iPad 1 or 2?

Posted by: Klout10 on 08 May 2011

Hi,

 

I'm considering the purchase of an iPad. Main purpose is browsing the internet and running the n-Serve app. Now I wonder if I should go for a new iPad 2 or buy a used iPad 1. I have the opportunity to buy a 2nd hand iPad 1 for about half the price of an iPad 2 ...

 

Any thoughts/opinions are welcome!

 

Regards,

Michel

Posted on: 08 May 2011 by Steven Shaw

I would go for the used Ipod 1. The added features of the Ipad 2 would make little difference to general browsing or running apps such as N serve.

Posted on: 08 May 2011 by Klout10

Thankx for your quick reply!

Posted on: 08 May 2011 by Tony Lockhart
Seconded. We might hang on til an iPad arrives with the retina screen before replacing ours.
Posted on: 08 May 2011 by MilesSmiles

The only meaningful difference are the cameras, if you want to use let's say Skype on the go a lot, go for the two.

Posted on: 08 May 2011 by Klout10

Thankx again guys!

Posted on: 08 May 2011 by DavidDever

Go for iPad 2–dual core processor, video mirroring, better graphics and better Wi-Fi support all add up to better performance. The newer model, based on Apple's rolling support for future versions of iOS, will also have its usable life extended when newer versions of the firmware are released.

Posted on: 08 May 2011 by fred simon
I'm with David ... the extra outlay upfront for the iPad 2 will pay for itself over and over for all the reasons he mentioned, resulting in increased pleasure.
Posted on: 08 May 2011 by Tony Lockhart
For browsing and using the N-serve app? I'm not sure I'd buy the iPad 2 for that, although it depends on which iPad 1 is being offered secondhand. For example, I'd rather buy the cheapest iPad 2 brand new than a secondhand iPad 1 3G/64Gb. They'd be about the same price. Tony
Posted on: 09 May 2011 by sheffieldgraham
Originally Posted by Tony Lockhart:
Seconded. We might hang on til an iPad arrives with the retina screen before replacing ours.

I'm sure I read somewhere the i-Pad 3 would be released in the Autumn.

Posted on: 09 May 2011 by Occean

Ipad 2 for sure - some of the new apps have features disabled because of the lack of power on the ipad one.

 

Though if I had an ipad 1 I wouldn't be upgrading tbh.

Posted on: 09 May 2011 by OscillateWildly

As sheffieldgraham mentions, iPad 3 is rumoured to be out this year. Knowing Apple, it will probably be the machine people wanted from the start; iPad 4 will have some features removed, people will complain, and iPad 5 will be released with the missing features available as a cost option through built to order.

 

Cheers,

OW

Posted on: 09 May 2011 by Dungassin
Originally Posted by OscillateWildly:

As sheffieldgraham mentions, iPad 3 is rumoured to be out this year. Knowing Apple, it will probably be the machine people wanted from the start; iPad 4 will have some features removed, people will complain, and iPad 5 will be released with the missing features available as a cost option through built to order.

A cynic after my own heart!  I checked out my youngest's iPad (mk1).  Decided it offered no extra functionality over my iPhone other than its larger screen and possibly longer battery life.  As a web browser I found it much less easy to use than a Windows7 laptop, but then I am a very competent touch typist. (>60wpm).

 

I only change computer gear if my current one has broken, or is not capable of something I really want it to do.  Perhaps I'm just a cheapskate.

 

Of course, YMMV

Posted on: 09 May 2011 by Willy
There's a (work supplied) ipad2 two rooms away in my home office. Novelty wore off after one weekend and everyone is back to surfing etc on their mobile phones. If I find I need more than this 4" screen I use the 24" desktop.



Willy.
Posted on: 11 May 2011 by Harry

Using N-Serve I have found that the iPad2 manages it's power a lot better and lasts longer.

Posted on: 16 May 2011 by Klout10

Hi,

 

Since the iPad 1 I was offered appeared to be a scam, I've ordered a new iPad 2 today ...

 

Regards,

Michel

Posted on: 17 May 2011 by Plinko
Used ipad 1 on ebay and then upgrade to ipad 3 with retina display in a year.
Posted on: 17 May 2011 by Mike Hughes
The idea that you buy anything computer related for just one or two things is just not how it works in the real world. The fact is that the joy of such devices is in discovering just what else you can do. The only reason to get a 1 is if you genuinely can't afford a 2.
Posted on: 18 May 2011 by Occean

Or ipad 2 now and upgrade to ipad 4 in 2 years with faster processor and better screen.