![]() I imagine iOS 7 will run just fine on my third generation iPad.īuying a new Mac every couple of years isn’t cheap, and although Apple does the best job by far of having both a well rounded choice of computers and easy to understand configurations, it’s still a tough choice as it’s an investment and not a gadget. I’m handing down my iPads to my family who wants them or needs them, my first generation iPad still getting plenty of use elsewhere. The iOS adoption rate is pretty high because people usually have the latest iPhone or a pretty recent one and iOS software updates are pretty comparable to app updates.Įven upgrading an iPad every year or two isn’t too hard on the wallet when you can turn around and sell last-year’s model on eBay for a decent price. Having the latest iPhone every couple of years, if you care, isn’t difficult when you’re already on a carrier’s schedule. It isn’t terribly expensive considering that most of us have two-year contracts and pay a subsidized fee for the phone every two years in the United States. Upgrading an iPhone every two years is easy. Lion is the latest OS that will run on my machine, although I’m mostly content with that. It’s going to be a five year old computer this year, but I’m not sure if I’m really ready for another big purchase. The first Mac I purchased and the Mac I’m still using is a polycarbonate MacBook, a laptop that’s been far surpassed by today’s MacBook Airs, yet still a computer that has plenty of life in it and is certainly capable enough for writing and browsing the net. Just don’t count on Mavericks catching the wave this time around. With automatic application updates on the horizon for the next version of OS X, it appears as if Apple is taking the right steps towards worry-free, zero-cost, operating system updates. And until Apple improves the upgrade process so that it is worry-free there will always be a hesitation over upgrading. Marco also makes the point that Macs last a lot longer than their iOS counterparts, contributing to the overall Mac user base longer. As John points out any price above free can still be seen as an obstacle, and although Apple doesn’t need the money there is no point leaving it on the table. Thomas Brand of Egg Freckles commenting on Mountain Lion’s adoption rate and whether OS X Mavericks will be free following a discussion from the Accidental Tech Podcast:Ī free mavericks sounds temping towards encouraging adoption, but I suspect Apple won’t change the price of the next version of OS X. ![]()
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