Hi Everyone - Suggestion Required for iPad

[V_I_R_U_S]

Hi Everyone..

Good to see a dedicated forum for iPad users..Loved the discussion group and hope to continue my journey here.

I am big fan of apple products and after 1 year gap i am planning to switch to apple products again ( I quit using my iPhone 4 last year)..

I am actually planning to get an iPad. I want some suggestions from you all.

Main purpose of my iPad would be reading books (pdf), Working on Word,Excel & Powerpoint, I play games sometime but not a hardcore gamer. So I don't think i need HD iPad 3 for gameplay experience. If I buy a iPad 1 3g+wifi and want to use all latest apps out in appstore would it be possible to install those new apps in ipad 1?

Is there any specific apps which are only developed for ipad 2 & 3?

If i buy ipad 1 then is there any chance of getting a weak battery life?

I would appreciate if any expert help me on this issue. i don't want to spend 900$+ for ipad now. So looking for iPad 1 at cheaper price.

Thanks in advance.

 

[dhewson777]

Go for an iPad 2. They don't sell the iPad 1 new anymore. You should be able to pick up the 2 in most sizes. They are hundreds cheaper than the iPad 3 versions.

All apps will run on a 2, can be upgraded to the latest iOS 6, and at least you will have cameras, where the 1 does not.

 

[scifan57]

New 16GB iPad 2's are still being sold by Apple. They offer them starting at US$399.00, wifi only.

 

[leelai]

Hi and welcome to the Forum!

I would not be buying an Ipad1 at this stage. Updates have now ceased to be available for it and as it has limited ram (256mb) apps of the future may not be able to run on it properly without crashing issues, it really is outdated now I'm sorry to say.

The IPad Forum is a community of members from all walks of life and from all over the world coming together to share our experiences and to help each other learn about this wonderful piece of technology the Ipad. There is a wealth of information already here in the many threads we have so doing some searches will answer most of the questions you have. If then you cannot find the answer you are seeking then by all means post your question. There are many friendly and informed members here only too willing to help you.

We also have our own App - It is a very simple app to navigate.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/discussion-forum-for-ipad/id412896524?mt=8
Reading the IPad manual is a great place to start so please download a copy of these.
http://www.support.apple.com/manuals/ipad/
3 very informative threads from which you will learn many tips and shortcuts for the IPad.
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-general-discussions/21590-tips-tricks-those-us-who-dont-know.html
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-os/49581-ios5-tips-tricks.html
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-help...shortcuts-helpful-places-people-new-ipad.html
We have rules like any Community so please read these also
http://www.ipadforums.net/forum-rul...um-rules-everybody-please-read.html#post14697

Once again we welcome you here and are so pleased you have joined us!

 

[smalltowngirl13]

Hello and welcome to the forum!

 

[V_I_R_U_S]

Thanks a lot for the valuable suggestions. It seems I need to go for iPad 2