Looking into an Ipad.. any thoughts?

[BLowry]

I have been doing research reading /watching reviews and tutorials on the Ipad, kindle fire and nook...I played with a friends Kindle Fire the other night!!! I WANT ONE!! The research I did on all three of them was....Ipad bigger screen, more memory camera, and longer battery. Kindle fire and nook, were pretty much the same...however the kindle fire was the better choice. And...a heck of alot cheaper than the Ipad...depends on what you want it for...

[QuickSilver]

Originally Posted by together4ever

iPad 3 out in Febuary!!!

Argh, really? I got my iPad2 less than a year ago. Every moment we have spent together has been special, though. Sounds like someone in the market for one should wait, either for the hottest new thing, or for prices on the iPad2 to drop when the newer version is released. I haven't heard anything about the iPad3 feature set, does anyone know?

Originally Posted by BLowry

I have been doing research reading /watching reviews and tutorials on the Ipad, kindle fire and nook...I played with a friends Kindle Fire the other night!!! I WANT ONE!! The research I did on all three of them was....Ipad bigger screen, more memory camera, and longer battery. Kindle fire and nook, were pretty much the same...however the kindle fire was the better choice. And...a heck of alot cheaper than the Ipad...depends on what you want it for...

The big thing about the kindle is that it's much easier to read outside. You may have seen those commercials where people are reading on the beach (though I've always wondered, is it a good idea to bring an expensive electronic device somewhere with sand, water, and theft?).

If I am outside and I have my sunglasses on, I cannot see my iPad2 screen at ALL. The first time I tried it, I thought it was broken. My sunglasses have polarized lenses, which make the problem worse.

It does bother me sometimes when I try to read in the park, but if I turn the screen brightness all the way up and take off my sunglasses, then it more or less works.

[Ellie May]

I just ordered a refurbed iPad2. My BIL told me to wait for the 3 because the prices on the 2's are rumored to be going way down. But I have a somewhat urgent need for one now (just fits a current need for me). If it's more for fun and not so important to get one right this minute, I'd be waiting a month or two. The refurbs are $80-$100 cheaper from the Apple site and come with a warranty. Not a bad way to go.. Hoping it's as good as most people think it is.

[jrsygal37]

My son got the Ipad2 for Christmas (he's 18) and he loves it. It was $499 and I got it on a door buster I think for $450, but I just read that the new Ipad will be coming out in a couple of months and they expect that this one will go down to as low as $299. I would wait it out and see if what happens. Also, you don't want to buy the newest one out because they always have clitches with them. Ipad 2 thus far my son said has been great. I have also heard that the Galaxy is nice and if you want to really go cheap but have a fairly good one, they have one at Costco for $189 originally $499. I forget the brand but I think it may also be Samsung.

[candybaby]

What is the IPad3 going to have the IPad2 doesn't?

[jfalz73]

Originally Posted by candybaby

What is the IPad3 going to have the IPad2 doesn't?

From what I have read possible a better camera and better resolution screen... I have the iPad 2, hubby has iPad 1 and we both love them! 😊

[candybaby]

Originally Posted by jfalz73

From what I have read possible a better camera and better resolution screen... I have the iPad 2, hubby has iPad 1 and we both love them! ��

Thanks, I think I'll just wait for the Ipad3 to come out and wait for the IPad2 to drop in price and buy the IPad2

[LuvTaycieGirl]

Originally Posted by candybaby

Thanks, I think I'll just wait for the Ipad3 to come out and wait for the IPad2 to drop in price and buy the IPad2

This is exactly what I am going to do!

[linz06]

I just bought a tablet this weekend because I love my future father in law's tablet! I got the same one, an Asus Eee Pad Transformer. It comes with docking keyboard so you can use it as a tablet, or hook it up to the keyboard for easier typing. A bonus is when it's hooked up to the keyboard there's an extra 8 hours of battery life. So you get 8 hours on the tablet, or 16 hours when it's attached. When you have the keyboard too it folds up like a laptop and there is no need for a case.

I have never used an iPad but I freaking love my Asus! My future FIL is an electronics guy and he does his research, so I just went on his word lol. I got it at Walmart for $489 CAD, but these things are always cheaper in the US. It has a 10.1" screen, two cameras, and seems to do everything I want it to do (skype, internet, games!). I do have a Sony e-reader I just got for Christmas which I will continue to use for reading. I sit in front of a computer all day at work and reading on bright screens for too long really bothers my eyes!