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| Thread ID: 126325 | 2012-08-21 02:44:00 | iPad - which model do you recommend? | John H (8) | Press F1 |
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| 1295904 | 2012-08-21 02:44:00 | SWMBO has had her heart set on getting an iPad for some time now - I have checked out the iPad2 and the third generation iPad in a couple of shops I have been in, and can see the difference in resolution between the two models. However I have been spooked by how hot the 3rd generation model feels. What is the general consensus now that this generation iPad has been out for a few months - is it worth spending the extra $ on the later model? Are there any problems related to the extra heat? Thanks for any thoughts. PS I am not going to get an iPad for myself - I prefer the Android beasties I have had a play with... |
John H (8) | ||
| 1295905 | 2012-08-21 04:01:00 | HI John I haven't owned the 2 model so can't comment on the difference, but don't understand all the 'gets hot' stories about the 3. Admittedly mine is in a case but even out of the case, just have not felt it get hot, charging or otherwise. I love having the built-in 3G and would not get another tablet of any sort without it, but then I have a use for that and I know many don't. Sorry - this probably hasn't helped much! |
FAB (6923) | ||
| 1295906 | 2012-08-21 04:33:00 | My sister and mother both have an iPad2 and I have a new iPad (3rd gen) and I don't like using theirs as the screen just looks really bad :D Lots of apps now being made for the higher res screen and they look awesome. I haven't noticed mine getting hot either. |
CYaBro (73) | ||
| 1295907 | 2012-08-21 04:40:00 | The only real reason imo to get the 3 over the 2 is the screen resolution, and it's a hefty price premium. Personally, I'd do it, because the higher screen res is nice, but if you're not fussed (try them back to back to decide), then you're probably not going to notice much for your money imo. | inphinity (7274) | ||
| 1295908 | 2012-08-21 04:41:00 | iPad3 (new iPad) for sure. I haven't tried one myself except in a store so I can't comment on the heat, but the screen is stunning. The main advantage to an iPad I reckon. | Nick G (16709) | ||
| 1295909 | 2012-08-21 05:02:00 | I got the 2, if your wife wont notice the screen difference, or needs a decent camera. Stick with the 2 and save some money. However if it was for me now, I would go for the new one. | plod (107) | ||
| 1295910 | 2012-08-21 06:30:00 | Thanks folks - really good thoughts. I have seen them side by side in a Mac store with a stupid name in Albany, and the difference in resolution is very clear (no pun intended). People had been mucking around with the two display units, and there was a very different heat output. The 3rd gen model felt really uncomfortable in my hands. However, maybe some little twonk had been doing some heavy processing... I suspect it is one of those things where you see them side by side and the difference in resolution is amazing, but if you take the iPad2 home, and the comparison was no longer in front of you, then it wouldn't be such a big issue. However, if new apps are being developed to make the best of the new screen, then maybe that is the way to go. And no-one is reporting admission to the penile burns unit, or a burnt out iPad, so perhaps the heat is not an issue. However, since I posted my enquiry, SWMBO has come home from seeing a quack to say she has to have day surgery that involves a general anaesthetic. As we will be paying, maybe the purchase will have to be deferred until we find out the size of the surgeon's account. Thanks everyone for your helpful thoughts. |
John H (8) | ||
| 1295911 | 2012-08-21 06:47:00 | My sister loves her iPad3 but she mentioned that it got quite hot. She uses hers a lot whilst waiting for her girls doing sports, etc and wouldn't be without it now. I don't have a use for one myself at the moment but will probably get one in a couple of years time, probably the iPad5. :p Sorry to hear of your wife's impending surgery. |
FoxyMX (5) | ||
| 1295912 | 2012-08-21 06:58:00 | Thanks FoxyMX. Given what I think my wife will use it for (mainly email, browsing, taking and editing photos, reading ebooks) it may well be that she won't get it too hot - her time on her PC seems to be less than 30 mins per session. Thanks for the comments about the surgery as well. |
John H (8) | ||
| 1295913 | 2012-08-22 06:05:00 | Don't be too sure about that John. I bought a Kindle Fire for my wife and the amount of time spent can just fly!! Just sitting in the armchair. | Neil McC (178) | ||
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