Just as any new technology is, its expensive. But as any other technology that comes out, the price WILL drop…. Eventually. The first iPad ranged between $499 and $829 for the bigger one with 3G technology included (but doesn’t include the data plan you have to sign up for which will have you throwing another $15-$25 monthly). You would think with a new one right around the corner the price would have dropped by now (just like the 3Gs model of the iPhone did before the iPhone 4 was released). You can now get a refurbished iPad for $430 from Apple but thats still a bit pricy. Your paying for the name and the logo on the back more than you are the actual iPad.
Reason 2: No Camera included!
With no camera, this also means no Facetime, which is already on the iPhone and iPods. Yes, the iPad is bulky and I can’t imagine holding that 9-inch screen up to someone saying “CHEESE” and taking a picture. I do like the features of the iPad that lets you view, zoom, and even edit some photos, BUT you can do that on a digital camera, which would cost MUCH less than an iPad. Oh, and don’t even think about trying to connect the iPad to a monitor or TV without forking up another $30. My recommendation if you absolutely want to buy these accessories would be Amazon where you can buy these accessories for almost half the price.
Reason 3: I’d prefer hardback!
Yes, I like that now when I buy a book its not taking up space on my shelves at home only to collect dust, but it doesn’t have that new book smell. Some people actually prefer the feel of a hardback cover than having to hold the iPad. The prices for the digital copy can be a little cheaper, but to me, its worth paying an extra few dollars for the new book smell and the feeling of not having to hold a 9-inch screen outside worrying that if it rains I have to cover it up. I’ve got a hardback copy; I can close it and be just fine. The rain can just wipe off a cover, but ruin an iPad.
Reason number 4: I had to wait, and would have waited longer!
It was $500! It’s not something I can just go, “Hey mom, I want one,” and expect to have one within the week or so. It was one of those things that had to wait until either a birthday or Christmas (if I was good this year). I didn’t grow up in a family that could fork out hundreds of dollars just for a new toy; I had to earn it. I was taught the value of a dollar. My parents forced me to get into the work force, and stay there, since the age of 18. I must say, after learning the value of a dollar, the iPad is not valued, at least to me, at $500. I should have waited another few months and I could have paid the same price I did with this first generation for a better one! Patients is a virtue.
Reason 5: Rumors about the new one
There are so many things about the new iPad the addition to the camera along with the Facetime, lighter weight, and faster processor was reported by the Wall Street Journal. According to Macrumors, the new iPad will feature a USB connection to the iPad instead of those crummy 30-pin connections. Their also reporting that the new iPad won’t have the retina display, which is already featured in their iPhone 4 models.
Conclusion
I waited till December of this year to actually get one but I wish I had waited another few months for the newer one. If there is one lesson Apple has taught me, it's never buy the first generation of anything. Let the developers fix all the bugs, glitches, and things they forgot to include in the first generations before you fork out several hundred dollars on anything.
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