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Ipad 4

  • 18-09-2012 12:59pm
    #1
    Bummer1234
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,867 ✭✭✭


    I have come to the conclusion that im gonna buy myself a new ipad,Im heading off to new york after christmas so think of buying it there. But now
    that it says on the http://wheniskeynote.com/ website that the new ipad could be annouced in early-ish 2013.

    After seeing the "Lignting" dock changes to the iphone 5. Im considering on waiting. Im in no hurry for it, Just handy to have around the house
    a quick "Turn on and browse",

    What would you yourself do, Would you wait or should i just get one at christmas time?


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  • #2
    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    I haven't heard what might be included in the next iPad - but the new dock would seem a safe bet. Unless it was to be much lighter however, I'm not sure I'm bother waiting. It'll be March/April before you see it, so 6 months is a long wait when you could be enjoying it.

    The retina screen was a big deal, and I don't see the next gen having anything that big to make it worth waiting so long.

    Of course the iPad mini might mix things up a bit and maybe the dates will all change (not earlier though, I'd imagine).


  • #3
    Hurricane Carter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 607 ✭✭✭Hurricane Carter


    When are you ever going to 'dock' an iPad?

    Just buy it..if you think you'll use it. :)

    You probably won't be able to get your hands on an iPad 4 'til around April so...

    Personally, it's not a big enough reason to wait :)


  • #4
    Seve OB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,118 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    Bummer1234 wrote: »
    Im in no hurry for it, Just handy to have around the house
    a quick "Turn on and browse",

    If that is all you want. what is wrong with a Smart phone? I bet you probably already have one of those!


  • #5
    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    stevieob wrote: »
    If that is all you want. what is wrong with a Smart phone? I bet you probably already have one of those!
    Couch surfing on an iPad > couch surfing on a smartphone.

    That is all.


  • #6
    Bummer1234
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,867 ✭✭✭Bummer1234


    stevieob wrote: »
    If that is all you want. what is wrong with a Smart phone? I bet you probably already have one of those!

    I have a smart phone yes, But as Dades is saying, Hard to beat a bigger screen.


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  • #7
    maximoose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,209 ✭✭✭maximoose


    Bummer1234 wrote: »
    I have a smart phone yes, But as Dades is saying, Hard to beat a bigger screen.

    Just do it. I don't think it'll be worth your while waiting.

    I wanted an iPad/tablet for the same reasons as yourself, browsing around the house and for a little reading as well. Got one at the start of last month (if the price is putting you off, I went to Harvey Normans and got it over 10 months interest free) and absolutely love it. So much better than using a phone, and so much handier than turning on the laptop.


  • #8
    petiha
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81 ✭✭petiha


    you'll probably have to wait until mid-March to hear something official... and then wait another few weeks. :(


  • #9
    Bummer1234
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,867 ✭✭✭Bummer1234


    maximoose wrote: »
    Just do it. I don't think it'll be worth your while waiting.

    I wanted an iPad/tablet for the same reasons as yourself, browsing around the house and for a little reading as well. Got one at the start of last month (if the price is putting you off, I went to Harvey Normans and got it over 10 months interest free) and absolutely love it. So much better than using a phone, and so much handier than turning on the laptop.

    Im heading away to new york after christmas and was thinking of getting it there where its cheaper.


  • #10
    soundsham
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,848 ✭✭✭soundsham


    I'd buy it now sure in 6 months we could all be dead


  • #11
    BBMcQ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,324 ✭✭✭BBMcQ


    Bummer1234 wrote: »
    Im heading away to new york after christmas and was thinking of getting it there where its cheaper.

    Not a whole lot cheaper than a refurb here... certainly not worth the wait.

    Otherwise, you must know someone going to the states sooner, or someone with a education discount etc?


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  • #12
    macgabhs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 274 ✭✭macgabhs


    stuartmchugh wrote: »
    Bummer1234 wrote: »
    Im heading away to new york after christmas and was thinking of getting it there where its cheaper.

    Not a whole lot cheaper than a refurb here... certainly not worth the wait.

    Otherwise, you must know someone going to the states sooner, or someone with a education discount etc?

    +1 for the refurb. Keep an eye on the refurb store at

    http://store.apple.com/ie/browse/home/specialdeals/ipad

    The stock changes regularly enough, I think overnight on a Tuesday, I've ordered a few things from the refurb store and the service has been excellent with delivery in less than a week generally. Also normally a refurb item comes in a plain brown cardboard box but not the iPad it comes in the full retail box, well it did for me! Go for it now if you think you'll use i think it is fantastic for browsing on the couch, reading etc


  • #13
    petiha
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81 ✭✭petiha


    macgabhs wrote: »
    +1 for the refurb. Keep an eye on the refurb store at...

    Are the refurbished stuff in the Apple store in good condition? :) Never ordered from there before, but it sounds good. :pac:


  • #14
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,470 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    petiha wrote: »
    Are the refurbished stuff in the Apple store in good condition? :) Never ordered from there before, but it sounds good. :pac:

    A refurb is effectively as-new. You'd never tell it apart from a brand new one. At least in the case of the iPhone, it has a new screen, back, battery... I'm really not sure what bits are not "new" in it!


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