This is why the iPad 2 is still on the market. A cheaper option for school districts and businesses who want the full size screen.
I think a lot of the districts who haven't jumped in yet will save the $70 per unit and go with mini's.
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The iPad Mini
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This is why the iPad 2 is still on the market. A cheaper option for school districts and businesses who want the full size screen.
I think a lot of the districts who haven't jumped in yet will save the $70 per unit and go with mini's.
dem
Member
Lots of schools have them.. lots of them still don't.
I work for a school district and have had lots schools ask me about buying android tablets because they are cheaper than an iPad 2. I told then wait for the iPad mini.
70 bucks cheaper than an iPad 2 makes a big difference when youre buying a bunch of them. Especially for small schools.
LyleLanley
Banned
Probably so when you fold it up it still has a large enough base to function as a stand.
How old are those kids? Those things will get destroyed pretty quickly.
AstroNut325
Member
Almost exactly the same things were said when the first iPhone was revealed.
"LOL at the price of $599!"
"At that price I'll just get a Blackberry and a iPod."
And again the same thing with the iPad 1:
"LOL at that price of $499!"
"At that price I'd rather get a decent netbook."
lol @ brainwashed journo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=3tjCBxT7N08#t=11s
if it fits in the pocket.... it would have gone into the pocket >_>
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=3tjCBxT7N08#t=11s
if it fits in the pocket.... it would have gone into the pocket >_>
CharminUltra
Member
Something I just realized: The iPad Mini is going to sell a ton this year, BUT if Apple decides to keep this year's iPad mini around after next year's comes out, then I think the iPad will have a legitimate chance at reaching iPhone level sales.
I can totally see them selling the "old" iPad Mini for $250 or less while keeping the "new" iPad Mini at the $330 price.
I can totally see them selling the "old" iPad Mini for $250 or less while keeping the "new" iPad Mini at the $330 price.
Solideliquid
Member
Sorry if this has been asked, but when watching videos is it 16:9 ?
dem
Member
We've had ours for a year so far and we've only had a few issues. Nearly all of them related to the home button not working.
They were under warranty so apple just sent us a new one. In year 3 it might be pretty brutal though.
LyleLanley
Banned
Youtube comments on an Apple or Android video make me want to cry.
I actually have a Smart Cover for my iPad and I never noticed that it's asymmetrical lol
Guess I'm overreacting
6.5"-7" is too wide to put in my Jeans pocket. I think 6" 16x9 (PS Vita size) or 5.5" 16x10 is the limit.
Kindles are rapidly becoming much better educational options. Better book store, cheaper devices plus they just released management tools so everything from device settings to books and apps, and restrictions can be managed in bulk by grouping. Also supports BYOD via the Kindle App for Android and iOS.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?ref=wcnb_kas&docId=1000412651&
You can buy about 5 basic Kindles for the price of one mini, or 2 Kindle Fires.
I'm just saying for a little less you could get something comparable, and for a little more you can get something better(a full sized iPad). And that was just my take on it, we all know its going to sell like crazy.
No, it is 4:3 aspect ratio and you'll get black bars when watching widescreen content, like with full-size iPads.
To be honest, the first iPhone didn't sell that well, Apple even reduced the price and made refunds if I remember correctly, it was until the iPhone 3G when it started to became the phenomenon it is
outunderthestars
Banned
Isn't that the same for all Apple products?
dem
Member
In my schools I don't even think they use them for reading/textbook type stuff. It's all educational apps, web browing, movie making, digital learning stuff.
I'd agree that managing them is an enormous pain in the ass though. Especially using the VPP.
grimshawish
Banned
Theres a significant different between the iPhone and Blackberry and the iPad and a Netbook.
The Mini has very similar devices competing along side it. I'd say its only competitive advantage is that some people just prefer the Apple OS and ecosystem.
Is that worth the price upgrade? Not for me, but for others it will be.
But nowhere near the same degree as the iphone/ipad
Shai-Tan
Banned
The N7 is a bit snug in my jeans but I think it would actually be ok if the bezel were a bit smaller. Not for walking around a city but it's a Wi-Fi device. It fits perfectly in my coat pocket, just don't have a reason to carry it when my iPhone drains so quickly in hotspot mode. If the mini were actually that mini and cellular wasn't such a ripoff I'd be interested.
that's actually a really good, obvious comparison. we're all pretty familiar with these and have them around the house.
it's the same width and only 1/2" longer than a DVD case. well, and about half the thickness. but it gives us a decent idea of what it's like to hold.
Ollie Pooch
In a perfect world, we'd all be homersexual
I call it Oprah-language. *crowd goes wild but they're not sure why*
To be honest, I expected it to cost MORE than $369 AU, but that's because I expected them to really overprice it. It'll sell like crazy, though, which I guess is all that matters for them.
Yeah pretty much, but for a full sized tablet I don't think they have any real competition. For me, if I was in the market for a mini-tablet, the nexus 7 would be a better choice. That back camera is a nice feature, but it doesn't justify the price difference for me.
They're amazing for education. Kids know how to use them within 30 seconds.
They know how to use books within 5.
Setting the bar really low on the first one because all the
Only they're 100% more engaged with iPads
Yep. They're the only people who buy this garbage. How else would they sell a hundred million?
its like cutting up your veges into smiley faces...
That was because the first iPhone didn't have an app store and few countries had it.
I hate to get off topic, but these are one of the things that annoy the hell out of me about schools. They invest millions into quality TVs, smart-boards, and now iPads; yet they rarely invest money into more quality teachers.
LyleLanley
Banned
But books are for nerds.
Don't know if it's already mentioned, but here's the new iPad Mini ad:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=uFUSVaqSaxQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=uFUSVaqSaxQ
Pristine_Condition
Member
Kick ass! Reading this made me feel like I stepped into a time machine that took me back to 2010.
She's in 2nd grade and that was the first thing I thought lol.
Where do they sell better teachers?
linko9
Member
If you pay more, more qualified people will be interested in the job.
you're like, so progressive yo
Did I say something wrong?
Everywhere. There are a lot of Education graduates that can't find a job that are more qualified than most tenured teachers.
Ollie Pooch
In a perfect world, we'd all be homersexual
Looking at the various hands-on's for this - how is it that Apple manage to trump every one of their competitors on design/finish every single time? Why hasn't a competitor at least attempted to step up to the plate to design a premium feel tablet? I thought that was part of the appeal of Apple stuff - it confuses me noone attempts to match it. I love my Nexus 7, but it's plasticky shit. So is my Xperia S. Where is the premium Android tablet/handset?
Well, for starters, an iPad program at a school doesn't cost that much. Cancelling it would free up the money for what, one teacher, if that? Secondly, it's been proven to have an impact on students.
Personally, I'd like to hire more teachers, and give them iPads. Our kids should have the best tech and the best teachers.