Thread: Is Apple betting the farm on the new iPad (iPad3 or iPadHD or ?)?
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Old 03-10-2012, 04:57 PM   #216
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SeaKing, let's change our bet to fiscal years 2011 and 2015. I triple dog dare you!
John F, we aren't on the playground, but I do admire your spirit if not your logic.

ALL,
first a statement, Apple has done a masterful job of marketing. This is a Jobs legacy that hasn't gone away yet. The iPad at 499USD (Wi-Fi) is good strategy. It has kept the other tablets at bay though now I believe they have caught up.

The main problems with Apple is usually the costs and even more so the cocoon that they wrap their customers in with that iTunes store. I should even go further and say it is a straitjacket.

I don't think that new display for Apple is worth upgrading. i.e. exchanging 1 500USD tablet for another, though if you can excuse your exchange by giving the tablet to a friend or relative, or even selling it to someone for near 500USD then I will agree that is reasonable, for you do get a new warranty. But 4G is a cost trap.

Personally I usually wait until the product is what I want, and then I keep it until it breaks (badly) or I drop it a thousand feet or so. (I guess those two are the same.) But I will not be hamstrung by anyone even a marketing genius.
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