New ipad 4

[applechick]

This guy makes clear how the 4th gen iPad compares to the 3rd gen iPad. (both iPad have dual band wifi support).

YouTube Link: http://youtu.be/rFP9-c6Ivso

Great video!

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[applechick]

Well, since you were gifting your 3, then you did good. I would have done exactly the same. If you ask me, unless you have docks that need replacing because of the new connector, I'd rather have an iPad with the lightning connector than one with the 30 pin connector. Just that alone would be enough to keep me happy (but not anywhere near enough to upgrade).

So, what's up with the wifi problem? I never have any wifi problems...I have the new mini...what router do you have?

How is the new mini? Only thing holding me back is lack of retina....

[AQ_OC]

How is the new mini? Only thing holding me back is lack of retina....

Well, I'm a big fan of Retina...but the portability of the mini is also a big winner. YMMV, but I'm not having problems with the screen....and I have an iPad 3, an Asus Infinity Pad (1920 x 1200 screen) and a Nexus 7 to which to compare. Some people are just a bit more inflexible with some things than others.

[scott_R1]

You buy a new iPad too often, that's the problem. I just got an iPad 4 but I went from version 1 to 4. If you do it like I did you will notice a huge difference and be very pleased.

[applechick]

Well, I'm a big fan of Retina...but the portability of the mini is also a big winner. YMMV, but I'm not having problems with the screen....and I have an iPad 3, an Asus Infinity Pad (1920 x 1200 screen) and a Nexus 7 to which to compare. Some people are just a bit more inflexible with some things than others.

Think the retina screen will come with the next generation mini?

[Patrick9654]

I will be getting the new Ipad on Christmas. I know I made Santa's good list. I will be giving my Ipad 3 to my son. Please let me know if I get this next part right. After I reset the Ipad I am giving to my son, all I need to do is put my ITunes account name and password on my new Ipad and it will load all my apps and music that I originally had and he can put his apple I'd and password onto that Ipad and sync it his with ITunes account. Does that all sound correct?
Thanks

[AQ_OC]

I will be getting the new Ipad on Christmas. I know I made Santa's good list. I will be giving my Ipad 3 to my son. Please let me know if I get this next part right. After I reset the Ipad I am giving to my son, all I need to do is put my ITunes account name and password on my new Ipad and it will load all my apps and music that I originally had and he can put his apple I'd and password onto that Ipad and sync it his with ITunes account. Does that all sound correct?
Thanks

Almost....first you need to do a backup to your PC or to iCloud. I suggest an encrypted backup, so as to preserve all of your passwords, etc. Then you can reset it and give it to your son. Next you can start your new iPad, but tell it you want to restore from backup rather than setup the iPad as new. Then it will restore your backup. Lots of apps have to be redownloaded...and any music you had on there might not be restored. I know any PDFs you put in iBooks won't be, but anything you bought from iTunes will be restored. In my experience, something always happens that you don't quite expect (maybe I'm just too dumb to understand what gets backed up and what doesn't), but be prepared for some adjustments on the other side. Doing the encrypted, password protected back up means less work, though, just use an easy-to-remember password. The rest of what you said is correct, afaik.

[AQ_OC]

Think the retina screen will come with the next generation mini?

It's guesswork, but I'm hoping so....I'm sure Apple would have that goal.

[Patrick9654]

Thanks for the feedback. I think we will both be excited to play with our new "toys". I will probably do that this weekend and do without for a couple weeks. Absence makes the heart grow fonder and all that.

[AQ_OC]

Thanks for the feedback. I think we will both be excited to play with our new "toys". I will probably do that this weekend and do without for a couple weeks. Absence makes the heart grow fonder and all that.

Yes.

Remember, anything you have purchased can be redownloaded..but things that are created by apps, even games, have to be backed up. iTunes won't back us songs from your iTunes library, so stuff like that usually has to be restored. I used to transfer PDFs to iBooks to read them...last time I did a backup/restores, none of those PDFs were backed up by iBooks. Luckily, I backed up my iPad 3 and restored to my iPad mini, so I didn't lose anything...but you could lose something since you are going to a new devices from an old one...

Thinking that out, I suggest you back up your iPad 3, keep it, restore to your iPad 4, inspect all your stuff, and only after you have confirmed that everything got transferred and you are not missing anything you want, only then should you reset your iPad 3 and hand it over to your son. The extra effort will ensure you don't lose anything you want. You can go to Apple's website and look up info about backup and restore to get a better understanding...but it seems rather complex to me. It is a good idea to spend time when you can learning the ins and outs of backup and restore. Getting a new iPad 4 and handing over the iPad 3 (which is still new) is an excellent opportunity to get a good look into how it works.