iPad Would you change your current iPad2 for the iPad3?

[GlennD]

I'm still happy with my ipad2, my wife is still happy with her ipad1. No reason to upgrade here. We've found skipping a generation or even two with iOS products seems to work well for us.

[DaleDe]

I hear the ipad 2 16G version will continue to be sold at $399 for those who want a cheaper model. it is not being replaced.

[Jowi]

If the improvement in text sharpness looks as good as the improvement from the iPod Touch 3 to the 4, then that alone is worth the upgrade to me. A bit faster processor or better camera aren't important to me. I'm upgrading for the screen only.

[ilovejedd]

Originally Posted by DaleDe

I hear the ipad 2 16G version will continue to be sold at $399 for those who want a cheaper model. it is not being replaced.

The complete iPad 2 line-up is also available refurbished. Very nice discounts on all models and really, Apple refurbs are as good as brand new (with new chassis and battery), carry the same 1-year warranty and are eligible for extended Apple Care coverage.

Refurbished:
iPad 2 16GB Wi-Fi $349
iPad 2 32GB Wi-Fi $449
iPad 2 64GB Wi-Fi $549
iPad 2 16GB Wi-Fi + 3G $479
iPad 2 32GB Wi-Fi + 3G $579
iPad 2 64GB Wi-Fi + 3G $679

[Laserjock]

Today I pre-ordered an iPad 3 64Gb WiFi and leather cover for my wife. I got a small discount through an employee purchase plan. Currently we have two iPad 1's and they both get a workout here at home. We watched the keynote tonight and it showcased a lot of nice upgrades over the iPad 2.

=Laserjock=

[Andy_T]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

From what I've been reading, if you have an iPad 1, go ahead and upgrade. If you have an iPad 2, don't bother.

That's the same thing said about upgrading an iPad 1 to and iPad 2.

That's a bit of a contradiction in itself :-)

This is a mobileread forum.
I can only speak for myself, but having 4 times the resolution available for displaying an e-book seems like a tremendous improvement to me.

Best regards,
Andy

[soondai]

my iPad 1 still has at least another year in it.

I'll probably pick up this new one next year cheap when the 4 comes out or splurge on the 4 itself.

[sadowski]

I would rather get another 5 inch pearl-based reader ;-)

[johnnyb]

If it has 1GB Ram, it should be future-proof for reading PDFs (not that I have too many problems now, but you know, as software evolves...)
If it doesn't, well, I might as well skip it...
Also, I might just wait until the first refurbished ones show up (around summer I suppose), I think a little discount wouldn't be bad... Also, I think it's good to see how the thing itself performs... And to wait for app upgrades of all the apps I want to experience in full quality...

[monkeyluis]

I would agree with most sentiments re the iPad 2 to the iPad 3 move. My mom has an iPad 2. She doesn't need to upgrade, other than the screen she wouldn't see the difference.

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by monkeyluis

I would agree with most sentiments re the iPad 2 to the iPad 3 move. My mom has an iPad 2. She doesn't need to upgrade, other than the screen she wouldn't see the difference.

The screen is, I imagine, the primary reason to upgrade for most people who will be doing so.

[jocampo]

Originally Posted by HarryT

The screen is, I imagine, the primary reason to upgrade for most people who will be doing so.

I do not own an iPhone. So, a honest question here: can you tell the difference when reading? Not talking about comics or other stuff, just normal books with letters and tables.

I already have an eink device plus a Kindle Fire. I just do not see the reason to upgrade. On my eyes, the Kindle for iOs looks ok on my iPad2.

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by jocampo

I do not own an iPhone. So, a honest question here: can you tell the difference when reading? Not talking about comics or other stuff, just normal books with letters and tables.

Yes, there's all the difference in the world. The 133dpi screen is distinctly pixilated. Text on the iPhone 4 screen is completely smooth - you just can't see the pixels, no matter how closely you look at the screen.

[ilovejedd]

Originally Posted by HarryT

Yes, there's all the difference in the world. The 133dpi screen is distinctly pixilated.

Totally agree. When I moved from 3GS to 4, I was able to cram more text per page since smaller font sizes are actually legible with retina display.

Originally Posted by HarryT

Text on the iPhone 4 screen is completely smooth - you just can't see the pixels, no matter how closely you look at the screen.

I can but I'd have to be holding it really, really close to my face to see the pixels. Like around 3-4" or so (and I'd get terribly cross-eyed).

Originally Posted by jocampo

I do not own an iPhone. So, a honest question here: can you tell the difference when reading? Not talking about comics or other stuff, just normal books with letters and tables.

Yes. Definitely. It's like the difference between printing using an old dot matrix printer and a new laser printer.

[grownupboy]

yup, ordered the ipad 3 right away. ipad 2 has been amazing but i gotta get me some 'o dat retina display!