Thinking of buying an iPad ?

bigbazza · Aug 11, 2011

I received an Apple email today, regarding buying an iPad 2

FYI.
Some links, and video, if you want to know more about iPad 2.

iPad 2
http://www.apple.com/au/ipad/features/

Same video on Youtube, I think.
I didn't watch this one all the way through.

OFFICIAL - iPad 2 video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_I9OEV6_Ak

Bazza

oma · Aug 11, 2011

No, not me. :-D

bigbazza · Aug 18, 2011

I had a quick try of 2 iPad2's yesterday at our best local computer store.
Nice machines. I'd like to spend more time trying one out.

AUD$896 for the high end model with 64 gigs, 3G, WiFi, etc.
I will have to check out various shopping sites (in USA and OZ) for a better price. Any suggestions re price?

Bazza

bigbazza · Aug 18, 2011

Some more great info on the iPad2 ,from Woody Leonhard, at Windows Secrets newsletter, at issue http://WindowsSecrets.com/comp/110818 (FREE)

Top iPad apps for Windows users: Part I (this week).
My note: Go to the above link for the article (Part 1).
Well worth it, IMHO.

Bazza

DavidGP · Aug 19, 2011

I've struggled to see the point of an iPad, I have an iPhone and iPod Touch and the iPad is a bigger version of both and while may allow a 3G sim into the iPad over the iPod Touch, its not grabbing me and I'm a techophile and get all gadgets on release.

Damn good bit of marketing and positioning the iPad for those that like the latest fashion accessories for tech minded folk and not, but it does nothing the iPhone cannot do, ok it does it bigger but wooooop! not a great addition to the tech in your home unless you have $$$ so waste, I decided on a netbook instead as it does Win7, and Office, plus all the apps you'll ever need, plus media and not linked to that PITA iTunes app that fudges up a lot on updates.

iPad, great for posing but not great for real world usage IMHO.

ps. I think the iPhone is the best smartphone for new users in the world (would recommend it to any new user to smartphones and do), even though I prefer the Windows 7 Mobile phone software, less apps for now but gaining, but apps are not everything, usability is king.

bigbazza · Aug 19, 2011

Thanks again, DavidGP for pointing out your experiences. and thoughts.
I will look at netbooks more seriously, but probably won't buy either as they are on my-nice-to-have-but-don't-really-need-them list.

Bazza

bigbazza · Aug 21, 2011

Latest rumour. :-D

Apple's iPad 3 Aiming for Early 2012 Launch:
http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and...3-Aiming-for-Early-2012-Launch-Report-208186/

Apple will release the iPad 3 in early 2012, according to the Wall Street Journal's unnamed sources. Rumors suggest the tablet will feature a high-res display.

Apple will apparently manufacture its first iPad 3 units in October, with an eye toward a launch early next year.

That report comes from the Wall Street Journal, itself quoting unnamed sources supposedly familiar with the matter. If verified, that would mean Apple is sticking with the release schedule it established with previous iPad generations. The original iPad launched in April 2010 (having been unveiled that January), while the iPad 2 made its debut in March 2011.

The Aug. 19 report adds that the next iPad “is expected to feature a high resolution display—2048 by 1536 compared with 1024 by 768 in the iPad 2.”
The screen will apparently retain the same 9.7-inch size of previous editions...
Click to expand...

Holding off buying an iPad2 might be a good idea.
Read the full article at the above link, or Search on iPad 3.

Bazza

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