To upgrade or not - iPad 2 wifi to iPad 3 + 4G

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Hemps

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I am thinking of upgrading to the retina screen iPad.

Currently have an iPad 2 wifi.

I browse the web, emails, photos, videos and read alot of magazines with Zinio and Kindle.

I find that the iPad 2 screen tends to hurt my eyes as a laptop does.

Surely the iPad 3 retina screen is a massive improvement?

How did you guys find the new screen?
 
Hemps said:
I am thinking of upgrading to the retina screen iPad.

Currently have an iPad 2 wifi.

I browse the web, emails, photos, videos and read alot of magazines with Zinio and Kindle.

I find that the iPad 2 screen tends to hurt my eyes as a laptop does.

Surely the iPad 3 retina screen is a massive improvement?

How did you guys find the new screen?
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My dad has the iPad 2, and I've got the iPad 3. Screen is a vast improvement... The iPad 4 is out now which is faster... And sadly, there will be a 5 out soon enough lol.
 
I can get iPad 3 16gb + 4G for R4800 second hand from Pretoria or R5599 from Makro or Game.

New New ipad :) costs too much for now, but as you say a newer one will come out soon........
 
Hemps said:
I am thinking of upgrading to the retina screen iPad.

Currently have an iPad 2 wifi.

I browse the web, emails, photos, videos and read alot of magazines with Zinio and Kindle.

I find that the iPad 2 screen tends to hurt my eyes as a laptop does.

Surely the iPad 3 retina screen is a massive improvement?

How did you guys find the new screen?
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The screen is enormously better. I've got iPad2 and 3, and going from one to the other was all the difference in the world. I read 2-3 hours a day on there without strain. That said, you'll find that the Mini is also a similar if not as drastic improvement in readability.
 
Bank with fnb but don't have Cheque account.

How difficult is it to upgrade to a Cheque account?
I have the cash to buy an ipad, not sure if fnb is cheaper.
 
easy do it online or in a branch or even over the telephone on the fastapp line then they will be able too check if you do meet the criteria
 
easy do it online or in a branch or even over the telephone on the fastapp line then they will be able too check if you do meet the criteria
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How long does the process take or is it instant?
 
If you have the cash just buy it. You can always sell the 2 if you want to add in a bit.
 
If you have the cash just buy it. You can always sell the 2 if you want to add in a bit.
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Already have a buyer offering R2000, I paid R2900 for it same time last year.
 
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Bit the bullet and bought from bidorbuy R4700 including courier and insurance.
iPad 3 16gb + 4g
 
I would wait for ipad5 as its going to much better probably with the new tech i.e Igzo and also with 128gb of space
 
I have the iPad 3 - I love the screen because it does not give me headaches as I've noticed I got when I used my friends ipad2.

:)
 
To tell your u the truth, I'm tired of upgrading. But the iPad 3 has a brilliant screen. I'm not upgrading again until they give us something substantial not a faster chip. I mean I'm not using AutoCAD on the thing.
 
True.
I don't see them changing screen anytime soon.

Only things to come is better glass on screen and for them to make it lighter.
Think the iPad 5 will just be a large iPad mini designed tablet with Retina screen.
 
Keep the iPad2 and get yourself a Mini.
 
Keep the iPad2 and get yourself a Mini.
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The mini is bit small to read effectively on, I subscribe to a couple magazines on Zinio.
Anyway seems the wife wants the iPad 2 so wont be selling.

It is lots of money for what is basically a "toy"
 
Yes, but it's a very useful 'toy'.

I have the iPad 2 16GB + 3G. I don't go anywhere without it these days.
However, unlike you, I don't do that much reading on it - so an upgrade for me, will not be worth it.

Let us know how you get on with the iPad 3.
 
Yes, but it's a very useful 'toy'.

I have the iPad 2 16GB + 3G. I don't go anywhere without it these days.
However, unlike you, I don't do that much reading on it - so an upgrade for me, will not be worth it.

Let us know how you get on with the iPad 3.
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It did hurt the bank account a little buying my new toy, I also use it every as well, nice having instant on device to just grab.
Anyway iPad 3 should arrive this week but I heard somewhere Post office is on strike in Pretoria.........
 
Hemps said:
The mini is bit small to read effectively on, I subscribe to a couple magazines on Zinio.
Anyway seems the wife wants the iPad 2 so wont be selling.

It is lots of money for what is basically a "toy"
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To each their own - I have no problem reading on mine.

There is a hidden bonus to getting a iPad3 - all your legacy cables will work. :)
 
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