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If you had to buy your iPad over again....

If I had to buy an iPad over again I'd buy...

  • 16GB WiFi

    Votes: 30 11.4%

  • 32GB WiFi

    Votes: 30 11.4%

  • 64GB WiFi

    Votes: 28 10.6%

  • 16GB 3G

    Votes: 25 9.5%

  • 32GB 3G

    Votes: 52 19.7%

  • 64GB 3G

    Votes: 88 33.3%

  • I've got buyer's remorse, would not buy again if I had it to do over.

    Votes: 11 4.2%
  • Total voters
    264
Hammie said:
I would buy the same exact version as I did -- the 3G 64GB version. :cool:
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richpjr said:
This.
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gillybean said:
^
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You are all welcomed to the 3G Elitist Club. Please feel free to add this to your signature if you will:

iPad 3G Elitist Club® Member

The hope is that we grow enough in number to get our own subforum so we do not get encumbered in conversation with wi-fi and low-disk-size types.

They can't relate to us.

BJ
 
I currently own a 32GB wifi. We were in the market for a 16Gigger but our local Best Buy (and the ones in surrounding cities) were sold out and only had the 32GB wifi model available. We wanted it that day so we scooped it up, and I'm glad I went with the extra space.

But, we went on a car ride the other day and I took the Wifi iPad with me, and I missed the internet. The browsing experience is far superior than on any smartphone.

Until I can get the Android tethering sorted to my iPad (from my G1, on T-Mobile), I think I would have bought a 32GB 3G model.
 
After careful consideration, I bought a 32gb 3g the first time around. I think I did a good job considering my needs and likely uses, and made the right choice. I am using 10.5gb so far but appreciate having the extra 16gb of space available; while I think the further 32gb of the 64gb model would have most likely been wasted in my case.

3g hands down makes sense in my case, since I want connectivity and strong battery life everywhere. I could probably tether my Nexus One, but would give up a lot of battery life if I did that.
 
lol@ the OP...most of the world still hasn't had the chance to buy an ipad FIRST time around!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
boltjames said:
You are all welcomed to the 3G Elitist Club. Please feel free to add this to your signature if you will:

iPad 3G Elitist Club® Member

The hope is that we grow enough in number to get our own subforum so we do not get encumbered in conversation with wi-fi and low-disk-size types.

They can't relate to us.

BJ
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How mature. Are you going to compare penis sizes next? :p
 
Psst, Bolt does this as a running joke. Not sure why, I think he thought other people seemed snobby about 64gb/3g and decided to parody them.
 
wombat888 said:
Psst, Bolt does this as a running joke. Not sure why, I think he thought other people seemed snobby about 64gb/3g and decided to parody them.
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Well it's not very clear that he is parodying other people. To be honest, I thought he was a self-parody.
 
Before the iPad was released I weighed all the pros and cons about the various sizes, about the WiFi vs 3G, etc., etc. In the end I just couldn't wait and so on Launch Day, April 3rd, I was at the Apple store to pick up my reserved 64GB WiFi iPad. I immediately loved it and took it with me everywhere -- and soon found that, yes, there ARE places without WiFi. Sigh..... Therefore on 3G Launch Day I was again back at the Apple store, this time to purchase a 3G 64GB iPad.

The 64GB size is a good choice for me, as in addition to my music and videos collection I also have many photos, with the intention of adding more as time goes on.

Were I to have done things a little differently I probably would have purchased the 3G only....I think that it offers more in terms of being able to use the internet anywhere, any time, with 3G. That said, though, I thoroughly enjoyed having my WiFi iPad throughout the month of April and right now I am enjoying having the two iPads. One goes out with me and the other stays at home, used primarily around the house.
 
boltjames said:
As the owner of a 3G/64GB/$829 and a board member of the iPad 3G Elitist Club®, I can tell you that we have no regrets; just pity for the rest of you.

BJ
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I like this guy, and agree.

Will be preordering my iPad 3G 64GB tomorrow.
 
exact same one, my wifi 64 gb version. I have it almost all the way filled even with airvideo just b/c the quality of videos like Avatar on Apple TV handbrake settings takes around 3.5 GB and my UFC collection looks awesome on the screen. With mywi on my iPhone I have no need for 3G.
 
I go with "Buying the exact same one" option.

I originally went in with the intention of buying a 16gb wifi IPad, but while in line on the first day changed my mind and went to 32gb. Wise decision. I love the extra size, and the fact that I could put whatever I want without editing what is on the IPad. I'm also not that crazy about paying another fee to get online ( 3G ), even if it is whenever & wherever I am. Also not crazy about the fact that I have to cancel the service, or I'll keep getting charged. I may use the 3G 2 or 3 times, since I take the IPad with me to places that have free wifi.
 
wombat888 said:
Psst, Bolt does this as a running joke. Not sure why, I think he thought other people seemed snobby about 64gb/3g and decided to parody them.
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Some people are snobby, but let be crystal clear. This whole discussion boils down to $329. (difference between 16gb wifi and 64gb 3G).

I challenge anyone to tell me they wouldn't pick a 64gb 3G if they didnt have to pay for it. You don't have to activate 3G (so no ongoing expense) and all devices are virtually identical save for storage and connectivity. (and 3G has a real gps). Sure, you can rationalize not getting a 64gb 3G because you don't want to spend money you don't have or you just don't like wasting money. You like to buy only what you need and nothing else. That's all right.

But the reason some devices cost more than others is precisely because they offer different/more features than the cheaper models. That's just a simple marketing fact. I agree that being snobby about spending $829 on an iPad is bad, but even worse (funnier actually) is reading posts from 16gb wifi owners trying to convince everyone the made the wisest purchase and everyone else is just wasting their money.

Amusing. :cool:
 
I'd definitely buy a 16gb 3G or 32gb wifi model if given a second chance. Oh well, I'm still satisfied. It's just a first gen product. Come second gen, I am going to buy the highest model no doubt.
 
There is no downside to the 64gb version compared with smaller capacities, and the only downside to 3g vs wifi is the black strip (which doesn't bother me, but seems to bother some people). Otherwise, it's simply price.

The only point I'd add is that while the greater capacity comes with zero downside, it can also come with zero or nearly zero upside depending how you plan to use the device. In my case, I don't care much about the $100 difference. I just think that in my case, on the day I buy an iPad 2, I am more likely to think "ah, I wasted that $100, oh well" than to think "I'd have been happier in the past year if I had that extra 32gb."

The question is basically just how much media you want to load onto the device to carry around with you all the time, vs either using streaming or loading via iTunes as you need it ... really that simple.
 
random person said:
I bought my 64gig wifi within five minutes of it's introduction. I knew I wanted 3G but simply could not/would not wait for it.

Now I have to say that wifi only has not been an issue for me as wifi seems to be just about everywhere I go. That said, I pine for a 3G and wish in a way that I had held out for the 3G launch!

For those of you buying now I'd say without hesitation go for the 3G. Small price to pay for insurance of access.

Still trying to figure out why apple staged the introduction of the two. For sure I would have bought the 64g 3G the first day if it had been available.

But, would I have been happier waiting? Hell no! And I love my iPad just the same!

Oh and the more disk space the better, I say!.
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You could easily sell your WiFi for what you paid for it and even more if you are willing to ship overseas. That's what I did. Just sayin...
 
wombat888 said:
The question is basically just how much media you want to load onto the device to carry around with you all the time, vs either using streaming or loading via iTunes as you need it ... really that simple.
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I agree. Since the iPad is not upgradeable having the maximum storage possible has no downside. The only use I can see is video. I downloaded my 13,000 pictures which take up 27gb on my pc and iTunes compressed them to 7gb. I only have 10gb of music. Video, however, I have over 1tb, so sign me up for the iPad 5G 2TB. ;)
 
Honestly, I'm not sure. I did not vote.

I currently have the 64GB Wifi. I love all the space, but don't watch the media. Was great for a trip, but I barely go on trips. I also tether with my iPhone 3GS which works very well.

If both came out at the same time, I'd get the 32GB 3G, and I'm sure I'd perfectly be happy. But I really do enjoy the 64GB of space even if I don't use it, it's completely loaded :)
 
I'd go for the 64GB 3G model; I don't need the space right now, but I think it would be good to have.
 
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