If memory serves me correctly, Apple didn't initially call the third generation iPad.."iPad 3" ? But it became so commonly know by that name, they appeared to just go along with it.
Wasn't the iPad with retina screen that came out in March an interim model, in which case this new model is the real, fully fledged IPad 3.
If memory serves me correctly, Apple didn't initially call the third generation iPad.."iPad 3" ? But it became so commonly know by that name, they appeared to just go along with it.
Wasn't the iPad with retina screen that came out in March an interim model, in which case this new model is the real, fully fledged IPad 3.
The iPad 3 was never called the iPad 3 by Apple.
It was only ever called "The new iPad" or "iPad (3rd generation)".
The "iPad 4" is officially the "iPad with Retina Display" or "iPad (4th generation)".
The iPad 3 was never seen as an interim model when released... It's only now that it has been obsoleted after only 7 months that some people (myself included) have wondered whether it was just a "stop gap" while Apple waited for the A6/A6X etc. to be finished.
Looking to get the ipad4, not owned one before, though obviously used one, who's offering the best pre-order price, thinking perhaps the 32GB cellular version, Black Quidco also
If memory serves me correctly, Apple didn't initially call the third generation iPad.."iPad 3" ? But it became so commonly know by that name, they appeared to just go along with it.
Wasn't the iPad with retina screen that came out in March an interim model, in which case this new model is the real, fully fledged IPad 3.
Apple have stopped giving new IPads a number - the are just the "new iPad". Technology moves so quickly that there will likely be minor upgrades to the specification every 6-9 months with major updates every couple of years.
Just because the "iPad 4" as been announced doesn't mean the 3rd generation model is now obsolete. It's still a perfectly decent piece of kit and will still be good when the 5th and 6th versions are out.
if I was to buy an iPad now then I'd probably buy a second generation one as the deals available on them are pretty good and the device is powerful enough to do everything I would want. I know the constant pressure to get everyone to upgrade to the latest model is that drives the hardware (and software) industry but sometimes you just need to step back and take a breath.
Looking to get the ipad4, not owned one before, though obviously used one, who's offering the best pre-order price, thinking perhaps the 32GB cellular version, Black Quidco also
Many Thanks
The prices for any ipad 4 preorders are the same starting from £399 for the WiFi 16gb version. I know currys are offering a £10 voucher just now for some orders but that may not include iPad 4.
Looking to get the ipad4, not owned one before, though obviously used one, who's offering the best pre-order price, thinking perhaps the 32GB cellular version, Black Quidco also
Many Thanks
Read the Quidco small print! There's no cashback on 4th gen iPad or iPad Mini.
The ipad 3 wasn't too radical compared to the 2, however the ipad4 gen is even more a piss take.
iPad 3 owners got the 3 over the 2 thinking they were getting a new product for 12months or so, new screen and the best hardware setup so far....
just 6 months down the line and a "new" one comes up completely scrapping the 3. Which pisses people off...
After already being pissed of with a crappy iOS 6 update shambles.
I don't get - you can't have it both ways. Be pissed off that its not much of an update, and be pissed off about not having the latest model.
I really need someone to explain to my why a new model of a device is a failure unless its somehow revolutionary.
In the past Apple have taken flak for falling behind the competition due to their annual update cycle. Here they are breaking that cycle, and they get flak for that too!
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Got a good price for my iPad 2 and I will be keeping my Smart Cover which I hope will still fit!
Yes it does
Wasn't the iPad with retina screen that came out in March an interim model, in which case this new model is the real, fully fledged IPad 3.
The iPad 3 was never called the iPad 3 by Apple.
It was only ever called "The new iPad" or "iPad (3rd generation)".
The "iPad 4" is officially the "iPad with Retina Display" or "iPad (4th generation)".
The iPad 3 was never seen as an interim model when released... It's only now that it has been obsoleted after only 7 months that some people (myself included) have wondered whether it was just a "stop gap" while Apple waited for the A6/A6X etc. to be finished.
Many Thanks
Apple have stopped giving new IPads a number - the are just the "new iPad". Technology moves so quickly that there will likely be minor upgrades to the specification every 6-9 months with major updates every couple of years.
Just because the "iPad 4" as been announced doesn't mean the 3rd generation model is now obsolete. It's still a perfectly decent piece of kit and will still be good when the 5th and 6th versions are out.
if I was to buy an iPad now then I'd probably buy a second generation one as the deals available on them are pretty good and the device is powerful enough to do everything I would want. I know the constant pressure to get everyone to upgrade to the latest model is that drives the hardware (and software) industry but sometimes you just need to step back and take a breath.
The prices for any ipad 4 preorders are the same starting from £399 for the WiFi 16gb version. I know currys are offering a £10 voucher just now for some orders but that may not include iPad 4.
Hope you enjoy your ipad when you get it.
1st gen: iPad
2nd gen: iPad 2
3rd gen: new iPad
4th gen: iPad with Retina Display
Now that there's also the Mini, having numbers for the newer models would confuse things, as we'd have...
iPad 4, iPad Mini
iPad 5, iPad Mini 2
iPad 6, iPad Mini 3
etc.
[Although of course the iPad 2 stays as it always was, as it's an older model and already known by that name]
The 4th generation iPad is called 'iPad with Retina display (4th generation)'
'The new iPad' was only ever a marketing designation for the 3rd generation iPad. It's actual name was 'iPad (3rd generation)'.
I don't get - you can't have it both ways. Be pissed off that its not much of an update, and be pissed off about not having the latest model.
I really need someone to explain to my why a new model of a device is a failure unless its somehow revolutionary.
In the past Apple have taken flak for falling behind the competition due to their annual update cycle. Here they are breaking that cycle, and they get flak for that too!
iPad Mini is Nano sim, 4th Gen is Micro Sim according to Apple's website.