Oh I totally agree, I ususlly see something new and it is oh boy I have to have it, But that is so not true, I like my ipad, It works great for everything I use it for, so I am going to be happy with what I have too =)

I dont know why your not getting the Ipad2 . Its going to be the hottest thing in the market

Because there will always be another "hottest thing in the market".

Marketing and hype notwithstanding, some people will want to get it because it is the latest generation iPad, and others can live without it until the 3rd generation device appears; and some, of course, continue agonize over the decision.

Mossman, great post.

I love my iPad and have used it constantly since last April. I have no need for a camera, and therefore see no reason to upgrade. Congratulations to all iPad2 owners, I hope you love them as much as I do my original.

I concur. I don't feel the need to upgrade to the iPad 2 just yet since I have no real use for it's new features. A bit more snappiness would be nice, but I've never really had the feeling that the orig iPad is all that slow, so it's not enough of an incentive for me to buy the new one. I think I'll hang on to this one until the next version comes out, hopefully then we'll see a better display and (fingers crossed) an SD card slot. That would make me want to upgrade.

Agreed here as well. Would love a 2. But 1 has and does serve me so well. And I have no desire or need for the cameras. So, I'll enjoy the discount on accessories, maybe treat myself to a new case or app or two and continue happily along with my first gen and wait to be blown away by 3.

Good discussion. I did the pre-order of the 1st gen and have absolutely no regrets. Its a fantastic device, and I use it everyday, but I just bought a 11" MBA a month ago and think waiting for the iPad 3 is the best choice for me.

I agree with lots of others, yes I want one NOW, but realistically I am still having fun with my current Apple mobile office set up, (iPad, iPhone 4, MBA), so waiting for another year for the iPad 3 is certainly not going to be a sacrifice.

Lastly, to all the folks that got one today or will in a few weeks, I think its great and I am still a little envious even after rationalizing my decision.

My thoughts are this..... If it was such a huge improvement and apple knew that it was, do you really think they wouldn have left the price exactly the same as the previous model? Doubtful. And when iPad 3 comes out with major improvements such as retina display and USB ports do you honestly think then they will not raise the price or just keep it the same as the previous two years because they are just such a customer loving company? Come on, they didn't raise the price cause they knew it wasn't much of an upgrade but they are becoming known for having to release something for all the people out there that just have to have this years model of whatever new gadget is out there. My guess, iPad 3 with retina and USB = $150 more for the top model. If not more.

Originally Posted by Erik hadley

My guess, iPad 3 with retina and USB = $150 more for the top model. If not more.

Then people will decide whether the new model is worth the additional money, and vote with their wallets and purses.

However, Apple isn't a newcomer to this and I'm sure they will have done their homework in this area. As proven in the past, they sometimes know their market better than the consumers themselves. (And not forgetting that they'll also have an eye on their competitors, including their prices.)