Is anyone here upgrading their "old" iPad 1 for a feature packed iPad 3 when it comes out next month?
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Who is upgrading from iPad 1 to iPad 3?
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Unless I can get some cash up, I gotta pass on this one for a while. May be a while before I get mine sadly
Ditto...at this point I cannot imagine that it won't be worth the upgrade considering all the rumors of a new display. Plus I'm excited at the faster processor possibilities.
I am going from iPad 1 to iPad 3. I ended up skipping the iPad 2 mainly because I couldn't get one at the Apple store (64GB 3G) no matter how hard I tried. Then, when I tested the store demo unit, the quality of the cameras was the deal-breaker for me. Still, I was very close to buy one, but then I needed the money for something else, so I decided to wait for the next iPad.
And this time, I'm pre-ordering as soon as possible!
And this time, I'm pre-ordering as soon as possible!
I have the iPad1 and I'm planning of getting the iPad3.
However I will have a close look at it first. The upgrade would have to be really major (retina display, 4G, faster processor than iPad2, same or better battery life) and I will also have to see how iOS is going to evolve. So I don't think I will get it before May anyway. However I will try to get a top of the line model (3G/4G, 128GB) unless it is insanely expensive. But I expect similar price points as before so I think it will be around $850.
My main issues are the lack of a good stylus. ordered the cregle ipen to fix that problem. i hope it will work with the iPad3 as well. if the 3 doesn't work with the cregle than this is a no go.
Then there is the lack of a file system and the fact that I can't transfer files via USB to individual apps without going through iTunes.My work computer is not allowed to have iTunes or local Wifi networks so transferring files is a major hassle.
However I will have a close look at it first. The upgrade would have to be really major (retina display, 4G, faster processor than iPad2, same or better battery life) and I will also have to see how iOS is going to evolve. So I don't think I will get it before May anyway. However I will try to get a top of the line model (3G/4G, 128GB) unless it is insanely expensive. But I expect similar price points as before so I think it will be around $850.
My main issues are the lack of a good stylus. ordered the cregle ipen to fix that problem. i hope it will work with the iPad3 as well. if the 3 doesn't work with the cregle than this is a no go.
Then there is the lack of a file system and the fact that I can't transfer files via USB to individual apps without going through iTunes.My work computer is not allowed to have iTunes or local Wifi networks so transferring files is a major hassle.
Yep, here also. Direct path from iPad 1 to iPad 3. Even Apple insiders said iPad 2 was more of a tweak.
My original iPad is doing very well. It's used primarily as a casual use alternative device for those times I just want to lookup something on the web, quickly check email, or play a simple game.
I decided to keep it and buy an iPad 2 whey they were released. While not a huge upgrade, what Apple did change or improve were all worthwhile features.
Going forward I plan on buying an iPad 3 to see what new features it brings.
I decided to keep it and buy an iPad 2 whey they were released. While not a huge upgrade, what Apple did change or improve were all worthwhile features.
Going forward I plan on buying an iPad 3 to see what new features it brings.
Will decide for sure when I see the specs, but most likely yes. I want to see at least 1gb of ram on board, anything else they add doesn't matter so much for my use. I will however try not to upgrade the OS on it, simply because every update on my iPad 1 made it slower and slower. Apple needs to stop this practice.
I've got the 1 & 2 in my household. I want to see if I can get one with more storage than 64gb before I definitively say I'm getting one.
Yup. I'm upgrading from iPad 2. Just have to figure a way to rationalize it to my wife. She says I spend far too much on my Apple toys. But I am totally addicted. Can't help it.
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Im thinking about it.
Retina display and a faster processor is not really worth to me in a $500+ investment, especially while being in college. Now of it has more eye candy I may shoot and get it but for now il stick with iPad 1
Retina display and a faster processor is not really worth to me in a $500+ investment, especially while being in college. Now of it has more eye candy I may shoot and get it but for now il stick with iPad 1
Same thought process for me.
However, if the specs for the 3 aren't a huge jump from the 2 I may just save some money and upgrade to a lower priced 2. Price will also be a factor for me. Cost vs upgrades.
Skipped the 2nd, will buy this new one (3? er.... Ipad Pro ). My biggest reason is not that the Ipad 1 doesn't do the job, rather my wife has been asking for it for about a year now, so it's like a license to upgrade
). My biggest reason is not that the Ipad 1 doesn't do the job, rather my wife has been asking for it for about a year now, so it's like a license to upgrade My school provides me with one. My principal and I discussed it and both felt like the 3 would be relatively quickly after the 2 so we bypassed it altogether. I think we did the right thing.
Frankly, the first gen iPad still has a lot of life left in it I think.
Frankly, the first gen iPad still has a lot of life left in it I think.
