Ipad 2

[TrumpersUnited]

Any guys on here bought an Ipad 2.

I'm very tempted but the Wife will not be impressed!

 

[Dan]

Nah. Got a macbook pro and an iphone. So can sort of do everything it can do. Couldn't find a reason to get one as I wanted one lol

They seem cool though if you don't have an iphone or mac.

Personally, I'd get the phone.

 

[Stewart]

As a bit of a Mac geek so I had to order one for my wife as a surprise present. Ordered a white 64GB wifi model and should have it in the next 28 days....

 

[Dan]

Oh god I couldn't wait that long. lol

Proper impulse buyer me.

 

[Stewart]

Oh god I couldn't wait that long. lol

Proper impulse buyer me.

Me too.... but none available around here. So try not and think about it too much and the days should fly in.

 

[Dan]

You done a pre-order as they're not about yet, or is it just they sold too well?

 

[Stewart]

All sold out here. Ordered one from Apple online, with 3-4 weeks delivery.

 

[fulabeer]

The ipad 2 actually gave me the opportunity to get a ipad 1 cheaper.
I wasn't that bothered about getting one, but i could see that it could be handy.
The kids would love it, and it meant me and the wife got our iphones back!

Just a few weeks a go, a basic ipad 1 sold for £429 (16gb wi-fi only)
With the announcement of the ipad 2, Apple dropped £100 off the price of the existing models.
So the basic model was £329, or £289 for a refurbished model.
I was all set to get a refurbished model, as they come with a brand new case and battery, meaning they look brand new.
They also get the same 12 months warranty as a new one.

Just as i was about to pull the trigger, an Apple loving mate rang.
I mentioned the ipad 1 purchase, and he said he was getting a ipad 2.
I asked what he was doing with his ipad 1.
He said if i was interested he would sell me his nearly new 64gb wi-fi + 3G for £350.
This also included a Leather cover/case, an Apple care extended warranty until 2013, an official ipad keyboard and dock, and a screen protector.
I bit his hand off!

I would have said the ipad was a solution looking for a problem.
But having used it for a while, i must admit it is good.
I have a Sonos whole house music system, and there is a great free app for it. It like having a giant full screen remote.
There are so many "designed for ipad" apps, that it enhances the already brilliant iphone apps.
The kids took to it straight away. we have a good balance between educational and gaming apps for them.
They love being able to just sit down a watch any of their films.
The wife only plays solitaire so far, but it's a start.

We don't regret not getting a ipad 2, as the extra speed/camera are not needed.
I also believe there are some screen light bleeding issues that would drive me nuts whilst watching a film.
I showed it to my 80+ year old neighbour. He loved it as he is struggling with his laptop.
I have advised him to get an ipad 2 though. He wants to be able to use Skype to see/speak to his family in South Africa.
He will have to use the iphone app for now, but a ipad 2 app should be out soon.

If anybody wants a ipad 2 quick, there are a few places that are getting stock in daily.
Argos and Tesco direct keep getting stock. You have to be quick (and keep checking), as they are selling out within minutes.
Mac warehouse are getting them, but is suffering a nightmare with it's online ordering system.
This has ended up with some people getting theirs two days later, yet some people who ordered last week still waiting.
Your best bet, is to use John Lewis. You can reserve for pick up or delivery. By all accounts, they have been brilliant and totally professional.

The same cannot be said for Currys/PC world (inc business direct)/Comet/HMV.
They have been taking money when they know they have zero stock.