Q: Which Ipad should I get? space?

Hello:

No one can really answer your question as it is specific to your own situation.

In my case, I have an iPad 2 and only use about 3.5 GB of 16 GB...but that is me.

Barry

captainhannahw wrote:

 

I need to know how much space textbooks take up.

Really depends on the books, and if they have any multimedia built in, etc. I managed for two years with a 16gb original, but opted for the 32 when I bought the new one using about half the storage capacity at the moment, but it fluctuations based on video content loaded. Most of my content is books and music files. Straight text/image based books, not a lot of space is required. Either model would work based on what you describe, but personally I'd go with the new iPad.

Since you can't update hardware, you may want consider getting as much as you feel you can afford.

Given the fact that you plan to stare at a lot of text, I would go with the iPad 3.  The difference in the new higher resolution screen is significant when you are dealing with text. I have some friends that didn't want to spring for the iPad 3 and insist that they cannot see the difference between their iPad2 and my iPad3 when we hold them side by side. I then tell them to open their Kindle app and I do the same.  The difference is very clear then (no pun intended). When I look at the text on my iPad3 and then look over at the iPad 2, the iPad 2 almost looks blurry by comparison and I wonder how they read that without getting headaches.

That said, in terms of storage, I would go with the 32gb. It's $100 to double your storage and then you have peace of mind that you won't run out if you decide to do more with your iPad than expected. I have the 16gb and I regret not going bigger.  This was my first tablet and I just went with the cheapest option.  16gb doesn't go to far on the new iPad because the high def apps and videos take up alot of space.  You said you might get a few games - those can be 1gb or more alone; take a few HD videos with the camera - those add up real fast.

If you are absolutely certain that you will only use it for books and a game or two and some low memory apps, then 16gb may do it.  But if you want to throw a movie or two on there or make any videos of your own, then you will regret not spending the extra $100.      

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

If you think you may get an iPad 2:

Refurbished iPad Prices

http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/ipad

New 16GB iPad 2 Prices

http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipad/family/ipad/select_ipad2

 Cheers, Tom