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I am looking to buy a used iPad and found one on craigslist for $150. It's a IPAD 2 32GB wifi only model. Does anyone know if that's considered a good price? Also, if I decide to pick it up, can I download Flash and iOS games to it that where made from MMF? I never had an iPad before, so I don't know to much about them.
Thank you....
If it's all working, that's a damn good price.
You can use iOS games that you've made, but not Flash games (without jailbreaking). If you did want to put your iOS games onto it, you'd have to get a developer's license ($99) from Apple.
Also just as a word of warning... You'll also need a mac to build to xcode. From my testing with ipad and the iOS exporter, things went great. I had a weird issue where the iPad was cutting the framerate in half, but I fixed that by just increasing the framerate 2x in the MMF application and then exporting that out. (so 120fps in MMF runs at 60fps on iPad) I honestly still haven't figured out why it did that, and apparently other people don't have that issue, but I just thought I'd mention it.
But as far as performance goes... everything should run great on an iPad 2. At the time I was testing a little platformer game on a first generation iPad and it still ran at a nice smooth framerate.
An iPad 2 should be fine for development at the moment, but an iPad 1 can't be upgraded to iOS 6 (highest is iOS 5.1). Not sure when Apple might stop supporting the iPad 2.
Thank you all for letting me know about this. I think I'll get in touch with the person to buy it. Thanks again...
He said the data cable is missing. Is that an issues and easily purchased? I found out by talking to him, it's an black apple ipad 3 64 gb with wifi and he wants $195 for it. Is that still a good deal even though the data cable is missing?
A data cable would be cheap, especially considering that particular iPad would normally cost $600 new. That is an insanely good deal. I just have to wonder what condition that thing is in if he's willing to part with it for a mere $195. Make sure you check it out thoroughly. Or maybe since it's Craigslist and he didn't know what model it was when he placed the ad, it's stolen lol. Or maybe he's hoping you're dumb and won't actually check to see the specifications to verify it's an ipad 3 64gb and hopes to milk more out of you.
If the data cable is missing, it wont be able to charge. Granted this is a cheap fix, but if you have an ipod or iphone, bring your cable and a pc. Make sure that this can power up. Plug it into your pc and make sure you at least see the charging screen. I'm on the lookout for an Ipad3 myself, but i'm not seeing the price i want to pay
I know right, I think it's to good to be true. Got to be careful with craigslist. If it happens, I'll be sure to check it out really good.
iPad 2 is the perfect medium spec for testing on and that price is a steal. Like others say you'll need a Mac to export your own games but you can play others'. iPad 2 will continue to be supported for quite some time thanks to the iPad Mini.
Keep us posted on how this deal goes, I'm curious.
I haven't heard from the guys as of yet, so I'm still looking around. I want one bad though.
Great price but be careful that the glass isn't pressed against the screen too much as it might not be broken but if you press lightly on the glass it may make the screen do the rainbow...I got an iPod touch 4g that was like this as it is very common because the 4gs have very little space in between the glass and the screen to begin with as compared to the iPhones
Well, it seems that the one that I was going to purchases was a scam. It was taken off CL, but I found another one for $300. It's a 3rd gen 32gb. How would I know if it's a 3rd generation from a 1st generation and so forth. What's the difference and is it marked somehow.
Also, we are planing on porting a game to iOS. Since I don't have a mac, but my partner does, will I be able to test the game on an ipad if he sends it to me. How does that all work?
It should have a model number on the back of the iPad. Google the model number and you'll find the exact model it is.Quote:
Originally Posted by KLiK-iT
Also, here's a link on Amazon. If you select the different models it will show the different model numbers (the string of letters and numbers next to the name at top) and you can compare that way http://www.amazon.com/Apple-MD367LL-.../dp/B00746V9YO
Thanks Shawn.
WTH, every time I find one on CL, it's a scam. Why do people do that? I don't get it! Anyway, a coworker of mine has a 1st generation ipad and said she would sell it to me. Are they good and will I be able to test iOS games on it and download and play other iOS games from the Apple Store on it? I just don't want to spend the money on a 1st generation ipad if I can't use it.
John. You will be ok testing and running the games. Are they any any good is a matter of opinion I'm afraid.Quote:
Originally Posted by KLiK-iT
Marv
They scam because it's easy... later generation iPads are in demand and when they put them up for crazy good prices, people fall for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by KLiK-iT
The old saying "it's too good to be true" comes to mind.
Thanks Marv, yeah that's really the only reason why I want to get one. Just for testing and playing some iOS games from the apple store.
KLiK-iT - As I said before: "...iPad 1 can't be upgraded to iOS 6 (highest is iOS 5.1)" So you'll be limited in what apps you can run. At some point Apple will release a version of XCode that won't support iOS 5.1 (lowest iOS at the moment is iOS 4.3) and then you'll need a newer iPad.
I love my iPad. There are several fun games and useful applications. Don't expect a good experience playing Flash games on one though. I have tried many of the Flash solutions for the iPad and have yet to find one that is very good. Android tablets are a little better for Flash, but are still not optimal.Quote:
Originally Posted by KLiK-iT
As mentioned before, you will need a Mac, Virtual Machine, or Hackintosh to export iOS games using XCode.
These are just some things to consider. Otherwise, iPads are really pretty awesome. :)
John stated his partner had a Mac, so he will be ok. Support ends for all software and hardware eventually, so John is aware of the risks involved in this regard.
Marv
Thanks Marv! Yes,.I do realize that 1st gen iPads will no longer be upgradable. I will look into a 2nd gen or higher so I won't have any issues. They are pretty expensive, but I do need one. I will eventually find one at a good price. I did find a few 2nd gens for a little more than $300. I think that's a pretty good deal. I can't get over how expensive they are though. Wow!!
I'm somewhat interested in the iPad Mini, but from what I understand it doesn't have a Retina display, so I'd just wait for the inevitable revision. I'm actually more interested in Kindle Fire HD, and I'd go with that hands down except Apple's app store is better (based on sheer volume of apps), and Kindle has it's own app store separate from the regular Android store. No idea how much good stuff is in the Kindle store though, I haven't bothered to look.
I think if you're planning on making any kind of app or game to sell, The Apple Store is the way to go. I didn't even know there was a kindle app store. I just goggled it and couldn't find anything on "Kindle App Store"?
Can kindles download iOS games just like an iPad or it a different OS for Kindles?
Kindle uses an Android OS, so you could still make games for it with the Android exporter. The only difference is that instead of using the traditional Android app store, Amazon decided to make their own. You can take a look at it on their website. I don't know what their submission process is, I haven't bothered to look. So I'd venture to guess there's even fewer apps on Kindle's store than the regular Android market, making it even more inferior to Apple's app store. The technical specs of the Kindle Fire HD beat iPad Mini, but Apple still has their juggernaut app store that just can't be beat. From a developer stand point, you'd be better served with an iPad for a larger market of potential sales (though I guess you could argue a smaller market means more odds of being noticed). But if you actually had success it wouldn't be hard to venture out into other markets with the profits you made. Another benefit of Android is you don't need to buy a Mac just to compile your game. Though someone else mentioned running the Mac OS on a virtual machine so I guess maybe you wouldn't need a Mac?
Once another iPad mini revision is out and they beef it up a bit more to compete with the Kindle Fire HD I think iPad Mini would be a no-brainer, but Kindle Fire HD is still a good purchase if you aren't too concerned about the app store (and actually a superior product if you don't count the app store).
200 for a ipad 3 64mb ?? seems far to good to be true surely!
It was a scam.Quote:
Originally Posted by Redsquirrel