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NewJeffCT

(56,828 posts) Fri Nov 23, 2012, 11:28 AM Nov 2012

How much better is the iPad 4 vs the iPad 2?

It seems like it's a big step up - better processor, more memory, better camera. Is it worth an extra $100?

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How much better is the iPad 4 vs the iPad 2? (Original Post) NewJeffCT Nov 2012 OP

Yes. 4x faster. Retina hi-res screen. Better networking antenna. onehandle Nov 2012 #1

No, it's not a huge burden NewJeffCT Nov 2012 #2

By two version numbers. I doubt there's much of any other difference that matters. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #3

iPads aren't that new NewJeffCT Nov 2012 #5

I still prefer the newspaper when I'm on the head. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #6

I get a headache with Retina.. We are Devo Nov 2012 #4

onehandle

(51,122 posts)

1. Yes. 4x faster. Retina hi-res screen. Better networking antenna.

Reply to NewJeffCT (Original post)

Fri Nov 23, 2012, 11:33 AM

Nov 2012

Unless the $100 is a big hardship for you, I would go with the 4.

It's no small upgrade.

Also the 4 (and Smart Covers) are on sale today only, at the Apple Store and at apple.com.

NewJeffCT

(56,828 posts)

2. No, it's not a huge burden

Reply to onehandle (Reply #1)

Fri Nov 23, 2012, 11:48 AM

Nov 2012

We bought two at different stores, the iPad 4 and the iPad 2, and my wife isn't sure the newer iPad is worth the extra money. We're probably going to return one.

We could end up returning both and going with the Asus Vivo (Windows 8 tablet)

HopeHoops

(47,675 posts)

3. By two version numbers. I doubt there's much of any other difference that matters.

Reply to NewJeffCT (Original post)

Fri Nov 23, 2012, 12:18 PM

Nov 2012

The pads are under-powered prototypes of what will eventually become a common tool. Stay with laptops for now. I've been involved in IT for over 35 years. The new shit is for suckers and always has been - the people who camp outside stores. That's how they figure out how to create something useful. They get the idiots to buy it and bitch about it and then modify the design. It was ever thus.

NewJeffCT

(56,828 posts)

5. iPads aren't that new

Reply to HopeHoops (Reply #3)

Fri Nov 23, 2012, 02:35 PM

Nov 2012

they've been out for around 3 years now. Though, I will admit to being admit to being underwhelmed by tablets that I've played with.

HopeHoops

(47,675 posts)

6. I still prefer the newspaper when I'm on the head.

Reply to NewJeffCT (Reply #5)

Fri Nov 23, 2012, 03:17 PM

Nov 2012

We are Devo

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4. I get a headache with Retina..

Reply to NewJeffCT (Original post)

Fri Nov 23, 2012, 12:31 PM

Nov 2012

I bought an iPad mini over the 3 and 4 because Retina is too intense and is slightly heavier. Spend some time with both at the Apple store if you can.

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