Ipad2 or 3

[goofball]

I love my Ipad 3.
The screen alone is without a doubt worth the R1000 difference in price it will cost locally.
Also, next year when the new Ipad comes out do you want a pad thats 2 generations old?

 

[fxit_man]

Also, next year when the new Ipad comes out do you want a pad thats 2 generations old?

If it suits your needs then why not?

 

[clasqm]

Also, next year when the new Ipad comes out do you want a pad thats 2 generations old?

<Evil grin> I have a 4-year old with his own iPad 1. How long before I need to magnanimously hand down the 2? </Evil grin>

 

[Zyzzyva]

The difference doesn't IMO justify the price; I still think the iPad 2 is great (most definitely the price).
This btw should surprise some people (especially, those that think I'm such a fanboy)

The screen on the iPad3
IMO not so much of a fundamental change as was the iPhone 3 to iPhone 4 retina display -- so not a sure bet.

The GPU improvement
Not fundamentally noticeable change

The back camera
Very much for me is a waste; I much rather would have preferred a high res front camera for Skype, FaceTime.

Weight
It's heavier, you finally get used to it, but feels like a step in the wrong direction.

Thicker
Yes it's thicker than the iPad 2, also feels like a step in the wrong direction.

Heat
The new GPU puts out more heat, so heavier on battery, and subtlety less comfortable for games.

Apps
Not enough exclusive apps.

Summary
I say wait for the the 4th iPad, or buy the cheaper one...

FYI, I've had the 3rd iPad for just over a month and still have my iPad 2.

Note: even though I can be honest about less than ideal new kit from Apple, doesn't mean tomorrow I'll be using Windows; that's a stretch too far

Oh I'd also suggest you buy local, the prices are not that high compared to international markets, unless of course you claim the tax back , and don't declare

Sharp are building new screens which will use less power at retina level resolutions, which makes me believe most of the ipad 3's issues will go away when the ipad 4 comes out. It really does seem at this point that the ipad 3 is an imperfect generation, that generation in hindsight a person is glad they missed/skipped.

Today’s announcement further explained that the LCDs in production are the world’s first panels to incorporate IGZO oxide semiconductors. The technology permits Sharp to produce LCDs with “smaller thin-film transistors and increased pixel transparency, thus allowing for lower energy consumption.”

The displays also employ “proprietary UV2A*3 photo-alignment technology.” The result equips the LCDs with a high-image quality.

I must say i look forward to them using these screens in desktops, a 32 inch 3840 x 2160 panel will be quite a treat.