Apple tend to double their res whenever they switch to retina. For the iPad Mini they'll eventually probably do the same and get 324dpi. That would be exactly the same res as the iPad3/4. I doubt they'll go any other resolution than that which is 2048×1536.
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The iPad Mini
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Apple tend to double their res whenever they switch to retina. For the iPad Mini they'll eventually probably do the same and get 324dpi. That would be exactly the same res as the iPad3/4. I doubt they'll go any other resolution than that which is 2048×1536.
Marty Chinn
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7 to 8" is no good for comics IMO. 10" is the smallest I'd go because you want something that can fit the whole page on the screen without any zooming and panning. Anything smaller and it becomes an issue.
(no pun intended)
I think more people have cars that don't allow you to do this than cars that let you do it.
Baconsammy
Banned
The all black is really nice looking.
This isn't a matter of "I think". It's an "I know".
Alex
Member
Never actually knew this, it always just seemed snappier to me, especially on the internet, though I admit total ignorance on most games. Only real looker of a game I messed with was Infinity Blade 2 for about 20 minutes.
I suppose that makes it a little concerning for future proofing if you're into that kind of kit, having developers more likely to target that iphone5/ipad 4 chipset.
Yes, I think so too. Please get rid of that silver backing, all white or all black would be great going forward.
When I'm looking to spend $200 on a tablet, your right none of that matters.
Incorrect. The iPad 3 & 4 are exactly double the resolution of the iPad 1, 2 and Mini
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Yeah, it was.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
This seems expensive.
Hours Left
Member
This would of been my jumping in point, if not for the price.
I said this in the Nexus 7 thread when it was announced:
Although all the other specs I listed is better than the Mini, this is a 7-inch iPad, and its the one I want. I current have a 2 and I'll be getting this. Super excited, its the perfect size!
Willing to ignore the lack of an sdslot, this is an iOS device after all. I still think the $250 price for the N7 is a game changer.
Although all the other specs I listed is better than the Mini, this is a 7-inch iPad, and its the one I want. I current have a 2 and I'll be getting this. Super excited, its the perfect size!
Willing to ignore the lack of an sdslot, this is an iOS device after all. I still think the $250 price for the N7 is a game changer.
Baconsammy
Banned
Avoid the store. Apple is good at shipping stuff.
The real sign that it isn't was when Apple felt like they had to do a direct comparison on stage. Very un-Apple like and came across as really pathetic to be honest.
can they give it on the launch day of release shipping? or wait a bit longer?
Baconsammy
Banned
With iPad 3 I got it release day. I believe that was free.
everthustodeadbeats
Member
I have a Nexus and I like it, but the perfect device for me is an iPad Mini with a retina display.
But I actually prefer the Nexus 7 to this current iPad, mainly because of the price.
I'll wait here while you look it up
Ok, fine. Linearly, it is double the previous number..
It's actually 4x the resolution however.
everthustodeadbeats
Member
They are great at delivery, so first day.
Word of advice, if you have an iphone right now, download the apple store application (I don't mean the app store app), it's the best way to buy when the web site is hammered. At least it was last time.
2048 x 1536 is 4X the resolution of 1024 X 768.
Ah okay. I even quoted the actual x by y res so you know what I meant though. Also, in that case you should've told me that neither the iPhones nor the Macbooks were double the resolution.
Marty Chinn
Member
2X resolution, 4X pixels.
Not just that, but the biggest thing they were using as iPad mini as being better than the Nexus 7 is that the screen is bigger, like Apple have any room to use that as an advantage for their product, lol.
Anyway, this looks pretty awesome. I think I'd prefer a Nexus 7 after seeing both, and the much cheaper price on Nexus 7 makes it easier to pick that one, but I don't know yet.
So pixels don't relate to resolution now? It has twice the vertical resolution, and twice the horizontal resolution, ergo four times the resolution.
Trent Strong
Banned
Too big, horrible resolution, too expensive. I'd take a Nexus over this thing in a heartbeat.
I was unaware that this was a distinction.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
True. Just semantics. Doubled resolution in each direction, but really 4x when you get down to it.
Verge hands on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4_BCDluosA&
I need it. Less than half the weight of the iPad seals it.
I need it. Less than half the weight of the iPad seals it.
opticalmace
Member
For the specs, it's priced a lot higher than I expected it to be.
Got a Nexus 7 a few months ago... don't regret it a bit after seeing the price of this.
Got a Nexus 7 a few months ago... don't regret it a bit after seeing the price of this.
Marty Chinn
Member
It's just the general terminology. When you say something has double the resolution it means twice the width and twice the height. The result is a four times increase in pixel count. They're just measured differently in terminology is all.
I didn't say they don't relate, but that's the proper way to specify what you're talking about. When someone says it has twice the resolution, what do you think they mean?
Oppo
Member
I've seen this mentioned a few times in here, and it's not true. Apple has drawn competitor comparisons in their presentations for practically all iOS devices right back to the original iPhone. I remember Steve Jobs pointing to the circled Blackberry keyboard on stage and saying "this is where the real problem is". It's not a new (or desperation) move for Apple; it's totally par for the course.
everthustodeadbeats
Member
It does look great.
I would think it would be mean twice the pixels, although you don't really ever seen twice the resolution on anything because it would be weird.
Betta Lines
Member
The Nexus 7 isn't?
8:3 is the best aspect ratio, yo.
outunderthestars
Banned
You put a nexus 7 in your pocket?
LyleLanley
Banned
I would've like to see a memory bump on the full sized iPad considering you can get the exact same sizes on the mini.
Not exactly, the point was to highlight that they can get much more screen real estate for just .9 size difference. 30% more in portrait, 60% more in landscape with just a .9 difference. It also helped to highlight that the .9 isnt that big of a deal when its lighter, thinner and the width is smaller than the N7.
Salty Android fans will see the comparison as pathetic. It actually helped to illustrate the advantage of the size to me. Especially when they got rid of the all the "noise" on both screens and just showed actual usable content. It made the N7 looked puny in comparison. This coming from someone who was seriously considering jumping ship from iOS to Android, and thought that the N7 was the perfect tablet.
In a pinch, it fits just fine. Say I'm getting something out of my backpack while walking around campus or something.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMMz_vGtxUY
Surely that depends on what browser you're using?
outunderthestars
Banned
Too many screen sizes and resolutions to support coupled with a distinct lack of android tablet sales...
That makes sense.
Was the example during the keynote using Chrome on N7, or stock? Does it matter? I've never actually used the N7 I admit.
I suspect the next N7 is going to be really really something. Spec wise its already a beast.