In my experience with Apple products I've noticed that they often  
become outdated quicker than other technologies. It would probably be  
beneficial to get the new ones to ensure that they aren't obsolete in  
a few years. I've also heard rave reviews about the new iPads. Just my  
two cents.-MD

Quoting Patricia Riley <[log in to unmask]>:

> Hello everyone - I hope you all are having a great break! I am  
> writing to get your opinion about the iPads. We can go one of two  
> ways - get 20 of the New iPads (enough for our 15 Choral  
> Methods/Practicum participants, 3 current student teachers, 1  
> student teacher for the Fall, and 1 of the 2 going into General  
> Music Methods/Practicum in the Fall), or 25 of the  
> just-reduced-in-price iPad2 - (enough for everyone currently in the  
> program). Here is a link to information on the differences between  
> the iPad2 and the New iPad -
>
> http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/07/tech/mobile/ipad-3-announcement/index.html?hpt=hp_t1
>
> Please send me your thoughts ASAP. Thanks - Dr. R
>
> -- 
> Patricia Riley
> Associate Professor, Music Education
> The University of Vermont
> A311 Music Building
> 384 S. Prospect St.
> Burlington, VT 05405
> (802) 656-7770