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saykhong · 03-14-2011, 11:08 AM

Do u guys actually know when is the Ipad 2 coming into the asia market? Perhaps places like singapore?

kjk · 03-14-2011, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saykhong

Do u guys actually know when is the Ipad 2 coming into the asia market? Perhaps places like singapore?

saykhong,
Apple said they would release internationally on March 25th in 25 countries simultaneously. They mentioned the U.K. and Japan, but I don't know about other asian countries.

edit: According to one source, these are the countries:
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Canada
Czech Republic
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Iceland
Italy
Ireland
Hungary
Japan
Luxemberg
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Poland
Portugal
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
UK

kjk · 03-14-2011, 11:34 AM

Update:

If you were thinking of getting the iPad 2 just for the cameras-my advice, don't.

Seriously, they are pretty substandard quality-video is barely ok, and oddly, Photobooth looks good, but the still quality is just crap. I doubt people would be taking photos with it anyways, but just as a heads-up, overall really disappointing quality. Really grainy.

GntlmnBndt · 03-14-2011, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donnageddon

Kjk, would the new smart cover work on an iPad 1?

Edit: I am sure the "on-off" functionality would not work, but I mean would it fit the iPad 1?

I can't vouch for how well it works, but when the new cover was announced, lots of people commented that it was just a copy of an existing design from InCase: http://www.goincase.com/products/detail/CL57779

You can read some reviews of it on the Apple site: http://store.apple.com/us/reviews/H3721ZM/A

Hope that helps!

injapan · 03-15-2011, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjk

Update:

If you were thinking of getting the iPad 2 just for the cameras-my advice, don't.

Seriously, they are pretty substandard quality-video is barely ok, and oddly, Photobooth looks good, but the still quality is just crap. I doubt people would be taking photos with it anyways, but just as a heads-up, overall really disappointing quality. Really grainy.

yeh just like my new iPod Touch 4, the cam is really bad, I was surprised, maybe better than nothing but only just

jocampo · 03-15-2011, 11:15 AM

InJapan?

This is off topic, but are you ok? Sound like you're posting from Japan...hope everything is fine ...

kjk · 03-15-2011, 05:26 PM

Minor update-after using the rear camera extensively to film the new remote controlled helicopters my employees are flying around in the office, I have to say that for video, it actually isn't too bad

Stills are still terrible.

leebase · 03-15-2011, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjk

Update:

If you were thinking of getting the iPad 2 just for the cameras-my advice, don't.

Seriously, they are pretty substandard quality-video is barely ok, and oddly, Photobooth looks good, but the still quality is just crap. I doubt people would be taking photos with it anyways, but just as a heads-up, overall really disappointing quality. Really grainy.

I disagree. I waited to get my mother the iPad for lack of cameras as "skyping with the grandkids" was her main desire. The cameras on the iPad 2 are fine for video conferencing. That's all they were put there for.

Lee

Harmon · 03-16-2011, 06:03 PM

Actually, I got the black 32g wireless iPad 1.5.

Which means that I installed iOS 4.3 on my Original iPad, and got most of the software goodness.

I'm a firm believer that with Apple, you should upgrade your hardware every other generation. That keeps the software pretty much in sync with the hardware - the main problem I've had with Apple products is that the software outstrips the hardware capability well before the hardware dies.

Heck I just gave my brother a pre-intel powerbook running OSx 10.4, & he's happy as a clam (strange cliche...) Computerwise, he's living back in 2005.

Meanwhile, I'll sit tight & hope that the next iteration of the iPad is a 7 incher. But even if it's not, it will be lighter & faster, with a stronger battery and a better screen, and will make perfect iWaffles for breakfast, unlike the iPad 2, which is deficient in that important respect.

GlennD · 03-16-2011, 07:42 PM

Has anyone heard whether Apple stores are continuing to get more stock? Or is the supply pretty much tapped out in preperation for the international launch?

jocampo · 03-16-2011, 07:46 PM

Glenn,
No idea, but interestingly enough, Apple shares keep drooping since earthquake. Did not happen in a while. Analysts say could be because suppliers.

cavi · 03-16-2011, 08:49 PM

I am going to buy an ipad, I had a first gen and I traded for a samsung galaxy, for lack of flash, but I am ready to go back. My question is do you really feel the 2 is much better? Apple has refurbished ipad1 for 350 on their site and in stock, the ipad2 is backordered for 4 weeks. is it really worth the wait? I really do not feel I will need the camera, the weight does not bother me.
The only feature I feel might be good would be the newer processor, but still 150 dollars difference and 4 weeks wait?

jocampo · 03-16-2011, 09:14 PM

Cavi,

I bought the iPad 2 because I had a few weeks old iPad 1 when came out. So I returned it and bought the iPad 2 instead. If I've had the 1st gen. iPad for few months or maybe a year, I've kept it. Now, I like it. It is thinner and feels better when holding but it is not a huge difference in terms of weight. I don't use the cameras too much either.

Now, the GT and iPad are different devices. Right now I'm in a Hotel, after attending a Microsoft training writing this to you from my iPad, but using teethering from my GT. I also brought my GT to the training to check emails and use Google maps.

If you don't like the GT and want an iPad again, save some bucks and buy and iPad 1. Or ... Wait a few weeks and get the Xoom wifi, which will cost about 500 bucks.

I use the iPad 2 for Magazines and PDFs, so don't think I will return or change my Galaxy Tab soon ...

kennyc · 03-16-2011, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leebase

Mine is still syncing. I was about 100 in line at my local Best Buy, with 100 more that came after me. Took forever to actually get the iPad 2 and pay for it.

Can't comment on how it feels yet as the first thing I did was sync it and it's not done yet.

Lee

And you still need to update you device list. Sheesh!

kjk · 03-16-2011, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cavi

I am going to buy an ipad, I had a first gen and I traded for a samsung galaxy, for lack of flash, but I am ready to go back. My question is do you really feel the 2 is much better? Apple has refurbished ipad1 for 350 on their site and in stock, the ipad2 is backordered for 4 weeks. is it really worth the wait? I really do not feel I will need the camera, the weight does not bother me.
The only feature I feel might be good would be the newer processor, but still 150 dollars difference and 4 weeks wait?

$350 for a refurbished iPad 1 with full warranty is a great deal. It is a really nice device.

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03-14-2011, 11:08 AM	#46
saykhong Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: none	Do u guys actually know when is the Ipad 2 coming into the asia market? Perhaps places like singapore?

03-14-2011, 11:34 AM	#48
kjk . Posts: 3,408 Karma: 5647231 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: never enough	Update: If you were thinking of getting the iPad 2 just for the cameras-my advice, don't. Seriously, they are pretty substandard quality-video is barely ok, and oddly, Photobooth looks good, but the still quality is just crap. I doubt people would be taking photos with it anyways, but just as a heads-up, overall really disappointing quality. Really grainy.

03-15-2011, 11:15 AM	#51
jocampo Layback feline Posts: 3,034 Karma: 6980745 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Device: Oasis 2nd gen, Sony DPTS1, iPad Pro 10.5"	InJapan? This is off topic, but are you ok? Sound like you're posting from Japan...hope everything is fine ...

03-15-2011, 05:26 PM	#52
kjk . Posts: 3,408 Karma: 5647231 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: never enough	Minor update-after using the rear camera extensively to film the new remote controlled helicopters my employees are flying around in the office, I have to say that for video, it actually isn't too bad Stills are still terrible.

03-16-2011, 06:03 PM	#54
Harmon King of the Bongo Drums Posts: 1,630 Karma: 5927225 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Excelsior! (Strange...)	Actually, I got the black 32g wireless iPad 1.5. Which means that I installed iOS 4.3 on my Original iPad, and got most of the software goodness. I'm a firm believer that with Apple, you should upgrade your hardware every other generation. That keeps the software pretty much in sync with the hardware - the main problem I've had with Apple products is that the software outstrips the hardware capability well before the hardware dies. Heck I just gave my brother a pre-intel powerbook running OSx 10.4, & he's happy as a clam (strange cliche...) Computerwise, he's living back in 2005. Meanwhile, I'll sit tight & hope that the next iteration of the iPad is a 7 incher. But even if it's not, it will be lighter & faster, with a stronger battery and a better screen, and will make perfect iWaffles for breakfast, unlike the iPad 2, which is deficient in that important respect.

03-16-2011, 07:42 PM	#55
GlennD Wizard Posts: 2,118 Karma: 17500000 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Pacific NW Device: sony PRS350, iPhone, iPad	Has anyone heard whether Apple stores are continuing to get more stock? Or is the supply pretty much tapped out in preperation for the international launch?

03-16-2011, 07:46 PM	#56
jocampo Layback feline Posts: 3,034 Karma: 6980745 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Device: Oasis 2nd gen, Sony DPTS1, iPad Pro 10.5"	Glenn, No idea, but interestingly enough, Apple shares keep drooping since earthquake. Did not happen in a while. Analysts say could be because suppliers.

03-16-2011, 08:49 PM	#57
cavi Connoisseur Posts: 84 Karma: 580 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: prs600	I am going to buy an ipad, I had a first gen and I traded for a samsung galaxy, for lack of flash, but I am ready to go back. My question is do you really feel the 2 is much better? Apple has refurbished ipad1 for 350 on their site and in stock, the ipad2 is backordered for 4 weeks. is it really worth the wait? I really do not feel I will need the camera, the weight does not bother me. The only feature I feel might be good would be the newer processor, but still 150 dollars difference and 4 weeks wait?

03-16-2011, 09:14 PM	#58
jocampo Layback feline Posts: 3,034 Karma: 6980745 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Device: Oasis 2nd gen, Sony DPTS1, iPad Pro 10.5"	Cavi, I bought the iPad 2 because I had a few weeks old iPad 1 when came out. So I returned it and bought the iPad 2 instead. If I've had the 1st gen. iPad for few months or maybe a year, I've kept it. Now, I like it. It is thinner and feels better when holding but it is not a huge difference in terms of weight. I don't use the cameras too much either. Now, the GT and iPad are different devices. Right now I'm in a Hotel, after attending a Microsoft training writing this to you from my iPad, but using teethering from my GT. I also brought my GT to the training to check emails and use Google maps. If you don't like the GT and want an iPad again, save some bucks and buy and iPad 1. Or ... Wait a few weeks and get the Xoom wifi, which will cost about 500 bucks. I use the iPad 2 for Magazines and PDFs, so don't think I will return or change my Galaxy Tab soon ...