Anyone have a reddish tint on the bottom-left of their iPad 3? It's especially noticeable on a white background.
Arrrgh. After using the iPad for a day, I've noticed that the backlighting is uneven. The left side is brighter than the right. Also, the iPad gets pretty damn warm after a while, a lot more so than my iPad 2. Now I've got to exchange it.
i like how apple says..it has a better resolution than your HDTV..well no one watches TV from 18" away.
My wife was playing with one yesterday and was completely underwhelmed by it. It couldn't do anything her first gen ipad can't do.
I have a question about the data plan. It's $30 for 3 GB and $50 for 5 GB. The overage cost is the same rate at $10/GB. That means there is absolutely no reason to get the 5 GB plan right? You might as well be conservative and get the 3GB and not commit yourself to use 5GB since you're not losing any money if you do go over the 3GB? Do I have this right?
The first ipad's memory was considerably smaller. Even opening multiple tabs on a browser was much less efficient.
If someone doesnt need the difference between the iPad1 and the iPad 2/3 then they probably won't need a new iPad for another 10 years. And there's nothing wrong with that. No one really needs an iPad anyways. My mom doesn't need the difference between my 5 month old laptop and her 8 year old desktop, but she just checks email and looks up recipes. Doesn't mean there isn't a significant difference.
Anyone here have any experience with giving an iPad to an elderly person ? (55-65 range) My grandmother knows how to use a computer fairly well for her age, she's able to do simple browsing, sending of e-mails via webmail, and "facebook". Do you think it would work well if I bought her an iPad2 or maybe even an original one to try to get her away from the computer? She obviously doesn't use it to it's fullest potential and I think it would save me a lot of tech support time lol
My mom's 61 and uh...yeah, I would recommend giving her an ipad to check email, facebook, and other simple browsing stuff as opposed to sitting on a desktop. Showed her how to use her ipad last night she was picking it fairly quickly. Shoulda went this route in the first place, instead of trying to show her how to use a PC to check facebook and translate articles on the web.
It's absolutely a great choice for users who aren't that computer saavy to begin with, who just want to browse the internet and email. You can even get a seperate keyboard if she does lots of typing and misses that. My dad is in his mid 50's and never used the computer, but uses their ipad all the time now for looking stuff up online. Tech support wise, all I had to do was hook it up to their wireless for them.
My mother in law's device of choice is her iPad. She, well into her 50s, nearly always has it on her and it covers all of her computing and e-reading needs. When she first got it, she was concerned about how to use it. Even though I was with her when she bought it, I told her I would tell her nothing. No tutorials. No configuration help. Just open the box and go. She did and has been a happy iPad camper for over 1 1/2 years.
I've been messing around with ours, and watched a movie on it (looked amazing!), which got me to thinking how much I would have loved this during our 8 hour-plus drive home from NOLA last week. Lean back in the bucket seat in front while my S.O. is driving and put on the headphones. It would have been great. My Honda van has a DVD player for the rear passengers that my daughter was using with headphones, and it's bugged me on long trips in the past when I'm in the front and not driving. I had no problem watching The Longest Day on it late last night, laying back in a recliner. Picture and sound were great.
The gameplay on the new ipad is amazing. Fast, no lag, and a beautiful display. The jump from the 1 to the "3" is obvious when you use it for movies and games. I was in the market for a PS Vita but this changed my mind.
Looking to get an iPad for the parents. They're not that tech savvy, so will they notice the difference between an iPad2 and the mini? Would people like them get a kick out Siri? Is the camera that much better? Can they both Skype well? I think the bigger one would be more substantial so I'm leaning towards the 2 unless you guys think the mini is that much better. A simple device for a simple mind. Oh, and where's the best deal at? Where can I get one online tax free? What store has the best deal? For example Walmart is selling the iPad3 for the same price as the iPad2 in store but I'd rather cut my ear off than deal with that.
I have an Ipad 2 and both my parents have a Mini, so I've used both pretty extensively. Honestly...it's just a matter of preference, in which case I would just see what they would want. The differences in the actual specs of the devices are miniscule in my opinion, and pretty much it just comes down to whether you enjoy a bigger screen and slightly better specs, go with the Ipad 2. If you prefer a more handy, portable, and lighter device, the Mini is the way to go. It's all about preference.
http://www.microcenter.com/site/brands/apple-ipads.aspx Micro Center has iPad 2 for $359 and the iPad 3 for $399, but has tax.
I'd go for the mini, simply because it is newer. While they are nearly the same internally, I think it is safe to say the iPad mini will be supported for several more years (in terms of form factor and accessories). I had to make the same decision for my Dad and I chose mini.
