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a la izquierda

(11,901 posts) Tue Sep 18, 2012, 10:59 AM Sep 2012

iPad 2 or the New iPad?

Howdy-
I'm looking to get an iPad, but don't know which one. There doesn't appear to be much difference to me, but I'm not that tech savvy when it comes to specifications. I'm looking to replace a piece of crap Dell mini that barely functions, and I'll need the iPad for web surfing, working in the archives, and recording travel notes.

Thanks for any suggestions!

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iPad 2 or the New iPad? (Original Post) a la izquierda Sep 2012 OP

I have the iPad 3 NV Whino Sep 2012 #1

I try to stay a generation behind Sherman A1 Sep 2012 #2

The big difference between the 2 and the 3 is the Retina display. Stinky The Clown Sep 2012 #3

I recommend a legal pad. You'd save a bundle. Kablooie Sep 2012 #4

Well, I'm a woman, but maxi pads are annoying. a la izquierda Sep 2012 #5

Wait. REP Oct 2012 #6

Told ya - wait REP Oct 2012 #7

Bought the iPad3 five days ago and I loved it but LibinMo Oct 2012 #8

NV Whino

(20,886 posts)

1. I have the iPad 3

Reply to a la izquierda (Original post)

Tue Sep 18, 2012, 02:03 PM

Sep 2012

Never tried the 2, but as I understand it, the 3 is easier to read with the retina screen. I love it.

Sherman A1

(38,958 posts)

2. I try to stay a generation behind

Reply to a la izquierda (Original post)

Tue Sep 18, 2012, 04:00 PM

Sep 2012

the latest.
Bought my iPad 1 when the 2's were released and saved $100.00.

Bought my daughter a 2 when the 3's were released and saved $150.00 on it.

It's whatever works best for you.

Stinky The Clown

(68,461 posts)

3. The big difference between the 2 and the 3 is the Retina display.

Reply to a la izquierda (Original post)

Wed Sep 19, 2012, 12:44 AM

Sep 2012

The processors are different too, but not all that big a deal. I am certain there are other differences, too, but those are the biggies.

Kablooie

(18,775 posts)

4. I recommend a legal pad. You'd save a bundle.

Reply to a la izquierda (Original post)

Wed Sep 19, 2012, 01:36 AM

Sep 2012

Maxi pads are useful at times too but I wouldn't recommend them for everyone.

If you're still determined to get an iPad, the New one is definitely what I would get.
Apple hardware often becomes obsolete after several years. The newest model will probably remain useable longer than the older iPad.

a la izquierda

(11,901 posts)

5. Well, I'm a woman, but maxi pads are annoying.

Reply to Kablooie (Reply #4)

Wed Sep 19, 2012, 02:16 PM

Sep 2012

And a legal pad will not allow me to skype from Europe.
But thanks

REP

(21,691 posts)

6. Wait.

Reply to a la izquierda (Original post)

Sun Oct 7, 2012, 06:53 PM

Oct 2012

REP

(21,691 posts)

7. Told ya - wait

Reply to a la izquierda (Original post)

Tue Oct 23, 2012, 06:57 PM

Oct 2012

No, he didn't leak. Read it in the paper!

LibinMo

(561 posts)

8. Bought the iPad3 five days ago and I loved it but

Reply to a la izquierda (Original post)

Wed Oct 24, 2012, 11:45 AM

Oct 2012

returned it this morning when I read the iPad 4 is coming out on Nov 2 at the SAME PRICE. I am/was a first time Apple customer. Does Apple update its other products every six months?

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