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What was the main feature you WANTED in the new iPad
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I wanted the ability to use the iPad in direct sunlight. I know this is a big ask, but it would be great if the iPad was as easy to view in direct sunlight as indoors. Short of this, it would be great if there was an option to change the screen so it could at least be a good e-reader in sunlight. While I'd really love to be able to watch movies etc, at least having the ability to easily read a book would be great.
Retina.
But then again, I wanted a new iPad anyway this year, so I would've gotten just about anything except no improvement.
Btw fun fact: I was drinking Apple juice during the keynote. Ironic?
http://theoatmeal.com/comics/irony
Retina display...Got it.
Faster CPU....Got it.
128GB model...Didn't get it...
Two out of three aint bad....
Faster CPU....Got it.
128GB model...Didn't get it...
Two out of three aint bad....
The iPhone iOS applications that are missing
I want a clock, a timer, a countdown, ..
And sure, I can get unofficial third party ones, or hack this b* up and move over the apps. Doesn't really do it for me. I want the default apps available on both systems. Very disappointed it's still not there.
I want a clock, a timer, a countdown, ..
And sure, I can get unofficial third party ones, or hack this b* up and move over the apps. Doesn't really do it for me. I want the default apps available on both systems. Very disappointed it's still not there.
Not a main feature, but one I would liked to have seen --
Inductive charging.
Now that the iPad can function w/o the support of a computer it seems silly that Apple left this out. Plus thing of all the extra $ it would make selling the charger.
It would be such a joy to be able to put the iPad on a table and it would just charge vs. having to hook it up to life support every night.
Inductive charging.
Now that the iPad can function w/o the support of a computer it seems silly that Apple left this out. Plus thing of all the extra $ it would make selling the charger.
It would be such a joy to be able to put the iPad on a table and it would just charge vs. having to hook it up to life support every night.
128GB then Retina, LTE isn't needed for me since I get the Wifi only version.
LOL.
Retina display...Got it.
Faster CPU....Got it.
128GB model...Didn't get it...
Two out of three aint bad....
It doesn't look like the CPU is much of an upgrade but the GPU portion is 2x, which is necessary for Retina.
Really would of liked 128GB..
Retina display and a better front facing camera.
I'd use the front facing camera more than the rear one, a couple mega-pixels on the front would have been cool.
I'd use the front facing camera more than the rear one, a couple mega-pixels on the front would have been cool.
I wanted Retina and 1GB of Ram since my iPad (first gen.) suffered miserably due to the low ram. Seems like I got both. Sold my original iPad on craigslist for a decent price. Now I just hope 16gb will be enough. I originally had 32gb and didn't use more than half the space ever, but I'm a little worried with the rumors of much larger apps. I guess I could always return the new iPad if it is too small.
Didn't really 'want' anything. The Ipad2 screen is fine, I don't really care about retina. Speed is fine, size and weight are fine. 3g is cool - I don't care to watch videos on such a small screen and browsing is fast enough now. No reason to even upgrade to the new one!
The main thing I would have liked is an improved capacitive touch sensor. Specifically one that could detect a smaller stylus point (the reason current capacitive styluses need such a broad tip is because the existing sensor essentially can't distinguish anything smaller from electrical noise).
After that would be the retina display. Which by itself is still enough to warrant upgrading.
After that would be the retina display. Which by itself is still enough to warrant upgrading.
128GB version and the ability to use it on either AT&T or Verizon on a whim. Even if it was only 3G for both.
That is what I wanted and was ready to buy on launch day but now I'm not. I still have a 1st gen device and will probably be keeping that for a while longer.
That is what I wanted and was ready to buy on launch day but now I'm not. I still have a 1st gen device and will probably be keeping that for a while longer.