Exactly, but everyone still comes on here to cry about it. I don't frequent car forums as much, but do people cry this much when next year's model of their brand new car comes out as well? I'm glad to see Apple innovating and keeping progress going, it stimulates not only their offerings but the whole market. However, I still have zero use for an iPad of any size and shape and still will not be buying one.People complain that Apple's update cycle is too slow. People complain when Apple's update cycle is too fast.
Your current device doesn't stop working and you don't have to upgrade every time there's a new device.
People complain that Apple's update cycle is too slow. People complain when Apple's update cycle is too fast.
Your current device doesn't stop working and you don't have to upgrade every time there's a new device.
Nope, but it's monetary value drops quite a bit when Apple unveils the next model. That's real money lost in a short span of time. No thanks.
Also, lumping everyone's differing opinions together as if they're coming from one source does not help argue a point.
Who said anything about buying it?
iPads have typically had about a one year lifetime before a new one comes out. The 4 already came out much sooner than anticipated, and now we're possibly looking at the same thing happening with the 5. The problem is that for people who bought the 4 (not me), they spent flagship money on a device that's getting replaced rather quickly. That just sucks.
I think this was more true when Apple was more "botiquey" and exclusive. The current behavior, to me, makes me think they're shipping much higher volumes and our re-gearing their product line-ups to support that. They've expanded their product lines downwards, and actually use previous versions to fill in the bottom rungs (e.g. the iPhone 4S for $99 when the iPhone 5 came out). I think Apple might be realizing the potential and the necessity for expansion to compete with Google. Or they could just be shooting in the dark, who knows, time will tell.Frequent iPad releases doesn't hurt consumers, but it will eventually hurt the brand. As Apple is rapidly releasing new versions of the iPad, the perceived value of an iPad will fall, either because nobody wants to buy that which will be obsolete once they open the box, or because people will just buy used items from early adopters instead of paying full price for the slightly (in this case just lighter and thinner) "better" new version. A rapid revision schedule only serves to devalue the brand and dilute the product channel.
That also hurts Apple because they have to cut the price on the old one with little time of that item in the full-price retail channel.
People complain that Apple's update cycle is too slow. People complain when Apple's update cycle is too fast.
Your current device doesn't stop working and you don't have to upgrade every time there's a new device.
Nope, but it's monetary value drops quite a bit when Apple unveils the next model. That's real money lost in a short span of time. No thanks.
Also, lumping everyone's differing opinions together as if they're coming from one source does not help argue a point.
whats left to add once theyve made it thinner and lighter?
MicroSD slot, HDMI out, USB 3 port, 16:9 form factor, faster SoC, more RAM and higher contrast display off the top of my head for major shortcomings
If they release another new iPad by March I'm just going to laugh. I feel sorry for everyone who bought the latest one.
Even if it drops, its value is still higher than an Android equivalent.
In the Android camp, you get a new device every week.
Who said anything about buying it?
iPads have typically had about a one year lifetime before a new one comes out. The 4 already came out much sooner than anticipated, and now we're possibly looking at the same thing happening with the 5. The problem is that for people who bought the 4 (not me), they spent flagship money on a device that's getting replaced rather quickly. That just sucks.
MicroSD slot, HDMI out, USB 3 port, 16:9 form factor, faster SoC, more RAM and higher contrast display off the top of my head for major shortcomings
Stupid comparison for obvious reasons.
No, because, obviously, apple is one company and android is licensed by many. As has been stated so many f*cking times on AT. And you of all people calling someone biased? LOL at yourself.Because of your bias? Lol.
Apple and android devices are both electronic devices last time I checked.
No, because, obviously, apple is one company and android is licensed by many. As has been stated so many f*cking times on AT. And you of all people calling someone biased? LOL at yourself.
There are other companies that release devices on a 6 month cycle. Or do what Samsung does. Releases the S3 as their flagship phone. 6 months later releases the Note 2 as their flagship phone..but its not the S4 so it doesnt really count to people somehow.
I think the main reason the 4 was released so fast was to make the product line completely lightning cable friendly. And obvousily they were going to upgrade other things as well to make it not just be a new one with a different adapter. While I can see new iPads in March. I believe it will be to get back on the same upgrade schedule. And theyll go back to yearly updates.
No it's not the S4 so obviously it doesn't count, it's a physically different device and model (think iPad and iPad Mini).
Here's the problem with Apple releasing so many iPads (not talking about the Mini) in so little time. Bob buys the new iPad at $500. Six months later the next one comes out. Does his device physically get worse? Not at all. However, the value of his "new" iPad drops by at least $100 instantly. This is expected to happen at least one year later, not in half that time. If someone's rich and/or never ever sells any of their devices I can see why they wouldn't care, but for a lot of people that's how they keep pace with technology.
And the Android comparison was just weak (from another poster). At least keep it to one manufacturer. Take Motorola, they kept releasing model after model in quick succession and it certainly didn't help with customer loyalty.
Note 1 release: late October 2011Apple releases 2 products in less than a year "LULZ WTFBBQSAUCE! they're screwing their customers!"
Samsung releases 2 Galaxy Note's in way less than a year "SAMSUNG's the best!"
yea, and the new ipad will have absolutely no effect on the person currently using the previous gen one.
LOL so cheezy your argument is that Apple products depreciate at slower rate than some select Android device. That's certainly true since there are tons of Android devices out there, but keep in mind there are some Android devices that hold resale value better than Apple.
Regardless, a depreciating asset in value is still just, another depreciating asset. The key of this thread is, that Apple has started to play the spec war and their value will only drop faster in the future. They are doing exactly what Steve Jobs avoided doing. Apple built their current empire with great marketing and public perception. That will change if Apple replace products too soon.