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The issue, as I understand it, is that pads don't seem to have the same sort of constant upgrade treadmill as phones. Many people seem to think their ipad (or

The issue, as I understand it, is that pads don't seem to have the same sort of constant upgrade treadmill as phones. Many people seem to think their ipad (or whatever) is fine for what it does, and just don't have any reason to get a new one, whereas people seem to feel ansy if their phone isn't the latest and greatest model... I suppose this is an interesting example of the "planned obsolescence" issue, where what's probably a good thing in a general sense—people keeping a product for a long time and getting good use out it rather than chucking it out and buying a new model after a few years—is not a good thing for the actual manufacturer..

mercer 11y ago
Agreed. I'm a power user when it comes to any gadget I own, and yet I'm still happy with my original iPad mini. I use it all the time for reading, browsing and even the occasional bit of work. Sure, sometimes I wish it had a bit more memory so that it would not have to reload apps as much, and sometimes I wish I had a retina screen, but none of that is reason for me to upgrade (yet).
- snogglethorpe 11y ago
  Heh; I have exactly the same model (got it unexpectedly for free!) and exactly the same feelings about it. Does need more memory, but super solid otherwise; it's a keeper!