Now that's a good choice.B Don't see what that has to do with tablets though.
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Now that's a good choice.B Don't see what that has to do with tablets though.
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The thing is that if someone is looking at the 7" market it's not because the form factor excites them. It's because they want a tablet but they don't want to spend $500 on one.
So if you're already in the market for a cheap tablet, why would you go for one that's slightly larger comparatively but much more expensive? It doesn't make sense. There are a certain number of people who will buy the 7" tablet just because it has an Apple on the back, but they aren't stealing this market from anyone.
They would have been smart just to stay out of it.
nhlducks35
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Anyone know how good the nVidia 675MX is?
Yeah, that's what it seems like people are saying. Just curious if a used iPad 2 would be a better buy at this point.
Alex
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If you can get it for cheap, sure, but the reso jump and power hike in the 3 made a gigantic difference for me.
The 2 had about the right weight to it though, whereas the 3 is too heavy. I was kinda hoping when the 4th gen popped up that it'd be lighter but I suppose not.
HAH! So true
I don't get why people prefer 16:9 on tablets. Besides no bars while watching movies, I mean.
Oh snap...I'm so picking that up.
Yessssssssss!!!!!
I was thinking about saving money and getting a Mini too. But, since they refreshed iPad I have to get it.
Where's iTunes 11
I am left wondering the same thing. I was mostly excited to hear more about it and potentially have it release today. October is almost at an end.
Technosteve
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i own three touchpads, it's my own fault. i blame no one except Wario64
I think they said it lost 8 lbs (not in the booty area though, just the love handles).
21.5": 12.5 lbs.
27": 21 lbs.
BertramCooper
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They can at least come a helluva lot closer than $329.
The markup on that thing is ridiculous.
Yes. A6X chip, 2x performance, better camera and lightning
NekoFever
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Baconsammy
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Price wise (with a 179 dollar 3G Paperwhite), she was hoping for a 200-250 mini. At 329 it doesn't make sense as a device she'll mainly just read on.
According to Forex : $329 equals 2 273 SEK (swedish kronors). The Vita is at 2499 SEK here in Sweden. Am i doing it wrong...?
Skyfireblaze
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Well there it goes... I was super interested in the iPad Mini as every other tablet is too big for my taste but 320 is 50 more than I'm willing to pay, 270 would be a okay price for me but anything higher is sad :/
THANK YOU. People just can't understand Apple v Google/Amazon/B&N. Completely different sources of income. THough I still think it's in Apple's interest to not let the game get too big but by next Christmas I'm willing to bet Google has a $49 tablet.
I guess you prefer 4:3 on your monitor aswell then?.
lowrider007
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The Nexus is designed more for portrait use so it makes sense, and then flip it on it's side for videos.
FunnyBunny
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This.
I know Apple products have higher markups. But I fear I would feel legitimately fleeced considering most components in the iPad mini are leftover parts.
grimshawish
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Apple is not fucking Nintendo guys. Their on par with Google/Amazon's online services; there choosing to not sell at a lost. Its not like they couldn't and still profit.
Gary Whitta
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More than anything I wanted new iMacs so I am VERY pleased.
It also has more visible screen area *rimshot*
Aspect ratio doesn't matter to me, but the fact that the Nexus 7 has a higher resolution in a smaller, easier to hold on one hand screen, is kind of a bigger deal. If this had a retina, I'd probably buy it.
My Lenovo y580 has the equivalent. 64GB SSD and HDD in a single volume. It's not new
This will sell gangbusters in China, where Nexus and Kindle are not on sale, consumers are more price sensitive than most markets, and they constitute Apple's 2nd largest market, already constituting about 20% of Apple's sales (and rising).
LyleLanley
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If she's looking for a device to read books with there really is no competition for a Paperweight.
I don't change the orientation on my monitor constantly. For fixed displays, 16:9 is fine. For tablets, 4:3 is superior.
acheron_xl
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I wonder if they would've gone cheaper if the Touch wasn't 299? Seems like a calculated price to slot in the curve of their lineup.
Dreams-Visions
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Wrong again.
Why don't you go ly dow. Take a break. The fortress is fortified, soldier.
I know many, many people who just don't want a bigass tablet. They are 7" tablet buyers and that is their preferred size. It's like saying 13" laptop buyers really want 15" laptops, but are too poor/cheap to buy one. While its true that smaller ones are a little less, they are also more versatile and convenient. It has it's own market, and this will attract many of those buyers.
You're trying much too hard. While it's funny as shit to read, I'm assuming you're not posting for our entertainment. Have a coke and a smile.
They did look awesome...and the price seemed really impressive. Could be a great family computer.
$70 difference is far from "already near that price". That's nearly half the price of the N7. Not everyone wants the Mini because it's cheap. The new screen size and the fact that it's 'new' will sell this thing like hotcakes. Not to mention the Apple branding, marketing, etc. As much as I like my N7, it severely lacks a lot of things like a camera, apps, and of course LTE which is all available on the Mini.
If I was in the market for another tablet (which I'm not), I would easily choose the Mini over the N7. The apps, build quality, 3rd party support and design is far surpassed anything Google has out. While $329 isn't what everyone hoped for, it's still easily a better buy to the casual consumer over something like the Kindle Fire or N7 even with the premium.
If I used it primarily in portrait then yes. What a goofy comparison
I don't think iTunes updates through Mac App Store. iTunes itself is not available through the Store.
Baconsammy
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She was hoping to get something that size to read on and play Words with Friends, Scramble with Friends etc. So she won't have that. Kindle Fire isn't an option since it really really sucks (opinion).
first of all... the new imacs are just
second of all: wwhy do you think that the ipad 3 owners are now fu***? there would have been an update in february or march and so they are updating the ipad 4 to 5 months earlier... so what?...the next generation will come in november 2013..
second of all: wwhy do you think that the ipad 3 owners are now fu***? there would have been an update in february or march and so they are updating the ipad 4 to 5 months earlier... so what?...the next generation will come in november 2013..
BootlegSnackz
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maybe none of you noticed that they are basically comparing a 7 inch screen to an 8 inch screen up there...
sure it was effective (hell look at the response you're giving it) but it just isn't accurate.
It's like Romney lying in all the debates. Sure it's more effective than saying, you know what Mr. President, you're absolutely right. It's just not true.
LyleLanley
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Fair enough.
Reave
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I think you're both right.
i don't have to hold my monitor in my hands
You Are Viewtiful
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That image is misleading, iPad Mini has a 7.9-inch display and Nexus 7 has a 7-inch display. Plus, the browser can also be looked at in portrait mode. The difference is almost negligible, but in 4:3 you will deal with black bars when watching movies.
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