If the iPad 3 has no Retina Display and only has better cameras and a faster processor, would you still buy the iPad 3?
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Would you still buy the iPad 3 with no Retina display?
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I don't see the point - what are the things you need to be upgraded on a tablet?
Processor? No, the iPad 2 is more than adequate for 99% of the consumer
Cameras? No, even if the cameras are improved, how many of us takes pictures with our iPads?
Design? I don't think anyone is unhappy with the designer, maybe a little lighter would be nice but that's about it
SIRI? I'll talk to my phone but I don't think I'll talk to my tablet
The only REAL upgrade that's worth anything is the retina display. Unless they do a 7" ipad - which I would LOVE but highly doubt they will make one.
Processor? No, the iPad 2 is more than adequate for 99% of the consumer
Cameras? No, even if the cameras are improved, how many of us takes pictures with our iPads?
Design? I don't think anyone is unhappy with the designer, maybe a little lighter would be nice but that's about it
SIRI? I'll talk to my phone but I don't think I'll talk to my tablet
The only REAL upgrade that's worth anything is the retina display. Unless they do a 7" ipad - which I would LOVE but highly doubt they will make one.
True, the retina display on my iPod touch 4g makes my iPad 1 screen look like a brick.
But hmmm... I may upgrade if it doesn't have a retina display, it depends I guess; an A6 chip/processor would be nice as well though
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Personally i think the screen on the iPad is fantastic anyway and for most users it gives no problems
We have just got a iPad 2 over Xmas and love it
I am tempted to lay off our second one and grab a 3 when it's out but i don't think we will see much more than
- iPhone 4s type camera
- Possibly lighter
- More ram and possibly a better chip
Anything else would be a shocker
We have just got a iPad 2 over Xmas and love it
I am tempted to lay off our second one and grab a 3 when it's out but i don't think we will see much more than
- iPhone 4s type camera - Possibly lighter - More ram and possibly a better chipAnything else would be a shocker
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i can do everything I want with my iPad1 right now.
Reading pdf's with graphs and pictures in them would be the only thing that could be improved and that would really matter to me.
So I will only upgrade if they put a retina display (or whatever they call it) in the iPad3.
In addition I would hope for some other improvements like better (louder) speakers, more memory (128GB), better Wifi reception, 4G with support for T-Mobile please, LED notification light (will never come i know), usb port(will never come i know), SD card slot (will never come i know) and tons of software improvements that will never come like a real open file system........
Reading pdf's with graphs and pictures in them would be the only thing that could be improved and that would really matter to me.
So I will only upgrade if they put a retina display (or whatever they call it) in the iPad3.
In addition I would hope for some other improvements like better (louder) speakers, more memory (128GB), better Wifi reception, 4G with support for T-Mobile please, LED notification light (will never come i know), usb port(will never come i know), SD card slot (will never come i know) and tons of software improvements that will never come like a real open file system........
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i won't upgrade no matter what iPad 3 will be. I will simply wait for iPad 4. however if I did upgrade then retina or not it would not matter to me. what would make a difference would be an iPad twice the thickness (bigger battery) and OSX with 10 hours battery life.
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Maybe i have horrible eyesight (although last doctor told me my eyes are as close to perfect as they could get) or just am not looking at the right thing, however i never saw a difference apart from maybe the icons on the screen being a tad sharper.
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Yes. I have waited this long to buy an iPad so I will wait for the 3 and get some flavor of it, regardless of whether it has a retina display or not.
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It's highly unlikely IMHO.
The current SoC isn't likely capable of driving the 'Retina' resolution with the same quality and speed we have now. So it also needs upgrading.
The profit margin, and cost effectiveness for Retina is questionable, Retina + major SOC innovation just seems way out there.
I'm not expecting more than effectively an iPad 2S with enhancements under the hood, new SOC A6 (A5.5) and other tweaks but basically the same physically and display-resolution.
Maybe 28nm. Maybe 40.
Maybe quad-core but I don't believe it's necessary.
Definitely new GPU.
Most likely upgrade to CortexA15 derived CPU.
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Let's not forget that the iPhone 4 didn't get any upgrades in terms of graphical power, so I expect it's not a necessity for Apple to add more graphical power.
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I'd say it's your eyes. The retina display alone was what made me upgrade from a 3GS. They're worlds apart.
Retina display is the only thing that would make me consider getting rid of the iPad 2.
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I dont see myself even upgrading from my iPad 1 right now, retina or not.
I'll probably be upgrading to the iPhone 5 once that comes out. I qualify for an upgrade in November so I'll have a good idea if I want to spend the money on that by then.
for now I guess I will have to "make do" with my iPhone 4s, iPad 1 and BB Playbook for my mobile device needs
I'll probably be upgrading to the iPhone 5 once that comes out. I qualify for an upgrade in November so I'll have a good idea if I want to spend the money on that by then.
for now I guess I will have to "make do" with my iPhone 4s, iPad 1 and BB Playbook for my mobile device needs
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I'm not going to buy any smartphone or tablet that does not have the equivalent of a Retina Display. I know it seems spoiled or whatever, but I really can't use my iPad (first gen) anymore because the display just sucks compared to my iPhone(well, and it's slow as crap). And it's not just the resolution that's important, but the way the glass and screen are like laminated together or whatever is happening there, that makes the screen just stunning.
I might not even buy another macbook or iMac that doesn't have a retina display.
I might not even buy another macbook or iMac that doesn't have a retina display.
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Considering I have the iPad 1 and was waiting for the three, what will draw me to the iPad 3 even without Retina display is:
1.) Increased battery life - #2 factor, although have been very happy with iPad 1 battery life.
2.) Faster processor - #1 factor
3.) Better camera
4.) Siri - would be nice to have (but not a 'need' to have) since I won't get a new iPhone until the 5 comes out
It also depends on the price. I would also be giving my iPad 1 to my parents or donating it to a school, so that's either something they would love to use or a tax deduction.
But you know if it's in the 3, it will definitely be in the 4 if you decide to get that.
1.) Increased battery life - #2 factor, although have been very happy with iPad 1 battery life.
2.) Faster processor - #1 factor
3.) Better camera
4.) Siri - would be nice to have (but not a 'need' to have) since I won't get a new iPhone until the 5 comes out
It also depends on the price. I would also be giving my iPad 1 to my parents or donating it to a school, so that's either something they would love to use or a tax deduction.
But you know if it's in the 3, it will definitely be in the 4 if you decide to get that.
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