I'm amazed you tolerated the iPad 3 that long. My dad's not picky about tech but even he hated the iPad 3 (and that one was even kept on iOS 6 for performance).
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It really strained under the weight of that Retina display. The issue with the one spot on the back getting hot was actually real—it wasn’t the big deal everyone made it into at launch, but it did show that the processor and RAM were at full capacity right off the bat.
I got the mini 5 2 weeks ago and I have found my favorite iPad. I’ve owned the iPad 2, 4, air 2, 5th gen, 10.5 pro, and the air 3. Most were sold or given to family. The mini 5 is becoming my most used device (to write this now even). Love it.
I plan on replacing my MBP with an iPad Pro in the future (3-4-5 years)? I’ll buy the new mini when it comes out.
iPad in 2010
iPad 3 in 2012
iPad Air 2 in 2015
I upgrade when something significantly better for how I use my iPad comes about. I mostly use it for web browsing and reading in bed. I got the original because it would be wonderful to have something bigger than my iPhone 3GS to read on. I got the 3 because it brought out the Retina display. And the Air 2 because it was much lighter and had the laminated display. I’ve stuck with my Air 2 for the last four years because it keeps doing what I need from it with great performance. Once it stops doing so, I’ll likely get myself a new iPad.
iPad 3 in 2012
iPad Air 2 in 2015
I upgrade when something significantly better for how I use my iPad comes about. I mostly use it for web browsing and reading in bed. I got the original because it would be wonderful to have something bigger than my iPhone 3GS to read on. I got the 3 because it brought out the Retina display. And the Air 2 because it was much lighter and had the laminated display. I’ve stuck with my Air 2 for the last four years because it keeps doing what I need from it with great performance. Once it stops doing so, I’ll likely get myself a new iPad.
Pretty much with this guy. We are still sporting our first gen IPPs 12.9 from 2015. Rock solid.
2010 iPad
2012 iPad 3
2013 iPad Air (neighbor still uses daily)
2014 iPad Mini 2
2015 iPad Air 2 (still use daily for son)
2015 iPad Pro 12.9 1st gen (use 2 daily)
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I’m still using the iPad I bought in 2013. Although the battery life has become rather dire of late. I think the only reason the battery had been ok so long is that the iPad was replaced under warranty at some point in the second year of ownership. I may have the battery replaced soon.
I upgrade when the old one feels too slow nowadays. In the iPad early days I upgraded every year. Still using my Mini 4 as I have a Mini 5 for work. But the 4 is still ok, although the battery is dying now after everyday use over the past two + years.
I’ll get a Mini 5 when my 4 dies, dreaming of a Pro but I only use my iPad for media consumption and the web, plus I love the Mini size. Saving a lot of cash going Mini too, especially since I make do with 64 gigs and no cellular.
I’ll get a Mini 5 when my 4 dies, dreaming of a Pro but I only use my iPad for media consumption and the web, plus I love the Mini size. Saving a lot of cash going Mini too, especially since I make do with 64 gigs and no cellular.
I only upgrade my iPad when the charge level is no longer up to my expectations. Apple claims 80% at 1000 charge cycles. 365 days in a year. If you use 100% of the battery every day, that would be 2.5 years until 80%. I charge every two-three days. It turns into more likely 4 years. I maybe go through 200 cycles a year.
I am also just now now starting to do the 40-80 rule.
I am also just now now starting to do the 40-80 rule.
lets see. I had the following.
iPad 3
ipad mini
ipad mini 2
ipad air (returned for screen color issues and stayed with the mini 2)
iPad Air 2
iPad pro 10.5 (returned the first one for a strange screen issue that gave me a headache. Bought a second one a few months later and the screen was good. One year later it developed the white spot issue. Sold it and went with a Amazon fire hd 10).
iPad 7
iPad 3
ipad mini
ipad mini 2
ipad air (returned for screen color issues and stayed with the mini 2)
iPad Air 2
iPad pro 10.5 (returned the first one for a strange screen issue that gave me a headache. Bought a second one a few months later and the screen was good. One year later it developed the white spot issue. Sold it and went with a Amazon fire hd 10).
iPad 7
I got an original iPad Pro, or whatever it was called (the regular sized one, with the first Apple Pencil). No plans to upgrade it yet; it’s doing everything I ask of it just fine (which honestly isn’t much).
it used to say that on their battery Paige below, but I’ve noticed they’ve change the wording to be “very spaced on device.“ I can say that in my experience it does not last as long as the OP thinks. My iPad is just over two years old and I did not fully discharge the battery every day and my battery life is noticeably worse than when it was new.
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They still have it on their website.it used to say that on their battery Paige below, but I’ve noticed they’ve change the wording to be “very spaced on device.“ I can say that in my experience it does not last as long as the OP thinks. My iPad is just over two years old and I did not fully discharge the battery every day and my battery life is noticeably worse than when it was new.
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I have about $1,350 in Apple Store credit I've accumulated. I was set to buy the next iPad Pro 11" that is released, but these recent rumors of two potential iPad launches (which I feel is unlikely) and the rumors about the 12.9" give me pause.
Really not sure if I should buy a March iPad Pro if announced, maybe I'll wait until the fall. *sigh* Then it's close to the following spring.
Really not sure if I should buy a March iPad Pro if announced, maybe I'll wait until the fall. *sigh* Then it's close to the following spring.
I'd say the fall should be your last line of defense. Getting one now means you can upgrade sooner.
Well...
I bought an original ipad in 2010 (Not much impressed about it).
I bought an ipad 2 in 2011 (terrific product).
I bought an ipad 4 by the end of 2012 (fortunately I’d skipped the ipad 3 scam).
I bought an iPad Air in 2013.
Then an Air 2 in 2015 (I still have it... my wife is using it with great satisfaction).
Then a Mini 4 in 2016 (way too small for my needs, passed to my son).
Then an iPad Pro 10.5” in Christmas 2017.
I bought an ipad 2018 in Xmas 2018 (but for my son, not for me 😂).
Now I bought an iPad Pro 11” for Xmas 2019, planning to keep it for a couple years.
I bought many iPad in the past, but I think I will settle for a 2 years update cycle in the future... unless the new one wouldn’t be “the next big thing” 😜
I bought an original ipad in 2010 (Not much impressed about it).
I bought an ipad 2 in 2011 (terrific product).
I bought an ipad 4 by the end of 2012 (fortunately I’d skipped the ipad 3 scam).
I bought an iPad Air in 2013.
Then an Air 2 in 2015 (I still have it... my wife is using it with great satisfaction).
Then a Mini 4 in 2016 (way too small for my needs, passed to my son).
Then an iPad Pro 10.5” in Christmas 2017.
I bought an ipad 2018 in Xmas 2018 (but for my son, not for me 😂).
Now I bought an iPad Pro 11” for Xmas 2019, planning to keep it for a couple years.
I bought many iPad in the past, but I think I will settle for a 2 years update cycle in the future... unless the new one wouldn’t be “the next big thing” 😜
I’ve upgraded every year from the 1st iPad. I try and resist the newest ones but always fail. I’ve just moved from the 12.9 to the 11 as I recently bought the new M1 MacBook Pro and found the size too close to the 12.9.
Love the 11” now. Wow! it’s so tiny after coming from the 12.9 but a joy to carry around as it’s so light. I convinced myself I didn’t need the cellular version (that I always get) but have failed again and have a cellular one arriving tomorrow. I, like most am not going anywhere at the moment but COVID will eventually be over and we will be able to travel again so I figured better get the cellular iPad just in case.
I’ll “try” and keep this one until at lest next year as I can’t see there being a big leap forward with this years iPad’s but I could be wrong on both counts!
Love the 11” now. Wow! it’s so tiny after coming from the 12.9 but a joy to carry around as it’s so light. I convinced myself I didn’t need the cellular version (that I always get) but have failed again and have a cellular one arriving tomorrow. I, like most am not going anywhere at the moment but COVID will eventually be over and we will be able to travel again so I figured better get the cellular iPad just in case.
I’ll “try” and keep this one until at lest next year as I can’t see there being a big leap forward with this years iPad’s but I could be wrong on both counts!
The question of this old thread assumes that you only have one iPad... which is probably the case for most people... For me it's not. As long as I have a use case I have multiple iPads... I only sell when a newer iPad replaces the use case and therefore I have no more use for an iPad...
I have had the mini 2, 4 and 5 and still have a use case for each.
My first gen 12.9 has not been upgraded, only swapped for a new battery (got the new one today), as it's still great and won't be replaced anytime soon.
My air 1 and air 2 were sold, my 9.7 pro will stay, my 10.5 pro is on sale, and the 11 is my new most used iPad.
I have had the mini 2, 4 and 5 and still have a use case for each.
My first gen 12.9 has not been upgraded, only swapped for a new battery (got the new one today), as it's still great and won't be replaced anytime soon.
My air 1 and air 2 were sold, my 9.7 pro will stay, my 10.5 pro is on sale, and the 11 is my new most used iPad.
Well I frankly had no iPad for close to 5 years until the 2018 pro. I’ll probably won’t update for years since this is a great iPad. I wish I got more storage and would like an extra 12.9 2018 iPad with my 2018 11 inch.
Maybe when my current iPad battery is failing and I need to change it and there’s a compelling iPad Pro I’ll probably upgrade? But it better be compelling and a better camera isn’t it! (I’m looking at you useless Lidar!)
For me it’s hard to justify upgrading an iPad Pro since the screened is really good. It’s thin already (some say too thin). Even performance is still great. So who knows. Maybe in 6 years there will be a great folding iPad that can turn from 9in to 13in. Now that’s an upgrade.
There are specific writings tablets I’ve seen that truly mimic writing on paper they seem intriguing to me. They’re not made by apple though so they’re here to find in store to try out.
Maybe when my current iPad battery is failing and I need to change it and there’s a compelling iPad Pro I’ll probably upgrade? But it better be compelling and a better camera isn’t it! (I’m looking at you useless Lidar!)
For me it’s hard to justify upgrading an iPad Pro since the screened is really good. It’s thin already (some say too thin). Even performance is still great. So who knows. Maybe in 6 years there will be a great folding iPad that can turn from 9in to 13in. Now that’s an upgrade.
There are specific writings tablets I’ve seen that truly mimic writing on paper they seem intriguing to me. They’re not made by apple though so they’re here to find in store to try out.
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