Do you own one just a little bigger? Like a Macbook, Mac Mini, Mac Pro for instance?
I've had 3 or 4 MBPs in the past and have a couple of desktop hackintoshes. I say 3 4Ss because I count the one I bought for GF as mine and have a factory unlocked I snagged for cheaps. I will probably want one of the upcoming MBPs even though I have no use for such. Might end up with one anyway.
To be fair he's going to need one if he keeps using macs with no scalable font and ri!
although I fail to see how someone would not appreciate the retina display.
I know you're not talking to me, but this is where I can certainly shed a bit of insight regarding the iPad and poor vision.
I am legally blind. Literally 20/200 with correction (obviously worse without correction). I'm one of those people who've been hoping for years to get true resolution independence on the Mac. Waiting... waiting... waiting...
In my experience, the difference between the screen on the iPad 2 and the new iPad is huge. I suspect that, the worse someone's vision is, the more useful the improved resolution becomes. For someone with poor vision, every little bit of clarity helps. Think of it like a menu at a restaurant. I dread menus with frilly or artsy fonts because they're usually unreadable. Give me something with crisp text and I do better.
So... in my experience... the idea that the new iPad's improved screen is only a benefit to people with excellent vision is very wrong.
Got great vision? You'll love it!
Got poor vision? You'll appreciate it in ways people with great vision are fortunate to not realize.
I'm loving my new iPad. TOTALLY worth the upgrade price. Then again, I was smart about upgrading. I sold my iPad 2 two weeks ago and got more for it than the identical iPad 2 now sells for new. SWEET!
Got my 32/ Verizon/ Black model in this afternoon. I love the screen, it's absolutely amazing. Text is phenomenal. However, the weight increase is definitely noticeable to me. Very pleased with it so far but the weight is a bit irritating.
Weight is one of the reasons why I decided to go with the iPad 2 for $100 less. I opted for 32GB because accommodating the iPad 3 means bigger programs and I'm glad I opted for the 32GB version. Even if one is using the iPad 2, a lot of software updates are getting larger to handle the new unit.
Future versions of this terrific product, I would think, would focus on weight. That is the device's one flaw. In addition, 16GB doesn't cut it any more. I realize that Apple wanted to keep the perceived cost down to fend off competitors coming up from the rear but I really don't recommend opting for the 16GB version either with the iPad 2 or the new model.
Another reason I went for the cheaper iPad 2 is that I don't like the idea of having one of the first products coming off the assembly line employing leading-edge technology. It wouldn't surprise me if there were some early production glitches and I'd rather not take the chance.
The iPad 2 is a good value, even if you opt for the 32GB version. I do think that having a higher resolution display will be a fine upgrade to the overall iPad experience but I think a future version featuring 32GB as the base memory capacity and boasting significantly less weight, will be a better choice than the model Apple just released. In the meantime, I think the iPad 2 will be an adequate stand-in.
By the way, at the retail location where I work what happened is that the 32GB iPad 3 models all sold but the 16GB versions were passed over. I suspect that if Apple had plans to pump out a significant number of 16GB iPads, they may want to rethink that one. With the size of apps growing dramatically to take advantage of the Retina display and with developers sure to bring out progressively more sophisticated (hence larger) programs, 16GB will be perceived as an unacceptable minimum standard. I suppose it's an indication that the tablet is maturing but nonetheless, it could come to be perceived as a flaw in the base iPad 3 that it is trying to get by on only 16GB.
My iPad display is still not as bright as I'd like.
I think it also might look a little yellowy but that might be because i"m used to my Mac's display.
Still, no complaints. 2048x1536 display is incredible. Text looks great. I'm glad Amazon knew they had to get that Kindle app updated ASAP.
Wonder if it's possible Apple reeled back the maximum allowed brightness for battery conservation? I don't have an iPad 1 or 2 to compare to but at 50% the new one seems good under your standard office fluorescent drab
well i went down to the store and checked it out to see for myself if the screen was that great. well, it is great. but otherwise ... my iPad 2 3G works fine for me when i need it out of the home (and where it don't there is no 4G either). and the new iPad doesn't do anything special my iPad 2 can't (dictation excepted, but that is non-essential for sure). and the 4G data plan would cost more too.
so i don't see a compelling reason to upgrade. will wait for next year's newest and greatest (i'd really like better speakers). however ... my wife wants her own now. she only uses it around the house, so i think i'll buy her the new wifi model instead of passing along my old one to her (this will score big points). then i can borrow it sometimes ... maybe.
Really digging it so far. The LTE screams in my area, the Verizon LTE with free hot spot feature is awesome. I picked up the new Apple TV this afternoon as well. The picture quality is definitely worth the upgrade. Not sure if it's just me but the audio seems a bit better over Airplay, I wonder if they tweaked something there.
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God, you sounds like an annoyingly lifeless person. The one who sit blankly while everybody dancing and having the time of their lives.
Or I'm just realistic
Or I'm just realistic
or a jerk.
Or I'm just realistic
you definitely are a jerk.
What did you expect him to say? Have you read his other posts?
I'll summarize: Apple sucks!!
lol
As an owner of 3 iPhone 4S's, ipod touch 4 and a new iPad (amongst countless previous apple products) I will admit I like Apple products.
you definitely are a jerk.
I'd rather be a jerk than delusional.
Why did you buy it?
To replace iPad 2. I only sold it knowing I'd get the third gen.
As an owner of 3 iPhone 4S's, ipod touch 4 and a new iPad (amongst countless previous apple products) I will admit I like Apple products.
Do you own one just a little bigger? Like a Macbook, Mac Mini, Mac Pro for instance?
So what's that now, 3 iPads, an iPhone, 2 Macs, a dozen Android phones and a couple of Android tablets? You're going to make DaHarder jealous.
Yep. I go through a lot of toys.
Do you own one just a little bigger? Like a Macbook, Mac Mini, Mac Pro for instance?
I've had 3 or 4 MBPs in the past and have a couple of desktop hackintoshes. I say 3 4Ss because I count the one I bought for GF as mine and have a factory unlocked I snagged for cheaps. I will probably want one of the upcoming MBPs even though I have no use for such. Might end up with one anyway.
To be fair he's going to need one if he keeps using macs with no scalable font and ri!
although I fail to see how someone would not appreciate the retina display.
I know you're not talking to me, but this is where I can certainly shed a bit of insight regarding the iPad and poor vision.
I am legally blind. Literally 20/200 with correction (obviously worse without correction). I'm one of those people who've been hoping for years to get true resolution independence on the Mac. Waiting... waiting... waiting...
In my experience, the difference between the screen on the iPad 2 and the new iPad is huge. I suspect that, the worse someone's vision is, the more useful the improved resolution becomes. For someone with poor vision, every little bit of clarity helps. Think of it like a menu at a restaurant. I dread menus with frilly or artsy fonts because they're usually unreadable. Give me something with crisp text and I do better.
So... in my experience... the idea that the new iPad's improved screen is only a benefit to people with excellent vision is very wrong.
Got great vision? You'll love it!
Got poor vision? You'll appreciate it in ways people with great vision are fortunate to not realize.
I'm loving my new iPad. TOTALLY worth the upgrade price. Then again, I was smart about upgrading. I sold my iPad 2 two weeks ago and got more for it than the identical iPad 2 now sells for new. SWEET!
I'd rather be a jerk than delusional.
Funny, I saw that scene in a porn movie.
Was it 9.7" and black?
I think it also might look a little yellowy but that might be because i"m used to my Mac's display.
Still, no complaints. 2048x1536 display is incredible. Text looks great. I'm glad Amazon knew they had to get that Kindle app updated ASAP.
No worries. You seem to have covered both just fine.
Whatever makes you feel better!
Got my 32/ Verizon/ Black model in this afternoon. I love the screen, it's absolutely amazing. Text is phenomenal. However, the weight increase is definitely noticeable to me. Very pleased with it so far but the weight is a bit irritating.
Weight is one of the reasons why I decided to go with the iPad 2 for $100 less. I opted for 32GB because accommodating the iPad 3 means bigger programs and I'm glad I opted for the 32GB version. Even if one is using the iPad 2, a lot of software updates are getting larger to handle the new unit.
Future versions of this terrific product, I would think, would focus on weight. That is the device's one flaw. In addition, 16GB doesn't cut it any more. I realize that Apple wanted to keep the perceived cost down to fend off competitors coming up from the rear but I really don't recommend opting for the 16GB version either with the iPad 2 or the new model.
Another reason I went for the cheaper iPad 2 is that I don't like the idea of having one of the first products coming off the assembly line employing leading-edge technology. It wouldn't surprise me if there were some early production glitches and I'd rather not take the chance.
The iPad 2 is a good value, even if you opt for the 32GB version. I do think that having a higher resolution display will be a fine upgrade to the overall iPad experience but I think a future version featuring 32GB as the base memory capacity and boasting significantly less weight, will be a better choice than the model Apple just released. In the meantime, I think the iPad 2 will be an adequate stand-in.
By the way, at the retail location where I work what happened is that the 32GB iPad 3 models all sold but the 16GB versions were passed over. I suspect that if Apple had plans to pump out a significant number of 16GB iPads, they may want to rethink that one. With the size of apps growing dramatically to take advantage of the Retina display and with developers sure to bring out progressively more sophisticated (hence larger) programs, 16GB will be perceived as an unacceptable minimum standard. I suppose it's an indication that the tablet is maturing but nonetheless, it could come to be perceived as a flaw in the base iPad 3 that it is trying to get by on only 16GB.
My iPad display is still not as bright as I'd like.
I think it also might look a little yellowy but that might be because i"m used to my Mac's display.
Still, no complaints. 2048x1536 display is incredible. Text looks great. I'm glad Amazon knew they had to get that Kindle app updated ASAP.
Wonder if it's possible Apple reeled back the maximum allowed brightness for battery conservation? I don't have an iPad 1 or 2 to compare to but at 50% the new one seems good under your standard office fluorescent drab
Why did you buy it?
What a dumb question! So he can complain about it, say Apple sucks and feel superior.
so i don't see a compelling reason to upgrade. will wait for next year's newest and greatest (i'd really like better speakers). however ... my wife wants her own now. she only uses it around the house, so i think i'll buy her the new wifi model instead of passing along my old one to her (this will score big points). then i can borrow it sometimes ... maybe.