wanjai2014

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Q: My first iPad

I have been using my iPod, iPhone 3s and 4s for a long long time now but I was never interested in buying an iPad.

I got several laptops from SONY and they are great.

I am debating on whether or not buying a used iPad 2 or going for the top of the line iPad Air 128GB, cost effective.

I believe that I can upgrade an iPad 2. If I want to upgrade the whole thing I can just buy a newest model at a later time.

I only do pictures and video clips. I do not play any games.

Now I saw SONO Tablet and they are a little bigger and thinner than iPad.

AWWWW! I don't even have a real question. But I'm sure someone can send opinions.

Thank you in advance.

iPad, iOS 7, I have looked at some iPads.

Posted on May 19, 2014 2:12 PM

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by Demo,

Demo May 19, 2014 2:31 PM in response to wanjai2014
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May 19, 2014 2:31 PM in response to wanjai2014

wanjai2014 wrote:

I believe that I can upgrade an iPad 2. If I want to upgrade the whole thing I can just buy a newest model at a later time.
No you cannot upgrade an iPad nor can you trade up for a newer version.

You get what you buy with regard to storage and it cannot be upgraded, if that is what you mean.

You cannot trade a used iPad toward the purchase of a new iPad either. Apple has a recycling of devices program that will pay you a few dollars for the device, but not as much as you can get selling it outright.
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by Phil0124,

Phil0124 May 19, 2014 2:34 PM in response to wanjai2014
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May 19, 2014 2:34 PM in response to wanjai2014

wanjai2014 wrote:

I believe that I can upgrade an iPad 2.
Not sure what that means. iPads are not modifiable after purchase. What you buy is what you stay with.

If you want to upgrade, then yes you would need to buy a completely new one at a later date. There are no upgrades for them like a laptop would have.

An iPad would work for pictures and videos. Though organizing may be a challenge if you have more than a few. If you are in the 1000's of images, and hundreds of videos category it may be difficult to manage on an iPad. Photo and Video Management on an iPad is essentially the same as on an iPhone or iPod Touch. Only you get more screen to watch them.
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by Texas Mac Man,

Texas Mac Man May 19, 2014 2:52 PM in response to wanjai2014
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May 19, 2014 2:52 PM in response to wanjai2014

You might consider getting a refurbished iPad for less than the regular retail price.

Buy a Refurbished iPad? The What, When, Why and How
http://www.maciverse.com/refurbished-ipad.html

Has new screen, back and battery, and 1-year warranty.

Refurbished iPads from Apple
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/ipad

iPad mini Vs iPad 4 Vs iPad 2 – A Detailed Comparison
http://www.redmondpie.com/ipad-mini-vs-ipad-4-vs-ipad-2-a-detailed-comparison/

Unless you are going to store a lot of movies/videos on the iPad, you don't need a 128GB iPad.

16GB vs 32GB vs 64GB: Which new iPad storage capacity should you get?
http://www.imore.com/2012/03/08/16gb-32gb-64gb-ipad-capacity/

How much content will fit on my iPod or iPhone?
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1867

How Much iPad Memory Do You Need?
http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad-Tutorials/a/How-Much-iPad-Memory-Do-You-Need.htm

 Cheers, Tom
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