Still using my iPad 2 running iOS 9.1. It’s a bit sluggish but serviceable. May be time for an upgrade but I’m not in any hurry. My Apple addiction has cost me some bucks this year with an ?Watch and the new ATV4. It would have to be Santa for a new iPad but I told Santa I wanted a new subwoofer for my home theater system. Oh the trials and tribulations of being a materialistic capitalist.
But what joy and full utility of your purchases since you own Apple products!!
The optimists will look at this and think "the devices are long lived and fulfilling their use cases, so eventually the upgrades will happen, and together with some new users, the product line will grow again". This view is based on concrete customer satisfaction data, e-commerce data on usage, and the many years of Apple ecosystem tie-in proof-points.
The pessimists will look at it and say "the iPads were bought with initial enthusiasm, but because people are hanging on to them, it is clear that the device is little used and very few will ever upgrade to another one in the future". This view is based on the desire to see Apple fail, and thus think this way. It could be true, but it has no actual data to back it up. This is the view that most hold.
I had the iPad 2 (which is now relegated to the kids) and I now have the Air2. All of the iPads before the Air2 are "nice to have consumptive devices" - great for checking email, surfing the web, and some games and reading. The Air2 (especially with iOS9) now makes this a "real" working computer. I am using it now in meetings for taking notes, presentations, spreadsheets and documents. I am steering friends that have 8-10 year old computers (PC's and Macs) to the Air2, as it would do everything they are doing now (except darned Quickbooks!) that a larger computer can do. The replacement cycle time for iPads is going to be the same as for laptops (4-7 years now). I can see my next iPad replacing the need for a laptop. I still see a need for a desktop (the truck, as Mr. Jobs advised) for CAD, photo/video and heavy duty data work.
I think as folks start to think about replacing their older iPads (at about 5 years), and they check out the newer ones, with increased capabilities, you will see the volumes pick back up and even accelerate above the initial launch volumes.
Still use my iPad2 everyday although it is frustaitingly slow due to IOS upgrades!!! One of the reasons I went to apple products was to get a better product with LONG LIFE not like Microsoft crap that you have to replace every 2 years or so... I do really like all my apple products but I'm still upset with them over the op sys upgrade that did everything but kill my ipad2.. With that said, I'm not interested in the pro but looking to maybe upgrade to the next iPad "air3%u201D? Release...
lol Thats what Apple gets for making a great product I guess...
My iPad is the least used of my Apple products (I mainly use it for iBooks) but if something happened to it, I would replace it. Unfortunately for Apple my 4th Gen iPad still works like new.
I used my iPad 2 (16GB, cellular) for over two and a half years - every day for several hours. I only ran out of power on three or four occasions in that period. I traded in at the end of the Summer for an Air 2 (128GB, WIFI only). I just needed more space and more power. I've no complaints about the iPad 2. As we all know, it's a matter of what the individual needs. For me, it was an excellent device and my go-to computer. Although I also have a three-year-old laptop (HP) I only use it when absolutely required.
I give lessons to 'more mature' people on computers (laptops, desktops, iPads and other tablets). Without exception, the iPad has been the easiest computer to teach. I've seen some of my clients change from PCs to iPads and never look back.
In another life (!) I'd love to be in a position to switch to the Pro. However, I just can't justify it. Sigh...
I think there will be a nice uptick with the Pro as it brings something new to the table. People have a high regard for iPads so previous ipad owners will jump right in without hesitation.
I intend to do a lot of drawing on it, but it will probably get a lot of use as a portable second television more than anything else.
This will change when all iPads wil be compatible with the ? pencil:
With all due respect, most people could not care less about the pencil. I'm excited for it, but graphic design is part of what I do for a living.
I think more people who buy the iPad Pro will get the Keyboard over the Pencil. The Pencil is cool, and great for certain users, but that is a micro-segment of the market.
I got the 2nd version of the iPad 2 (with the secret 32nm CPU) it used to last 16-17 hours with mixed use. Now it lasts 13-14hours which i find more than enough still. It works fine for browsing the web and netflix which is all i need on it. I used to use it for reviewing slides for school as well. I may upgrade to the Air 3 whenever that comes out, don't find the ipad Pro appealing, maybe if it came with full OSX instead of ios.
iPad 2 is the most used because iPads are insanely over priced, and it's the cheapest iPad available with a decent sized screen. I have the 4th gen, it's getting to be insanely sluggish and slow because of the 1gb of ram, so you can't all say the iPad 2 with half the amount of ram is any better at all, it's impossible. And now, there's finally one with 2gb of ram, but it's already OVER a year old (iPad Air 2), Apples didn't introduce a new model this year (presumably the iPad Air 3), instead they're selling the air2 with its old hardware at the same price as when it was released over a year ago, no wonder nobody's buying them anymore.
And they figure a bigger screen iPhone sold so well, so let's make a bigger screen iPad, but leave out the most popular 64gb option and force people to buy 128gb's (that most people don't need, with 32gb being too small. What's right is updated hardware, with storage options, at a much better price. But no, let's go with a gimmic (iPad pro) with junk for options at an even higher forced sale price. The days of Apple products being some kind of status symbol are over, but Cook seems to think he can keep charging these outrageous prices for it...see iPads continued year over year decrease in sales. Which product is next.
I stopped using my iPad 2 when I bought the 3rd gen (which I did when it first came out). I've been a regular user of it for over three years now, and couldn't be happier.
I'm rather surprised at these figures. I have an iPad 3 at 10% and a mini 1 at 18%. Looks like almost everyone who was in the market for an iPad bought in by the time iPad Air was released. The single digit percentages for the newer models is shocking.
Proud iPad Air owner here. Don't think I'll ever replace it, even if it breaks. Only use when I'm away from home, which is rare, so find it marginally useful. The piechart shows the trend, iPad waning in popularity. iPad Pro may have relevance in enterprise but is also a play to convert users of MS Surface Pro IMO.
With all due respect, most people could not care less about the pencil. I'm excited for it, but graphic design is part of what I do for a living.
I think more people who buy the iPad Pro will get the Keyboard over the Pencil. The Pencil is cool, and great for certain users, but that is a micro-segment of the market.
I think you might be underestimating the number of folks who will buy every available Apple accessory thinking they will use it. The more disposable income the more likelihood IMHO. I do agree with you that there would be little or perhaps no benefit to the pencil for an average user (I also wear a graphic designer's hat among others) but I don't see that stopping them. Just my opinion.
Mine has been annoyingly slow since iOS8 came along but it's not unusable and I use it mostly for content consumption so there is no upgrade imperative for me - or millions of others I'm sure.
The bellends on Wall St don't understand about building long lasting quality hence why they constantly harp on about slowing sales rather than looking at long term satisfaction and how many other products are therefore bought as a result - most people are happy, so the upgrade cycle for the majority can easily be 4-6 years rather than 2 for phones.
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Apple announcement that the iPad 2 is relegated to "obsolete status" in 3...2...1....
But what joy and full utility of your purchases since you own Apple products!!
The optimists will look at this and think "the devices are long lived and fulfilling their use cases, so eventually the upgrades will happen, and together with some new users, the product line will grow again". This view is based on concrete customer satisfaction data, e-commerce data on usage, and the many years of Apple ecosystem tie-in proof-points.
The pessimists will look at it and say "the iPads were bought with initial enthusiasm, but because people are hanging on to them, it is clear that the device is little used and very few will ever upgrade to another one in the future". This view is based on the desire to see Apple fail, and thus think this way. It could be true, but it has no actual data to back it up. This is the view that most hold.
The replacement cycle time for iPads is going to be the same as for laptops (4-7 years now). I can see my next iPad replacing the need for a laptop. I still see a need for a desktop (the truck, as Mr. Jobs advised) for CAD, photo/video and heavy duty data work.
I think as folks start to think about replacing their older iPads (at about 5 years), and they check out the newer ones, with increased capabilities, you will see the volumes pick back up and even accelerate above the initial launch volumes.
My iPad is the least used of my Apple products (I mainly use it for iBooks) but if something happened to it, I would replace it. Unfortunately for Apple my 4th Gen iPad still works like new.
This will change when all iPads wil be compatible with the ? pencil:
An iPad Air with pencil will most definitely replace my Moleskine. It's the perfect size & weight.
I give lessons to 'more mature' people on computers (laptops, desktops, iPads and other tablets). Without exception, the iPad has been the easiest computer to teach. I've seen some of my clients change from PCs to iPads and never look back.
In another life (!) I'd love to be in a position to switch to the Pro. However, I just can't justify it. Sigh...
The iPad 2 was still on sale and heavily promoted by Apple until only very recently.
I think there will be a nice uptick with the Pro as it brings something new to the table. People have a high regard for iPads so previous ipad owners will jump right in without hesitation.
I intend to do a lot of drawing on it, but it will probably get a lot of use as a portable second television more than anything else.
Just updated the Wife's iPad2 to iOS 9. Doesn't run like greased lightning, but runs fine. My iPad 3 is next.
This will change when all iPads wil be compatible with the ? pencil:
With all due respect, most people could not care less about the pencil. I'm excited for it, but graphic design is part of what I do for a living.
I think more people who buy the iPad Pro will get the Keyboard over the Pencil. The Pencil is cool, and great for certain users, but that is a micro-segment of the market.
I got the 2nd version of the iPad 2 (with the secret 32nm CPU) it used to last 16-17 hours with mixed use. Now it lasts 13-14hours which i find more than enough still. It works fine for browsing the web and netflix which is all i need on it. I used to use it for reviewing slides for school as well. I may upgrade to the Air 3 whenever that comes out, don't find the ipad Pro appealing, maybe if it came with full OSX instead of ios.
And they figure a bigger screen iPhone sold so well, so let's make a bigger screen iPad, but leave out the most popular 64gb option and force people to buy 128gb's (that most people don't need, with 32gb being too small. What's right is updated hardware, with storage options, at a much better price. But no, let's go with a gimmic (iPad pro) with junk for options at an even higher forced sale price. The days of Apple products being some kind of status symbol are over, but Cook seems to think he can keep charging these outrageous prices for it...see iPads continued year over year decrease in sales. Which product is next.
I stopped using my iPad 2 when I bought the 3rd gen (which I did when it first came out). I've been a regular user of it for over three years now, and couldn't be happier.
I'm rather surprised at these figures. I have an iPad 3 at 10% and a mini 1 at 18%. Looks like almost everyone who was in the market for an iPad bought in by the time iPad Air was released. The single digit percentages for the newer models is shocking.
The bellends on Wall St don't understand about building long lasting quality hence why they constantly harp on about slowing sales rather than looking at long term satisfaction and how many other products are therefore bought as a result - most people are happy, so the upgrade cycle for the majority can easily be 4-6 years rather than 2 for phones.
I highly doubt it still "rocks" if my 4th gen doesn't. You obviously have not sat down with a current gen for more than 3seconds.
I felt burned with my iPad 3 purchase and that's the main reason that I have not upgraded.
Why do you feel you were burned by the iPad 3 purchase?