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[richeemxx]

Wow what an utter FAIL!

Limited to a 16Gb Capacity? you are kidding me right? You can still get the 32Gb or 64Gb iPad 2 from BestBuy and others for the same price as the new 16Gb. You aren't limited to Apple! So that is a +1 for iPad 2 being a better deal. This doesn't even take into account the possibility of getting open box models that would drop the price even more.

4G connection everywhere? Neither Verizon nor At&T offer 4G connectivity everywhere (not yet anyways). You are pretty much at a wash on this.

I haven't had hands on the new iPad to see how well it games, but we all know benchmarks mean squat compared to the real world experience. You have to put things into context here. Are we talking a majorly noticeable difference, something minor or hardly noticeable. If the new iPad makes a major difference then I could see that but if not then you have to give the nod to the iPad 2.

So that leaves pictures and screen clarity. From what I gather of most iPad users taking better pictures is hardly a selling point. So you are left with only screen clarity which obviously has to go to the new iPad (in areas where its used).

For most people that aren't chasing the latest greatest hardware the iPad 2 is "the better deal"

This post has been edited by richeemxx: 30 March 2012 - 06:57 PM

[rodinka47]

first of all if we can't hold p .07 lbs which is practically nano, then we really are a generation of weak-wristed types! as for the charging, I am constantly peering into my iPad and leaving it running until it goes to sleep itself and I haven't depleted the battery yet. Yesterday I decided I would let it run right down, I didn't have the patience. I got to 17% and still had no warning sheet. with the iCloud, there is very little in the memory but apps! and books and iOS. I have more in the Cloud than I do on both my iPad and my iMac! 16GB suits me just fine!

[ushere]

wow, straight lift from some other mag!!!!

'The new iPad is the first Apple tablet that can connect to 4G networks.'

NOT in australia mate.

more mac crap - get a life pcworld.

[Devhuxp19f]

Actually, apps designed for the new iPad's retina display will not necessarily run slower on the iPad 2. The only difference between the A5 and the A5X is the graphics portion - CPU performance is identical between the two.

Seeing as how the iPad 2's GPU isn't going to have to render things larger than 1024x768, there shouldn't really be a difference.

[CaniblCat]

Funny enough, I've been having this same argument with myself, except over the Asus Transformer (TF101) and the ASUS Transformer Prime (TF201).
Do I go for the faster processor and lighter weight or save 1/3 the cost on the older model?

[CaniblCat]

ushere, on 30 March 2012 - 08:38 PM, said:

wow, straight lift from some other mag!!!!

'The new iPad is the first Apple tablet that can connect to 4G networks.'

NOT in australia mate.

more mac crap - get a life pcworld.

Well I grant you he should have added the caveat "where available", but otherwise, he wasn't lying.
There's no 4G in my country either. He'll 3G is barely here!

[dsuden]

Love my iPad 2...can't think of a single reason to upgrade. It does everything I want, and does it extremely well. Better is only better if you need what is better about it. :-)

[UmQais]

I believe the iPad 2 is still available in capacities greater than 16GB... I have a 64GB iPad 2 and I can still see 64GB iPads on sale... You need to check your sources and the advice you are giving...

[Kadidelhopper]

Same old stupid story of when a new Apple product comes out. Which one should I get? Which one is better? Wow you really sit up all night thinking about this article didn't you. Get a grip and learn how to think on your own.

[crosswordbob]

ushere, on 30 March 2012 - 08:38 PM, said:

more mac crap - get a life pcworld.

This article has literally nothing to do with Macs.

[dreamerof]

richeemxx, on 30 March 2012 - 06:50 PM, said:

Wow what an utter FAIL!

Limited to a 16Gb Capacity? you are kidding me right? You can still get the 32Gb or 64Gb iPad 2 from BestBuy and others for the same price as the new 16Gb. You aren't limited to Apple! So that is a +1 for iPad 2 being a better deal. This doesn't even take into account the possibility of getting open box models that would drop the price even more.

4G connection everywhere? Neither Verizon nor At&T offer 4G connectivity everywhere (not yet anyways). You are pretty much at a wash on this.

I haven't had hands on the new iPad to see how well it games, but we all know benchmarks mean squat compared to the real world experience. You have to put things into context here. Are we talking a majorly noticeable difference, something minor or hardly noticeable. If the new iPad makes a major difference then I could see that but if not then you have to give the nod to the iPad 2.

So that leaves pictures and screen clarity. From what I gather of most iPad users taking better pictures is hardly a selling point. So you are left with only screen clarity which obviously has to go to the new iPad (in areas where its used).

For most people that aren't chasing the latest greatest hardware the iPad 2 is "the better deal"

You admit you haven't used the new iPad so how can your opinion be considered objective or valid?

[RobinLim0bf7]

Nice article but I have to disagree with the statement that in "a few months it may start to feel underpowered."

Actually the iPad 2 has more relatively more power than the iPad. Every once of additional power coming from the quad core GPU and additional is needed to run the higher resolution display.

If you run a synthetic benchmark that does not take the screen resolution into account you will find the new iPad faster. If you run a 3D gaming benchmark at 2048 x 1536 for the new iPad and 1924 x 768 for the iPad 2, you will find the iPad 2 15% or so faster.

[Electric80]

Whoever wrote thies article needs to go back to school....he confuses the reader on at least 2-3 occasions!

[Electric80]

err...this (thies).

[closdesignvr9h]

I can't find a reason to drop $800+ on a 32gb tablet when I can get a laptop or even netbook or Ultrabook for the same amount and 3 to 4 times the space and processing speed. Why spend that much on the "new" iPad when you can get a better deal on something with more horse power, better graphics, can do much more that just play games and surf the internet on it.

[nonseq]

closdesignvr9h, on 05 April 2012 - 08:19 AM, said:

I can't find a reason to drop $800+ on a 32gb tablet when I can get a laptop or even netbook or Ultrabook for the same amount and 3 to 4 times the space and processing speed. Why spend that much on the "new" iPad when you can get a better deal on something with more horse power, better graphics, can do much more that just play games and surf the internet on it.

Then perhaps the iPad is not for you. It's good that you have choice. Others have different requirements, priorities, and aesthetic sense. They are neither more wrong or right than the requirements etal that you have established for yourself. Enjoy your choice

It's all good.

[toddfree]

richeemxx, on 30 March 2012 - 06:50 PM, said:

Wow what an utter FAIL!

Limited to a 16Gb Capacity? you are kidding me right? You can still get the 32Gb or 64Gb iPad 2 from BestBuy and others for the same price as the new 16Gb. You aren't limited to Apple! So that is a +1 for iPad 2 being a better deal. This doesn't even take into account the possibility of getting open box models that would drop the price even more.

4G connection everywhere? Neither Verizon nor At&T offer 4G connectivity everywhere (not yet anyways). You are pretty much at a wash on this.

I haven't had hands on the new iPad to see how well it games, but we all know benchmarks mean squat compared to the real world experience. You have to put things into context here. Are we talking a majorly noticeable difference, something minor or hardly noticeable. If the new iPad makes a major difference then I could see that but if not then you have to give the nod to the iPad 2.

So that leaves pictures and screen clarity. From what I gather of most iPad users taking better pictures is hardly a selling point. So you are left with only screen clarity which obviously has to go to the new iPad (in areas where its used).

For most people that aren't chasing the latest greatest hardware the iPad 2 is "the better deal"

well i have the new i pad and the screen is totaly worth the extra 100 bucks differance from i pad 2 and the new i pad. why are you commenting when you havent seen the new i pad

[pddcoo]

Best to wait for the new New iPad. With all those demanding apps and images, it's bound to have much more RAM and a 4 pound battery.

[richeemxx]

dreamerof, on 31 March 2012 - 05:02 PM, said:

You admit you haven't used the new iPad so how can your opinion be considered objective or valid?

What part do you see as not being subjective or valid. All the points made are clearly valid with the exception of the screen which I clearly state would have to be a plus for some users. Some people will clearly see it as a major plus, while yet others won't, but you can hardly say the new iPad is a better deal based on any of the rest of the story because as I've clearly pointed out every other point I make in contradiction to the original story still stands.

This post has been edited by richeemxx: 05 April 2012 - 01:50 PM