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Is it worth buying an iPad in America?

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  • #32
    Migworks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 245 ✭✭Migworks


    kaji wrote: »
    I'm gonna bite the bullet and order the iPad Air now from Groupon! My wallet is gonna be sore after this week :/

    Good luck! Think its up to 7 days delivery. Can't go wrong with groupon.

    Now if I can only raise the funds in time!


  • #33
    AlanS181824
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    My mother got a 32GB air whilst she was over.

    It's a great tablet, very sturdy in the hand.

    I have a Nexus 7 and just prefer Android in general but if you're after an iPad then the air is the one to get!


  • #34
    fox007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,362 ✭✭✭fox007


    Zcott wrote: »
    Savings on Macs are even better, so if anyone is going to the states soon and wants to pick me up a retina MacBook Pro...


    Yea this is what I'm doing when going to flordia in June, I'm buying a refurbishied Mac Pro or air not sure which one yet tho getting it shipped to the locale store for even bigger sayings just can't deceive between pro and air with the upgraded ram etc as I had a 2010 bought from new sold it last week so it's costing me €50-€100 to upgrade


  • #35
    Zcott
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,206 ✭✭✭Zcott


    fox007 wrote: »
    Yea this is what I'm doing when going to flordia in June, I'm buying a refurbishied Mac Pro or air not sure which one yet tho getting it shipped to the locale store for even bigger sayings just can't deceive between pro and air with the upgraded ram etc as I had a 2010 bought from new sold it last week so it's costing me €50-€100 to upgrade

    I'd probably go for the Pro. Air's big selling point is portability, and if you're travelling it's a great machine. However, if you're just using it as a desktop replacement, go for the Pro. And pick me one up while you're there.


  • #36
    Eoin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,257 ✭✭✭✭Eoin


    I bought a refurbed 13" Air last year - I was worried about the small screen size, but I've actually found it very usable for several hours at a time. I can't remember now why I didn't for the MBP, but I've found the Air absolutely brilliant. Performance is good; I don't have any intense graphic apps on the go, but would have a couple of VMs running.

    Anyway, check out what refurb deals are available online about a week before you fly out. If you get the timing right, you can get it shipped to a store near where you're staying and pick it up from there.


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  • #37
    boreder
    Registered Users Posts: 227 ✭✭boreder


    fox007 wrote: »
    Yea this is what I'm doing when going to flordia in June, I'm buying a refurbishied Mac Pro or air not sure which one yet tho getting it shipped to the locale store for even bigger sayings just can't deceive between pro and air with the upgraded ram etc as I had a 2010 bought from new sold it last week so it's costing me €50-€100 to upgrade

    You need an American credit card to buy from the US online store – even if you plan to pick it up from a retail store.


  • #38
    Eoin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,257 ✭✭✭✭Eoin


    You need to enter an American billing address alright. My hotel address worked fine.


  • #39
    tech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,846 ✭✭✭tech


    ipad mini for €250 or ipad 2 for 278 on apple refurb store


  • #40
    Sam Mac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,227 ✭✭✭Sam Mac


    For anyone deciding between the iPad Air or the mini retina, the colour gamut issue with the mini retina turned me off getting it. I actually compared them both side by side and the colours are much more accurate on the Air. It's a damn pity because the Mini retina would've been much more portable for myself but I'm not spending that amount of cash on an inferior screen, sorry Apple. I went for the 32GB Air which I got brand new in box for €470.00 shipped so can't complain really. It just sucks about the gamut issue on the retina mini.


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