Survey: 70% of iPad 2 buyers upgrading from original iPad

PanARMENIAN.Net - A small survey of customers waiting in line to buy the iPad 2 at the Apple Store in Palo Alto, Calif., revealed that 70 percent of those surveyed already own the first-generation iPad, while 20 percent of respondents planned to purchase the 3G model.

Mobile ad network Mobclix surveyed 50 of the 250 customers waiting in line at Apple's Palo Alto retail store. According to the survey, 70 percent of respondents were upgrading from the original iPad, the Apple Insider said.

It should be noted, however, the results should be taken with a grain of salt, as Silicon Valley residents are likely skewed toward early adopters.

20 percent of those surveyed indicated they would purchase a 3G-capable iPad 2. Customers favored the AT&T network, with 68 percent planning to purchase the AT&T iPad 2 and 32 percent planning to buy the Verizon model.

The survey also found that the top three new features users are excited about are the device's cameras, faster speed and FaceTime video chat.