# IPAD 2 VS. IPAD 3 **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [March 13, 2012, 6:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipad-2-vs-ipad-3/221175 "2012-03-13T06:11:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2012, 7:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipad-2-vs-ipad-3/221175/61 "2012-03-14T07:53:58Z")
^ Saw that the other day. Those guys are great. “Steve Jobs dies and everything forgets how to think… different”. lol ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2012, 7:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipad-2-vs-ipad-3/221175/62 "2012-03-14T07:58:14Z")
> [@neonglh](#): > > Hah! I pay $29.95 a month for my plan. You guys are paying way too much! > > For the 3g or 4g $20 a month plan, do you guys tend to go over, or is it enough to get by? You have no idea what products, services, needs, or how many lines they have. How can you say they are paying too much without all the info? ---
**Author:** ![neonglh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neonglh/32/4951_2.png) [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2012, 10:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipad-2-vs-ipad-3/221175/63 "2012-03-14T10:11:39Z")
> [@Geehee](#): > > You have no idea what products, services, needs, or how many lines they have. How can you say they are paying too much without all the info? Because I was paying $80 with a 19% discount, and made the switch to Page Plus Cellular, doubled my minutes and texts, and now pay $29.95. You work for Verizon, so you will disagree with me, but I would much rather pay less for more service. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2012, 10:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipad-2-vs-ipad-3/221175/64 "2012-03-14T10:19:19Z")
^ Your pre-paid plan doesn’t include a data plan for 29.99 so you’re comparing apples to rotten oranges. > Talk n Text 1200 > 1,200 Minutes / 3,000 SMS/MMS / 100 MB Data > The Talk n Text 1200 plan includes 1,200 domestic voice minutes, 3,000 domestic text messages (SMS) or Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS), and 100 megabytes of data transfer. All this for $29.95 a month on one of largest networks in the nation. ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2012, 10:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipad-2-vs-ipad-3/221175/65 "2012-03-14T10:24:08Z")
> [@neonglh](#): > > Because I was paying $80 with a 19% discount, and made the switch to Page Plus Cellular, doubled my minutes and texts, and now pay $29.95. > > You work for Verizon, so you will disagree with me, but I would much rather pay less for more service. Its not about me working for VZW, I could give 2 shits. VZW has no soul. My comment was about you assuming you knew what types of products and services he needs/wants, where he lives/works/plays & what type of coverage he needs. Apples to rotten oranges, as Jays put it. ---
**Author:** ![neonglh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neonglh/32/4951_2.png) [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2012, 10:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipad-2-vs-ipad-3/221175/66 "2012-03-14T10:36:36Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > ^ Your pre-paid plan doesn’t include a data plan for 29.99 so you’re comparing apples to rotten oranges. I get 100 megs, and it’s $0.10 a meg I go over. I am on wifi pretty much all day and night, and haven’t gone over 100 megs in about 7 months. So, it’s still pretty apples to apples to me. That is a topic for wireless in general though, and not just the iPad, which was the topic of this thread, and why I only quickly commented above, instead of going into detail. ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2012, 11:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipad-2-vs-ipad-3/221175/67 "2012-03-14T11:17:34Z")
eww 100 megs? I pay $90 per line for Unlimited Text/Picture messaging, 700 minutes (I use maybe 15 a month), and unlimited data. Coverage is better than AT&T and Sprint (I"ve used both for work). ---
**Author:** ![neonglh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neonglh/32/4951_2.png) [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2012, 11:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipad-2-vs-ipad-3/221175/68 "2012-03-14T11:39:46Z")
Yeah, the nice thing about Page Plus, is that is uses Verizon. I have been with AT&T for about 4 years now, but pretty happy to be back with Verizon. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2012, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipad-2-vs-ipad-3/221175/69 "2012-03-14T11:48:56Z")
> [@neonglh](#): > > I get 100 megs, and it’s $0.10 a meg I go over. I am on wifi pretty much all day and night, and haven’t gone over 100 megs in about 7 months. So, it’s still pretty apples to apples to me. That is a topic for wireless in general though, and not just the iPad, which was the topic of this thread, and why I only quickly commented above, instead of going into detail. Doesn’t look like that plan exists anymore. 39.99 for 20 meg/month data is their cheapest with any data plan. ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2012, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipad-2-vs-ipad-3/221175/70 "2012-03-14T11:59:58Z")
> [@neonglh](#): > > Yeah, the nice thing about Page Plus, is that is uses Verizon. I have been with AT&T for about 4 years now, but pretty happy to be back with Verizon. If you think your MVNO has access to all of verizon’s spectrum/towers/etc I’ve got a bridge to sell you. But I’m glad it works for you. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2012, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipad-2-vs-ipad-3/221175/71 "2012-03-14T12:01:02Z")
Do these bridges come with free data plans? ---
**Author:** ![neonglh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neonglh/32/4951_2.png) [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2012, 12:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipad-2-vs-ipad-3/221175/72 "2012-03-14T12:05:57Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > Doesn’t look like that plan exists anymore. 39.99 for 20 meg/month data is their cheapest with any data plan. What do you mean? In your initial post, you had it right there: > Talk n Text 1200 > 1,200 Minutes / 3,000 SMS/MMS / 100 MB Data ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2012, 12:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipad-2-vs-ipad-3/221175/73 "2012-03-14T12:28:59Z")
> [@neonglh](#): > > What do you mean? In your initial post, you had it right there: Yeah, never mind. Too much multitasking, not enough reading. 🙂 My data use is usually between 500meg to a 1gb a month. ---
**Author:** ![fiend540](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bcef8e/32.png) [@fiend540](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fiend540)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2012, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipad-2-vs-ipad-3/221175/74 "2012-03-14T15:08:51Z")
> [@ProgRocker](#): > > I would think so, depends on what you’re using it for. If you’re loading it full of movies/music, might want to step up the storage. If you’re getting the Wifi only iPad then forget about 3G/4G. > > How practical is the camera upgrade on the iPad? How many people use the iPad as a camera (realistically). The processor is one thing I’ll give them, it is a lot better than the old iPad 2 CPU. The screen is technically better, but again I think you’d really have to justify “needing it” IMO. I was watching clips from a bmx competition in Toronto, and the first thing I noticed was some asian broad filming with her Ipad, and watching the contest on her screen…Fucking retarded. The only thing I use the camera for on my ipad is to facetime with my sister/niece. > [@Geehee](#): > > Food for thought, the 4g service through verizon does not require a contract, nor do you need to purchase it at the same time as the ipad. to some people its worth the money to have the option for internet everywhere and not rely on someones wifi, especially if thats for businessl The only thing I HATE about my ipad is I didn’t opt for the 3g version, big regret there. It’s way easier to buy that months worth of service when I travel, instead of dicking around with teathering. ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2012, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipad-2-vs-ipad-3/221175/75 "2012-03-14T18:57:05Z")
![http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/17gexe4rp27wojpg/medium.jpg](http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/17gexe4rp27wojpg/medium.jpg) that is all ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2012, 6:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipad-2-vs-ipad-3/221175/76 "2012-03-15T06:19:51Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > So I have seen lots of people at events using ipads to record stuff they look like fools :-\ ![http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0v0bqySxw1qcmcf6o1_500.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/0/8/08ce1dd8a3f628ebea22b60154cd0e7ec62b4d9d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2012, 10:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipad-2-vs-ipad-3/221175/77 "2012-03-15T10:37:45Z")
![http://i.imgur.com/sgvvs.jpg](http://i.imgur.com/sgvvs.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2012, 7:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipad-2-vs-ipad-3/221175/78 "2012-03-16T07:20:17Z")
![https://p.twimg.com/AoHSNleCMAA1WhR.jpg](https://p.twimg.com/AoHSNleCMAA1WhR.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2012, 10:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipad-2-vs-ipad-3/221175/79 "2012-03-16T10:21:44Z")
the resolution on the 1 and 2 was not great, it’s definitely something that needed improvement and got it. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2012, 10:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipad-2-vs-ipad-3/221175/80 "2012-03-16T10:37:20Z")
> [@theblue](#): > > the resolution on the 1 and 2 was not great, it’s definitely something that needed improvement and got it. ^Exactly. You’re not going to need a magnifying glass to see the difference. I notice it any time I pick up an ipad after using retina display phones. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipad-2-vs-ipad-3/221175.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ipad-2-vs-ipad-3/221175.md?page=5)