Why I NEED an iPad 3 as an iPad 2 owner

[thelookingglass]

Yes. You can.

Apple says, "The Retina display’s pixel density is so high, your eye is unable to distinguish individual pixels."

That's a lie.

Obviously, youre going to see the pixels if you look closely enough. The whole concept of the Retina Display (which is just a marketing term) is that your eyes cannot make out individual pixels at a certain distance from the screen. Apple clearly states that the pixels are undiscernable if you hold the phone twelve inches from your eyes.

Back on topic: I don't need to upgrade my iPad 2, but I do a lot of reading and the retina display would be nice. Could I live with the 2? Yep.

 

[Kavier]

The retina display is what I've got to have!

 

[MrXiro]

This thread might be more useful when we see the actual spec list when it is released.

Thanks for the info mr spoilsthefun.

 

[iPadPublisher]

I'm in ePublishing, specifically centered around the iPad, so for that reason alone we'll want to be on the latest hardware at work, pushing the platform forward.

But on the personal front I'm super excited about the new display. HD video on that resolution must be incredible. Also thinking about the new textbooks... now they can include higher-resolution photos. Think about science in particular, lots of magnification slides and such. Pixellation can distort and take away from the point of certain cellular images and such. This should fix that right up!

The advance in games will be nuts as well. Pretty sure the March 8th Angry Birds announcement will be mostly Retina focused.

 

[smoking monkey]

You don't need it, you want it.

Most anybody for most purposes at the most needs is a good ol fashioned $200 Toshiba laptop. That would do anything you need it to do for all technical intents and purposes.

Everything else is a want.

Thanks Grandpa. That's about the stupidest thing I think I've ever read on Mac Rumors!

 

[Bobby Corwen]

Thanks Grandpa. That's about the stupidest thing I think I've ever read on Mac Rumors!

Well technically all you NEED is bread and water...

 

[bosco2012]

Because you want to get the newset and best iPad !!

 

[MrXiro]

While its definitely more of a "want" decision I'm asking why any of you NEED to have the iPad 3.

You don't need it, you want it.

Most anybody for most purposes at the most needs is a good ol fashioned $200 Toshiba laptop. That would do anything you need it to do for all technical intents and purposes.

Everything else is a want.

Come on man... Did you even read the first post? I already said its a want. I'm asking everyone why they NEED it, not correct my term for desiring it.

 

[RobMoss]

Thanks Grandpa. That's about the stupidest thing I think I've ever read on Mac Rumors!

Until your post, possibly.

 

[Bobby Corwen]

Come on man... Did you even read the first post? I already said its a want. I'm asking everyone why they NEED it, not correct my term for desiring it.

I, for one, was being facetious..

 

[Caliber26]

I "need" one because I know that my boyfriend will automatically upgrade to the latest and greatest, so if I don't have one, I will be insanely jealous, which in turn will cause a lot of tension and friction, which will eventually lead me to start fights about anything and everything. So, yeah, getting an iPad 3 will not only provide me the latest and greatest as well, but it will also help keep us in harmony.

 

[St. Germain]

I am sure a few of you are like me, an owner of the iPad 2 who is considering the iPad 3. While its definitely more of a "want" decision I'm asking why any of you NEED to have the iPad 3.

For me it's the retina display for reading. Now I can actually finish Steve Jobs biography and not be able to use the excuse of eye strain. Or I could buy an e-ink ereader to do the same thing.

Yep. As an iPad 2 owner who will order an iPad 3 as soon as they go on sale, this photo sums it up completely for me...

 

[MrXiro]

I "need" one because I know that my boyfriend will automatically upgrade to the latest and greatest, so if I don't have one, I will be insanely jealous, which in turn will cause a lot of tension and friction, which will eventually lead me to start fights about anything and everything. So, yeah, getting an iPad 3 will not only provide me the latest and greatest as well, but it will also help keep us in harmony.

Ha! So far this is the best reason!

 

[maclook]

Yep. As an iPad 2 owner who will order an iPad 3 as soon as they go on sale, this photo sums it up completely for me...

Please don't jinx it...

 

[adnbek]

The 17" MBP has a 1920x1200 resolution the iPad 2 has 1024x768. Not really the same.

I think he means relative to the size of the screen, i.e. pixel density. I think they're both around the 100-120ppi range.

Resolution and size of screen together determine how sharp the display will be, due to how tightly packed those pixels will be.

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I'm looking at the home screen. I'm looking at the keyboard. I'm looking at the weather app. I'm looking at the OS.

Technically, they didn't lie, so allow me to correct myself:

It's true, from a certain distance your eye can't distinguish between the individual pixels, (I would debate that) but you can see them. Unfortunately the display itself is still pixelated.

Whatever numbers they have on this, I suggest that they double, triple and multiply it to improve on this display.

I want it to be so clear that it looks like I'm seeing through the screen.

They're not there yet.

Whatever. Of course if you put up your eyeball up to the screen you may be able to see 'em. So what? At the distance it normally would be held at, you wouldn't be able to.

We can see atoms with a electron microscope. I suppose if one day they can make pixels as small as atoms, will you come back saying that
that the claim is still a lie because with an electron microscope you can see 'em?

 

[ABadSanta]

I'm on my iPad 2 for at least 7 hrs a day - sometimes as much as 10. Most of that time is spent reading - either in Safari, or iBooks. As good as the resolution is on this display (same as my hires 17" MBP), a retina display will be easier on the eyes. Even though I would tend to zoom on small font sizes, the extra resolution will have the effect of added contrast - without increasing brightness to uncomfortable levels.

Also, I think I've been spoiled by the iPhone 4S's display.

Bottom line: retina display? New iPad.

How do you have time to spend at least 7 hours a day on your iPad?

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The 4S display is not actually all that good. You can still see the pixels.

What cell phone now has a better screen?

 

[Sith Vol]

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I have the wifi only iPad 2....I "need" the LTE and "want" the newness and retina display of the 3.

 

[appleguy123]

The 17" MBP has a 1920x1200 resolution the iPad 2 has 1024x768. Not really the same.

Resolution typically refers to PPI. iPad and 17" MBP are both 132 PPI.

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The 4S display is not actually all that good. You can still see the pixels.

I can see the pixels until about 16-18" from my face, but it is vastly superior to any other display I've ever used.

 

[motoleo]

I think he means relative to the size of the screen, i.e. pixel density. I think they're both around the 100-120ppi range.

Resolution and size of screen together determine how sharp the display will be, due to how tightly packed those pixels will be.

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Whatever. Of course if you put up your eyeball up to the screen you may be able to see 'em. So what? At the distance it normally would be held at, you wouldn't be able to.

We can see atoms with a electron microscope. I suppose if one day they can make pixels as small as atoms, will you come back saying that
that the claim is still a lie because with an electron microscope you can see 'em?

lol, don't get me wrong. The phones screen is really good, but I don't know who's using the phone 15 inches away from their face. I have perfect vision. In order to reply to this post, I have to use it 5-8 inches. I was just thinking they will probably up the ante, double or triple what they've done.

It's possible right? Just imagine- if everything about the the best phone in the world was taken to the next level??

Wouldn't it be so cool?

 

[MrXiro]

This thread might be more useful when we see the actual spec list when it is released.

Hey look this thread is useful now!

 

[Digital Skunk]

Hey look this thread is useful now!

True!

And the only reason I'd upgrade to the 3 is for that camera. The one we got with the 2 is a total rip-off, and I do use my iPad's cam from time to time.

All of the other features are icing on the cake.

 

[Gator24765]

Hey look this thread is useful now!

You were waiting all week for that huh

 

[PanAm-L1011]

Had one on preorder but cancelled. I need to see it in person 1st because Apple made the screen on the iPad 2 waaaaaaaay worse than it is on the comparison page on the Apple Store.

 

[Zetaprime]

I am sure a few of you are like me, an owner of the iPad 2 who is considering the iPad 3. While its definitely more of a "want" decision I'm asking why any of you NEED to have the iPad 3.

For me it's the retina display for reading. Now I can actually finish Steve Jobs biography and not be able to use the excuse of eye strain. Or I could buy an e-ink ereader to do the same thing.

Agreed. I do a lot of reading on mine and anything that reduces eyestrain is a necessity, not a luxury, and makes the upgrade a no-brainer.

 

[Digital Skunk]

Agreed. I do a lot of reading on mine and anything that reduces eyestrain is a necessity, not a luxury, and makes the upgrade a no-brainer.

Now that I've read the product page, I may wait to try dictation out in the store. I type a BUNCH of a docs a day and I try to do it on my iPad but hate carrying around a keyboard, don't like the keyboard cases, etc. If dictate works as good as the Dragon software then I may upgrade to the iPad 3 and skip getting an Air.