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Based on the current rumored specs, will you be getting a new iPad?

Engadget reported that the new iPad will mostly be a simply spec bump containing the following:
- Same screen size and resolution (9.7" at 1024 x 768)
- Dual core A5 processor (current iPhone 4 and iPad use single core A4).
- 512MB RAM (256MB in current)
- At least one camera: front facing. Possibly also a rear 1MP camera.
- Thinner, no SD slot.
- Bigger speaker.

That said, a lot of this could still change. Just look at the latest MacBook Pro refresh. A lot of people hypothesized that the new MBPs would be thinner, made of "liquid metal," have higher screen resolutions. Ultimately, all we saw was a new processor and Thunderbolt technology.

Anyway, are those specs enticing enough for you folks holding out? If not, what would make you switch? And if you already have an iPad, will you be upgrading based on the current rumored specs?
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ahnguye5

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If it's priced somewhere around 500 or 600 dollars, I'll want to get one. My extent of iPad use ends in the store but I find it to be a snappy device. With that said, the upgraded processor and RAM definitely future proofs the iPad 2.

Maybe someone can comment if they've ever experienced any frustrations with 256 MB of RAM. I'll guess that the iPad doesn't need much RAM because it doesn't implement "true" multitasking compared to the Playbook for example. Then again, tablets should have a hard time doing that if multitasking connotes the desktop experience.
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Isr

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The problem of adding a better processor and RAM (and not upgrading to the next model) is that various apps start to require more power, and that may be reflected on the performance of the device (the current model) by being slower, freezing, etc. Or at least that's how I felt when the iPhone 3GS came out and decided not to upgrade. But then again, the iPad may be a different story, I mean, is not like the current model is weak.

If that's that, I think I'll pass.
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patrickneville

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not really, love my ipod touch for podcasts/itunes sync, but waiting for 2nd gen android i think or the hp touchpad, they seem to be cooler and do more stuff i want.
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RJH

RJH

No. I've got to say that the rumoured spec of the new iPad offers me nothing I'd want over my existing iPad. The processor and memory bumps would be about the only thing that would tempt me, although I can't say I've run into too many times when the iPads felt slow, and I can't see the cameras being of any use yet. May be in a year or so when/if FaceTime has become established. I think I'll wait for the iPad3.

Now if it comes with a Thunderbolt connector.......
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tofagerl

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Nope, that would not make me update. In fact, it would very much please me, since I then wouldn't be tempted to spend the money ;)
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