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Which iPad 2 model do you plan to get, and why?
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I am definitely leaning towards the White 64 gig Wifi iPad. I won't rule out 32 gigs just yet.
I really won't know until I have held the black and white models in my hand to see in person how they look.
If the white border is to distracting then I will go with a black iPad model.
Taking the wait and see approach to this but will try for a day one purchase.
I never owned an iPad yet.
I really won't know until I have held the black and white models in my hand to see in person how they look.
If the white border is to distracting then I will go with a black iPad model.
Taking the wait and see approach to this but will try for a day one purchase.
I never owned an iPad yet.
The white border will not be distracting. However, the thin black border between the bezel and screen might be.
I have a feeling this statement is going to totally change the iPad sales numbers. I think someone showed a figure with the 3G models being more popular. Since many iPad owners also have iPhones, not to mention other phones with the feature, I see many fewer 3G iPads being sold. About the only downside is lack of GPS, which you can fix with a $99 dongle if you need it that bad.
The 16 GB WiFi Black model for me. Because I never even came close to filling up my iPad 1's storage space, plus I didn't need its 3G.
For me:
Color: Black - Even though the white looks nice, I just prefer the black
Capacity: 64GB - Since I'll be getting my first iPhone this summer, my iPad will replace my iPod Touch as my mobile media device that I keep everything on (all my movies, tv shows, etc.). Since I'm already over 32 GB on my Touch, 64 on the iPad is a given.
Model: Wi-Fi+3G - I don't plan on using the 3G on a regular basis, but I can foresee situations where I will enjoy having it.
Carrier: Verizon - 3G service will mostly be used by me on trips and since I travel fairly often around the country I want the widest coverage possible.
Color: Black - Even though the white looks nice, I just prefer the black
Capacity: 64GB - Since I'll be getting my first iPhone this summer, my iPad will replace my iPod Touch as my mobile media device that I keep everything on (all my movies, tv shows, etc.). Since I'm already over 32 GB on my Touch, 64 on the iPad is a given.
Model: Wi-Fi+3G - I don't plan on using the 3G on a regular basis, but I can foresee situations where I will enjoy having it.
Carrier: Verizon - 3G service will mostly be used by me on trips and since I travel fairly often around the country I want the widest coverage possible.
Black / 16gb wifi
This will be my first ipad and quite simply I'm not sure how I'm going to be using it. I plan to use it for taking notes, checking email, using simplenote, netflix, movies. It's going to be mainly between house and work which have wifi. Only situation I could think where I'd need 3g is when I'm in a hotel that wants to charge for wifi. But for the handful of times I'm in a hotel it's not worth it.
Getting black because I don't like the black dot on top for the camera
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Also, I'm not overly concerned with only 16gb of space since all my music is going to be on my iphone still and I can re-encode movies to optimize them for the ipad and save space.
This will be my first ipad and quite simply I'm not sure how I'm going to be using it. I plan to use it for taking notes, checking email, using simplenote, netflix, movies. It's going to be mainly between house and work which have wifi. Only situation I could think where I'd need 3g is when I'm in a hotel that wants to charge for wifi. But for the handful of times I'm in a hotel it's not worth it.
Getting black because I don't like the black dot on top for the camera
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Also, I'm not overly concerned with only 16gb of space since all my music is going to be on my iphone still and I can re-encode movies to optimize them for the ipad and save space.
Just sold my iPad (16GB Wifi + 3G) to my aunt in preparation for iPad 2. Based on prior usage, here are my preferences:
Color - Black. About 50% of my usage was for movies and YouTube and the black bezel disappears into the background. And I think it looks a bit more... svelte.
Size - 16GB, most likely. Although this iPad will apparently be a powerhouse for graphics, so I might want to chock this thing full of games, which can be space hogs. I may also bump to 32GB is they're out of 16s. What can I say? I like me some instant gratification.
Model - Wifi. Definitely regretted getting the 3G—I just didn't use it as much as I thought I would. And if I really need internet, I always have my phone on me.
Color - Black. About 50% of my usage was for movies and YouTube and the black bezel disappears into the background. And I think it looks a bit more... svelte.
Size - 16GB, most likely. Although this iPad will apparently be a powerhouse for graphics, so I might want to chock this thing full of games, which can be space hogs. I may also bump to 32GB is they're out of 16s. What can I say? I like me some instant gratification.
Model - Wifi. Definitely regretted getting the 3G—I just didn't use it as much as I thought I would. And if I really need internet, I always have my phone on me.