, 2 and various versions of 16 vs 32 vs 64 GB scenario.

STORAGE SIZE:
- Some people here may have used only one of them
- Some may have started with one (16) and gone up to (32)
- Some may have had WiFi & later gone with 3G .. or others who got the 3G and realized they use WiFi more (with/ without MiFi)

USAGE SCENARIOS/ AREAS & EXPERIENCES with Other Devices:
- Some may be using it exclusively as their primary computing device - From Browsing to Creating Content (Docs, PPTs, Excel, Notes, Office, Imaging, Specific Apps etc etc)
- Some may be using it in tandem with a Desktop and/or Laptop that runs Windows or Mac or L*inux
- Some may have more devices in their usage ecosystem - SmartPhone (iPhone/ Android/ BB) + Kindle/E-ink/ E-book Reader + iPad + Netbook/ Laptop/ Tablet PC + Workstation/ Desktop etc + (maybe a central Home Server/ Media Server .. e.g.)

- Some may use it more for casual stuff while some use it more for official work, or some little bit of games.. some more.. some as a Productivity App/To do/ vs.. Some as a semi-book / magazine / occasional reader.. Some may use it quite a bit for MEDIA consumption (Music/ Video/ Movies.. TV Series..) when at home.. or when traveling?

- some may be using it as a transition device for when in travel / transit or when relaxing on bed/ couch or.. just REVIEWING etc.. while their primary work / when on desk / office/ creating/editing the content/ data is another machine.. that runs Windows or Mac or L*inux

- What kind of usage scenarios have you used for certain apps on iPad vs Main machine

So based on the above examples.. do share your PAST & PRESENT experiences with the iPad in and around your Tech/ Computing eco system.. and do share your RECOMMENDATION.. on which direction you are going (thereby helping people with SCENARIO SIMILAR TO YOURS.. to choose the right one.. 16 vs 32 vs 64.. 4G/ WiFi)

If there is such a similar thread or location where SEVERAL PEOPLE and SEVERAL EXAMPLES of such COMPARATIVE and VARYING .. USAGE SCENARIOS & PEOPLE EXPERIENCES have been outlined please do let me know.

Thanks.

PS: In my experience, I have temporarily used iPad 1 belonging to 2/3 friends of mine for some casual short web surfing and usage. Some casual game experience.
But, given my AFFINITY for High Screen Resolution Devices.. on my Laptops, Tablet PCs and 30" WQXGA (2560 x 1600), I chose to wait for the HIGH RES iPad..
I did not have an impending need for it.. but now it might become a great MIDDLE GROUND luxury and/ or take on some of Laptop/ Tablet PC functionalities (simpler stuff.. maybe more complex)..

ALSO: How would this change with people can add or who already have this external HDD hack to Jailbroken iPad

http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-hack...d2-step-step-guide-camera-connection-kit.html

 

[kemo]

I have the 16 GB - that's what I had on the iPad 2 and never got close to maxxing it out, so I didn't think I would need more storage for this one. So far, so good

Exactly what I was about to post! I'm using iPad mostly for working/learning and browsing / music listening. So Im really fine with 16GB, too!

 

[Stardotboy]

I also bought the 16Gb and am very happy with it. For my usage the data hogs tend to be music and very large apps (games mainly) - with iTunes Match storing music becomes a non-issue, and as I tend to only play 1-2 games at a time it's easy to add/remove them when I feel like putting on something new.

My previous iPad was 32Gb and even when I didn't make any effort to manage my data on it I never came close to using even half of it.

 

[badpinoy]

on my iPhone4 16. I have never had problems managing the memory.

 

[batman75]

I am on my third 64gb iPad. Unfortunately these 64gb models are a depreciation nightmare. Nobody on the used market wants to pay extra for 64gb.

 

[iHeartsteve]

I got 32G LTE. Originally bought wifi but decided to upgrade to 4g which I'm very pleased with!

 

[plucky duck]

I am on my third 64gb iPad. Unfortunately these 64gb models are a depreciation nightmare. Nobody on the used market wants to pay extra for 64gb.

Yeah, I was surprised to see iPad 2 64GB 3G going for low $500s here in Canada. Was tempted, but had no real use for the storage. The retina display would make my $$ go further for me than pure storage I wouldn't really use anyways.