Should I move to the iPad 3 when it's released?

WatchTower · 30 Aug 2011 at 03:36

When it comes to gaming apps are most of them optimised to work on both iPod Touch and iPad? I'd hate to have to re-buy a game I already own.
A lot of the things I do on my iPod Touch 4g is browse the net, watch videos and play games. Thinking logically I think it'd better gaming on a bigger screen. I love gaming on my iPod Touch 4g my fav game at the moment is Aralon HD. It's the closes thing to getting Morrowind or Oblivion on any type of mobile device. I often find though it's hard to focus on such a small screen for hours and often miss an on screen button and hit another one next to it instead.

nav... · 30 Aug 2011 at 05:32

That game will play full sized on an iPad.

It's unlikely that an iPad 3 will be released until after Christmas, so you'd be waiting a while.

Deleted member 77746 · 30 Aug 2011 at 08:42

the iPad 3 isn't even out yet, no1 knows what hardware it will be or software. Just have some patience. No-one has a crystal ball you know.

theheyes · 30 Aug 2011 at 09:15

Even if iPad3 appeared this side of Christmas an iPad2 wouldn't be such a bad idea if you're looking to buy now. If you want one, go for it.

sarge78 · 30 Aug 2011 at 09:37

Yep, just get it now.

(Personally I'd keep the the iPod for a while and get a PS vita in the new year)

feriso · 30 Aug 2011 at 13:00

Well my dad and I are looking to get iPads and I'm wondering whether to wait for the new iPad3 for the high res screen

King85 · 30 Aug 2011 at 13:15

What high res screen? Apple haven't said anything about the hardware they're using.

feriso · 30 Aug 2011 at 13:18

Retina based screen resolution 2x current ipad (probably dual core as well)

Turbo-G · 30 Aug 2011 at 13:23

It's all just speculation and rumour. I can't seen a new model being announced until the new year, and I wouldn't be surprised if we have to wait until April ish time for a release.

If you need one now, buy an ipad2 it's a new model. If you don't mind waiting 6-8 months for a new model, hold off buying one now.

King85 · 30 Aug 2011 at 13:24

Speculation, may as well wait for the iPad 10 if you're waiting on improvements as obviously they'll improve each release.

ng93 · 30 Aug 2011 at 13:25

feriso said:
Retina based screen resolution 2x current ipad

That's just a rumor that was originally mean't to be for the iPad 2, but then that came out with the same 1024x768 resolution as the iPad 1, so now people are saying the iPad 3 will have the new screen. If it doesn't then people will say the iPad 4 will have the new screen. Basically its not confirmed and won't be until the day the iPad 3 is released.

feriso said:
(probably dual core as well)

Well the iPad 2 is dual core so I think its safe to say the iPad 3 will be dual core as well

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_A5)

Pottsey · 30 Aug 2011 at 13:31

Apple would never be stupid enouge to release the Ipad3 before the PowerVR rouge chip is ready and that chip isn't ready till early 2012. I think March 2012 is the soonest we will see an Ipad3.

JAMAL · 30 Aug 2011 at 13:37

I would wait as the screen needs a bump in res IMO, well worth the wait and a tablet you would be happy with for a while.

I would be very suprised if there wasn't a resolution bump.

Donkeyfumbler · 30 Aug 2011 at 14:32

Tricky one. I love my Ipad 2 and use it all the time, so definitely recommend it. That said, I would love it even more if the screen was higher res and will be sorely tempted to upgrade when the Ipad 3 comes out (if it has a better screen).

I reckon you would still be able to get quite a lot for an Ipad 2 on Ebay or the like, when the Ipad3 comes out, so if you are happy to sell it on then I say go for it. If not, then might be better to wait.

Flapper · 30 Aug 2011 at 15:19

Yep, what Donkey Fumbler says. the Ipad 2 is fantastic so I wouldn't wait for the 3. Having said that, I will probably buy the iPad 3 when it comes out BECAUSE the Ipad 2 has been so fantastic (revolutionary in my computer use)

Nexus · 30 Aug 2011 at 15:27

Anyone who thinks there will be an iPad 3 this year is deluded.

Royal Chewn · 30 Aug 2011 at 15:32

Q1 ipad release

Your looking at a Q1 2012 earliest for Ipad3 release, rumours reporting:

A6 Processor
Retina Display

sarge78 · 30 Aug 2011 at 15:51

Wonder if those rumours are correct?

A new iPad in 2012 with a faster processor and better screen? No way!

Deku · 30 Aug 2011 at 15:54

So you're asking a question when none of us even know what iPad 3 will be.

It might have retina then again it might not
It might have 3D then again it might not

etc etc

theheyes · 30 Aug 2011 at 15:59

You need to factor in the latency of apps appearing that are really going to push the A6/retina display as well, which to me is even more reason not to wait as you'll be waiting a while.