OT - New iPad

oldguy00 · #1 03-16-2012, 06:31 AM

Anyone getting one?
I've been a hold out on the iPad, yet to own one. But man, it looks so tempting to get a 3G model with the cheap tablet data plans now available, tablet TV, etc. It looks like such a nice thing to have to use on the road, etc.
Now to convince the wife...

crownjewelwl · #2 03-16-2012, 07:02 AM

no ipad 5 yet! the newest one is simply called the ipad and doesn't have a numerical designation...and the new version is 4G which is pretty sweet

i am personally waiting for a smaller form factor...

oldguy00 · #3 03-16-2012, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by crownjewelwl

no ipad 5 yet! the newest one is simply called the ipad and doesn't have a numerical designation...and the new version is 4G which is pretty sweet

i am personally waiting for a smaller form factor...

lol, shows what I know!! Changed the title.

TMB · #4 03-16-2012, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by crownjewelwl

i am personally waiting for a smaller form factor...

You will be waiting a long time, if you are waiting for Apple to make a smaller unit.

thenewguy11 · #5 03-16-2012, 07:28 AM

I have an original iPad with 3G and its probably the best electronic gadget I've purchased, maybe, ever. I travel for work a lot so its nice to have a bunch of books, there are some cool work related apps, and you can browse the web while sitting in airports without breaking out the laptop. I will caution you that I personally don't think its a replacement for the laptop but it is pretty handy.

TMB · #6 03-16-2012, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by thenewguy11

I have an original iPad with 3G and its probably the best electronic gadget I've purchased, maybe, ever. I travel for work a lot so its nice to have a bunch of books, there are some cool work related apps, and you can browse the web while sitting in airports without breaking out the laptop. I will caution you that I personally don't think its a replacement for the laptop but it is pretty handy.

I rarely ever use the laptop anymore other than to sync my Garmin,

Tony T · #7 03-16-2012, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TMB

You will be waiting a long time, if you are waiting for Apple to make a smaller unit.

There have been unsubstantiated rumors of a smaller iPad for some time. May never happen, but I wouldn't be surprised if it did: Anonymous Samsung Executive Claims Apple Planning to Launch Smaller iPad by End of 2012
"Reports of a 7.85-inch "iPad mini" have been circulating for some time, and it seems reasonable to conclude that Apple has at least been toying with the concept. There has yet to be any firm evidence, however, that the company is seeking to move forward toward a public release."

Tony

jbrainin · #8 03-17-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony T

There have been unsubstantiated rumors of a smaller iPad for some time. May never happen, but I wouldn't be surprised if it did: Anonymous Samsung Executive Claims Apple Planning to Launch Smaller iPad by End of 2012
"Reports of a 7.85-inch "iPad mini" have been circulating for some time, and it seems reasonable to conclude that Apple has at least been toying with the concept. There has yet to be any firm evidence, however, that the company is seeking to move forward toward a public release."

Tony

The smaller iPad is always a major analyst/insider rumor in the run-up to the release of a new iPad.

Steve Jobs basically said that a smaller iPad wouldn't ever happen, even over his dead body. Considering that smaller tablets are not exactly setting the market on fire and that Apple can sell every iPad is makes, the likelihood of their producing a smaller iPad anytime soon is very unlikely.

All that said, my new iPad arrived yesterday and the display is as amazing as stated and the 4G is almost as fast as my FIOS connection.

1happygirl · #9 03-17-2012, 12:17 PM

I have a 3G #2 iPad that I will be giving to family to get the new one. Really would like to have a laptop carried with me, but the pad is just so much lighter and smaller.

PROS: for me size, weight, ability to use in meetings /at desk without obstructing view while typing, ***BOOKS** (which you can't do on laptop)

A lot of the sites info I want I can't get to on my iPad because the content won't play (like sites for work too). Mostly for me the books.

Tony T · #10 03-17-2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jbrainin

Steve Jobs basically said that a smaller iPad wouldn't ever happen, even over his dead body.

Well, what he actually said was that "...it�s because we think the screen is too small to express the software. As a software driven company, we think about the software strategies first.�

So, while I don't expect to see an iPad mini, I wouldn't be all that surprised if Apple eventually built it.

oldguy00 · #11 03-17-2012, 04:39 PM

I know that I would not have bought one if the screen had been smaller.
I tried a friend's Blackberry playbook, and I really didn't like the small size.

samsays · #12 03-16-2012, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by oldguy00

Anyone getting one?
I've been a hold out on the iPad, yet to own one. But man, it looks so tempting to get a 3G model with the cheap tablet data plans now available, tablet TV, etc. It looks like such a nice thing to have to use on the road, etc.
Now to convince the wife...

Do it. Best thing in the world. We now have two. Never take out my laptop. Perfect for traveling.

oldguy00 · #13 03-16-2012, 07:45 AM

Did you guys get 16MB or 32MB? Have you come close to filling the disk space?

zap · #14 03-16-2012, 08:12 AM

Should get our's later today.

tuxbailey · #15 03-16-2012, 08:15 AM

I have the iPad2, 16 GB Wifi only. Unless you plan to download a lot of movies from iTunes it is more than enough.

I wanted to get the new one because of the new screen but my wife wanted a new laptop instead and we gave more money to Apple.

If you have Netflix it will be very useful.