New ipad

Shanekk22

Hi thinking on getting a ipad

What is the latest ipad out there?

I thought it was ipad4 but on the apple site I can only see ipad with retina display and ipad air


Thanks

FourFourRED

Shanekk22 wrote: »

Hi thinking on getting a ipad

What is the latest ipad out there?

I thought it was ipad4 but on the apple site I can only see ipad with retina display and ipad air


Thanks

iPad Air is the latest €489

iPad with Retina Display is the iPad 4 & is €399 but can be bought for €329 refurbished (which is essentially brought back to new condition by Apple).

Personally I would go for the Air though. More future proof for the €89 as new over the 4 due to the 64bit processor inside and a much lighter and smaller form factor over the last generation.

Creamy Goodness

iPad Air is the latest and greatest then it's the iPad mini with retina display then it's the iPad with retina display (iPad 4) then the iPad mini.

DubDJ

Shanekk22 wrote: »

Hi thinking on getting a ipad

What is the latest ipad out there?

I thought it was ipad4 but on the apple site I can only see ipad with retina display and ipad air


Thanks

There are now 4 different iPad's available for sale, the best of the lot is the iPad Air, which is the full 9.7" one with the latest specs and improvements. Apple also sell the previous generation iPad with Retina (which is the 4th Gen) alongside the iPad Air.

The other two are the iPad mini and iPad mini with Retina Display. They are only 7.9" and differ on specs and price.

The line starting from the lowest priced/lowest spec'd goes like:

iPad mini < iPad w/ Retina Display (4th Gen) < iPad mini w/ Retina display < iPad Air

Shanekk22

Ok thanks for all the info

I'm going to the USA in 2 months I was thinking on buying when I'm over.

I was on apple USA site seems you can't buy the ipad unlocked woukd it be the same in the us?

It's not like the .ie site it's unlocked you don't need to but a contract there

Pro Hoc Vice

Shanekk22 wrote: »

Ok thanks for all the info

I'm going to the USA in 2 months I was thinking on buying when I'm over.

I was on apple USA site seems you can't buy the ipad unlocked woukd it be the same in the us?

It's not like the .ie site it's unlocked you don't need to but a contract there

To best of my knowledge ipad sold on apple irish site is unlocked. Also remember with US purchase you must add sales tax depending on State, also charger will be different (not major problem) and returns is a pain in the ass as it must be returned in case of repair to USA.

IPad Air 128 GB with Wi-Fi and 4G would be €879 inc VAT while the same in US (say NY) would be $1011 or about €735. Also there is a risk that the product would be liable to charges on importation.

FourFourRED

Shanekk22 wrote: »

Ok thanks for all the info

I'm going to the USA in 2 months I was thinking on buying when I'm over.

I was on apple USA site seems you can't buy the ipad unlocked woukd it be the same in the us?

It's not like the .ie site it's unlocked you don't need to but a contract there

Are you looking to get an iPad with 4G? Those cost a decent bit extra than the Wi-Fi only models. I'm pretty sure all the cellular iPads are unlocked in-store anyway so no need to worry about that.

FourFourRED

infosys wrote: »

To best of my knowledge ipad sold on apple irish site is unlocked. Also remember with US purchase you must add sales tax depending on State, also charger will be different (not major problem) and returns is a pain in the ass as it must be returned in case of repair to USA.

With US iPads you can have them repaired in Europe as they are the same model number. With iPhones you can't as they are different.

Pro Hoc Vice

Aodhagan wrote: »

With US iPads you can have them repaired in Europe as they are the same model number. With iPhones you can't as they are different.

Good to know.

Just double checked from USA warranty site

"IMPORTANT RESTRICTION FOR iPHONE AND iPAD SERVICE.
Apple may restrict warranty service for iPhone and iPad to the country where Apple or its Authorized Distributors originally sold the device."

Shanekk22

Yes looking to get the ipad that can take the sim

I was in New York last week it was so packed with people I never got to ask anyone instore but I seen the prices there 629 + sales tax for the 32g

So I'm going back in 2 months to Orlando and was going to get one but if you go online and try to buy one it makes you pick a phone provider

So was just thinking in store could be the same

There a good saving if you could get it in the us

makoten

infosys wrote: »

Also there is a risk that the product would be liable to charges on importation.

Really? It's not like he's buying a dozen iPads from the US. I've bought plenty of gadgets while on holiday in East Asia and never got charged when I head back to Ireland. Heck, one time I brought a whole desktop computer back.

Pro Hoc Vice

makoten wrote: »

Really? It's not like he's buying a dozen iPads from the US. I've bought plenty of gadgets while on holiday in East Asia and never got charged when I head back to Ireland. Heck, one time I brought a whole desktop computer back.

The duty free limit per passenger in goods other than cigs drink etc. Is €430. Get the wrong official on the wrong day then liable for charges.

guil

Aodhagan wrote: »

With US iPads you can have them repaired in Europe as they are the same model number. With iPhones you can't as they are different.

Are you sure the cellular ones are the same model number. Warranty states iPhones and iPads can be restricted to region of purchase.

makoten

infosys wrote: »

The duty free limit per passenger in goods other than cigs drink etc. Is €430. Get the wrong official on the wrong day then liable for charges.

Wait a second, I think I know why I haven't had problems with importing then. I usually have a transfer flight in an EU country in-between (i.e. Hong Kong -> London -> Dublin). Does the duty free limit still apply then? Since the flight is really just London to Dublin :pac: Ha.

Pro Hoc Vice

makoten wrote: »

Wait a second, I think I know why I haven't had problems with importing then. I usually have a transfer flight in an EU country in-between (i.e. Hong Kong -> London -> Dublin). Does the duty free limit still apply then? Since the flight is really just London to Dublin :pac: Ha.

Duty free limits still apply. You may be asked the original departure country. Also note the colour on your baggage tags.

FourFourRED

guil wrote: »

Are you sure the cellular ones are the same model number. Warranty states iPhones and iPads can be restricted to region of purchase.

Yeah the cellular models are the same worldwide. You wouldn't have an issue getting it repaired here.

http://bgr.com/2013/11/04/ipad-air-global-cellular-analysis/

Creamy Goodness

DubDJ wrote: »

The other two are the iPad mini and iPad mini with Retina Display. They are only 7.9" and differ on specs and price.

Just to be more specific the iPad Mini with Retina Display has the same specifications as the iPad Air, it's processor is just slightly underclocked (5%-10%).

DubDJ

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

Just to be more specific the iPad Mini with Retina Display has the same specifications as the iPad Air, it's processor is just slightly underclocked (5%-10%).

Display on the iPad Air is a little better too but it's not very noticeable to anybody. But yeah other than that they are almost identical.

FourFourRED

DubDJ wrote: »

Display on the iPad Air is a little better too but it's not very noticeable to anybody. But yeah other than that they are almost identical.

Personally I would say it's very noticeable