4th generation iPAD

**Dee** · 04-11-2012

Hubby bought a new car yesterday, and a 4th generation iPAD 16GB WiFi came as a free gift.

Now, i'm no fan of Apple, or how they operate a closed system, but it was free, hubby didn't want it, so he gave it to me.

While I don't like the way Apple operate, I have to admit that the 4th gen iPAD is quite something else in regards to how it looks and performs.

I could certainly use a tablet around the house, but an iPAD certainly wasn't on my shopping list. I would probably have preferred the forthcoming Nexus 10. However, having spent a few hours getting to know the iPAD, I can see why Apple fans are so proud of this device. The screen is gorgeous, it's lightning fast, and the apps, I have to admit, leave Android apps in the dust.

The question is.
Should I hold onto the iPAD and be a sellout, or sell the iPAD and perhaps get the Nexus 10?

WTexSkeptic · 04-11-2012

I'd look at this from the practical side of things. If the iPad can do everything you need in a tablet, keep it. If there is something extra that one of the upcoming tablets can do for you, and it is a must have, sell the iPad and put the money towards the new one.

I'd have to have extended storage, so neither the Nexus nor the iPads appeal to me.

_rainthebow · 04-11-2012

iPad? Sellout? Nahhh, that's crazy.

If you really want a tablet, keep the iPad. It's in your hands right now, and you know it works. The only bad thing? It's simple...but you have a real computer, so it's OK.

No one would blame you for spending the cash on some other fun toy...

*zebadee* · 04-11-2012

Hi

Keep iPAD!
Well if by the time the Nexus 10 comes out.
You have become appletized.
Then keep it.
However the Nexus 10 should as quick at least.......
Screen resolution better....
As the price should reasonable, you may find you can sell the iPad for the cost of a Nexus 10.

Hey .....
Just had a thought....................
How about the new "Surface"? ..............

aka74 · 04-11-2012

If you like it — keep it, if not — sell it.
By the way, can it be jailbreaked?

Mr.Bill · 04-11-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dee

Hubby bought a new car yesterday, and a 4th generation iPAD 16GB WiFi came as a free gift.

Now, i'm no fan of Apple, or how they operate a closed system, but it was free, hubby didn't want it, so he gave it to me.

While I don't like the way Apple operate, I have to admit that the 4th gen iPAD is quite something else in regards to how it looks and performs.

I could certainly use a tablet around the house, but an iPAD certainly wasn't on my shopping list. I would probably have preferred the forthcoming Nexus 10. However, having spent a few hours getting to know the iPAD, I can see why Apple fans are so proud of this device. The screen is gorgeous, it's lightning fast, and the apps, I have to admit, leave Android apps in the dust.

The question is.
Should I hold onto the iPAD and be a sellout, or sell the iPAD and perhaps get the Nexus 10?

I say keep it.

Mr. Bill

**deanwitty** · 05-11-2012

OMG! Say it ain't so?

The sharpest mind we have around here has an iPad

I hoped we would never see this day.

As Dee is faced with walking over to that buggy Wintel machine and making it behave, the "I just work" siren song of that iPad will lure her away from fighting the good fight with that cranky new Intel chipset, and we will be left to figure it out for ourselves

.

It was great while it lasted, Dee

You will be sorely missed

.

**Wombler** · 05-11-2012

Well I have to admit I was very sceptical about iPads but the wife wanted one and got it a while ago.

I used it while we were in America and I have to admit I'm a bit of a convert now as this thing really comes into it's own when you're on holiday.

I still think they're overpriced and not as useful as a similarly priced laptop but I can see the attraction now.

They're great for showing photos, browsing the Internet, and I was really impressed with the audio quality as well.

I'm still not keen on Apple's marketing tactics though.

I found the iPad to be more intuitive than other tablets I tested in stores and usability is an important factor to consider if you're going to change.

Personally speaking I'd asy keep it but try out the competition first and see what you think.

Wombler

xorsists · 05-11-2012

keep the Ipad 4 Dee you will be happy you did the nexus is alright I had a 7inch and I sold it it was not what I was looking for .

deshano · 06-11-2012

It's pretty pointless.

**Dee** · 07-11-2012

I still haven't decided if I'll keep the iPAD or not. It's fun, and the screen, as I said above is awesome.
Actually, it's learning new things like the IPAD that keeps my mind "sharp".

I hadn't heard of "jailbreak" until it was mentioned here. I've read that iOS6 can be jailbreaked but it's something I wont bother about. I've already found an app that allows easy transfer to and from the PC.

**alan1476** · 07-11-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dee

I still haven't decided if I'll keep the iPAD or not. It's fun, and the screen, as I said above is awesome.
Actually, it's learning new things like the IPAD that keeps my mind "sharp".

I hadn't heard of "jailbreak" until it was mentioned here. I've read that iOS6 can be jailbreaked but it's something I wont bother about. I've already found an app that allows easy transfer to and from the PC.

You have to keep it, it was a gift from your husband, you might hurt his feelings.

**Albert** · 08-11-2012

I do have a question: what would you consider the shelf life of your current tablet to be, Dee? How long would it be before you replaced the iPad (should you keep it)?

**Dee** · 08-11-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by alan1476

You have to keep it, it was a gift from your husband, you might hurt his feelings.

He's a big boy, I'm sure he could handle it. if not, to bad for him.

@Albert
No idea yet, as I'm still not exactly sure of all the things I'll use the tablet for.
I certainly wouldn't want anything larger.
It's fine for web browsing. Great for watching movies (on the move). Viewing pictures is also really good.
Email is also no problem.

I guess as long as Apple keep supporting the device with IOS updates and new apps, then I guess there wont be a need to update.

The 4th gen is new, and comes with iOS6, but even the 2nd gen iPAD can update to iOS6.

**Wombler** · 10-11-2012

Try 'Where's my water?' and you won't be able to put it down.

Wombler

**Dee** · 11-11-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wombler

Try 'Where's my water?' and you won't be able to put it down.

Wombler

I take it you meant the Disney game?
Very cute.

*Dartman* · 11-11-2012

I've had 3 cheap Chinese tablets now and each one gets better and better.
My latest one is a Ainol Aurora 8 gig 7" IPS screened guy with a dual core and HDMI out, works great, screen is very high res and gorgeous, and it was fairly cheap.
I use t for e mail, light duty surfing these forums and quick replies. It also saved my bacon recently as we bought a house and I had no net access but my neighbor has open wi fi and I was able to get my critical e mails back and forth till all my stuff was here and installed again.
If it works for you keep it till something you like better comes along. My hair cut gal has a early one and it does look nice and everything works well, but I have the same issues with Apple you do. BUT free would make me put aside my issues and happily use one.

**Dee** · 17-11-2012

OK more than 1 week of use, and I also had a chance to play with the Nexus 10 yesterday.
The Nexus 10 is really nice. The screen is also really nice, and although it has a slightly higher pixel per inch when compared to the iPAD, my personal tastes prefers the iPAD display.

Comparing the apps, then its no contest. The IPAD's apps are way ahead, IMO.

So, I'll be hanging onto the iPAD.

*Kenshin* · 17-11-2012

The most important strength of Nexus 10 is its lower price, but it's of little matter since you got it already for free. I had two iPads sometime in 2011. The first-generation iPad with 64GB memory I had is used by one of my brothers. The second-generation iPad with 16GB memor is used by Yoojin, my daughter. I haven't paid anything for any app for iOS/Android/WM.

**alan1476** · 17-11-2012

I also have a 4th Gen IPAD and have toyed with the Nexus 10 in the stores. Besides the price, I dont thnk the Nexus has anything better than the IPAD does , that I have a keyboard for the IPAD it makes it even better.

**Wombler** · 17-11-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dee

OK more than 1 week of use, and I also had a chance to play with the Nexus 10 yesterday.
The Nexus 10 is really nice. The screen is also really nice, and although it has a slightly higher pixel per inch when compared to the iPAD, my personal tastes prefers the iPAD display.

Comparing the apps, then its no contest. The IPAD's apps are way ahead, IMO.

So, I'll be hanging onto the iPAD.

Now all you have to do is get over the trauma of going over to the 'dark side'.

They are pretty good though.

Wombler

kendvp · 18-11-2012

I think most level headed people realize that Apple makes a superior product. Way more trouble free, and if something does go wrong they have a genius bar at any Apple store, they will set you up with an expert to take care of it for you. Prior to owning my iPhone I had an HTC Android phone, worst phone I ever had, I had so many problems with it I wanted to smash it with a sledge hammer. Sometimes Apple products cost more but like with anything, you get what you pay for.

*Dartman* · 18-11-2012

Well they are nice but they are way too expensive for what you get, plus most of us have issues with the closed system they have. I love my Android tablet and it looks and works great for the 130 shipped I paid. BUT like was said, for free I can get over it and she did too.
If anyone ever gets one with a O led screen that would be better then anything we have now. Pretty sure Apple doesn't use one and I know mine doesn't but it still looks great with it's IPS based screen. I'm typing away on mine now. I think my next upgrade is a USB keyboard/case
for it to make typing and things easier

*Kenshin* · 29-11-2012

I received my first 4th-gen iPad four days ago. It is also my first LTE tablet though this specific version of LTE is hardly any faster than the WiBRO built into the Samsung Galaxy Tab I once used. The network provider is Korea Telecom, or KT, one of the first and largest operators supporting WiBRO. Samsung once had several Microsoft's Windows Mobile smartphones, but it soon switched to Google's Android. KT once had several WiBRO devices including smartphones, tablets, netbooks as well, but it had to give it up and join the LTE camp instead. However, the race has not even yet started. Windows could be the No. 1 operating system for mobile and consumer electronics devices with the largest app base. LTE will soon have to be replaced by something much faster, but as ubiquitous as LTE and as cost-effective as WiBRO. Meanwhile, I'm at the moment waiting for my first iPhone, the iPhone 5.

**Seán** · 02-12-2012

The Los Angeles Times posted a round-up comparing the iPad, Nexus 10 and Surface, explaining what each does better at everyday tasks.

Going by their results, the iPad led in most tasks, especially what Dee pointed out such as the App range and quality, while the Nexus stood out in web browsing.

Interestingly, the Surface came last in every test.

04-11-2012	#1
Dee Senior Administrator and Reviewer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 12,843	4th generation iPAD Hubby bought a new car yesterday, and a 4th generation iPAD 16GB WiFi came as a free gift. Now, i'm no fan of Apple, or how they operate a closed system, but it was free, hubby didn't want it, so he gave it to me. While I don't like the way Apple operate, I have to admit that the 4th gen iPAD is quite something else in regards to how it looks and performs. I could certainly use a tablet around the house, but an iPAD certainly wasn't on my shopping list. I would probably have preferred the forthcoming Nexus 10. However, having spent a few hours getting to know the iPAD, I can see why Apple fans are so proud of this device. The screen is gorgeous, it's lightning fast, and the apps, I have to admit, leave Android apps in the dust. The question is. Should I hold onto the iPAD and be a sellout, or sell the iPAD and perhaps get the Nexus 10? __________________ We came to wreck everything and ruin your lives, God sent us MyCE SSD Reviews To become a member of MyCE.com just click here to join The Forum Rules \| The SSD FAQ \| The NEC/Optiarc F.A.Q. \| Liggy & Dee's NEC/Optiarc Firmware Page

05-11-2012	#7
deanwitty Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The 10th city outside the 2nd City, U.S. Posts: 2,698	OMG! Say it ain't so? The sharpest mind we have around here has an iPad I hoped we would never see this day. As Dee is faced with walking over to that buggy Wintel machine and making it behave, the "I just work" siren song of that iPad will lure her away from fighting the good fight with that cranky new Intel chipset, and we will be left to figure it out for ourselves . It was great while it lasted, Dee You will be sorely missed . __________________ Currently installed for testing: Lite-on DH20A4P-04(9P54) + Sony Optiarc AD-7200A(1.Z3) x2 "You want WHAT? OK, I can do that". + AD-7200S(1Z2) + AD-5280-CB-PLUS(1.Z7) + BenQ DW1650(BCIC) + BenQ DW1640(BSLB) x2 + Lite-on iHAS324-08 A(BL1H) + Asus DRW-24B1LT@iHAS424(ZLC1) + Asus DRW-24B1ST@iHAS324(BL1H) + Plextor PX-760A(1.03) + LG BD-RE WH10LS30(1.00) + Lite-on iHES208(8LOC) + Sammy SH-BO83L(SB01) + Pioneer BDR206(1.05) + Lite-on iHBS112-29(CLOK) + Pioneer BDR-205(1.12) + LG WH12LS39(1.00) + Lite-on iHBS212@Plextor PX-LB950SA(1.02)

05-11-2012	#8
Wombler Administrator & Reviewer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 9,660	Well I have to admit I was very sceptical about iPads but the wife wanted one and got it a while ago. I used it while we were in America and I have to admit I'm a bit of a convert now as this thing really comes into it's own when you're on holiday. I still think they're overpriced and not as useful as a similarly priced laptop but I can see the attraction now. They're great for showing photos, browsing the Internet, and I was really impressed with the audio quality as well. I'm still not keen on Apple's marketing tactics though. I found the iPad to be more intuitive than other tablets I tested in stores and usability is an important factor to consider if you're going to change. Personally speaking I'd asy keep it but try out the competition first and see what you think. Wombler __________________ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Forum Help: Forum Rules, MyCE Help Centre If you find these forums useful then: Register Here DVDFab/ImgBurn: Choosing the correct Layer Break Position in ImgBurn DVDFab: BDMV-REC Supported Burners Reviews: Ideal DVD Copy, Magic DVD Copier, DVDFab DVD Copy v9

07-11-2012	#11
Dee Senior Administrator and Reviewer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 12,843	I still haven't decided if I'll keep the iPAD or not. It's fun, and the screen, as I said above is awesome. Actually, it's learning new things like the IPAD that keeps my mind "sharp". I hadn't heard of "jailbreak" until it was mentioned here. I've read that iOS6 can be jailbreaked but it's something I wont bother about. I've already found an app that allows easy transfer to and from the PC. __________________ We came to wreck everything and ruin your lives, God sent us MyCE SSD Reviews To become a member of MyCE.com just click here to join The Forum Rules \| The SSD FAQ \| The NEC/Optiarc F.A.Q. \| Liggy & Dee's NEC/Optiarc Firmware Page

10-11-2012	#15
Wombler Administrator & Reviewer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 9,660	Try 'Where's my water?' and you won't be able to put it down. Wombler __________________ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Forum Help: Forum Rules, MyCE Help Centre If you find these forums useful then: Register Here DVDFab/ImgBurn: Choosing the correct Layer Break Position in ImgBurn DVDFab: BDMV-REC Supported Burners Reviews: Ideal DVD Copy, Magic DVD Copier, DVDFab DVD Copy v9

04-11-2012	#2
WTexSkeptic MyCE Rookie Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 23	I'd look at this from the practical side of things. If the iPad can do everything you need in a tablet, keep it. If there is something extra that one of the upcoming tablets can do for you, and it is a must have, sell the iPad and put the money towards the new one. I'd have to have extended storage, so neither the Nexus nor the iPads appeal to me.

04-11-2012	#3
_rainthebow New Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 4	iPad? Sellout? Nahhh, that's crazy. If you really want a tablet, keep the iPad. It's in your hands right now, and you know it works. The only bad thing? It's simple...but you have a real computer, so it's OK. No one would blame you for spending the cash on some other fun toy...

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04-11-2012	#4
zebadee CD Freaks Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,269	Hi Keep iPAD! Well if by the time the Nexus 10 comes out. You have become appletized. Then keep it. However the Nexus 10 should as quick at least....... Screen resolution better.... As the price should reasonable, you may find you can sell the iPad for the cost of a Nexus 10. Hey ..... Just had a thought.................... How about the new "Surface"? ..............

04-11-2012	#5
aka74 MyCE Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 119	If you like it — keep it, if not — sell it. By the way, can it be jailbreaked?

05-11-2012	#9
xorsists MyCE Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 401	keep the Ipad 4 Dee you will be happy you did the nexus is alright I had a 7inch and I sold it it was not what I was looking for .

06-11-2012	#10
deshano New Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 2	It's pretty pointless.

08-11-2012	#13
Albert Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: AL, USA Posts: 6,043	I do have a question: what would you consider the shelf life of your current tablet to be, Dee? How long would it be before you replaced the iPad (should you keep it)?

11-11-2012	#17
Dartman MyCE Resident Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,777	I've had 3 cheap Chinese tablets now and each one gets better and better. My latest one is a Ainol Aurora 8 gig 7" IPS screened guy with a dual core and HDMI out, works great, screen is very high res and gorgeous, and it was fairly cheap. I use t for e mail, light duty surfing these forums and quick replies. It also saved my bacon recently as we bought a house and I had no net access but my neighbor has open wi fi and I was able to get my critical e mails back and forth till all my stuff was here and installed again. If it works for you keep it till something you like better comes along. My hair cut gal has a early one and it does look nice and everything works well, but I have the same issues with Apple you do. BUT free would make me put aside my issues and happily use one.

17-11-2012	#18
Dee Senior Administrator and Reviewer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 12,843	OK more than 1 week of use, and I also had a chance to play with the Nexus 10 yesterday. The Nexus 10 is really nice. The screen is also really nice, and although it has a slightly higher pixel per inch when compared to the iPAD, my personal tastes prefers the iPAD display. Comparing the apps, then its no contest. The IPAD's apps are way ahead, IMO. So, I'll be hanging onto the iPAD. __________________ We came to wreck everything and ruin your lives, God sent us MyCE SSD Reviews To become a member of MyCE.com just click here to join The Forum Rules \| The SSD FAQ \| The NEC/Optiarc F.A.Q. \| Liggy & Dee's NEC/Optiarc Firmware Page

17-11-2012	#19
Kenshin MyCE Resident Join Date: May 2002 Location: Near Seoul, South Korea Posts: 13,166	The most important strength of Nexus 10 is its lower price, but it's of little matter since you got it already for free. I had two iPads sometime in 2011. The first-generation iPad with 64GB memory I had is used by one of my brothers. The second-generation iPad with 16GB memor is used by Yoojin, my daughter. I haven't paid anything for any app for iOS/Android/WM. __________________ Kill Confucius

17-11-2012	#20
alan1476 Senior Moderator, Software Editor and Head of Promotions Join Date: May 2005 Location: Watching you Posts: 18,507	I also have a 4th Gen IPAD and have toyed with the Nexus 10 in the stores. Besides the price, I dont thnk the Nexus has anything better than the IPAD does , that I have a keyboard for the IPAD it makes it even better. __________________ I do not provide technical support over E-mail or Private Message Please post your questions on the Forum Sign up to CD Freaks Register Here FORUM RULES Need some help ? Please use our search function first Join us on the CDFreaks Folding@Home Team! Read more here Get WinDWFlash HERE My Computer specs are HERE Take a look New rig Intellectual property has the shelf life of a banana. Bill Gates "Dying ain't no way to make a living boy, " " "Josie Wales"

18-11-2012	#22
kendvp MyCE Rookie Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 28	I think most level headed people realize that Apple makes a superior product. Way more trouble free, and if something does go wrong they have a genius bar at any Apple store, they will set you up with an expert to take care of it for you. Prior to owning my iPhone I had an HTC Android phone, worst phone I ever had, I had so many problems with it I wanted to smash it with a sledge hammer. Sometimes Apple products cost more but like with anything, you get what you pay for.

29-11-2012	#24
Kenshin MyCE Resident Join Date: May 2002 Location: Near Seoul, South Korea Posts: 13,166	I received my first 4th-gen iPad four days ago. It is also my first LTE tablet though this specific version of LTE is hardly any faster than the WiBRO built into the Samsung Galaxy Tab I once used. The network provider is Korea Telecom, or KT, one of the first and largest operators supporting WiBRO. Samsung once had several Microsoft's Windows Mobile smartphones, but it soon switched to Google's Android. KT once had several WiBRO devices including smartphones, tablets, netbooks as well, but it had to give it up and join the LTE camp instead. However, the race has not even yet started. Windows could be the No. 1 operating system for mobile and consumer electronics devices with the largest app base. LTE will soon have to be replaced by something much faster, but as ubiquitous as LTE and as cost-effective as WiBRO. Meanwhile, I'm at the moment waiting for my first iPhone, the iPhone 5. __________________ Kill Confucius

02-12-2012	#25
Seán Senior Administrator & Reviewer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Republic of Ireland (North West) Posts: 9,698	The Los Angeles Times posted a round-up comparing the iPad, Nexus 10 and Surface, explaining what each does better at everyday tasks. Going by their results, the iPad led in most tasks, especially what Dee pointed out such as the App range and quality, while the Nexus stood out in web browsing. Interestingly, the Surface came last in every test.

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