Good or bad time to Buy Ipad 3?

E92BSM10 · 08-16-2012, 09:26 AM

I am planning to buy the New Ipad this weekend does anyone know if I should wait for the Ipad 4 or just buy the current one, this happened when I bought the original ipad and two months later the Ipad 2 came out

so this time I want to avoid doing that

Thanks

rich1068 · 08-16-2012, 09:29 AM

I've not read anything about an impending iPad. Get it bought.

tshoww · 08-16-2012, 09:35 AM

wait September apple is having a conference

sylonien · 08-16-2012, 09:56 AM

I say wait, most likely will announce something in september. So close might as well wait.

chris_s1 · 08-16-2012, 09:58 AM

The ipad3 is only recently released, the next apple announcements will be iphone related for sure. I think its going to be a good while before we see an ipad4.

I own both an ipad v2 and v3 and to be honest, whilst the screen is nicer, I'd save money and buy a 2, there are some better prices around.

Mart1000 · 08-16-2012, 10:16 AM

You have to realise that everything gets superseded at some point. iPad 3 has not been out long anyway. Cliphunter looks so much better on a retina screen.

mowflow · 08-16-2012, 10:51 AM

We have an iPad2 that we use at work for various things. I recently went out and bought an iPad3 for the house and to be perfectly honest I wish I'd saved a few quid and just bought the 2. The screen is better on the 3 but not by enough to make you feel like you haven't been ripped off.

The 2 is also thinner and lighter which is of more benefit than a marginally improved screen. If a 4 is coming out i doubt there will be much difference other than price.

335d Rocco · 08-16-2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by tshoww

wait September apple is having a conference

iPad 4 is months and months away, it's the iPhone 5 and iPad mini that's being announced in september

Darkeeboy · 08-16-2012, 12:02 PM

get a refurbed '3 from apple - good price at the mo

Jon D · 08-16-2012, 12:40 PM

I agree with those recommending you wait until next month; useful site for Mac news and rumours here: http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/

briers · 08-16-2012, 02:23 PM

September conference is probably for Iphone 5 and mac updates. Possibly iPad mini too

New iPad tends to come in march.

AlwynMike · 08-16-2012, 03:04 PM

If you're going through an airport (domestic or abroad) then check out Dixons Duty Free. They are usually list price, less the VAT so it makes a good "cheap" buy with Dixons/PC World for warranty. I bought 2 last month for our works raffle. Kindles are around 10% cheaper than Amazon too.

rickyjones1209 · 08-16-2012, 03:15 PM

If you're on contract with vodafone I can sort you a pay monthly option on a 3G model if you'd prefer this to buying one out right.

And get the 3 don't bother with the 2. And as mentioned its likely to be iphone5 announcement in September.

m@rk · 08-16-2012, 03:23 PM

It looks like there is going to be a new iPad every September. Sometimes there will be a big upgrade and sometimes a small one but remember there is only so much you can do with a 10" bit of glass and a big battery.

It might be a bit thinner or have a slightly better battery or weigh less (or more as happened with the iPad 3) but its all about the OS it runs so even if a new iPad does come out next month, what it does will be the same as the current iPad 3 (and even the iPad 2)

Desmondo · 08-17-2012, 01:14 AM

Buy now. There is no way a new iPad will be out in September.

Jon D · 08-17-2012, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by AlwynMike

If you're going through an airport (domestic or abroad) then check out Dixons Duty Free. They are usually list price, less the VAT so it makes a good "cheap" buy with Dixons/PC World for warranty. I bought 2 last month for our works raffle. Kindles are around 10% cheaper than Amazon too.

List less VAT is certainly a tempting prospect, but in reality, it doesn't exist.
I just phoned Dixons duty free at Glasgow airport and was quoted £479 for an iPad which is £499 from Apple or other UK high street outlets.
That's a saving of fractionally over 4% - not exactly the full 20% VAT.

rogerxp · 08-17-2012, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon D

List less VAT is certainly a tempting prospect, but in reality, it doesn't exist.
I just phoned Dixons duty free at Glasgow airport and was quoted £479 for an iPad which is £499 from Apple or other UK high street outlets.
That's a saving of fractionally over 4% - not exactly the full 20% VAT.

That's a pisser as I'm flying tomorrow!!

Jon D · 08-17-2012, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogerxp

That's a pisser as I'm flying tomorrow!!

If you're travelling outside the EU you can buy from the Apple store and, with the appropriate form, claim the VAT back at the airport.

AlwynMike · 08-17-2012, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon D

List less VAT is certainly a tempting prospect, but in reality, it doesn't exist.
I just phoned Dixons duty free at Glasgow airport and was quoted £479 for an iPad which is £499 from Apple or other UK high street outlets.
That's a saving of fractionally over 4% - not exactly the full 20% VAT.

I know they can fluctuate.
I forget the breakdown now, but I paid £996 for a 64Gb and a 32Gb (Both WiFi and Cellular) I think the 64Gb was £537. That was Aberdeen Airport mid July.

Certainly pays to shop around!

Mike

rich1068 · 08-17-2012, 03:06 AM

Or the OP could save a shed load of money and get a Nexus 7. I think mine is superb

So glad I got it.

Jon D · 08-17-2012, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlwynMike

...Certainly pays to shop around...

Granted, but you can't always change your departure airport that easily.

AlwynMike · 08-17-2012, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon D

Granted, but you can't always change your departure airport that easily.

Agreed - I meant generally, rather than Dixons specifically.

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