iPad owners upgrading to iPad 2?

[cu3ed]

No...ive realised that what I really use it for...browsing, pictures and vids to show other poeple....mess abotu with a lot of Dj'ing music apps.....but really jsut enjoy laying back in bed jumping about the net...I also like the Project magazine...so nothing to upgrade IMO.

 

[theheyes]

There are a few things Apple will stick to.

1 - yearly renewal for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch.
2 - no SD card slot, this allows expansion and that defeats the point of the memory size tier sales pitch and it opens the device to install/corrupt from external source. Apple likes control, so this will never happen.
3 - retina, not for at least 2 generations at least, just think of the cost, if you think the iPad is expensive now, DO NOT MOAN if they put retina in an charges £500 more. Because that's going to happen.

To be fair though the iPad/iOS already supports SD cards - just through a ~£30 bit of plastic, so I think the real reason lies somewhere between accessory sales and keeping the cost of the iPad to a minimum.

An integrated SD card reader makes a lot of sense for something like the iPad and I think as competition increases we'll see it eventually.

 

[Rilot]

I haven't decided whether I'm going to get an iPad2 yet. I have a 16GB WiFi one at the moment and I fancy a 3G one.
It will all come down to games and apps for me. 4.3 has made web browsing much better (Look at Boston Big Picture on 4.2 then on 4.3) so my main bugbear with the iPad is fixed.

 

[iamtheoneneo]

ipad 2 is pretty fail if you already own the v1. christ i barely use mine as it is - i certainly dont need to ***** £500 on something that does not very much a little faster.

 

[Combat squirrel]

Just got an ipad 1 due to the drop in prices, very happy, had a 16gb wifi on release day, had to sell for the monies, but just got a 32gb 3g for considerably less than i sold my 16gb for

 

[busbyuk]

To be fair though the iPad/iOS already supports SD cards - just through a ~£30 bit of plastic, so I think the real reason lies somewhere between accessory sales and keeping the cost of the iPad to a minimum.

An integrated SD card reader makes a lot of sense for something like the iPad and I think as competition increases we'll see it eventually.

But you can only use that for photos can you not?

 

[Deleted member 77746]

Anyone with an eyepad 1 is wasting their money upgrading to an eyepad 2.

 

[Raymond Lin]

Just got an ipad 1 due to the drop in prices, very happy, had a 16gb wifi on release day, had to sell for the monies, but just got a 32gb 3g for considerably less than i sold my 16gb for

How much did you pay for the 32g?

 

[Glaucus]

Anyone with an eyepad 1 is wasting their money upgrading to an eyepad 2.

Initially yes, well unless they use the camera (although personally don;t have any need at all for cameras on a tablet). I think these specs are in preparation for IOS5, I think it will have a big overhaul. They seem to off seen the threat from android and delivered the ipad2 which is looking very good up against the android version.

 

[Spit]

Initially yes, well unless they use the camera (although personally don;t have any need at all for cameras on a tablet). I think these specs are in preparation for IOS5, I think it will have a big overhaul. They seem to off seen the threat from android and delivered the ipad2 which is looking very good up against the android version.

I agree. I have sold my iPad 1 and my mate is bringing me an iPad 2 from the states on Wednesday

 

[Deleted member 77746]

Initially yes, well unless they use the camera (although personally don;t have any need at all for cameras on a tablet). I think these specs are in preparation for IOS5, I think it will have a big overhaul. They seem to off seen the threat from android and delivered the ipad2 which is looking very good up against the android version.

Agreed with this statement.

 

[SIAT]

I'm thinking of doing the same, they are cheaper in the states. I love my iPad, the extra performance will be nice along with the camera's. The lack of which has been my one complaint about the iPad.

 

[Spit]

Performance is my biggest reason to upgrade. I am always emailing, checking ebay, using pages and numbers etc and it has become frustrating recently. I hate being faster than a computer and just want to get the job done.

 

[Windle]

Target in the US are doing a trade-in scheme where you can trade your iPad 1 in for store credit towards the iPad 2. Think anywhere here will do similar? Secondhand market is pretty poor really now :/

 

[Deleted member 77746]

Target in the US are doing a trade-in scheme where you can trade your iPad 1 in for store credit towards the iPad 2. Think anywhere here will do similar? Secondhand market is pretty poor really now :/

It's the UK not a chance!

 

[Glaucus]

Is there a way to add storage from another device?

There's no usb, is it possible over wifi or some apple cable. I'm pretty sure there isn't but thought I would ask.

 

[Somnambulist]

I read about something on Engadget, but it was only for photos/videos.

 

[Blackhawk47]

Is there a way to add storage from another device?

There's no usb, is it possible over wifi or some apple cable. I'm pretty sure there isn't but thought I would ask.

Well you could use like Apple's own app Remote and keep all your music on your PC/Mac and stream it over wifi.

 

[Dewotter]

I'll be upgrading. Only an hour ago I successfully sold my iPad 32GB WiFi + 3G for $450. The guy was impressed that it really was in mint condition and as he wanted it for his kids he didn't need the latest. Worked out well for both parties.

 

[vail3r]

I don't personally think it's worth it unless you can sell your original without much loss..