ipad price drop to $419 - is it a good deal ?

[oldpro]

The basic ipad is now $419. What do u think on the following options i'm considering:

1) go for it
2) get ipad2
3) wait a bit and see what gets offered during summer.

Regards

[Speedv1]

Wait a bit. The refurbs will no doubt be less than the $419 - and an Apple Refurb is just like a new product.

Also I'd wait for some reviews on the iPad 2, and the other rivals. I'm sure the iPad vs iPad 2 threads where they actually compare the two side by side will start to appear sooner or later (after they start selling of course).

[oldpro]

Wait a bit. The refurbs will no doubt be less than the $419 - and an Apple Refurb is just like a new product.

Also I'd wait for some reviews on the iPad 2, and the other rivals. I'm sure the iPad vs iPad 2 threads where they actually compare the two side by side will start to appear sooner or later (after they start selling of course).

ur argument makes perfect sense. Thanks

[shaolinmonk]

get the refurb at $369

[ctzl]

I would buy the ipad2. For $130(or less, I hope) more, you can get a faster, thinner, lighter one with cameras. Not mention the white color, smart cover and hdmi connector options.

[rivet]

The refurbished is $370, go for the refurbished.

[rinse]

I would buy the ipad2. For $130(or less, I hope) more, you can get a faster, thinner, lighter one with cameras. Not mention the white color, smart cover and hdmi connector options.

HDMI dongle is actually compatible with iPad 1st Gen as well as iPhone 4

[ettore]

I would buy the ipad2. For $130(or less, I hope) more, you can get a faster, thinner, lighter one with cameras. Not mention the white color, smart cover and hdmi connector options.

Nobody complains about the speed of the 1st gen one; it's pretty heavily limited by the max speed of the iPhone anyways for most apps. The HDMI is compatible with the 1st gen as well; just limited to 720p instead of 1080p with the new one. Light, thin and the cameras are the main advantages of the new one, if you want to pay $200 more for the 2 (ya, I am comparing the refurb vs the new one, since the refurbs of 2s will not be available for a LONG time) then go for it, but I'd say the 1 is a FAR better deal.

[time space]

If you want a fantastic deal, get the refurb ipad at $369 - - if you want the latest and greatest technology, get the ipad 2 at $549.

[phuviano]

OP, it really depends on what you want. Will you use the camera feature? I personally wouldn't. I always have my cell phone on me, actually an iphone 4. Does the same things as the ipad camera can do. Only on a larger screen. The faster processor is nice. Its thinner and lighter. I could see some exclusive apps just coming out for the ipad 2, because the ipad 1 processor is too slow.

I'm not upgrading my ipad to the ipad 2. I will wait until the ipad 3 comes around. The reasons I won't upgrade. I don't find the camera useful to me. I don't think the ipad is heavy, or thick by any means. Therefore thinner, and lighter doesn't really appeal to me. What I do like is the processor speed. I saw a video on engadget, and think the extra speed is useful. I think the speed of the original is by fine too.

I say, if you find the camera useful, and want the extra speed, sure go for the ipad 2. If not, just stick with the ipad.

[kokoone288]

The basic ipad is now $419. What do u think on the following options i'm considering:

1) go for it
2) get ipad2
3) wait a bit and see what gets offered during summer.

Regards

I would wait a bit. Lots of new tablets coming up.

[Supercooled]

I would buy the ipad2. For $130(or less, I hope) more, you can get a faster, thinner, lighter one with cameras. Not mention the white color, smart cover and hdmi connector options.

Smart cover is extra and the white colour just screams vanity. It's like people going through painstaking effort to procure a white iPhone from Asia.. sigh.


iPad2 spec wise is already worth the price difference and going by Apple's track record, they will likely make use of the faster processor in 1 or 2 firmware iteration making the old one very sluggish or completely obsolete to use *cough* iPhone 3G *cough*

If the iPad serves your purpose though then I would jump on the refurb version like a fat girl on a donut. Half of my Apple product stable consists of refurbs and I can't tell the difference except the plain vanilla brown box they come in.

[Odd I/O]

Just to complicate matters now there are rumours of an IPad 3 for fall. Probably with the hi-res screen.

[Coz4k]

check on websites like kijiji etc. Found a 16gb brand new sealed for 360 cad

[Speedv1]

check on websites like kijiji etc. Found a 16gb brand new sealed for 360 cad

Just a heads up.. these may be stolen (bought with a stolen credit card). It may have issues in the future (if warranty is required).