[tigerinexile]

Using Tapatalk on my iPhone, so no actual poll. But request for thoughts.

Dropped my iPad 2 (32 GB, 3G) on the subway today, and the screen is a web of cracks.

Should I:

1. Get it replaced at the Apple Store for $249;
2. Treat this as a sign from the heavens that it's time to upgrade to...
2a. An iPad Air or
2b. An iPad Mini Retina; or
3. Retire from the tablet business altogether until drop-proof tablets make their advent.

[warcraftWidow]

2a would be my choice

[si001]

I would not pay 249$ for a used iPad 2, so iPad air and a good case ;p

[Just_Me_D]

Count me among those who suggest upgrading to the iPad Air.

[tigerinexile]

AppleCare+ definitely will get purchased!

[anon(8221395)]

Just curious, did the iPad 2 have a case on it and how bad was the drop?

[tigerinexile]

Just curious, did the iPad 2 have a case on it and how bad was the drop?

I had a shell on the back from Belkin, and a leather smart cover on the front.

Was in the process of sitting down on a moving subway, and the thing just slipped from my hands and opened up and face-planted on the floor from three-four feet up.

I'd already dented one of the corners, so that may have disrupted its ability simply to disperse the force/energy of the drop...

***

Chose to go with a 128 GB LTE iPad Air and a blue smart cover. Looks very sharp.

And got AppleCare+. I've learnt my lesson!

[anon(8221395)]

I had a shell on the back from Belkin, and a leather smart cover on the front.

Was in the process of sitting down on a moving subway, and the thing just slipped from my hands and opened up and face-planted on the floor from three-four feet up.

I'd already dented one of the corners, so that may have disrupted its ability simply to disperse the force/energy of the drop...

***

Chose to go with a 128 GB LTE iPad Air and a blue smart cover. Looks very sharp.

And got AppleCare+. I've learnt my lesson!

Nice, enjoy!

[nikkisharif]

Great Choice!!!


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[TiredOfPhoneWar]

Upgrade and applecare mate!

[BenitoC]

Great choice, congrats.

[cardfan]

I'm not sure spending 1125 or so on an ipad is a great choice (which it is if you add up the cover, tax, and applecare). I like the ipad air for its screen, some games, but it's too limited or redundant for that price. If you get an iphone sized subsidy, then it's more tolerable but still borderline.

For all the hoopla over which to get, I decided to keep my old Mini and not get either one.

[dianahk]

2a is what my hubby did after his cracker screen and has not been happier.

[Scallops]

2a if funds allow.

[dixonyy18]

2a..