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SC11 · 19 November 2011, 08:44 AM

Know there are a few Apple fans on here so thought I'd ask the question !

Looking at getting an iPad to organise my work schedule, emails and general web browsing rather then juggle it all on my iPhone.

Not the most up to date with Apple but know there are rumours of an iPad3 due at some point so not sure if to buy now or hold out ?

TSW · 19 November 2011, 08:46 AM

I'm still waiting for the iPad3, I always skip one model before i pull the trigger on a update.

psv · 19 November 2011, 08:47 AM

Life is too short to wait for the next gen technology/gadget. Just get it now and enjoy, you can alway sell it later when the new one comes out and view the price as cheap rent.

cedargrove · 19 November 2011, 08:50 AM

I'd get it now. If you already had the first one then maybe wait, but otherwise you might be waiting awhile. My wife an I got the iPad 2s and love them.

yannis · 19 November 2011, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Life is too short to wait for the next gen technology/gadget. Just get it now and enjoy, you can alway sell it later when the new one comes out and view the price as cheap rent.

I am with Patrick on this. When it comes to tablets and mobile phones I buy then sell to fund the next update. You lose a bit but enjoy technology when it is available. If you need one on the go and need to utilize it for your professional needs in order to make your life easier like myself then go for it now. It is one great piece of equipment.

tattooedfagin · 19 November 2011, 09:15 AM

i've the original so skipped the 2 as there was little there to justify the change for me, now hoping the 3 will be all the 2 should have been....but, if you cannot wait grab the 2 & re-sell later

MP5 · 19 November 2011, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tattooedfagin

i've the original so skipped the 2 as there was little there to justify the change for me, now hoping the 3 will be all the 2 should have been....but, if you cannot wait grab the 2 & re-sell later

What should it have been? A 10.1? ;)

snowbird · 19 November 2011, 09:27 AM

If you need or want it now, get it now. You could spend the rest of your life waiting for the newer, better version of any technology product.

HL65 · 19 November 2011, 11:16 AM

Get the ipad2! Love mine....

Mike B · 19 November 2011, 02:27 PM

If you currently do NOT have a tablet now, then I'd just wait until the iPad 3 comes out. I mean, what's another few months if you've been without one for this long ? :) :)

As for me, I have no tablet, and am holding off for the iPad 3. The Retina Display alone will be a much worthy upgrade from the 2.

nowzen · 19 November 2011, 02:32 PM

Get it NOW.
It's great as is... it is hard to imagine 3 could be significantly better... maybe a slightly faster processor, better camera (no one really uses the ipad camera anyway). If you always wait for the next version, you'll never get it.

susan · 19 November 2011, 02:52 PM

I am happy with the iPad 2. I use it a lot for work and rarely need to pull out my laptop. I got the 3G on it and it was worth the extra money.

skyedog · 19 November 2011, 03:38 PM

I don't have a ipad... and I am waiting to get the Ipad 3

T-Rip · 19 November 2011, 03:39 PM

Get it the iPad 2.. Like stated before life is too short.. Plus i think its funny that people who can afford $8000 plus watches debate whether or not they want to commit to a $500 tablet.

skyedog · 19 November 2011, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by haydendillon

Get it the iPad 2.. Like stated before life is too short.. Plus i think its funny that people who can afford $8000 plus watches debate whether or not they want to commit to a $500 tablet.

b/c 2-3yrs later the ipad2 will be obsolete! and a watch is a mechanical timeless piece of craftsmanship! which is why it has more value when it is a vintage..... as oppose to an ipad - just my 2 cents.

BNA/LION · 19 November 2011, 03:48 PM

Buy the iPad 2, use it for a few months, give it to the wife or kids and get the ipad 3 for yourself. This way you get to try them both.

Baco Noir · 19 November 2011, 04:33 PM

iPad3 will probably support 4G, so if you want more than wifi, you might want to wait. The other big rumor is that it may come in multiple screen sizes.

T-Rip · 19 November 2011, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skyedog

b/c 2-3yrs later the ipad2 will be obsolete! and a watch is a mechanical timeless piece of craftsmanship! which is why it has more value when it is a vintage..... as oppose to an ipad - just my 2 cents.

Good point.

rr-nyc · 19 November 2011, 05:48 PM

Why wait? If you are waiting for the latest technology, you will be here next year wondering if you should buy an iPad 3 or wait for the iPad 4. You will be chasing your tail forever! Its a nominal cost to have the most useful intermediate device available. You can always sell it or give it to someone in your family.

At the rate ATT is rolling out 4G, you won't see it on the iPad 3 unless it will have two chips - one 3G and another 4G...Highly unlikely if you ask me.

rr-nyc · 19 November 2011, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skyedog

b/c 2-3yrs later the ipad2 will be obsolete! and a watch is a mechanical timeless piece of craftsmanship! which is why it has more value when it is a vintage..... as oppose to an ipad - just my 2 cents.

Sooner or later, every piece of technology you buy will become obsolete. So why would you bother with an iPad 3 when it will eventually be replaced with the iPad4?

The iPad has been out for nearly 2 years and not even close to being obsolete.

Lion · 19 November 2011, 06:21 PM

I have bought 3 iPad 2's for myself and the family and they are really a lot of fun and nice to have and use.....why wait get it now and enjoy it!!!

pwnageinc · 19 November 2011, 06:26 PM

Buy the iPad 2, what more could they add? Will the iPad 3 make dinner ?

bayerische · 19 November 2011, 07:23 PM

I bought the iPad1 last year, long wait before it landed in Finland. I have not updated to iPad2, as I see no need for it.

Eagerly awaiting to see what iPad3 offers though.

mtrunner · 19 November 2011, 10:14 PM

I bought my wife an Ipad2 and she loves it and I get to use it occasionally as well. I really want one myself but I decided I can manage to wait for the Ipad3 and just use the old ladies when I need to. It is a great little gadget by the way.

Pix · 20 November 2011, 01:22 AM

Get the 2, I am a Mac fanboy but not of the iPad ( I have both for work). I would get the Mac book air. I hate not having flash on the iPad, that's for another topic.

dalip · 20 November 2011, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Life is too short to wait for the next gen technology/gadget. Just get it now and enjoy, you can alway sell it later when the new one comes out and view the price as cheap rent.

Agree

esm · 20 November 2011, 01:35 AM

got an iPad2 a couple of weeks ago - what a magical device... never knew "there is a life" after the iPhones....

looking for a suitable case was a pain in the backside though...

psv · 20 November 2011, 02:18 AM

http://www.tuaw.com/2011/11/18/holid...uying-an-ipad/

Some tips on which iPad to get.

SC11 · 20 November 2011, 02:37 AM

Thanks guys pretty sure I'll pick up th iPad2 now :-)

Ed Rooney · 20 November 2011, 03:40 AM

I've been using an ipad 1 since the 2 came out and haven't missed a beat. I don't think the camera is good on the 2. If I buy one, I will be waiting for the 3.

ipad 1's and iphone 3gs's still bring a premium on the used market, so as others have said, don't worry about depreciation.

19 November 2011, 08:44 AM	#1
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	iPad2 or wait for iPad3 ? Know there are a few Apple fans on here so thought I'd ask the question ! Looking at getting an iPad to organise my work schedule, emails and general web browsing rather then juggle it all on my iPhone. Not the most up to date with Apple but know there are rumours of an iPad3 due at some point so not sure if to buy now or hold out ?

19 November 2011, 08:46 AM	#2
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	I'm still waiting for the iPad3, I always skip one model before i pull the trigger on a update. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

19 November 2011, 09:15 AM	#6
tattooedfagin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chad Location: the neighbourhood Watch: 1680 Red Posts: 2,262	i've the original so skipped the 2 as there was little there to justify the change for me, now hoping the 3 will be all the 2 should have been....but, if you cannot wait grab the 2 & re-sell later __________________ SS Sub Date (F) DSSD (V) Red Sub (Mk4) TRF Hall of Fame

19 November 2011, 11:16 AM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,011	Get the ipad2! Love mine.... __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

19 November 2011, 02:32 PM	#11
nowzen "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 741	Get it NOW. It's great as is... it is hard to imagine 3 could be significantly better... maybe a slightly faster processor, better camera (no one really uses the ipad camera anyway). If you always wait for the next version, you'll never get it. __________________ *Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons*

19 November 2011, 08:47 AM	#3
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Life is too short to wait for the next gen technology/gadget. Just get it now and enjoy, you can alway sell it later when the new one comes out and view the price as cheap rent.

19 November 2011, 08:50 AM	#4
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	I'd get it now. If you already had the first one then maybe wait, but otherwise you might be waiting awhile. My wife an I got the iPad 2s and love them.

19 November 2011, 09:27 AM	#8
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	If you need or want it now, get it now. You could spend the rest of your life waiting for the newer, better version of any technology product.

19 November 2011, 02:27 PM	#10
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	If you currently do NOT have a tablet now, then I'd just wait until the iPad 3 comes out. I mean, what's another few months if you've been without one for this long ? :) :) As for me, I have no tablet, and am holding off for the iPad 3. The Retina Display alone will be a much worthy upgrade from the 2.

19 November 2011, 02:52 PM	#12
susan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Susan Location: New England Watch: Gold DJ Platty sub Posts: 158	I am happy with the iPad 2. I use it a lot for work and rarely need to pull out my laptop. I got the 3G on it and it was worth the extra money.

19 November 2011, 03:38 PM	#13
skyedog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joey Location: around the Bay Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,942	I don't have a ipad... and I am waiting to get the Ipad 3

19 November 2011, 03:39 PM	#14
T-Rip "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Victorville CA Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660 Posts: 3,189	Get it the iPad 2.. Like stated before life is too short.. Plus i think its funny that people who can afford $8000 plus watches debate whether or not they want to commit to a $500 tablet. __________________ T-Rip Formally known as Haydendillon Rolex: DSSD 116660, 16622 PLATTY

19 November 2011, 03:48 PM	#16
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,663	Buy the iPad 2, use it for a few months, give it to the wife or kids and get the ipad 3 for yourself. This way you get to try them both. __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

19 November 2011, 04:33 PM	#17
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,975	iPad3 will probably support 4G, so if you want more than wifi, you might want to wait. The other big rumor is that it may come in multiple screen sizes.

19 November 2011, 05:48 PM	#19
rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	Why wait? If you are waiting for the latest technology, you will be here next year wondering if you should buy an iPad 3 or wait for the iPad 4. You will be chasing your tail forever! Its a nominal cost to have the most useful intermediate device available. You can always sell it or give it to someone in your family. At the rate ATT is rolling out 4G, you won't see it on the iPad 3 unless it will have two chips - one 3G and another 4G...Highly unlikely if you ask me.

19 November 2011, 06:21 PM	#21
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I have bought 3 iPad 2's for myself and the family and they are really a lot of fun and nice to have and use.....why wait get it now and enjoy it!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

19 November 2011, 06:26 PM	#22
pwnageinc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: PA Posts: 175	Buy the iPad 2, what more could they add? Will the iPad 3 make dinner ?

19 November 2011, 07:23 PM	#23
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I bought the iPad1 last year, long wait before it landed in Finland. I have not updated to iPad2, as I see no need for it. Eagerly awaiting to see what iPad3 offers though. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

19 November 2011, 10:14 PM	#24
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	I bought my wife an Ipad2 and she loves it and I get to use it occasionally as well. I really want one myself but I decided I can manage to wait for the Ipad3 and just use the old ladies when I need to. It is a great little gadget by the way.

20 November 2011, 01:22 AM	#25
Pix "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: midwest Watch: SS Datejust Posts: 1,288	Get the 2, I am a Mac fanboy but not of the iPad ( I have both for work). I would get the Mac book air. I hate not having flash on the iPad, that's for another topic.

20 November 2011, 01:35 AM	#27
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	got an iPad2 a couple of weeks ago - what a magical device... never knew "there is a life" after the iPhones.... looking for a suitable case was a pain in the backside though...

20 November 2011, 02:18 AM	#28
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	http://www.tuaw.com/2011/11/18/holid...uying-an-ipad/ Some tips on which iPad to get.

20 November 2011, 02:37 AM	#29
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	Thanks guys pretty sure I'll pick up th iPad2 now :-)

20 November 2011, 03:40 AM	#30
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	I've been using an ipad 1 since the 2 came out and haven't missed a beat. I don't think the camera is good on the 2. If I buy one, I will be waiting for the 3. ipad 1's and iphone 3gs's still bring a premium on the used market, so as others have said, don't worry about depreciation.

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