Why it is not worth while to part with your "old" iPad
If you own a third-generation iPad, you should be feeling a little “warmed up” by Apple. But you are calm about the announced iPad Mini. The fourth generation iPad is bothering you, right? But only 6 months ago you purchased the latest, latest and best new iPad? Not cool anymore. You are not alone now wearing an iPad that does not have the fastest mobile processor from Apple, and with a simple 30-pin connector, which now has become an ugly scar compared to the small “Lighting Connector” connector of the fourth iPad. Oh yes, the new iPad also has a more powerful GPU and the camera is also better.
The good news: You can ignore your remorse. Your 3rd iPad is amazing. Hell, even the 2nd iPad (which Apple still sells by the way) is still good. So if you feel disappointed with your third-generation iPad, stop it. And if you are thinking about getting rid of it for the fourth model, do not do it.
If only because iOS updates are traditionally supported for at least two older generations of devices. For example, iOS 6, which was released in September, is launched not only on the new iPhone 5 but also on the iPhone 4S, 4 and even on 3GS. Yes, the first generation iPad, now already has a little more than 2 and a half years of age, and is stuck with iOS 5. But the fact that the iPad Mini runs on the A5 processor, which was already in the second iPad (now it's two generations ago) good sign. Apple will not leave Mini users without software updates for at least a few more years. And so your third iPad, which has newer hardware, is even further from obsolescence than the first Mini.
Another reason to skip the next new iPad is Apple's announcement schedule. Earlier this week, Apple always launched its new iPad in the spring. The first went on sale in April 2010, the second in March 2011 and the third in March 2012. If Apple adhered to the tradition with the spring launches of iPad-s, this could mean that the fifth generation can be expected at the beginning of next year, which would leave the owners of the fourth model The iPad is exactly in the same position as you are now, contemplating the “update game,” six months after your purchase. But what if Apple waits until next fall with an update to its tablet line? Then your third will be no more than a year and a half older. You would still have at least a year remaining relevant tablet, if Apple maintains the expiration date as well as for the first model.
I hope you are convinced now. If you don’t have the first iPad or have no Apple tablet at all, you can skip this one. But if you are absolutely determined to get rid of your third iPad for the latest model, here are a few suggestions on how to deal with this.
If cost is nothing to you and has never been a problem, you can grab your old new iPad from the Apple Store and donate it to Teach for America's iPads for Schools. Local school districts may also have their own launched iPad tablet donation programs, such as the Lighthouse in the Community iPad Appeal, a program in Connecticut.
If this is not for you, then you can always push your tablet onto eBay or Craiglist, to someone who sees value in something you are already neglecting. There are still options to resell your devices, for example through Gazelle, NextWorth and iCracked. But even if you resell your iPad, you will do so at a loss. Even in perfect condition, the third 16-gigabyte iPad, with the original packaging, will bring only about $ 250, against the $ 500 that a new one would cost just a few weeks ago.
However, wait a moment. If you bought your third iPad in the last 30 days, you can contact your local Apple store. The employees of the Apple store in the central part of San Francisco said that they will accept for exchange all third-generation iPads that were sold in the last 30 days, and if they do not have dents, scratches or other signs of wear. But this departure from the usual 14-day policy does not seem to be corporate. Other Apple stores say they make no exceptions for third-generation iPads.
Seriously, just stay with your third iPad. He is still one of the best tablets.
Original author: Nathan Olivarez-Giles
Original article in English
The good news: You can ignore your remorse. Your 3rd iPad is amazing. Hell, even the 2nd iPad (which Apple still sells by the way) is still good. So if you feel disappointed with your third-generation iPad, stop it. And if you are thinking about getting rid of it for the fourth model, do not do it.
If only because iOS updates are traditionally supported for at least two older generations of devices. For example, iOS 6, which was released in September, is launched not only on the new iPhone 5 but also on the iPhone 4S, 4 and even on 3GS. Yes, the first generation iPad, now already has a little more than 2 and a half years of age, and is stuck with iOS 5. But the fact that the iPad Mini runs on the A5 processor, which was already in the second iPad (now it's two generations ago) good sign. Apple will not leave Mini users without software updates for at least a few more years. And so your third iPad, which has newer hardware, is even further from obsolescence than the first Mini.
Another reason to skip the next new iPad is Apple's announcement schedule. Earlier this week, Apple always launched its new iPad in the spring. The first went on sale in April 2010, the second in March 2011 and the third in March 2012. If Apple adhered to the tradition with the spring launches of iPad-s, this could mean that the fifth generation can be expected at the beginning of next year, which would leave the owners of the fourth model The iPad is exactly in the same position as you are now, contemplating the “update game,” six months after your purchase. But what if Apple waits until next fall with an update to its tablet line? Then your third will be no more than a year and a half older. You would still have at least a year remaining relevant tablet, if Apple maintains the expiration date as well as for the first model.
I hope you are convinced now. If you don’t have the first iPad or have no Apple tablet at all, you can skip this one. But if you are absolutely determined to get rid of your third iPad for the latest model, here are a few suggestions on how to deal with this.
If cost is nothing to you and has never been a problem, you can grab your old new iPad from the Apple Store and donate it to Teach for America's iPads for Schools. Local school districts may also have their own launched iPad tablet donation programs, such as the Lighthouse in the Community iPad Appeal, a program in Connecticut.
If this is not for you, then you can always push your tablet onto eBay or Craiglist, to someone who sees value in something you are already neglecting. There are still options to resell your devices, for example through Gazelle, NextWorth and iCracked. But even if you resell your iPad, you will do so at a loss. Even in perfect condition, the third 16-gigabyte iPad, with the original packaging, will bring only about $ 250, against the $ 500 that a new one would cost just a few weeks ago.
However, wait a moment. If you bought your third iPad in the last 30 days, you can contact your local Apple store. The employees of the Apple store in the central part of San Francisco said that they will accept for exchange all third-generation iPads that were sold in the last 30 days, and if they do not have dents, scratches or other signs of wear. But this departure from the usual 14-day policy does not seem to be corporate. Other Apple stores say they make no exceptions for third-generation iPads.
Seriously, just stay with your third iPad. He is still one of the best tablets.
Original author: Nathan Olivarez-Giles
Original article in English