Big Question

Should iPad 2 owners consider upgrading to the New iPad?

No.

We do not see a compelling enough reason to jettison our iPad 2 and get the new device.

Sure, the higher resolution and faster processor are attractive features but still not adequate enough to dump our good-enough iPad 2.

As for the 5-megapixel camera, if ever we see someone taking pictures with an iPad, new or old, we’re going to laugh ourselves silly at the spectacle!

We’re also not that enamored of the 4G support because you’ve to shell out mucho bucks to the carriers for mobile Internet access, which increasingly comes with data restrictions these days.

$100 Price Drop

By the way, Apple has chopped $100 off the price of a 16GB iPad 2 in its online store.

The price drop brings the 16GB iPad 2 down to $399 for the WiFi only model and $529 for the WiFi + 3G model.

That’s a nice price and non-iPad owners should consider jumping at the offer.

If you plan on getting an iPad 2 for the $399 price you’d better hurry.

You can be sure the iPad 2 won’t last long because the new iPad will be available in stores March 16.

  Apple, iPad, iPad 3