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The iPad Mini
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The Real Abed
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I never got to the store to preorder today. I'll just take my chances and possibly show up next Friday to buy one in person. If I don't get it day one, no big deal. I can wait. I can't wait, but I can wait. No big deal. They'll have plenty of them over time. Plus I'll be able to see the colors in person before commiting.
Apple has a Smart Cover for the mini, but will they have the back covering version too like the iPad 3? I'd really want something that won't be adding so much weight to it. I mean it's just over half a pound as it is, which is less than half of what the iPad 2 is. I'd hate to add a bunch of weight and defeat the purpose.
Apple has a Smart Cover for the mini, but will they have the back covering version too like the iPad 3? I'd really want something that won't be adding so much weight to it. I mean it's just over half a pound as it is, which is less than half of what the iPad 2 is. I'd hate to add a bunch of weight and defeat the purpose.
The Real Abed
Perma-Junior
Ditto. I really like the black back, but the white front. The back might win out though once I see it in person. Not that I ever see the back.
Even though I really like what Apple did with the black iPhone 5 and iPad Mini, deciding which one to get is always easy for me since I always prefer white. I plan on just stopping by my local Apple store Nov. 2nd and picking up a Mini and I hope they'll have red Smart Covers in stock.
WordAssassin
Member
Why is my Smart Cover scheduled for delivery on Wednesday before 10:30am. Why the fuck would it not ship and arrive at the same time as the iPad. This makes things very difficult for me as I am not shipping them to my home address so now I will have to bother my friend on two different occasions. These two items not shipping together is boggling my mind.
They're most likely shipping from different locations.
BrettWeir
Member
Thanks for the replies, you two.
As for Amazon's Cloud Player, I'm a Prime member and have to pay if I want to upload more than 250 songs. Google is free for my whole library (about 5,000 songs as of now).
I had no idea about the 3rd party apps on the App Store. I'll have to look into those.
Maybe I'll just use my phone (Galaxy Nexus) for the music streaming, and rooted Fire for all other Android based items, while using the iPad mini for surfing and reading. Ugh...I'd rather just consolidate to one device. If you could side-load Google Music onto the Fire HD it would solve all my woes.
God I'm spoiled.....
Fire HD 8.9, iPad Mini? iPad Mini, Fire HD 8.9? Ahhhhhh!
everthustodeadbeats
Member
I'm just going to leave a note on the door that includes the tracking number and my signature, to just leave the package at the door. It might save me a trip to the local fedex office.
I wonder if UPS would try to deliver the cover again with the mini if you just miss the first delivery attempt.
. Gamecocks625
Member
Yeah my 32gb black is preparing for shipment too.
Preface: I feel really stupid and fanboyish about this, even though my main computer is a Windows PC and my phone is a Droid Bionic.
Since I ordered the mini my plan is to clean up my iPad 1 and give it to my wife. First I pulled it from the Acase and washed that, and came back to the naked iPad for the first time in years to make sure it was cleaned up. It feels like an entirely different device without the case on it, something about the metal back makes it more interesting to hold. Even the fat iPad 1 feels fairly sleek without the case around it.
Now I'm really looking forward to my mini.
Since I ordered the mini my plan is to clean up my iPad 1 and give it to my wife. First I pulled it from the Acase and washed that, and came back to the naked iPad for the first time in years to make sure it was cleaned up. It feels like an entirely different device without the case on it, something about the metal back makes it more interesting to hold. Even the fat iPad 1 feels fairly sleek without the case around it.
Now I'm really looking forward to my mini.
NYR
Member
I've had bad luck trying to return ANYTHING I bought online from Apple at the Apple store - they always tell me to go back to the online store and work with them to handle exchanges and returns. But this is Canada, might be different in the states.
everthustodeadbeats
Member
They will, but I'm not sure it's the very next day? Didn't notice the delivery was UPS, you can go to the Apple store order details and presign for delivery.
I'm not too worried about the smart cover being stolen. I can get to the box by the door by lunch.
BuggyDClown
Member
Gamecocks625
Member
Don't think I'll go for a Smart Cover but am looking for a sleeve/pouch. Anyone know of any good selections online?
Was thinking about doing the same but I'm not sure it's worth it. The mini is basically a smaller iPad 2 right? While the lightness would be really cool I would want more of an upgrade like more speed and a better resolution.
Specs don't matter as much to me than having a more comfortable device. My iPad 2 felt plenty fast to me. Comfort is so important to me that if the iPad 4 was the same price as a Mini, I would still much rather buy the Mini.
One thing that I've noticed recently is that I'm one of the few people that I know of who actually uses the iPad as a tablet. Most people that I see with iPads have some kind of third-party case with a stand and just prop it up on a table or their lap. I hate sitting down for long periods of time so I'm constantly holding the iPad while standing and even when I'm sitting at a table I choose to hold it in my hands. The iPad 2 isn't that heavy but it still isn't at an ideal weight for long periods of use.
everthustodeadbeats
Member
I've been looking for a case that would protect just the back, and this deal showed up:
http://gizmodo.com/5955290/ipad-mini-cases-are-your-dealzmodo+exclusive-deal-of-the-day
The 40% off is in addition to the discounted price. If I end up not liking it, it's only about 11 bucks out of pocket and I can get one that I want, but be patient about it.
http://gizmodo.com/5955290/ipad-mini-cases-are-your-dealzmodo+exclusive-deal-of-the-day
The 40% off is in addition to the discounted price. If I end up not liking it, it's only about 11 bucks out of pocket and I can get one that I want, but be patient about it.
time to upgrade to a 5 to pass the wait
Hopefully it's the same in the UK.
I'm after a sleeve as well, I prefer using it naked and it'll protect the mini better than a Smart Cover when I throw it in my bag.
Fox Mulder
Member
Selling mine too, but still deciding between the mini, 4, or refurb 3.
Bearded Dudebro
Member
I'm getting a slipcase from sfbags.com when they're out.
Heh. Exact Same with me.
Forgot how good that glass and aluminum felt. So sleek.
Never went back to cases again, and after 1.5 years with iPad 2, it only had two tiny scuffs along the edges.
If anyone is after a sleeve there are tonnes on etsy. I ended up picking this up:
iPad Mini Apple Tablet Sleeve Case Cover Organizer - Dark Gray & Red - Weird.Old.Snail
Along with a matching iPhone 5 sleeve. Hate putting a case on the iPhone but don't want to leave it unprotected. I'll probably pick up a Macbook Air sleeve from the same seller if they turn out alright. I'll post pics once it arrives.
iPad Mini Apple Tablet Sleeve Case Cover Organizer - Dark Gray & Red - Weird.Old.Snail
Along with a matching iPhone 5 sleeve. Hate putting a case on the iPhone but don't want to leave it unprotected. I'll probably pick up a Macbook Air sleeve from the same seller if they turn out alright. I'll post pics once it arrives.
Fox Mulder
Member
I only used a case and screen protector with the first ipad, but that's because they were included when I bought it from someone and I wanted to baby it. I quickly figured that it's designed to be used without all that shit thrown on it, and it's a better device.
My ipad 2 has been bare ass since I got it and the screen is still perfect and there's no scuffs on the back. There's only a tiny dent in the corner, which is barely noticeable.
Solideliquid
Member
How noticeable will the downgrade be going from an iPad 3 to a mini? I'm very interested in the smaller form factor and how much lighter the device is.
Will apps like angry birds or Lili play any differently?
Will apps like angry birds or Lili play any differently?
They just won't look as nice and the interface will be smaller. Shouldn't matter for most apps unless they already tried to fit too much on the iPad 3 screen. They should run just as well as the iPad 3, if not better.
The iPad 1 was such a fatty that I'm not sure I would have used it as much as I did without the Acase's built in stand. I'm looking forward to the smart cover though, best of both worlds. The mini should be small enough to not have to worry about the stand but it will be there if I need it and the sleek back will be exposed regardless.
The Real Abed
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The_Inquisitor
Member
Well had one ordered. Then got into car accident yesterday backing out of a parking garage. So I will be returning the iPad.
Though its got me thinking. I really think Android and W8 are on the cusp of becoming something great. I haven't seen the same passion from apple in what seems like some time.
The galaxy note 2 looked really interesting. Hope I don't regret buying my iPhone 5.
Though its got me thinking. I really think Android and W8 are on the cusp of becoming something great. I haven't seen the same passion from apple in what seems like some time.
The galaxy note 2 looked really interesting. Hope I don't regret buying my iPhone 5.
Why? It's standard affair to favorably compare your product to your competitors. Apple does it all the time.
I'm curious about this as well. If I tether to my iPhone, would it be the same as having 3G access for the iPad?
fluffydelusions
Member
How? All Apple does at their events is crap all over Google
Argh.. Can't choose between White and Black. This has been my dilemma for the past few days.
Life changing decision, I tell you !
... Or not.
The same thing happened with the iPhone 5. I bought the black, regretted not getting the white, kept using the black and ended up loving it.
Alright, it boils down to this:
- Black is less noticeable in public, which is good in my book.
- Black is better for videos.
- White is better for browsing the web.
GAF, decide for me. Go.
They are right in a sense, but I think the important factor is not only the screen, but also the OS. I personally disliked Jelly Bean as it didn't feel as polished as iOS. And while the Nexus 7 had more PPI, it also had a very washed out screen... The colors were horrible on that thing.
Life changing decision, I tell you !
... Or not.
The same thing happened with the iPhone 5. I bought the black, regretted not getting the white, kept using the black and ended up loving it.
Alright, it boils down to this:
- Black is less noticeable in public, which is good in my book.
- Black is better for videos.
- White is better for browsing the web.
GAF, decide for me. Go.
They are right in a sense, but I think the important factor is not only the screen, but also the OS. I personally disliked Jelly Bean as it didn't feel as polished as iOS. And while the Nexus 7 had more PPI, it also had a very washed out screen... The colors were horrible on that thing.
NYR
Member
lol, are you serious?
Good for them for trying to sell their product, it's effective, and true. iPad Mini is not using anything mind blowing or cutting edge when it comes to the screen.
The more good products, the better. Forces Apple's hand to put out a retina display next year...obviously.
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
Apple Keynote, October 2012:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YnYKv9EeZs#t=55m3s
55:15 "Other companies have tried to make tablets smaller than the iPad, but they've failed miserably."
55:24 Nexus on Left of Screen, iPad Mini on right
55:45 "Their [bezel] is made of plastic, it's thicker, in fact the entire product is thicker and heavier... even though it has a smaller display"
56:18 "35% larger display area... That's a huge difference"
56:55 "50% larger for surfing the web... that is a gigantic difference... yet the iPad Mini is thinner and lighter"
57:40 "Customers love the applications [written for tablets]... what does the other platform have? They have phone applications stretched up, not tablet applications"
58:25 *camera cut to audience applauding shittalking the Nexus*
It's pretty inarguable that iPad (even the Mini) is a better experience than the Kindle Fire, but when your product premiere consists of, first and foremost, "Our competitors have failed miserably", it's a low blow for competitors to respond with "Actually, there's a bunch of things we're better at, and your pricing model is completely out to lunch."? Even the commercial for the iPad Mini mentions "these aren't scaled up phone apps". That's a meaningless sentence without the context that people should be aware that the competitors do have scaled up phone apps. It's a direct attack. Again, I'm not saying Amazon is "right" or that there is a "right", but it's not somehow cheating to accentuate things your product is factually better at or uniquely able to do.
If the iPad Mini had unambiguously been a best-of-breed device, there'd be less room to criticize it. If the price was competitive, there'd be less room to criticize it. Apple chose a different path. Avoiding resolution fragmentation was Apple's first priority, so they were stuck with 1024x768. They want better specs and physical construction, and because they make their margin on hardware rather than content, they chose a higher price-point. There are advantages to those decisions. There are also disadvantages.
Yeah, I think it's pretty disingenuous if not borderline lying to say that the iPad mini has a "standard definition, low resolution display and has no HD movies or TV"
Especially when the iPad mini crams an extra 11 square inches of screen real estate into a smaller package than the Kindle Fire HD.
It's advertising though, misleading is the name of the game!
Good Job Bob
Member
Yeah, I hear Tim Cook can barely sleep he's so hurt.
BlackGoku03
Member
That comparison chart...
The iPad Mini is priced way too high and even though it has a slightly larger screen, the resolution is the poorest of the four. What were they thinking?
The iPad Mini is priced way too high and even though it has a slightly larger screen, the resolution is the poorest of the four. What were they thinking?
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
I think there's a credible argument to be made that TV resolutions make no sense on tablets.
But given the specific meaning for HD (IE 1280x720 or above content), the iPad Mini does not meet that resolution threshold. Even if you remove the high definition versus standard definition distinction, the remaining criticism--that KFHD has 30% more pixels--is absolutely true. And Apple has emphasized DPI when they've had the advantage, resolution when they've had the advantage, and screen size when they've had the advantage, and de-emphasized each when they have the disadvantage.
DUFFMCWALIN
Member
LOL.
The Mini seems like a nice thing for Xmas gifts, but I can't justify spending 330 when I look at something like the nexus 7 (I'm invested in both platforms). Of course I can't afford shit right now.
This comparision is even better: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.ht..._t=1401&pf_rd_p=1408870442&pf_rd_i=1000846051
The more I see stuff like this, the more I realize what a rip-off the Mini is. It is just too bad that Amazon doesn't sell the Fire in Canada. Hopefully Google shows something at their event that completely convinces me to get something other than the Mini.
The more I see stuff like this, the more I realize what a rip-off the Mini is. It is just too bad that Amazon doesn't sell the Fire in Canada. Hopefully Google shows something at their event that completely convinces me to get something other than the Mini.
Mini specs were finalized months before the competition stepped their game up?
BlackGoku03
Member
Is that an excuse or are you trying to be funny?