¿buy Ipad 2 or Ipad 3?

Comparison between the two models : http://www.apple.com/ipad/compare/

If the improved cameras, screen resolution and graphics processing are important to you then get the new model. If they aren't, but the extra capacity would be more useful to you, then get the iPad 2. Only you know know what you will use if for, and which feature and specs are more important

Looking at this top down,

Main selling points

1. The A5X's X is used to support the retina display mainly, you're not going to see huge improvements. The bottom line is the processor is still a dual core 1Ghz
2. Retina display - screen definitely more crisp on the New iPad but some can live without it
3. Siri dictation - I'm not sure how useful is this as it doesn't really pick up all different accents well

Other details

1. Camera - It's just a 5 Megapixel camera, it probably won't take you the photos in great quality. I don't believe a 5 megapixel camera is capable of delivering 1080p videos
2. Weight & depth - you can feel the real difference.
3. Charge time - would you want to be bound by a wall socket for longer periods? If you do not mind, the New iPad is okay.

Shall not digress but I would say iPad 2. I've got 2 New iPads, second one from a replacement of the first and the 3rd is coming and the issue is simply heat (I've hit over 50 celcius on infinity blade II and Real Racing easily in minutes), which relates to dismal battery performance as the iPad itself produces heat beyond the battery's maximum temperature treshold. I'm not saying you'll get hold to such a unit or in fact twice in a row but its something you should seriously consider. On heat, if you're in a cold country the issue may be far less severe. With one thing that stands out as a sore thumb, its enough to put me off and go back to basics.

So in terms of reliability, the New iPad may not fare as well as the iPad 2 in my opinion, which is driving me to purchase an iPad 2 if the 3rd one fails. On the 32GB iPad 2, make sure the local store has that in their inventories because 32/64GB iPad2s are no longer in production.

The iPad 2 has double the memory storage and the only difference in the two models is the retina display which has a better picture.

That is not remotely accurate. I would refer you to the link King_Penguin posted.

Go for ipad 2, unless you get it for the 4G,

like you said there is not much more different,

i meen the processor is faster, and you als have voicecontroll 😉 incase thats why you get it, i really dont see the point of paying that extra 🙂

I just replaced my iPad 1 with the New iPad (or iPad 3), and I highly recommend the new model. Although both my devices have 64 GB, I think iCloud, Dropbox and other "cloud" services make the internal storage less important, so the sacrifice of 16 GB of onboard storage in favor of the new higher resolution screen is well worth it. The new camera is nice but not all that useful in a comparatively awkward iPad.

Of course, there is some advantage owning the newest technology, because it will take (a little bit) longer to become obsolete. So go with the new model, I say.

What are all the differences between the iPad 3rd Gen and the iPad 2? Is the iPad 2 worth the cost savings?

http://everymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/ipad-faq/differences-between-ipad-3rd-gen -2012-ipad-2-2011.html

What are all the differences between the iPad 3rd Gen models? Which should I buy?

http://everymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/ipad-faq/differences-between-ipad-3rd-gen -early-2012-models.html

Should I Buy a New iPad? Or an iPad 2?

http://www.maclife.com/article/blogs/should_i_buy_new_ipad_or_ipad_2

iPad Q&A

http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/ipad-faq/differences-between-ipad-3rd -gen-early-2012-models.html

A Few Questions (and Answers) About the New iPad

http://pogue.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/15/a-few-questions-and-answers-about-the- new-ipad/?ref=personaltechemail&nl=technology&emc=edit_ct_20120315

New iPad: A Polishing of the Old

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/15/technology/personaltech/the-new-ipad-is-much-t he-same-only-better.html?nl=technology&emc=edit_ct_20120315

iPad 1, 2 and New Specifications

http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/index-ipad-specs.html

 Cheers, Tom 😉

I am in the same situation with my inlaws who can't decide on their first ipad and they want me to help. I recommended the ipad 2 for their situation. They won't ideally use the ipad to shoot video so the 1080p quality of the new iPad is not much use. Also, they would not notice a difference in the screen quality or the faster chip in the new one as well. If you don't have the 2 ipads next to each other, you will not notice that the quality of the ipad 2's screen is inferior. Your pictures will still look stunning!

Other minor features (like bluetooth upgrade, and voice control) were also not important.

So it basically boiled down to space. I would rather have 32gb than 16gb. The only regret I have heard from other ipad owners is that they wished they spent more money and got the 32 or 64gb model.

Therefore, since many features are comparable with both models I'll opt for the one with more space. Also, in the future when Apple increases the minimum space on the ipads to 32, 64, 128gb people will have a mindset that they at least need a 32gb. So I think that you would have a better chance at selling an ipad 2 32gb than the 16 ipad3.

I bought a ipad 3 and compared it to my ipad2. For the money, it wasn't worth it. My pictures looked the same on both, side by side. If I wanted hidef video, I would have, and did, by a hidef camera. I really don't want to use my ipad as a camera. I took the ipad 3 back and stayed with the 2. Just not worth it.

Basically keepin it short and simple. The iPad 2 has double the memory storage and the only difference in the two models is the retina display which has a better picture.

In his case, it partially is - he's comparing the storage of the 16GB new iPad to the 32GB iPad2.