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The iPad Mini
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The Surface is thattaway.
Ken Masters
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Lol@ this idiot trying to put it in his jacket pocket, embarrassing
The old A5 is faster than every other <$300 tablet's SoC.
outunderthestars
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Why on Earth are you updating your phone and tablet on an annual basis?
Ollie Pooch
In a perfect world, we'd all be homersexual
I won't argue with you there on the design - though I did say Android
It's actually one of the faster 7" if only because Apple is way ahead in processor tech. Everything else is pretty garbage though. Interestingly the specs are almost identical to the iPod Touch except the iPod touch has a nicer screen, significantly better camera, is completely miniaturized and still costs $30 less while starting at 32GB of storage.
Both the Nook HD and Kobo Arc use OMAP 4470s at $200 in 7" form factors.
Slightly higher clocked dual A9 and a lower performing GPU.
MrCunningham
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Maybe Mead should get into the business of making Trapper Keeper like magnetic covers for the Ipad. I'd totally buy a Slimer and the Real Ghostbusters themed one.
Roughly equivalent but yeah A5 is no slouch despite it's oldness.
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Deleted member 1235
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because apparently you purchase absolutely everything apple makes?
tablet seems like a cash grab for the new section of the market. I'm sure my colleague who owns every single device under the sun and does nothing with them will purchase it so I can have a look, but nothing about this tablet looks interesting.
Laughed when the Verge editor noting that the display for the iPad mini looked "significantly tighter" than an iPad 2 given the moderate increase in PPI, when the same editor poo pooed the Fire HD, Paperwhite, and Nexus 7 tablets for not being up to "retina quality" from a resolution standpoint.
Build quality is impressive, and the App Store is an almost insurmountable mountain for competitors, but so easily (and slyly?) giving a pass to the Achilles' Heel of this product was disappointing.
Build quality is impressive, and the App Store is an almost insurmountable mountain for competitors, but so easily (and slyly?) giving a pass to the Achilles' Heel of this product was disappointing.
it has special software so you don't accidently trigger the sides.
Do you buy every size MacBook? The 21" and 27" iMac? Why would you need every size iOS device?
I've read those reviews, and I don't think that happened.
Why don't you wait for an official review? I'm sure they'll call it a weakness then. These are simply quick first impressions.
And he'd be right in it looking "tighter" than the iPad 2 anyway. He was simply comparing it to it's big brother.
demosthenes
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They'll release the A-6 version in March.
I have a laptop that's over 4 years old and an iPad 2.
I've never had a problem with my iPad and have no desire to upgrade. I was planning on upgrading every two years but with Surface Pro expected 3 months from now I'd prefer to replace my iPad 2 and my laptop with that. For me the iPad mini is perfect as I'll still be able to enjoy all of my apps, I'll be getting some new hardware features and for a lot of the things I do on my iPad, the smaller size will be welcome. I also have an iPhone 4S and appleTV which was a gift and I enjoy some of the cross functionality between those devices and iPad.
iPad mini is a perfect product for me basically because iPad will become a secondary device to what the Surface Pro will be to me and the smaller form factor will fit in nicely to how I already use the iPad.
I've never had a problem with my iPad and have no desire to upgrade. I was planning on upgrading every two years but with Surface Pro expected 3 months from now I'd prefer to replace my iPad 2 and my laptop with that. For me the iPad mini is perfect as I'll still be able to enjoy all of my apps, I'll be getting some new hardware features and for a lot of the things I do on my iPad, the smaller size will be welcome. I also have an iPhone 4S and appleTV which was a gift and I enjoy some of the cross functionality between those devices and iPad.
iPad mini is a perfect product for me basically because iPad will become a secondary device to what the Surface Pro will be to me and the smaller form factor will fit in nicely to how I already use the iPad.
The "tighter" wording came from his video impressions - the text of his hands-on impression is worse: "The display on the mini looks incredibly sharp, and even though the resolution is lower than the 3rd and 4th generation full-size iPad, it doesn't immediately seem like a 1024 x 768 display." (emphasis mine)
The cognitive dissonance is silly.
I don't doubt that the full review will include glazing criticisms of the screen and wishes for a display was of higher resolution. You don't need much more than first blush on the display to discern something like pixel density, certainly not for a tech editor that sees and reviews so many different gadgets. Right now, I expect a similar apologist tone in the day one review. Look forward to being wrong.
It doesn't matter too much - the only reviews worth their stock to me come a few weeks later on Anandtech anyway.
Gamer @ Heart
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I knew it would be priced higher than 199, but i was still very shocked to see that 329 price tag and the specs. Apple has had a ton of success in the premium segment of the market place so i have no doubt it will do well in the low to mid tablet market, but i wonder if they will actually meet their expectations of sales/momentum past this holiday.
Biff
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From a strategy point of view, this product seems so backwards.
They spent so much marketing power on making everyone believe how important retina is.
Now it's a "Oh but it doesn't apply for this size" runaround that just dilutes the original message. Really strange decision by Apple.
They spent so much marketing power on making everyone believe how important retina is.
Now it's a "Oh but it doesn't apply for this size" runaround that just dilutes the original message. Really strange decision by Apple.
chickdigger802
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Could be possible, probably after a price cut if it doesn't sell insanely well... or maybe even not.
I mean, macbook air took over mbp as the hot apple laptop right?
maybe people like small.
smokeandmirrors
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chickdigger802
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My problem is, that I wanted a black but with the silver backing. Now it's all black. So I don't know if I should go with white or black - I have always bought my iPads and iPhones in black though.
Also I'll use it for writing and reading, though I wonder how it'll fare with comics and .pdfs and editing those in GoodReader.
Also I'll use it for writing and reading, though I wonder how it'll fare with comics and .pdfs and editing those in GoodReader.
A bit too expensive. I just have this feeling that if Apple sold it for around the £230 mark in the UK people would seriously lap it up. I mean, I'm not kidding myself, people are going to buy them, they will sell shed loads of them. But they really could have gone for the jugular.
Shogmaster
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There are quad core A9 SOCs like Tegra 3 on $200 tablets.
OmegaTreeFish
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Can anyone give me a quick breakdown of the actual differences between the nexus 7 and the mini
I know the mini is bigger screen and the nexus is a higher resolution (and they are different form factors). I also know that the mini has higher quality build materials but is a LOT more expensive.
however how do the internals compare? is the nexus faster?
Im asking as I might be getting one of the 2 at the end of november. I have an iPhone 4s and 2 apple TV's but apart from that have no obsession with apple or anything. Would happily get android if it would suit me better.
So far I prefer the nexus size and screen form factor I think. Price is also a LOT nicer. However I havn't really used the android store so while I know its not as good I dont know to what extent. Obviously I have some investment in the app store due to my iPhone.
Has anyone here had any experience with the splash top app on both devices? I can get it to work pretty well on my iphone (playing games from my PC I mean) and it runs OK on my wifes iPad 1 but its a little slow due to the crappy CPU in that thing). Does it run just as well or even better on the nexus? or worse maybe?
Any info would help a ton cheers.
I know the mini is bigger screen and the nexus is a higher resolution (and they are different form factors). I also know that the mini has higher quality build materials but is a LOT more expensive.
however how do the internals compare? is the nexus faster?
Im asking as I might be getting one of the 2 at the end of november. I have an iPhone 4s and 2 apple TV's but apart from that have no obsession with apple or anything. Would happily get android if it would suit me better.
So far I prefer the nexus size and screen form factor I think. Price is also a LOT nicer. However I havn't really used the android store so while I know its not as good I dont know to what extent. Obviously I have some investment in the app store due to my iPhone.
Has anyone here had any experience with the splash top app on both devices? I can get it to work pretty well on my iphone (playing games from my PC I mean) and it runs OK on my wifes iPad 1 but its a little slow due to the crappy CPU in that thing). Does it run just as well or even better on the nexus? or worse maybe?
Any info would help a ton cheers.
iPad 2 is not slow at all. In practice, feels faster than the 3
Here you go:
Bigger Screen: iPad Mini
Better Screen Resolution: Nexus 7
Better Build Quality: iPad Mini
Better Cameras: iPad Mini
Better Internal Specs: iPad Mini (it has the same processor as your iPhone 4S)
LTE/Cellular Availability: iPad Mini
Better Price: Nexus 7
Better App Store: iPad Mini
Battery Life: Seems to be about the same
Size (as in smaller): Nexus 7
Weight (as in smaller): iPad Mini
I'm having the same dilemma and am actually stumped with choosing a colour for the first time.. I usually go with black but I really want that silver back so now I really don't know which colour to go for!
Wanted to get my mum something for her 50th birthday, it was already between an iPad, a Nexus 7 or an ultrabook... and now the iPad mini has been thrown into the mix too!
I think the size (and extra width in particular) of the iPad mini is near perfect, but IMO it's very overpriced and Apple are really, really starting to grate on me now. Just wish the competition would step up so I don't have to keep buying their damn products! (thank you Galaxy S3, now for the rest)
I think the size (and extra width in particular) of the iPad mini is near perfect, but IMO it's very overpriced and Apple are really, really starting to grate on me now. Just wish the competition would step up so I don't have to keep buying their damn products! (thank you Galaxy S3, now for the rest)
The white seem to look nice on the front this time, as it's only the FaceTime HD camera which sticks out. There's no sensor sticking out this time right?
But then I'm gonna use it for reading and writing and editing pdf's, so I don't want the white border to distract.
I'll use my black iPad 2 for games only now.
Betta Lines
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Aspect Ratio that looks comfortable in both orientations: iPad Mini.
gimmmick
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This sums up almost every product that apple launches post job's era.
brotkasten
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Jobs died a year ago. Development of new hardware usually takes 12-18 months. It's likely that Jobs new about all this.
derExperte
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I disagree, N7 is great whichever way you hold it and each orientation has it's uses.
Slashgear's first impressions on the thumb rejection (first confirmation on the feature I've seen):
If anyone sees a detailed review (tested while the multitouch gestures are on, with games and other fullscreen apps etc) please post.
If anyone sees a detailed review (tested while the multitouch gestures are on, with games and other fullscreen apps etc) please post.
most probably
Apple however will be telling us that Job's had a hand in new products in 10 years time i would bet.
The most influential differences in favor to:
Nexus 7 = price
Ipad-Mini = ecosystem/screen size (most relevant) | rear camera/build
Size/Weight/Battery = Not very different between each.
As for performance I would wait until they do comparative performance. The N7 is supposed to get cellular model (3G) and a price adjustment (16GB = $199, 32GB = $250) before the months ends.
Ipad mini will play games better and has more apps (optimized for it). While the gaming might not get better in the N7 the play store should get better in the future.
I will wait for now.
I only really use mine in portrait as its a perfect web viewer then. Just swap to landscape for video.