Buy iPad 3 now or wait for iPhone 5?

iDann

What would you choose?

Thanks.

CathalDublin

Well are you after a tablet or a phone?

iDann

CathalDublin wrote: »

Well are you after a tablet or a phone?

Both tbh

Creamy Goodness

wait for iphone 5, get that. buy ipad 4.

WillyFXP

The iPad 3 gives no benefit over the iPad 2, apart from the higher res screen. the gfx chip is more powerful, but side by side the iPad 2 runs games faster, the iPad 3 runs much hotter and the battery takes twice as long to charge. I'd look for deals on the iPad 2 and wait for the iPhone 5.

Nyum Nyum

WillyFXP wrote: »

The iPad 3 gives no benefit over the iPad 2, apart from the higher res screen

To be fair, that's a huge benefit. Plus it will be supported for longer than iPad 2.

WillyFXP

In what way is it a huge benefit?

Nyum Nyum

WillyFXP wrote: »

In what way is it a huge benefit?

Well considering you're looking at the screen most of the time do you not think a much clearer, sharper screen can only be a good thing?

If the iPhone 5 came out with a much lower quality screen then the 4S do you not think people would complain?

mdwexford

WillyFXP wrote: »

In what way is it a huge benefit?

In what way is it not?

Deep Thought

mdwexford wrote: »

In what way is it not?

Good point well made...

up to the original statement maker to validate their reasoning 1st

WillyFXP

Deep Thought wrote: »

Good point well made...

up to the original statement maker to validate their reasoning 1st

No noticeable difference at normal viewing distance, generates a LOT of heat, graphics performance is LOWER, no benefit in advanced cellular tech in this country, longer charging time, higher price, thicker, heavier.

mdwexford

Unless you need glasses there is a huge difference at normal viewing distance.

Have you got proof of the lower graphics performance, haven't heard that before.

The rest are pretty much non issues bar charging does take a long time, how long does it take for the iPad 2?

WillyFXP

mdwexford wrote: »

Unless you need glasses there is a huge difference at normal viewing distance.

Have you got proof of the lower graphics performance, haven't heard that before.

The rest are pretty much non issues bar charging does take a long time, how long does it take for the iPad 2?

http://9to5mac.com/2012/03/30/benchmarked-new-ipads-a5x-vs-ipad-2s-a5-vs-tegra-3/

Put both together and there is no discernable difference in the screen unless it's closer than about 12 inches, if you are holding it that close then you do need glasses. I think LTE being unusable is a fairly major "non issue" seeing as it was one of the 2 major upgrades over the iPad 2. Anyway, this discussion is totally off topic, I've made my points. Feel free to start an iPad 2 v iPad 3 thread and watch the fanboys tear themselves apart.

nemesisdg

If you want both you could buy a Samsung Galaxy Note.
If you want an Apple product wait for the alleged new iPad mini which may be announced with the next version of the iPhone.

Dades

Wait for the new iPhone.

Buy an iPad 3 now with it's amazing, noticeably better than the iPad 2, screen.
The next iPad is likely only to be a spec bump.

TBi

WillyFXP wrote: »

No noticeable difference at normal viewing distance, generates a LOT of heat, graphics performance is LOWER, no benefit in advanced cellular tech in this country, longer charging time, higher price, thicker, heavier.

I noticed the difference at normal viewing distance, very big improvement, and i wear glasses! Next thing you'll be telling us there's no difference between the 3GS and 4 screen!

Also graphics performance is higher, but it runs a higher resolution display so the frame rate could be lower. Give out to developers for not offering a lower resolution pixel doubled resolution for higher speed.

Quite frankly i prefer the slightly slower but higher res graphics, but that's personal choice.

To the OP, wait for the 5. At least you can get a 4S cheaper when it comes out. If you can get both then buy the new iPad now. No point waiting for the new one.

whiterebel

TBi wrote: »

I noticed the difference at normal viewing distance, very big improvement, and i wear glasses! Next thing you'll be telling us there's no difference between the 3GS and 4 screen!

Also graphics performance is higher, but it runs a higher resolution display so the frame rate could be lower. Give out to developers for not offering a lower resolution pixel doubled resolution for higher speed.

Quite frankly i prefer the slightly slower but higher res graphics, but that's personal choice.

To the OP, wait for the 5. At least you can get a 4S cheaper when it comes out. If you can get both then buy the new iPad now. No point waiting for the new one.

I have iPad 2, but was using a new ipad today, and honestly didn't see that much difference. Certainly not enough to buy the new one.

TBi

whiterebel wrote: »

I have iPad 2, but was using a new ipad today, and honestly didn't see that much difference. Certainly not enough to buy the new one.

Different strokes for different folks. Everyone has different preferences, if they were the same price what would you get? Higher res 'new' with heavier battery and slower graphics or the lighter lower res '2' with faster graphics?

Kenno90

whiterebel wrote: »

I have iPad 2, but was using a new ipad today, and honestly didn't see that much difference. Certainly not enough to buy the new one.

If you have an ipad 2 then i wouldn't bother getting the new one, But for people who are looking to buy their first tablet i'd suggest the ipad 3.

whiterebel

TBi wrote: »

Different strokes for different folks. Everyone has different preferences, if they were the same price what would you get? Higher res 'new' with heavier battery and slower graphics or the lighter lower res '2' with faster graphics?

I'd get iPad 2, but 32Gb rather than 16.

TBi

whiterebel wrote: »

I'd get iPad 2, but 32Gb rather than 16.

So if they were exactly the same price, for 32GB 'new' and 32gb '2' you'd get the 2? Interesting...

mdwexford

TBi wrote: »

So if they were exactly the same price, for 32GB 'new' and 32gb '2' you'd get the 2? Interesting...

Or stupid whichever you prefer.

whiterebel

TBi wrote: »

So if they were exactly the same price, for 32GB 'new' and 32gb '2' you'd get the 2? Interesting...

No, 32GB iPad2 v 16gb iPad 3.

whiterebel

mdwexford wrote: »

Or stupid whichever you prefer.

Why don't you wind your neck in. I thought it was obvious 32gb 2 v 16gb 3.

TBi

whiterebel wrote: »

No, 32GB iPad2 v 16gb iPad 3.

My question was if they were both the same price what would you get? Assuming, as i said, the 32Gb 3 was the same price as the 32GB 2. I understand in reality that they are different prices.

mdwexford

whiterebel wrote: »

Why don't you wind your neck in. I thought it was obvious 32gb 2 v 16gb 3.

I thought it was obvious that wasn't what was asked.