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The iPad Mini
- Thread starter Radec
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VariantX04
Loser slave of the system :(
Fell asleep just 10 minutes before the online store opened. :/ Ah well, I can wait two weeks.
Got a 32GB white Wi-Fi.
Got a 32GB white Wi-Fi.
WordAssassin
Member
I wonder if the white/silver one sold out first because people are leery of the black/slate thanks to Scuffgate
Gary Whitta
Member
It took 10 whole minutes for them to sell out? Bomba.
Bearded Dudebro
Member
I'm waffling back and forth on this same issue. I dunno what one to pick.
Mostly work, to view documents and books while on call and such things. Of course some gaming on the side wouldn´t hurt, I´ll double dip on Cave games that I have on Xbox already and of course DDP Maximum.
Going to be my first Apple product too, I´m a bit excited.
Might have played a part, but white seems to be the default colour for iPads from what I've seen.
My black iPhone 5 has been caseless since I got it though, so no worries here. It's still scuff-free.
Me! Got the red smart cover too. Gonna be awesome.
I honestly just don't want to spend the money to get a full size iPad. Plus, even though I am going to be using for comics, the full sized iPad has always just seemed too large to me. I want something a little more travel sized.
Thanks for the advice everyone. I will probably be biting on the iPad Mini.
Interesting point. I think the black looks really good, and yes, a red cover would be totally sweet.
WHO IS THE MARKET?!
I really want one. In my current use of the iPad, a mini would go down really well for me.
You know, babies lend to doing a lot of stuff with one hand
Christopher
Member
Did the new iTunes come out?
Interesting point. I think the black looks really good, and yes, a red cover would be totally sweet.
WHO IS THE MARKET?!
I really want one. In my current use of the iPad, a mini would go down really well for me.
You know, babies lend to doing a lot of stuff with one hand
Hey! congratulations
nope!
What exactly seems weak about iCloud? Unified messages, calendar, and reminders across my computer (browser), iPad and iPhone is pretty useful.
Heh, thanks. Been a while now, though. Guess I don't post enough
Something I've been learning about use case scenarios changing. I would love a mini. Seems perfect for what I use an iPad for now. I'm just a little dubious at the power. Sure it's powerful enough now, but seeing as it's a bit on the cusp, I'm concerned it might get a bit left behind if there's a leap of tech next year and apps/IOS change to reflect that.
Like if ios7 is a major change and doesn't work on the ipad2. I doubt even apple would do that to the mini, but who knows. The iPad 1 was such a secretive project that it suffered from a little lack of foresight in specs and where iOS was heading. I wonder if the mini would be the same? How long will it remain 'every inch a full iPad'?
Gamecocks625
Member
Yeah after messing around with the black/slate Touch, I am a believer in that color. Looks great in person. Otherwise I'm sure I would have ordered the white Mini.
Black it is!
BrettWeir
Member
So damn torn between the mini and a Fire HD 8.9. I absolutely love my (OG) Fire, but do wish it were a little larger. I have it rooted with Jellybean, so Nexus 7 is of no interest to me. I love my Amazon Prime membership......which can be used on both, just more integrated on Fire HD.
Biggest downfall for both devices (imo), is that Google Music doesnt work. I LOVE my Google Music. Especially since I dont need to use up valuable storage space on my device.
Grrrrr.
Biggest downfall for both devices (imo), is that Google Music doesnt work. I LOVE my Google Music. Especially since I dont need to use up valuable storage space on my device.
Grrrrr.
Can't you just use Amazon's music streaming service on the iPad (or Fire) since there is an app for it and it does the same thing as Google Music?
WordAssassin
Member
Heh, thanks. Been a while now, though. Guess I don't post enough
Something I've been learning about use case scenarios changing. I would love a mini. Seems perfect for what I use an iPad for now. I'm just a little dubious at the power. Sure it's powerful enough now, but seeing as it's a bit on the cusp, I'm concerned it might get a bit left behind if there's a leap of tech next year and apps/IOS change to reflect that.
Like if ios7 is a major change and doesn't work on the ipad2. I doubt even apple would do that to the mini, but who knows. The iPad 1 was such a secretive project that it suffered from a little lack of foresight in specs and where iOS was heading. I wonder if the mini would be the same? How long will it remain 'every inch a full iPad'?
Dude, I can identify with this worry but think, the 3GS is still supported with iOS 6. It's four generations old and it's still supported. The iPad mini will be launching with iOS 6, I'm fairly certain it'll hold up for at least the next two-three years.
Supported is not the same as useable, sadly.
As for mini, I'm tempted to wait. Well, actually, I don't really have an option to buy at all, so that,s a bit misleading
WordAssassin
Member
Ok, that's a fair point
Sanky Panky
Banned
So from an iphone/no tablet setup, I am looking to move to a android phone/iPad setup. I really do think tablet apps are a determining factor for me, but more and more I've liked what I see on the Android side of things. Aside from music, I'm not really concerned about interactivity between the two.
I'm also looking into using the Android for teethering with the mini ipad, using Sprint's unlimited data plan. Every month I fear running out of the 2GB I currently have with AT&T. Are there any better setups or carriers for this? Anybody have any experience with this?
I'm also looking into using the Android for teethering with the mini ipad, using Sprint's unlimited data plan. Every month I fear running out of the 2GB I currently have with AT&T. Are there any better setups or carriers for this? Anybody have any experience with this?
I think Apple has learnt their lesson somewhat, after the disappointment of ios4 on the 3G.
They dared not put ios6 on the original iPad! And hopefully they are a bit more forward than the oriigina iPad specs wise.
I can still see ios7 doing something new, but then relating to, say, retina devices only. Ah, who know, it's all pointless speculation.
Still rocking my 3G and original iPad
iPhone 5 coming hopefully very soon.
GeorgioCostanzaX
Gold Member
I was set on getting an iPad mini because we're giving my 3 to my parents in law so they can stay connected with our newborn via Facetime but the lack of retina display killed it for me. I might get a replacement 4 at this point or wait until the inevitable iPad mini with Retina display launches or Apple finds a way to reduce the weight of the iPad 5. I prefer the larger screen but it's pretty hefty.
BuggyDClown
Member
Probably not. It will have the new screen tech, so it it will have better contrast/color and the screen is closer to the front of the glass. It won't be as pixel dense, but the quality of the screen is higher.
Not to mention you hold the device further from your eyes than a phone.
She uses the 4S for texting, but not really reading. Some casual games.
I want to get the mini so she can read her lecture notes.
Yes she has commented on how crisp the screen looks.
BuggyDClown
Member
It's really easy to tell form a 3GS to a 4 but the iPad mini has a great LCD panel, it just wont be as sharp.
Iv never really bought this argument. For sure after a certain size you have to be further away to take in large screen.
But I ten to have most mobile devices at te same distance. Usig my iPhone right now. It's in my lap.
You must love to squint.
My laptop is used further from my eyes than my tablet which is further than my phone.
Not tryin to talk ya one way or another, but just to let you know (since I recently discovered this myself), there are a few nice third party Google Music Apps on the iOS AppStore. They work just the same as the stock app on Android in that you can select playlists/songs/albums to save for offline listening.
I'm interested in seeing the Fire HD 8.9 screen.
WordAssassin
Member
Mine too. Are they actually shipping them separately? That's ridiculous. Why don't they lump them together like Amazon does?
Both my items - 16GB Black Wifi mini and a grey Smart Cover - are "Preparing For Shipment".
Anyone else?
Seems an advanced stage considering I only ordered this morning. Is this pretty standard practice for an Apple pre-order or are we likely to see items being shipped ahead of the 2nd?
Anyone else?
Seems an advanced stage considering I only ordered this morning. Is this pretty standard practice for an Apple pre-order or are we likely to see items being shipped ahead of the 2nd?
Nah, I guess my vision doesn't,t preclude holding devices at at different distances. My laptop, yeah that is further away.
I use normal GAF on iPad 1 and click on things without zooming either.
I ordered at midnight last night and my mini is still processing -.-
either way, you're not getting it before the 2nd. fedex/ups or whoever will hold it until then
I'm a Windows guy, I always go back to the desktop so I won't have half the features. I get my music from bandcamp or spotify and rip my own movies from DVD's , for icloud to work I would assume you would need to be invested into the itunes system which I am not.
Unified messages, calendar, and remindersI can appreciate to some extent.
I don't use iTunes for anything other than the occasional local backup, and enjoy the benefits of iCloud.
It's basically for backup, and sharing photos/contacts/calenders/notes/reminders and more between devices.
I use Spotify as well. Barely have anything from the iTunes store.
I use a Windows PC as well. I used to rely on third party solutions for reminders and tasks, but I've found Reminders across my devices and on the iCloud site to suffice for my needs.
Depends greatly on your data usage.
An iPhone uses post-paid billing for data usage. That means that, once your monthly quota is used up, you pay based on what you use. An iPad, by contrast, typically uses prepaid billing. When you exhaust your quota, your iPad tells you that your data plan is exhausted and you have to buy another plan or wait until the next month.
To decide if it makes sense if you should keep the iPhone, determine how much data you need and compare the plans to see which is less expensive: an iPhone with a phone package, data package, and marginal data overages, or buying pre-paid blocks of data ad hoc.