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Title: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Stoney Mason on November 29, 2011, 09:58:02 PM
Thinking about getting an ipad but not sure if I should just wait until the next model. For those that have the ipad 2 do you love it so much you recommend it without hesitation or would you wait for the next revision in hindsight?

Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cormacaroni on November 29, 2011, 10:03:00 PM
i have 1, skipped 2 but gasping for 3. It needs a resolution/screen upgrade pretty bad now, IMHO. I prefer reading a lot of things on the iPhone vs iPad now.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: etiolate on November 29, 2011, 10:05:37 PM
I'll ask here: Any boreans have a asus transformer? That thing is seckzi.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Smooth Groove on November 29, 2011, 10:08:29 PM
I play with my sis' Ipod 2 and it's pretty nice already.  OTOH, Apple's probably gonna release the 3 pretty soon.  So either wait or get a used I2 for cheap. 
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: TEEEPO on November 29, 2011, 10:34:31 PM
does anyone even use their ipad on a regular basis? other than when i'm traveling and the nights i can't sleep, it see's very little to no use. than again i'm not the type who walks around with headphones needing a soundtrack to accompany my every move  nor even have a smart phone so i can check facebook and make twitter updates.

i'll be hoarding my ipad1 for a long time.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Rman on November 29, 2011, 10:49:38 PM
3.  Resolution bump will be sexy, especially for reading.  Anti-aliased fonts FTW.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 29, 2011, 10:50:35 PM
I'll ask here: Any boreans have a asus transformer? That thing is seckzi.

the asus transformer prime looks amazing
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cormacaroni on November 29, 2011, 11:01:08 PM
does anyone even use their ipad on a regular basis? other than when i'm traveling and the nights i can't sleep, it see's very little to no use. than again i'm not the type who walks around with headphones needing a soundtrack to accompany my every move  nor even have a smart phone so i can check facebook and make twitter updates.

i'll be hoarding my ipad1 for a long time.

I use it more than any other device than the desktop PC i use for work, even topping the Kindle. Leisure time is all iPad, rather than PC, laptop, phone etc.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: TEEEPO on November 29, 2011, 11:43:29 PM
and we basically have/had the same computer rig. blows my mind
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Smooth Groove on November 30, 2011, 12:00:40 AM
does anyone even use their ipad on a regular basis? other than when i'm traveling and the nights i can't sleep, it see's very little to no use. than again i'm not the type who walks around with headphones needing a soundtrack to accompany my every move  nor even have a smart phone so i can check facebook and make twitter updates.

i'll be hoarding my ipad1 for a long time.

I use it more than any other device than the desktop PC i use for work, even topping the Kindle. Leisure time is all iPad, rather than PC, laptop, phone etc.

WTF

Either you don't watch as much AV as you've led on or you've gotten amazingly agile from kettlebell training. 
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: MCD on November 30, 2011, 12:50:23 AM
Wait for Windows 8.

Support Redmond team.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Pringo on November 30, 2011, 01:03:56 AM
This is kind of a toughie as the question is largely dependent on what updates the iPad 3 will actually see. If the iPad 3 is just a minor spec bump plus Siri à la the 4S then sure go and buy a 2 now. But if it ends up with a major performance increase and quadrupled resolution I'd say you'd probably want to wait. Personally I'd wait unless you a have a serious need for an iPad within the next couple of months.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cormacaroni on November 30, 2011, 01:05:40 AM
and we basically have/had the same computer rig. blows my mind

I'm a Dad who has to trudge around in the wake of a tiny cyclone of destruction all night you see. Helps to be able to pick up my entertainment and put it back down again quickly. It's rare that I get the chance to sit down in front of the tv or PC for long gaming sessions.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: TEEEPO on November 30, 2011, 01:11:22 AM
so basically never have kids? duly noted
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cormacaroni on November 30, 2011, 01:12:15 AM
kids are more fun than games, on the whole. Shouldn't really need to point this out but just in case.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: etiolate on November 30, 2011, 01:32:33 AM
I'll ask here: Any boreans have a asus transformer? That thing is seckzi.

the asus transformer prime looks amazing

yes

I'm down with the original, but the prime is mighty impressive. The game tech demo is nice.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: pilonv1 on November 30, 2011, 07:12:28 AM
I love my iPad 2 but things could certainly be better.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Hitler Stole My Potato on November 30, 2011, 07:35:08 AM
Typing this from my iPad 2 -

Wait for 3.  3 is going to be fundamentally different.  I really love my iPad but getting a 2 right now doesn't make sense IMO.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cheebo on November 30, 2011, 08:53:02 AM
3 will probably be out in March. Wait it out.

And by all indications it will have retina display which will be gorgeous.   :heartbeat
does anyone even use their ipad on a regular basis? other than when i'm traveling and the nights i can't sleep, it see's very little to no use. than again i'm not the type who walks around with headphones needing a soundtrack to accompany my every move  nor even have a smart phone so i can check facebook and make twitter updates.

i'll be hoarding my ipad1 for a long time.

I use it more than any other device than the desktop PC i use for work, even topping the Kindle. Leisure time is all iPad, rather than PC, laptop, phone etc.

Ditto. Basically everyone I know with a tablet it has replaced almost all PC/Laptop use outside of work. Laying down on a couch or bed and browing the internet on a tablet is way way way more relaxing than sitting at a desk or hoding a laptop. The only drawback is typing but I got a keyboard docking station for that. I have little to no use for my home laptop anymore. I am starting to think I don't need a home computer anymore, I have my work laptop for work and tablet for all personal use.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Ninja on November 30, 2011, 08:58:50 AM
I'd wait, the iPad 3 should be a major upgrade and it's not too far out.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: chronovore on November 30, 2011, 09:25:06 AM
I just bought a 2 over last weekend. I'm looking forward to trying it out.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Stoney Mason on November 30, 2011, 02:40:16 PM
Thanks for the advice. I don't really have a burning need for the device or anything. I just kinda want one. But I'll probably end up waiting for the 3.

Maybe I'll get a kindle fire or something in the mean time if I must have one or something.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: TakingBackSunday on November 30, 2011, 06:27:27 PM
I want an iPad 2 for Christmas.  The iPad 3 will most certainly be a big upgrade, of course (mostly screen rez and memory – I can't seem them improving much else hardware wise), and it won't be long before it comes out, but I'd like one for my internship and for school – I wanna chuck all my textbooks on there.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Stoney Mason on November 30, 2011, 07:10:38 PM
lulz. The more I think about it, the more I just want to go get one right now.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: TakingBackSunday on November 30, 2011, 07:21:22 PM
I think you'll be happy with the 2, honestly.  Shit's prime.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cormacaroni on November 30, 2011, 10:19:20 PM
it's not like the iPad 3 will be the last one ever made. Getting a 2 now just secures your place in line for an iPad 4 in another year or so. I've used a 2 and it's awesome - light and fast. Much better than 1, probably not as nice as 3.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Eel O'Brian on November 30, 2011, 10:35:44 PM
iPad 3 will be out in early March, which is only a little over 3 months away.  I'd say wait for 3 since it's so close, or pick up a 2 at a discount then.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Stoney Mason on November 30, 2011, 10:55:24 PM
Yeah ignore my waffling. It's just my nature.

If I got one now I'd be lamenting all the time that I should have waited. And if I did wait, I couldn't stop myself from everyday reading about cool stuff and apps I could be playing on 2. That's just the way I am. I'm one of those lame people who's never happy about the decisions I make and is always second guessing it.   :-\

I'm leaning towards just getting one now and then selling it and putting it towards 3 if I really think its some big leap or something.

Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: AdmiralViscen on November 30, 2011, 11:49:10 PM
I have an iPad 1. I have similar thoughts aout getting a 2, as my battery life is getting shitty and I'm sick of browser crashes etc.  I'm gonna wait for the 3
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: CajoleJuice on December 01, 2011, 12:07:39 PM
I'll ask here: Any boreans have a asus transformer? That thing is seckzi.

the asus transformer prime looks amazing

yes

I'm down with the original, but the prime is mighty impressive. The game tech demo is nice.

since we're the only ones here who care, the transformer prime reviews all seem to say that the hardware is fucking awesome and honeycomb and lack of apps are what holds it back. would wait for ICS.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: MrAngryFace on December 01, 2011, 12:19:31 PM
I loved my iPad1, I love my iPad2. Walking around the house using it gives me a firstworldboner. I'll upgrade to an iPad3- I wont lie
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: bork on December 01, 2011, 12:40:41 PM
I'm leaning towards just getting one now and then selling it and putting it towards 3 if I really think its some big leap or something.

Just wait...if not for the iPad 3, then for an official announcement/unveiling and compare it to the iPad 2.

I still find no reason to bother with an iPad when I have an iPhone.  Yes, the larger screen would be nice for comic reading, but that's not anywhere near enough of a reason for me to bother with one.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Stoney Mason on December 01, 2011, 12:43:52 PM
I'm leaning towards just getting one now and then selling it and putting it towards 3 if I really think its some big leap or something.

Just wait...if not for the iPad 3, then for an official announcement/unveiling and compare it to the iPad 2.

I still find no reason to bother with an iPad when I have an iPhone.  Yes, the larger screen would be nice for comic reading, but that's not anywhere near enough of a reason for me to bother with one.

I like my iphone but the screen is just too small to be enjoyable with games or video. I use to be very anti the notion of an ipad until I used a friends and really liked it. I still debate between an ipad and just getting a better laptop but they kinda serve different purposes for me at this point.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cheebo on December 01, 2011, 12:44:08 PM
I'm leaning towards just getting one now and then selling it and putting it towards 3 if I really think its some big leap or something.

Just wait...if not for the iPad 3, then for an official announcement/unveiling and compare it to the iPad 2.

I still find no reason to bother with an iPad when I have an iPhone.  Yes, the larger screen would be nice for comic reading, but that's not anywhere near enough of a reason for me to bother with one.
It's hard to explain until you have one. I thought the same way since I had a iPhone but its become essential. The larger screen helps it act is much better for web browsing (tabbed browsing alone does wonders). Watching videos as well. Gaming is way better on the bigger screen too I think.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Eel O'Brian on December 01, 2011, 12:45:04 PM
yeah, when i bought that $99 touchpad i realized reading comics was 90% of what i used the ipad for
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: MrAngryFace on December 01, 2011, 01:40:31 PM
I use it mainly for facebook/web/games/streaming video/comics- have a nook touch for book readin'. I like having a tablet because guess what- dont need to use the PC for everything- dont need to leave a laptop lying around. Yes I could use my phone, but for how long- id rather keep that charged for what I REALLY need it for, work mail? On the other hand the battery life on an ipad is NUTS.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cheebo on December 01, 2011, 01:58:28 PM
Yeah I basically use my iPad for the same things. It's really nice replacing web browsing and streaming video (be it hulu, netflix, youtube..etc) with a tablet.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: CajoleJuice on December 01, 2011, 02:08:50 PM
yeah it doesn't sound like an ipad is for me. i think i only like the transformer because of the dock. i'm sure i won't get it.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: BlueTsunami on December 01, 2011, 05:32:00 PM
Transformer Prime looks sick and I really like that your able to dock it to a keyboard that is also an external battery. With that said, the supposed resolution bump in the iPad3 sounds like its going to leapfrog the Prime. Either way, it sounds like either is "good enough" for browsing the internet and media.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: MrAngryFace on December 01, 2011, 06:06:58 PM
im just gonna say this.

I mocked the iPad. Laughed at the friends that purchased one. Then I picked one up (maybe while drunk) and I learned that I fucking LOVE having an iPad. When I saw iPad 2 in stock at Best Buy- I realized that I loved my iPad 1 so much I wasn't thinking twice about upgrading then and there. #disposableincomejerk
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Stoney Mason on December 01, 2011, 06:17:00 PM
Once again thx for the advice all. I went ahead and pulled the trigger and got a 32 gb unit because I'm weak. Enjoying it so far. (Wish the charge cable was longer)  And like I said if 3 is an amazing revolution, I'll trade this one in.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: CajoleJuice on December 01, 2011, 07:35:33 PM
im just gonna say this.

I mocked the iPad. Laughed at the friends that purchased one. Then I picked one up (maybe while drunk) and I learned that I fucking LOVE having an iPad. When I saw iPad 2 in stock at Best Buy- I realized that I loved my iPad 1 so much I wasn't thinking twice about upgrading then and there. #disposableincomejerk

I'm sure you do. I just can't bring myself to spend a large chunk of money on anything without thinking I'm getting the most out of my money or that I truly "need" it. I make up for this by blowing small amounts of money frequently.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: etiolate on December 01, 2011, 08:55:29 PM
I'll ask here: Any boreans have a asus transformer? That thing is seckzi.

the asus transformer prime looks amazing

yes

I'm down with the original, but the prime is mighty impressive. The game tech demo is nice.

since we're the only ones here who care, the transformer prime reviews all seem to say that the hardware is fucking awesome and honeycomb and lack of apps are what holds it back. would wait for ICS.

The one review I read said that the tegra 3 makes honeycomb much smoother, but that it should be even better with ICS. Since The TF comes with a word processor program and what there is for Android pretty much fills my needs, I am not too worried about apps. ICS hits in Jan right?
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: AdmiralViscen on December 01, 2011, 10:49:54 PM
Maf, can you say more about the improvements you've found in going from iPad 1 to 2?
Title: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Stoney Mason on December 01, 2011, 10:56:11 PM
It's really cool. I mean if you have a decent laptop some of the feature set is redundant but it's a great sit on the couch/toilet/bed device. It also replaces what tiny interest I had left in getting a portable gaming device.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: MrAngryFace on December 01, 2011, 11:11:20 PM
It's a fair bit faster, lighter/thinner, front facing camera which also allows for auto brightness which solves the reading in the dark issue. The difference in weight is significant IMO, worth hitting a store and giving it a lift.

Other than that not much else. 3G is handled through Verizon instead of AT&T like the 1st gen iPad
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: AdmiralViscen on December 01, 2011, 11:14:06 PM
That stuff I know, I thought there would be some benefits not immediately evident. My browser crashes a decent amountin the iPad 1, was that your experience?is it corrected on the 2?
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: MrAngryFace on December 01, 2011, 11:30:21 PM
I never had it crash on the first one so I dunno
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: CajoleJuice on December 02, 2011, 12:31:22 AM
I'll ask here: Any boreans have a asus transformer? That thing is seckzi.

the asus transformer prime looks amazing

yes

I'm down with the original, but the prime is mighty impressive. The game tech demo is nice.

since we're the only ones here who care, the transformer prime reviews all seem to say that the hardware is fucking awesome and honeycomb and lack of apps are what holds it back. would wait for ICS.

The one review I read said that the tegra 3 makes honeycomb much smoother, but that it should be even better with ICS. Since The TF comes with a word processor program and what there is for Android pretty much fills my needs, I am not too worried about apps. ICS hits in Jan right?

the tegra 3 helps but i read browsing still isn't perfect, which seems ridiculous on such a powerful processor. and i think so.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cheebo on December 02, 2011, 09:31:20 AM
It's really cool. I mean if you have a decent laptop some of the feature set is redundant but it's a great sit on the couch/toilet/bed device. It also replaces what tiny interest I had left in getting a portable gaming device.
Gaming on ipad is something that I am suprised how well has taken off. Early ios games were just bad bland flash game rip offs or cheap console ports using on screen d-pads. If you know what games to find through the endless titles (look at sites like TouchArcade.com) it's a nice little portable gaming device.

A lot the games on it fill the GameBoy void that went away when Nintendo & Sony portables basically became mini verisions of their current gen consoles.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Stoney Mason on December 02, 2011, 09:41:02 AM
I was a fairly early proponent of iOS gaming back in the day on gaf. One of the problems that the iPad solves is simply screen real estate. My fingers were too fat and either blocked the screen or made touching the screen more complicated because of the size on the iPhone/Itouch.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: demi on December 02, 2011, 10:03:14 AM
Stoney is a big black man confirmed?
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Brehvolution on December 05, 2011, 09:45:46 AM
Get the 2 now. NO reason to hold back until the 3 that isn't even announced yet. And if the 3 comes out in a year, you'll be able to sell the 2 for about $100 less than you bought it for.
I don't see the 3 being as huge a spec bump like it was going from the 1 to 2.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: AdmiralViscen on December 05, 2011, 09:52:34 AM
What is the best way to offload an ipad1? I fear ebay selling fees
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: MrAngryFace on December 05, 2011, 10:49:44 AM
If you really want an iPad you want it for all the things it already does well, not some bump in specs it may or may not get.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: demi on December 05, 2011, 11:52:43 AM
What is the best way to offload an ipad1? I fear ebay selling fees

Give it to me, thx.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Stoney Mason on December 05, 2011, 12:13:17 PM
I'm really enjoying mine outside of the flash stuff. I'm glad I jumped in even though for a lot of people I can see how just a laptop would be more functional. But for me it's great.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cheebo on December 05, 2011, 12:52:48 PM
I think everyone is assuming the screen will get a massive upgrade since apparently Apple has switched getting their displays for the iPad 3 to Sharp. And it wouldn't make sense to waste the money to start over with a brand new partner to build the iPad displaysif there wasn't some sort of large change the old producer was not able to handle/meet demand for. We will know pretty soon either way what changes there will be. It'll probably be out in March.

I am curious to see what effect the Kindle Fire has on how much Apple puts into upgrading iPad. Android tablets for the most part have had very little marketshare. Kindle Fire is low end but it is the first competitor to iPad to really get any attention.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Hitler Stole My Potato on December 05, 2011, 01:17:55 PM
If the iPad 3 doesn't have a HD "retina" display then it'll be a gigantic fuck up by Apple.  That just has to happen.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cheebo on December 05, 2011, 01:24:42 PM
If the iPad 3 doesn't have a HD "retina" display then it'll be a gigantic fuck up by Apple.  That just has to happen.
I would be completely shocked if they didn't. All their devices have something new that is easily noticable that they can market in commericals other than a simple spec upgrade. iPhone 4S had Siri, iPad 2 had cameras. iPad 3 kind of needs it.

iPad 3 will obviously have a spec upgrade and Siri but that isn't enough. I can't imagine them being stupid enough to not have retina display, and with all the endless rumors pointing to it having one. It'd be such a stupid mistake to not do it.

I wonder if they will increase from 64GB as the highest storage space to 128GB. With games  (and other apps) on iOS growng to be way more complex and taking up way more space due to this I would think it would go without saying they will have to go beyond 64GB at some point.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: MrAngryFace on December 06, 2011, 12:06:07 PM
clearly you dont actually WANT an iPad, if you did you'd have one now.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: chronovore on December 07, 2011, 12:29:42 AM
So far I am enjoying my iPad 2. I feel a little silly that I'm mainly using it for this site so far.  :-\
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Robo on December 07, 2011, 12:41:50 AM
Shoulda went with our proprietary model, although I find the borePad's touch screen a bit too grabby for my liking.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cheebo on December 08, 2011, 02:00:47 PM
Looks like iPad 3 with retina display might be released in just two months this Feb.

http://9to5mac.com/2011/12/08/citi-next-gen-ipad-to-launch-in-february-with-retina-display/

Really really hope the retina display part comes true or there is no chance I will upgrade. But I can't see them not including it.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: CajoleJuice on December 08, 2011, 02:06:41 PM
Didn't everyone think the iPhone 5 was coming out?
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cheebo on December 08, 2011, 02:12:24 PM
Didn't everyone think the iPhone 5 was coming out?
It did. Everyone was just pissed it had the same design as the iPhone 4. 4S was the iPhone 5. It just didn't meet every wish/rumor people wanted from it.

There will be a  new iPad early next qtr. There always is and they are already in production. But what exactly will be in it who knows. I won't believe the retina stuff until anything is annouced.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: CajoleJuice on December 08, 2011, 02:19:02 PM
I'm just using that as an example to doubt the retina display, since everyone seems to assume it's happening.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cheebo on December 08, 2011, 02:27:39 PM
I'm just using that as an example to doubt the retina display, since everyone seems to assume it's happening.
Oh yeah I agree completely. Everyone wants it so people of course will claim rumors it is coming. I am iffy on it till they actually annouce it. They could easily just do a iPad 3 that is simply iPad 2 + better specs + better battery + better camera + Siri like 4S was to the 4.

The camera on iPad 2 is terrible.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: AdmiralViscen on December 08, 2011, 02:39:48 PM
Didn't everyone think the iPhone 5 was coming out?
It did. Everyone was just pissed it had the same design as the iPhone 4. 4S was the iPhone 5. It just didn't meet every wish/rumor people wanted from it.

There will be a  new iPad early next qtr. There always is and they are already in production. But what exactly will be in it who knows. I won't believe the retina stuff until anything is annouced.

There was word of a 4 inch iPhone screen, also it was supposed to come out n June, then July then August, then September. There was also supposed to be an iPad 2s or 3 before Christmas.

We shall see
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: MrAngryFace on December 08, 2011, 02:55:32 PM
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/batman-arkham-city-lockdown/id459850726?mt=8 -- its infinity batman blade!
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cheebo on December 13, 2011, 05:34:28 AM
So I just read a rumour that The 3 will have res. about 2k x 1.5k and 4-core CPU. Pretty fucking impressive if true. I just hope they do not bump the price up :(
I would be shocked if they would. They don't bump the price up as they upgrade the "i" line as far as I remember. Especially with the competition from the $200 low-end tablets.

The big money comes from the App store anyway.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cheebo on January 13, 2012, 06:39:40 PM
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-13/apple-said-to-prepare-march-ipad-3-debut-with-sharper-screen-faster-chip.html
Quad core and retina.


 :hyper :hyper :hyper

Hope they double the ram.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on January 13, 2012, 06:46:03 PM
7" or GTFO
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: chronovore on January 13, 2012, 06:51:08 PM
7" or GTFO

"...said the actress to the vicar."
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cheebo on January 13, 2012, 06:52:41 PM
7" or GTFO
No way that is happening anytime soon I bet. This isn't a ereader or a low end tablet.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Eel O'Brian on January 13, 2012, 06:59:44 PM
Actually, I think there is a market out there for an even larger tablet, say somewhere between 13-15".  It would certainly make magazines, art "books" and comics look gorgeous, and give multiplayer board-style games some needed extra screen real estate. Not as portable, to be sure, but I think there's room for a home-oriented tablet.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: BlueTsunami on January 13, 2012, 07:52:57 PM
That 7" Asus tablet (Memo) looks pretty sick. Tegra 3, 1GB RAM, 16GB storage for $250. I think these specs are at the sweet spot for media consumption and web browsing. Any more and you start talking about needing the extra power for games and apps for content creation.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: pilonv1 on January 13, 2012, 08:09:21 PM
Ipad with retina display is going tomake me hate my iPad 2 :(
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cheebo on January 13, 2012, 08:11:07 PM
That 7" Asus tablet (Memo) looks pretty sick. Tegra 3, 1GB RAM, 16GB storage for $250. I think these specs are at the sweet spot for media consumption and web browsing. Any more and you start talking about needing the extra power for games and apps for content creation.
Yeah something like that or kindle fire is great for media consumption. iPad 3 (or one of those really high end windows 8 and androids tablets at CES) if you get a blue tooth keyboard are basically a laptop computer.
 
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Olivia Wilde Homo on January 13, 2012, 08:19:19 PM
It feels like tablets are 2-3 years away from being kick ass.

I'm glad you people are spending money on them though.  I'll wait until they get the kinks worked out.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cormacaroni on January 13, 2012, 08:45:21 PM
Actually, I think there is a market out there for an even larger tablet, say somewhere between 13-15".  It would certainly make magazines, art "books" and comics look gorgeous, and give multiplayer board-style games some needed extra screen real estate. Not as portable, to be sure, but I think there's room for a home-oriented tablet.

And I'm that market! It's one of the main reasons why I'm keen on the Lenovo Yoga, or a similar form factor. Basically a combo tablet/Ultrabook. Nowhere near as convenient as the iPad but looks like it would be awesome for work and entertainment at home....even comes with its own stand.

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/mobile-news/lenovo-yoga-tablet-and-ultrabook-in-one-with-windows-8/6359
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cheebo on January 13, 2012, 08:55:47 PM
I really like the idea of the high end Windows 8 tablets but it's really MS's first OS where they are emphasizing tablets equally alongside desktops and laptops so I dont expect it to match iOS. I bet there will be some really wonky stuff about it in usage due to that. A few iterations later I can see myself considering it.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: BlueTsunami on January 13, 2012, 08:59:05 PM
I've found that I don't like the color scheme of metro. Hopefully that can be manipulated. Functionality trumps this though.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Eel O'Brian on January 13, 2012, 09:14:12 PM
Actually, I think there is a market out there for an even larger tablet, say somewhere between 13-15".  It would certainly make magazines, art "books" and comics look gorgeous, and give multiplayer board-style games some needed extra screen real estate. Not as portable, to be sure, but I think there's room for a home-oriented tablet.

And I'm that market! It's one of the main reasons why I'm keen on the Lenovo Yoga, or a similar form factor. Basically a combo tablet/Ultrabook. Nowhere near as convenient as the iPad but looks like it would be awesome for work and entertainment at home....even comes with its own stand.

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/mobile-news/lenovo-yoga-tablet-and-ultrabook-in-one-with-windows-8/6359


that does look awesome, but waaaaaaay out of my $ league, hahaha

i'd be happy with a larger screen android tablet at a decent res and acceptable specs, doesn't have to be all superrezzzz like everything else seems to be this year
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Stoney Mason on January 14, 2012, 12:26:40 AM
Actually, I think there is a market out there for an even larger tablet, say somewhere between 13-15".  It would certainly make magazines, art "books" and comics look gorgeous, and give multiplayer board-style games some needed extra screen real estate. Not as portable, to be sure, but I think there's room for a home-oriented tablet.

People are definitely catching on to the potential for board games.

http://gamasutra.com/view/news/39627/CES_ePawns_Arena_a_bit_of_Skylanders_a_bit_of_board_gaming.php


My favorite IOS game is Ticket to Ride and it works so freaking well. I'd love to see so many more boardgames on these style devices.


For what its worth I love my Ipad. I use it far more than I ever thought I would. I'm one of those dudes who always regrets his purchases but I have no regrets about that thing.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cormacaroni on January 14, 2012, 01:31:36 AM
we all need to convince T EXP of this. He is too rich not to know the joy of an iPad
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: MCD on January 14, 2012, 01:44:59 AM
I really like the idea of the high end Windows 8 tablets but it's really MS's first OS where they are emphasizing tablets equally alongside desktops and laptops so I dont expect it to match iOS. I bet there will be some really wonky stuff about it in usage due to that. A few iterations later I can see myself considering it.
>Implying iOS was made for tablets in mind.

It's the same ugly iPhone UI on a goddamn tablet.

I've found that I don't like the color scheme of metro. Hopefully that can be manipulated. Functionality trumps this though.

http://www.winrumors.com/windows-8-pre-beta-includes-option-to-change-start-screen-background-image/
http://www.winrumors.com/leaked-windows-8-pre-beta-install-screenshots-demonstrate-theme-color-picker/

Something like this?
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: The Sceneman on January 14, 2012, 04:50:06 AM
I'm just hanging out for the iPad 6. Also hanging out for Gran Turismo 6
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cheebo on January 14, 2012, 09:42:28 AM
I really like the idea of the high end Windows 8 tablets but it's really MS's first OS where they are emphasizing tablets equally alongside desktops and laptops so I dont expect it to match iOS. I bet there will be some really wonky stuff about it in usage due to that. A few iterations later I can see myself considering it.
>Implying iOS was made for tablets in mind.

It's the same ugly iPhone UI on a goddamn tablet.

I've found that I don't like the color scheme of metro. Hopefully that can be manipulated. Functionality trumps this though.

http://www.winrumors.com/windows-8-pre-beta-includes-option-to-change-start-screen-background-image/
http://www.winrumors.com/leaked-windows-8-pre-beta-install-screenshots-demonstrate-theme-color-picker/

Something like this?
I am pretty sure iOS was made for tablets first. They were working on iPad for a long time prior to iPhone but decided to release iPhone first.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Olivia Wilde Homo on January 15, 2012, 09:31:38 PM
we all need to convince T EXP of this. He is too rich not to know the joy of an iPad

I'm not opposed to tablets, it's just that I think the technology needs to advance a couple of more years before they're worth it to me.  I might have some money but I am a tightass and the iPad just doesn't seem like a good value at this point.

Hell, the iPhone 4S is my first foray into smartphones.  I'd just prefer the kinks to get worked out.  I'm glad early adopters are taking that plunge though.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: AdmiralViscen on January 15, 2012, 09:47:12 PM
The only things kinky on my iPad are what's found in my browsing activity
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cormacaroni on January 15, 2012, 10:09:26 PM
I guess if I was looking at the iPad feature set objectively I would say that it is still not great value compared to a laptop for the same price or whatever. But that is only a small part of it. It's a fantastically capable and adaptable device that's a joy to use. It scratches an itch you didn't know you had!
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: pilonv1 on January 15, 2012, 10:40:02 PM
I think the value of it is lessened if you don't have a commute or travel. Then it becomes invaluable.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Stoney Mason on January 15, 2012, 10:44:50 PM
Tablets are the perfect bed, couch, and toilet devices for me.

100% of my iPad use is for audiobooks, surfing the internet, streaming video from my desktop or Netflix, and playing games. That's all stuff a laptop can do but it feels so much more convenient on my iPad. Hard to explain unless you do the same.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cormacaroni on January 15, 2012, 11:44:08 PM
I don't have a commute anymore - the iPad is still in use for hours every day (either by me or my daughter).

It can't be overemphasized how great they are for kids. You don't want to give a kid your laptop just to watch Toy Story on, but I know that she won't be able to do serious damage to the iPad and she can operate it herself thanks to the touch controls. It's gonna be a lifesaver on our next trip to the UK.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Van Cruncheon on January 16, 2012, 12:21:17 AM
my daughter plays espgaluda ii on it

:bow my brat :bow2
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: MrAngryFace on January 16, 2012, 12:27:15 AM
and does pretty well
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cormacaroni on January 16, 2012, 12:33:10 AM
I play Plants vs Zombies with my daughter a lot recently - it's the perfect co-op game. Her bizarre unit placements and wanton spending make it wildly difficult for me :lol
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Stoney Mason on January 16, 2012, 01:23:23 AM
If you're not already using it, I really recommend Splashtop Remote Desktop. Awesome program that fixes the misses features for my ipad.




http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/splashtop-remote-desktop-for/id382509315?mt=8
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cormacaroni on January 16, 2012, 01:27:25 AM
It's always run like shit on my (1st gen) iPad. I will be solving that problem come March tho :teehee
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Eric P on January 16, 2012, 07:38:02 AM
Actually, I think there is a market out there for an even larger tablet, say somewhere between 13-15".  It would certainly make magazines, art "books" and comics look gorgeous, and give multiplayer board-style games some needed extra screen real estate. Not as portable, to be sure, but I think there's room for a home-oriented tablet.

I'd be that target market.

I enjoy my HP Touchpad because it does what I like (namely read comics and PDFs in a way that's more comfortable than my desktop) but I would love something a bit larger with higher resolution.  I will probably pony up for an Ipad 3 if the resolution is to be believed.  I really want some of that sweet sweet ios boardgame action as well.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cormacaroni on January 16, 2012, 07:40:03 AM
Actually, I think there is a market out there for an even larger tablet, say somewhere between 13-15".  It would certainly make magazines, art "books" and comics look gorgeous, and give multiplayer board-style games some needed extra screen real estate. Not as portable, to be sure, but I think there's room for a home-oriented tablet.

I'd be that target market.

I enjoy my HP Touchpad because it does what I like (namely read comics and PDFs in a way that's more comfortable than my desktop) but I would love something a bit larger with higher resolution.  I will probably pony up for an Ipad 3 if the resolution is to be believed.  I really want some of that sweet sweet ios boardgame action as well.

(http://www.tabletpc2.com/Graphics-2012/Lenovo/Lenovo-Yoga-Tablet.jpg)

(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQk6d5tgl_bBfpjXPS8wJrEw84iENZxk4pFjopeW1EQmex6w7I9vg)

:bow

The more I think about it, the more I :drool
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Eric P on January 16, 2012, 07:41:21 AM
Yeah..... maybe if the boardgames show up.

I do agree that the screen would be fairly boss.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cormacaroni on January 16, 2012, 08:17:54 AM
oh yeah. The key is how light it is...I doubt it will be light enough to make extended reading while holding it really comfortable.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cheebo on January 16, 2012, 08:33:18 AM
Thing is if one was going to get iPad 3 due to the games a Windows 8 tablet wouldn't make too much sense. It'll have to gain a pretty sizable chunk of market share and even then it'd still take quite a while for it to catch up to Apple's wide lead in tablet games. Even Android after all this time is rather far behind in that area in smart phone gaming, it basically has the big titles but all the smaller niche stuff is still a no go.

Windows 8 is going to do a lot of great stuff, stuff better than Apple's iOS. Particularly Office work due to being able to switch at any time to a traditional desktop setup (Which is a pain in the ass to do on iOS. Apple really needs to add some sort of document folder system in iOS). I suspect it will  have all the cut the rope, angry birds nonsense but not the weird awesome more unknown titles.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cormacaroni on January 16, 2012, 09:08:28 AM
If you were going to get an iPad 3, getting a Windows 8 tablet wouldn't make much sense, you're right  :spin

Addressing the more pertinent issues of which is better/ which to get: to ye, I say BOTH. It's a false dichotomy for the impoverished, like iPad vs Kindle.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cheebo on January 16, 2012, 01:38:10 PM
I do wonder if Windows 8 will be able to compete with Apple in the Tablet space. Android unlike on smartphones has been a complete dud in tablets.

If I had infinite money I'd want a Windows 8 tablet in addition to an iPad (the Yoga probably  :heartbeat) for the hell of it since it looks like a fun OS but I am way too invested in the App Store to make a switch cold turkey like that.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Van Cruncheon on January 16, 2012, 04:17:36 PM
windows 8 has directx on all processor families. games performance wise it will shit on the ipad from a great height
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: MCD on January 16, 2012, 04:59:23 PM
Plus all the uguu games.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Stoney Mason on February 09, 2012, 12:51:45 PM
I love my Ipad 2 but I've tried to keep my machine in tip top shape along with all the boxes in great condition so I can sell it for the 3.


Quote
Apple’s not holding an event in February — strange, unusual or otherwise. But it is holding one in March — to launch its next iPad.
Sources say the company has chosen the first week in March to debut the successor to the iPad 2, and will do so at one of its trademark special events. The event will be held in San Francisco, presumably at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Apple’s preferred location for big announcements like these.
No word yet on a street date for the iPad 3 (assuming that’s what it’s called), though my guess is retail availability will follow roughly the same schedule as that of the iPad 2: Available for purchase a week or so after the event.
As for the next-generation iPad itself, sources say it will be pretty much what we’ve been led to expect by the innumerable reports leading up to its release: A device similar in form factor to the iPad 2, but running a much faster chip, sporting an improved graphics processing unit, and featuring a 2048×1536 Retina Display — or something close to it.
If 2011 was the year of the iPad 2, will 2012 be the year of the iPad 3? Said a source familiar with the device: “What do you think?”
An Apple spokeswoman declined comment on the timing of the event, saying the company does not comment on rumors and speculation.

http://allthingsd.com/20120209/apple-to-announce-ipad-3-first-week-in-march/
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: BlueTsunami on February 09, 2012, 12:57:05 PM
'dat resolution :drool
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cormacaroni on February 09, 2012, 11:04:01 PM
come to poppa :drool

I realize intellectually that 2.9 Foxconn workers will suicide for every 100 iPad 3s produced but just DO NOT CARE.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Sho Nuff on February 11, 2012, 05:02:09 PM
After jailbreaking my iPad 2, I have to say that I will happily upgrade to a 3 -- AS SOON AS IT'S JAILBROKEN.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: pilonv1 on February 12, 2012, 12:17:56 AM
My Ipad 2 is 6 months old, I cant justify a new one but I must have that screen :gloomy
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Cormacaroni on February 12, 2012, 10:31:21 PM
sell it NOW in that case.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: CajoleJuice on February 12, 2012, 10:39:36 PM
sell it NOW in that case.

yep
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: pilonv1 on February 13, 2012, 12:12:37 AM
Eh will probably just pass it on to the gf.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: Stoney Mason on February 13, 2012, 06:43:21 PM
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According to sources who have been reliable in the past, Apple currently plans to hold their iPad 3 announcement on Wednesday, March 7, 2012. Along with the 2048×1536 Retina display, the iPad 3 will feature a quad-core Apple 6 system-on-a-chip, and possibly 4G LTE networking.

The March 7 date fits with what AllThingsD reported last week, about the next iPad event being scheduled for the first week of March, and Wednesday is a traditional day for Apple to hold these types of events.

Whether Apple would simply improve and optimize the current dual-core ARM Cortex A9 processor found in the Apple A5 SoC, or go quad-core has been a lingering question, with 9to5Mac finding code references to quad-core but The Verge hearing otherwise. However, it sounds like they’re going quad-core.

4G LTE networking has been another mystery surrounding the iPad 3, with a compatible Qualcomm chipset becoming available, but international LTE coverage is still slim, and in some cases a year or more away. It sounds like Apple has 4G LTE lined up for iPhone 5 this October, but we’re still not certain if the iPad 3 will get it earlier. Verizon is going to want iOS devices that go faster than 2-3mbps, of course, especially with AT&T offering HSPA 14.4, and potentially faster, models. Apple could release a 4G LTE variant model, targeted at Verizon, AT&T, Rogers, Bell, and other carriers that have rolled out enough support to see demand, or they could wait and debut it in the next iPhone instead. (No doubt Apple has already decided, it just isn’t clear to us which way they went for the iPad 3.)

Other rumors from iLounge have included better cameras, either a 5 or 8 megapixel rear camera and a FaceTime HD front camera. We haven’t received any information on these, though any camera Apple includes will have to fit into the thin iPad 3 casing. Likewise, they’re probably going to want to keep component costs down low enough to maintain their $499 entry level price tag. (Even if Apple decides to keep iPad 2 around, with a low end, low storage offering at $399.)

Again, these are rumors, and an extract of a lot of information we’re still trying to properly sort, but we’ll update when and as needed to clarify and correct. Either way, we’ll only know for certain when Apple executives take the stage next month to officially announce the iPad 3.
Title: Re: Ipad 2 or 3?
Post by: TakingBackSunday on February 13, 2012, 08:35:04 PM
drool