iPad 3

Bryancd · August 19, 2011, 05:38:01 AM

Time to start a new thread for this and I know it will make Rico happy. :)

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/08/19/apple_nears_trial_production_of_high_res_ipad_3_coming_in_early_2012.html

billybob476 · August 19, 2011, 05:44:20 AM

2012 is much better, I never really understood the logic of releasing two revisions in the same year. Especially because:

a) There isn't really anything wrong with the current iteration (aside from the higher res screen which is more of a nice to have)
b) It's not as though there is a competitor tablet with better features threatening iPad sales
c) While for us geeks, a faster CPU is a great new feature, "normal" users would not find it a compelling reason to upgrade (IMO)

Frankly this year has been pretty strange with regard to Apple's release schedules. Could they be doing it to keep us guessing? Or are they just having R&D/supply chain issues?

Bryancd · August 19, 2011, 05:48:34 AM

Quote from: billybob476 on August 19, 2011, 05:44:20 AM
Or are they just having R&D/supply chain issues?

This as well as an effort to have some continuity in their overall product upgrade cycle. It used to be just Macs, then it was Mac and iPods, then it was Mac, iPods, and iPhones, not it's Macs, iPods, iPhones, and iPads. They are having to juggle multiple product lines for the first time as well as competitive responses and supply and production issues.

KingIsaacLinksr · August 19, 2011, 08:46:47 AM

They're still behind on worldwide orders if I'm not mistaken on the iPad 2. So thinking that an iPad 3 was going to just magically appear in a few months is rather amusing at this point. Especially with a retina screen, which according to rumors seems to be a bit difficult to mass produce.

King

Rico · August 19, 2011, 09:19:25 AM

Even a yearly update on hardware is pretty impressive. No need to go crazy.

Dangelus · August 19, 2011, 09:56:33 AM

Apple stores should do a trade in deal on "old" iPads for their refurb stock. I'm sure more people would be persuaded to upgrade sooner.

Not every Apple fan has substantial disposable income. Or any at all in my case :)

Bryancd · August 19, 2011, 11:12:05 AM

Quote from: Dangelus on August 19, 2011, 09:56:33 AM
Apple stores should do a trade in deal on "old" iPads for their refurb stock. I'm sure more people would be persuaded to upgrade sooner.

Not every Apple fan has substantial disposable income. Or any at all in my case :)

And yet they still sell these gadgets hand over fist. To be honest, they need to do nothing to subsidize their consumer base. People will give their left nut and miss their rent payment to buy an iPad and Apple knows it. It's crazy but that's how aspirational products work.

Dangelus · August 19, 2011, 01:07:56 PM

Quote from: Bryancd on August 19, 2011, 11:12:05 AM
Quote from: Dangelus on August 19, 2011, 09:56:33 AM
Apple stores should do a trade in deal on "old" iPads for their refurb stock. I'm sure more people would be persuaded to upgrade sooner.

Not every Apple fan has substantial disposable income. Or any at all in my case :)

And yet they still sell these gadgets hand over fist. To be honest, they need to do nothing to subsidize their consumer base. People will give their left nut and miss their rent payment to buy an iPad and Apple knows it. It's crazy but that's how aspirational products work.

Well you do get those crazy people who would do that. I'm not one of them lol.

Yeah I know and it isn't their style. Even Apple resellers pretty much follow the Apple store model. Probably a requirement. I think there is a gap in the market for an "Apple product" store that did pre-owned. The problem is they wouldn't get priority on the new stock.

Bryancd · August 19, 2011, 03:10:23 PM

Yeah, it's not a question of their "style", they are a business and will look to maximize profit. Successful business don't need nor should they subsidize, it cheapens the brand and cuts into margins.

Rico · August 22, 2011, 03:51:45 PM

Wow - finally some real iPad 3 news. ;)

STAR WARS I-PAD BRIEFING

KingIsaacLinksr · August 22, 2011, 03:59:26 PM

lulz.

What, I can make fun of stuff I got :).

King

Jobydrone · August 23, 2011, 08:08:20 AM

Quote from: Dangelus on August 19, 2011, 09:56:33 AM
Apple stores should do a trade in deal on "old" iPads for their refurb stock. I'm sure more people would be persuaded to upgrade sooner.

Not every Apple fan has substantial disposable income. Or any at all in my case :)

They do have a program like that, I'm surprised Bryan isn't aware of it. You can make much more from your device by selling it on Ebay or something similar, but for the lazy they'll give you a small amount for your old devices at the store.

Dangelus · August 23, 2011, 08:11:36 AM

Quote from: Jobydrone4of20 on August 23, 2011, 08:08:20 AM
Quote from: Dangelus on August 19, 2011, 09:56:33 AM
Apple stores should do a trade in deal on "old" iPads for their refurb stock. I'm sure more people would be persuaded to upgrade sooner.

Not every Apple fan has substantial disposable income. Or any at all in my case :)
They do have a program like that, I'm surprised Bryan isn't aware of it. You can make much more from your device by selling it on Ebay or something similar, but for the lazy they'll give you a small amount for your old devices at the store.

Isn't that the recycling program? I'm talking trade ins for resale.

Rico · August 23, 2011, 08:29:34 AM

I'm sure you could also sell your old device on eBay or Craigslist, etc. I took a quick look and even an iPad 1 is selling for around $250 or more.

Bryancd · August 23, 2011, 09:02:23 AM

I sell on ebay, always have.