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iPad 2 or Sony Tablet S ?

16 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/ipad-2-or-sony-tablet-s.155647/

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noob Original post #1
Apr 16, 2012 at 7:17 PM
Buying tablet for 1st time. iPad 2 or Sony Tablet S ? I already have Android and WP with me.
thetechfreak
Apr 16, 2012 at 7:20 PM
Well iPad 2 if you use many apps and also want to play games on it. imo iPad >> most other tablets.
AndroidFan
Apr 16, 2012 at 7:27 PM
iPad 2 is a lot better than all the Android tablets out there... IMO, that would be the best choice...
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noob #4
Apr 16, 2012 at 7:33 PM
Hardware wise which one is better ? I know its not important but still would like to know the details.
coderunknown
Apr 16, 2012 at 7:40 PM
Sony (tablet S) = looks first. hardware second. and check the button placement. hardware is last gen.

even by hardware, iPad2 is lot better. Its not about hardware. Its how efficiently you use the hardware. Heck, pack a Core i7 into a tablet like Razer. What you get? a battery killer.
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noob #6
Apr 16, 2012 at 7:45 PM
Where can i buy New iPad ? How much does it costs ? 16GB with WiFi option.
Also let me know any genuine site which sells ipad at low price. My current options are ebay and letsbuy.
thetechfreak
Apr 16, 2012 at 8:04 PM
Where can i buy New iPad ? How much does it costs ? 16GB with WiFi option.
Also let me know any genuine site which sells ipad at low price. My current options are ebay and letsbuy.

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noob #8
Apr 16, 2012 at 11:17 PM
Buy Apple iPad 2 White 16GB Wi-Fi at Best Price in India - Also find Specifications, Photos, Features & Reviews

Ebay search

ok guys..thanks for all your replies..just checked Apple website..it says NEW IPAD will launch on 27 April and will cost 30.5K

Is this new iPad worth spending additional 7K over current iPad 2 ?
theserpent
Apr 16, 2012 at 11:31 PM
^^ It Just has Retina Display and slightly better Performance
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noob #10
Apr 16, 2012 at 11:42 PM
^^ It Just has Retina Display and slightly better Performance

Quad Core graphics ?

P.S can anyone give me ebay coupon code :)
AndroidFan
Apr 17, 2012 at 12:31 AM
Wait for the new iPad... It is worth the extra money... Better processor, more RAM, bigger battery, excellent screen, best GPU on mobile devices...

if possible, get the new iPad...
dissel
dissel #12
Apr 17, 2012 at 1:06 AM
Is it possible to use new ipad Wi-Fi only version paring with a phone (Andriod or Nokia Sym) for Internet access where the Wi-Fi or BB not available ?

Or in that case go for SIM card/LTE version ?
aroraanant
Apr 18, 2012 at 8:50 AM
Wait for the new iPad... It is worth the extra money... Better processor, more RAM, bigger battery, excellent screen, best GPU on mobile devices...

if possible, get the new iPad...

Just a small correction, the processor is same, only gpu is different.And battery back up is also the same.
Yes the screen and GPU are the best in mobile devices till date
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noob #14
Apr 18, 2012 at 10:40 AM
played with ipad 2 yesterday. Browser sucks big time , pinch to zoom is not smooth... :( and its heavy for my liking.

I have checked YouTube videos of New ipad ( whosoever named this should be shot in head) and browser looks better compared to ipad2.
Sarath
Sarath #15
Apr 18, 2012 at 10:55 AM
New iPad is a wee bit heavier and a hair thicker

It's for double the battery and double the power requirements hence same battery life.

It's got 4 times the gfx capability but the new screen is 4 times as demanding, hence performance is again same.

So overall the one true feature of the new iPad is actually the improved resolution.
montsa007
montsa007 #16
Apr 18, 2012 at 10:58 AM
You asking "Shall I buy a Rolls Royce or a Harley Davidson?"

Android and Ios are 2 different segments.
I'd suggest you list your needs rather than saying "What do I buy" and go with the crowd, to avoid regretting your purchase.