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iPad Who is skipping on the new iPads because theirs is perfectly good
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I'll upgrade my Retina Mini if they add 2GB RAM and if that split-screen app rumor is also coming to the Mini. Otherwise, I'll sit it out.
I'm hoping they'll make it lighter and more like the first gen Mini in terms of weight, but it seems like it'll just be spec bumps with Touch ID, which is unfortunate. If they do make it lighter, it will be a must-have for me because while the Mini isn't 'heavy", it's noticeably heavier than the original.
I'm hoping they'll make it lighter and more like the first gen Mini in terms of weight, but it seems like it'll just be spec bumps with Touch ID, which is unfortunate. If they do make it lighter, it will be a must-have for me because while the Mini isn't 'heavy", it's noticeably heavier than the original.
If you look at the buyer's guide here on macrumors, the ipod touch has an average update cycle of 292 days which is the smallest update cycle time for portable apple devices.
I know the 2 updates in 2013 should actually be only one but still... Apple updates the ipod touch once a year.
No iPad changes here either. I'm satisfied with the non retina Mini for the most part, and my husband has last year's Air. Those were both upgrades over the original iPad, so we're on a two to three year upgrade cycle typically.
My wife, with an 'old' iPad 2, will upgrade
I used to work for Apple, so just before I left (and realizing there wasn't anything they could do, anyway, aside from cancel my order) I ordered several iPad 2s, a new Mac, new iTouches...etc. The orders went through without a hitch, and all was swell. So my wife now uses one of those 'long-in-the-tooth' iPad 2s I bought back in the day. She does want an iPad Mini to replace it, though, so it will be hers to decide whether that will be this new one or one of the to-be-heavily-discounted existing models. My iPad Air is fine. I love it.
I used to work for Apple, so just before I left (and realizing there wasn't anything they could do, anyway, aside from cancel my order) I ordered several iPad 2s, a new Mac, new iTouches...etc. The orders went through without a hitch, and all was swell. So my wife now uses one of those 'long-in-the-tooth' iPad 2s I bought back in the day. She does want an iPad Mini to replace it, though, so it will be hers to decide whether that will be this new one or one of the to-be-heavily-discounted existing models. My iPad Air is fine. I love it.
Same here. That something major will be the iPad Pro
From what I've read (speculation) is that 2 models will be announced; iPad Air 2 and an iPad Mini with Touch ID. If this is the case, I'll be holding onto my original iPad Mini.
What I'd really like is that 12" iPad if it ever materializes. That would definitely be a major upgrade!
I will *probably* be hanging onto my current iPad Air. I'll be waiting for the keynote before deciding for sure. There are a few things that might make me change my mind:
My iPad has pretty much become my primary computer at home. Last year's weight reduction was huge. I don't mind upgrading again if there are serious improvements. But, if all the Air 2 turns out to be is a spec bump with Touch ID and a better camera, I'll be sticking with my current iPad for sure.
- A significant (>15%) reduction in weight. Getting the iPad down to a pound was a huge step, but I use mine several hours per day and wouldn't mind if it shed a few more ounces. I think this is unlikely since the iPad just went through a major redesign last year. But it doesn't seem totally out of the realm of possibility.
- A @3x screen. The Air's screen is great but could definitely stand to be a bit sharper. This one doesn't seem as far fetched as the weight reduction. We have seen several leaks pointing to an A8X chip for the next Air. In the past, X-variant chips have had the same processing power but extra graphics cores. Given the current Air's screen runs fine on the regular A7, I don't know why Apple would feel the need for an X-variant chip on the Air 2 unless it was moving to a higher res screen. There has also been the discovery of @3x iPad graphics in the iOS 8.1 beta, so this possibility is starting to look more and more likely.
- Split screen multitasking turns out to be a killer feature or there is some other software innovation I haven't considered. I'll have to wait and see on this one but it would have to be something truly innovative to get me to upgrade without the reduced weight or improved screen.
My iPad has pretty much become my primary computer at home. Last year's weight reduction was huge. I don't mind upgrading again if there are serious improvements. But, if all the Air 2 turns out to be is a spec bump with Touch ID and a better camera, I'll be sticking with my current iPad for sure.
Well considering the new iPads haven't been announced yet, it's a little tough to answer your question. It's entirely possible that we may see some significant software innovation, which of course is much easier to keep under wraps than new hardware stuff. I'm thinking that might be one reason for additional RAM on the iPad.
iPad 3rd gen... Not perfectly fine. I would love an upgrade but I have no where near the money to buy one
. I would love an upgrade but I have no where near the money to buy one
iPad 3rd gen... Not perfectly fine
Morbid debt is a creditors best friend.
I'm not in debt. In 15 and have no job
Oh, I feel for you. I'm about to graduate and head into grad school. No job (but maybe an internship), but I've saved money (Bday, Christmas, etc) for the past 5 years and bought the iPhone 6 and have enough for an iPad, but I'm hesitant to use it. Priorities...
Plus, Apple needs to show me that the iPad is more capable than it currently is.
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I'm not in debt. In 15 and have no job
Sell a kidney. That outta cover half the cost.
It's the same product and thusly shouldn't be counted as an actual update. If they designated it as anything other than "iPod touch (Fifth Generation)" then sure, but they don't. It's been the same hardware under the hood since its release 25 months ago.
Haha I bought my 6 with bday and Christmas money. And selling a kidney... Not a bad idea!!!Oh, I feel for you. I'm about to graduate and head into grad school. No job (but maybe an internship), but I've saved money (Bday, Christmas, etc) for the past 5 years and bought the iPhone 6 and have enough for an iPad, but I'm hesitant to use it. Priorities...
Plus, Apple needs to show me that the iPad is more capable than it currently is
Sell a kidney. That outta cover half the cost.
My iPad mini serves an entirely different purpose than my iPad Air. I do writing and actual work on my iPad Air, play games here and there, surf the web here and these. My iPad mini is going to go in my car and be my infotainment center. I'll load the same music that was on my former iPod shuffle and is on the few 16GB Black and Silver (rear-camera-less) fifth generation iPod touches that I have, I'll pop it on my data plan, and use it to GPS me places while also playing my music and fetching my e-mail. Sure there is overlap between what I'd use a mini for versus an Air for, but the rumored iPad Pro and its arrival don't affect my purchasing plans for my next iPad mini.
Similarly, I don't yet know of a use for an iPad Pro that would make me want one over the Air and the mini, and if I'm apt to find one, then, for my wallet's sake, it's best that I don't discover it.
My ipad 2 (3.5 yrs old) is still going strong on iOS 6, so probably not. For the few things I use it for, it's hard to see how an upgrade would help - but I'll keep an open mind until I see what apple actually has in store.
He won't have a fit if you give him the Air and buy yourself the new one
I do lifestyle tech review as a hobby, he was glad to get me the Air to test iOS apps on, problem is it joins several other really nice tablets. LOL, other women buy shoes I buy tablets.