Death of iPad?
/But then it became clear – the iPad 1 is now a 2-year-old device. If we look at Apple’s history with generational devices, especially with mobile, it wouldn’t surprise me if the eldest iPad is about to go the way of the dodo. While that might be heartbreaking to owners of the device, it’s for the best. Consider it like putting an old horse out to pasture.
I hope Apple doesn't expect me to upgrade my iPad every two years. I have friends that are still rocking the Luxo iMac. I have another friend who just upgraded her 1999 iMac. While I don't expect it to last me that long I should get more than 730 days out of $519 CDN. That means iPad essentially costs me $0.71/day. I 5-year lifespan would push it down to $0.28/day. I'd like that a lot more.
Having said all that I ordered my new iPad yesterday.