Dear all Ipad users,

I am quite tempted to buy the Ipad one for my studies after the price drop upon the release of Ipad 2.

But my main concern is, knowing apple products, will it become obsolete 1-2 years later? Just like the Ipod touch 1. Or should i buy Ipad 2 straight?

Any views by apple users? As a student i can't be changing these kind of stuff every year lor..later they one fine day say Ipad One not compatible with the new iOS update then really

dont buy ipad...problem solved..

huhu...Ipod Classic still haven't drop much in terms of price for new ones....so what do you think?

Buy one you can afford la....

Ipad 1 is good enuf, dnt see the point in getting ipad 2 other than the shitty quality camera..

lol my main concern is that the Ipad one cannot be updated in the near future(looking at how Apple upgrades their products so fast) just like the Ipod touch 1.

I believe future iOS5 will still support iPad1 lah, so no problem...

But I believe my friend's Samsung Galaxy Tab might end of OS support lah, so tell which one u prefer...

zstan buying iPad?

I comtemplating also. Gone to Switch and say no stock. Apple Store also no stock for the cheapest model. What to do? Garage Sale.

But this is a sign.

Buy iPad 2

I'd think that the iPad 1 will remain supported until at least iPad 3 (if the next iPad is counted as 2.5)/4 (if the next iPad is counted as 3) comes out, so no worries. But since iPad 2 already out, better to wait for SG release and get one from there anyway (or wait for SG AP sets to show up in LowYat). Save you the hassle of having the iPad go obsolete on you one year earlier. But those who already bought the first gen can safely stick to it for another gen or two.

This post has been edited by RAMChYLD: Mar 26 2011, 12:10 AM

At least can last you for 3 years for updates.. Don't worry =) even without future updates, it's a very good machine as of now..

hmmmmmmmmmm... in huge dilemma..

what's the expected price for the cheapest ipad 2? 1499?

whoa. machines also no stock ar? sigh got money also can't buy lol.

IPad 2 no exact release date.. Maybe April or maybe May.. And it's gonna be rm1549.. Rm350 more expensive, u think urself whether u need to extra functions in the new one? Buy old one can get it now.. The extra money can fund for ur next lens betterzz

The existing Ipad 1 is more than decent enough, especially since you won't be doing anything too heavy duty on it. I currently use mine for work emails, the 'net, reading, watching stuff while mobile, and of course various apps. I'm getting an Ipad 2 because I love my Ipad, and any improvement will only be a bonus (though I know I dont actually HAVE to).

If you're conscious of the budget, I'd say the Ipad 1 will be good for at least another 1 year, when perhaps the next model will introduce some major improvement, if not, maybe even 2 years, no problem. Don't waste cash if it's an issue for you.

Actually, to be more precise, since you're a student, don't waste your parents' cash, be like me later on and waste your own

This post has been edited by echineko: Mar 26 2011, 02:02 AM

If you got earned some yourself by any means ()
Just buy. LOL

Its better to buy ipad 2 since its already coming out...unless you have an iphone4 then ipad 1st gen would be sufficient for studies...

Haha well I am going to buy this using my birthday present fund. Still haven't touched the money yet. @@ just need parent's permission and good justification.

But my concern would be the resale value looking at iPod touch 1 & iPod touch 2. Itouch 1 has seemingly become obsolete as it cannot be updated whereas itouch 2 still can be updated with the latest iOS n still have 2nd hand value(although not a lot but there are still buyers).

Or am I being too paranoid?

Okla if I decided to get iPad 1, is it advisable to get 2nd hand. Yes I an very kiamsiap with my money although I know I can afford a brand new one. ><

Erm got a little bit of funds la. ><


erm I have an itouch4, so what does make me?

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Added on March 26, 2011, 10:27 amRm350 extra seems quite reasonable to me. Argh.

Lens got another budget.

This post has been edited by zstan: Mar 26 2011, 10:27 AM

my rule of thumb.do you need the ipad 2?if your worried about the trend of having the latest gadget,that's gonna kill you.
if you need the ipad as a tool to use,yes.get the ipad 1 as the ipad 2 honestly,isnt much of a fantastic upgrade.

i was keep analysed ipad 1 is good enough to perform with the spec it had now. Majority Apps still good to go with Ipad 1 spec now.

Not until i watched video how the paused game can be continue on ipad 2 instead of restart on ipad 1. It is a pretty good bonus features for heavy gamers.

And the iMovie only officially allow to install on Ipad2 is also a sign that more and more working routine from Computer can transfer to Ipad.
Who knows there will be a Photoshop on ipad?!

Wait 1 or 2 months to get ipad2 from Sg or local. Its worth to wait just a short moment like this.

Save the few hundred to invest a good screen protector, casing and especially APPS~! You gonna need a few hundreds to make your ipad works like your "personal computer".

Else it is just a boring piece of aluminium without useful Apps..
Ipad is nothing without your creativity and exploration dedicated into it.

Just like people getting pdaphone to make call and sms purpose only.

Easy as that , dont buy any iPad's as rumours says iPad 3 will be out on Q3 this year

i dunno...but ipod 4 and ipad 2 looks similar to me...just that its larger...and even ipod 4 i cant fully utilize it...therefore at this moment i would go for the cheaper ipad...with rm1599 u can get the 3g and wifi...but ipad 2 u have to fork out extra cash for the 3g function...

Hmmm so I guess iPad one is good enough for my studies la.

Let's say if I am settled on the iPad one wifi 32gb which costs 1499? How much should I need to fork out to get the accessories like screen protector and the cover which allows te iPad to stand upright?

I've checked a few threads at the garage sales and they certainly don look cheap.