WTD: iPad 2

Hmm with the release of the iPad 2 next week, is it time for me to get one? Good question!

I want to reward myself for being patient and holding out from buying the original iPad by getting the iPad 2. But I’m on the fence still. TUAW and John Gruber both believe that there may be another iPad with a retina display coming out later this year. I kind of agree. I want to wait for a retina display and legitimate cameras. The iPad 2’s cameras are pretty crappy. The iPhone 4 has a pretty good camera so you know Apple has the capability to include a decent camera. I think that’s an indication that Apple is still holding out on the iPad. Therefore I can see Apple coming out with an iPad HD in September with proper cameras and a high resolution display.

So I held out on the iPhone until Apple put in a good camera and I may do the same with the iPad. Besides, I spent a bit of money on my turbo! Plus, I don’t really need the iPad 2. It’s just a toy. Well, a beautiful toy.

The other idea I have is to wait for the refurbished iPad 2’s. It took the original iPad 5 months before refurbished models started showing up. So that means by August there should be some showing up. And by then, if the rumors grow stronger of a September iPad 2 HD release, I can either wait to get a new iPad 2 HD or just get the refurbished iPad 2. I bought my Macbook refurbished and it’s been great so far so I’m happy buying refurbished Apple products.

So is it Worth The Dough? Yes it is! There isn’t a better tablet out there. But I think I’m still going to wait.

Random iPhone Snaps: Brooklyn Bridge

Walking across the Brooklyn Bridge from the NYC side I took this picture with my iPhone 4. What an impressive camera it has! This was my favorite pic because I think it captured the raw engineering of the bridge and the view from the bridge all at the same time. The Brooklyn Bridge has aged nicely!

WTD: Pre-Ordered iPhone 4!

As an Apple fan I think I can be pretty impressed with myself that I was able to wait until the 4th iteration of the popular iPhone. But I finally did it because with its new features and new design, it is Worth The Dough.

I pre-ordered the Apple iPhone 4 through AT&T’s website. I was originally going to pre-order from Radio Shack b/c they were offering a $20 gift card, but Apple mostly blocked third party retailers from early pre-ordering. Plus it’s easier to just order online through AT&T and get free shipping for it to arrive at my doorstep as soon as it is released on Thursday June 24, 2010.

Now why did I finally get one? Well the biggest reason is that Steve Jobs and Apple finally decided to put in a proper 5MP camera with LED flash. The Sony Ericsson W810i that I’ve had for over 2 years has an LED flash that can be used as a flashlight. I use it ALL the time. Such a small feature, but the most useful to me. It’s great to have a flashlight on you at all times. One time while hiking up in CT we didn’t plan ahead and got stuck trying to get back out of the trails after it got dark. Luckily, my phone’s flashlight helped lead the way. The ability to shoot HD video is also plus, although I don’t see myself using the feature all too often. The other new features such as the high quality Retina display, multi-tasking and FaceTime are great as well. But they just round out the package of the already amazing iPhone. Speaking of the Retina display, it sure makes me glad I was able to wait on the iPad as well b/c I’m sure the next iPad will have this feature.

So all in all, the iPhone 4 is definitely Worth The Dough!