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1st gen iPad and iOS 6

I'm a first gen iPad user. I don't understand why Apple is completely neglecting us. I can understand holding off on the cooler stuff for the newer iPads but we are the people who helped the iPad turn into what it has. Atleast give us and updated email, safari and stores. Why not? Androids have had those features for awhile. Just give us the second best thing out their. Don't let your three year old product fall behind the pack of android tablets. We paid to much for that. This is an Apple product, people respect that. When people ask us if they should buy an iPad, we don't want to have to say "buy an Android, they care about you even when your device is three years old, Apple forgot about us."

iPad, iOS 5.1.1

Posted on Jun 11, 2012 8:28 PM

301 replies

Jun 11, 2012 9:55 PM in response to deggie

Did I mention the new iPhone shoots lasers and is powered by unicorn magic? Oh man, I'm letting the secrets out. I hope I don't upset Apple.

Jun 11, 2012 9:57 PM in response to HuskieN

There are a few others but Apple always manages to make them better.

Dah•veed

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Jun 11, 2012 10:00 PM in response to StevenTheHorse

You forgot to mention that the new one is going green for the tree huggers? It has an optional rear solar panel. But that makes it a special order and it can't be returned unless it is DOA.

deggie

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Jun 11, 2012 9:58 PM in response to HuskieN

I wonder if they're having turn-by-turn with Google maps, and Apple not having it with Google apps, would have something to do with who produces the current Maps app on iOS...let us ponder.

deggie

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Jun 11, 2012 9:59 PM in response to Dah•veed

Why would it need a solar panel if it has fusion power?

Dah•veed

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Jun 11, 2012 10:04 PM in response to deggie

Like I said, its an option. Some folks are afraid of fusion. Besides, wouldn't the fusion model leak in your pocket?

OK, I'm out of here. I'm done downloading the pirate video of the Tony Awards. I need to put my pop corn in the microwave. I can't wait to see what Neil Patrick Harris can do this year.

Jun 11, 2012 10:03 PM in response to deggie

I think a pop out wind turbine would be cool. Not for function as much as running in circles to see how fast you could make it spin. Maybe a sensor for wind speed? Heck, let's make a weather prepared iPhone. Throw in a barometer too and a rain catcher.

deggie

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Jun 11, 2012 10:03 PM in response to Dah•veed

If it does there will be a recall. You will receive the iPhone 10 as a replacement.

Jun 11, 2012 10:09 PM in response to deggie

Iphone 10 is equipped with a "find me" feature which allows the iPhone to fly to the owner with a pop out helicopter blade and is able to refuel its power at an Apple store if the distance between the owner and phone is to far.

Jun 11, 2012 10:10 PM in response to StevenTheHorse

Good night everyone,

Dah•veed

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Jun 11, 2012 10:11 PM in response to StevenTheHorse

OK, deggie's a retired cop, so be careful around him with whatever it is that you are smoking! 😮

Jun 11, 2012 10:18 PM in response to Dah•veed

LOL Have a great week guys, you guys made my night.

capaho

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Jun 11, 2012 10:40 PM in response to StevenTheHorse

The first-generation iPad is barely two years old and it's already obsolete. Ridiculous! Apple makes arguably the most expensive disposable hardware on the market.

Apple's hardware lifecycles are becomming so short I think they should just go to a subscription service and forget about selling their products outright. Just pay a set monthly or annual fee for each product you want and they send you a new one everytime there is a hardware upgrade. That would make more sense than the way they're doing business now.

deggie

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Jun 11, 2012 10:47 PM in response to capaho

Was the 1st Generation iPad obsolete yesterday? How did it go to obsolete in 1 day. How will it be obsolete in the fall. Does it get to be not obsolete until then? Will it cease to run any apps or surf the net on the day the iOS 6 is released?

Mobile electronics have always had a much shorter "lifespan" than larger devices. It isn't a conspiracy.

dackman

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Jun 12, 2012 1:08 AM in response to deggie

Maybe not completely obsolete, but the resale value has certainly plummeted. iPad 2 came out March 25th 2011 in the UK, so they were selling iPad until at least March 24th. To announce they are not supporting a product that could be under 15 months old is really poor. Apple Macs tend to last for years, not mere months. I know they don't have the cameras or other built in hardware for some of the new iOS6 features, but we'd like the other functions please!

1st gen iPad and iOS 6