Freestyler
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Also, it might just be me imagining things, but the mini feels faster than my retina iPad ever did. Especially when scrolling through my iTunes Match playlists (used to lag like a bitch with all the cover art).
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The iPad Mini
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CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
How many GAFers are in this thread right now contemplating visiting their nearest Apple store tomorrow? 
Baconsammy
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You're not imagining it. Several people have pointed that out in reviews also. Probably why Apple didn't wait very long to stick a new processor in the 3.
Opus Angelorum
Member
How many GAFers are in this thread right now contemplating visiting their nearest Apple store tomorrow?
I'm going to have a look for sure.
fluffydelusions
Member
How many GAFers are in this thread right now contemplating visiting their nearest Apple store tomorrow?
I will just to check out the mini. It's right down the street anyway. TBH, I've probably purchased the same amount of apps on both Android and iOS so I'm about equally invested in both systems. I do however prefer Android on the phone. Still not convinced about it on a tablet though seeing as there is not much in the way of tablet specific apps...my main issue with Android on tablet.
Not tomorrow but Saturday.How many GAFers are in this thread right now contemplating visiting their nearest Apple store tomorrow?
I really want the 4G iPad but I wouldn't mind getting a Mini.
All the first generation retina devices seem to suffer from really bad lag. It is what happens when one feature (resolution) outpaces the ability to support that feature (GPU rendering).
Misread that. So used to mobile GAF, regular GAF messes with my head.
Yeah, I was insanely impressed at how solid it felt. It really is lovely to just hold, I can completely understand The Verge reviewer when he said that it's just compelling to keep the device close to you and use it often. The build quality and the materials, fit and finish just make you WANT to use it.
:lol
Gamecocks625
Member
Smart cover for the mini in hand. Man, this size is going to be awesome.
fluffydelusions
Member
It's mine! And I'm loving it.
First impressions: build quality is insane (black). The black has that cool purple/blue tint like the iPhone 5.
This keyboard is way easy to use in portrait mode. The device is a tiny bit heavier than I was expecting though.
Can comment on the screen? How does it look compared to iPad 2...is at all better looking? Not sure I can adjust going from a 3 to mini lol.
I felt so sad unboxing the smart cover before the actual device.
Freestyler
Member
Text definitely looks smoother to me. Other interface elements and icons etc. are a bit jaggy round the edges but that's always gonna be the case without retina.
The screen isn't bothering me in the slightest, and a retina mini would probably be heavier by quite a margin.
I've owned every model of iPad and I never really bonded with any of them - until now. This thing is so cute that I just wanna keep picking it up.
sleeping_dragon
Banned
I didnt know the Ipad Mini can take this kind of awesome video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1CfI5uh02U&hd=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1CfI5uh02U&hd=1
brotkasten
Member
So it takes better looking videos than the Nexus 7.
Baconsammy
Banned
It's almost like you're begging to get banned. We get it, you don't like the Mini.
I've had mine for 4 days now. Sucks for it to have nothing to protect.
You are quite persistent
What are you contributing to this thread, exactly?
Baconsammy
Banned
People in other countries right now are just walking into stores and buying them. Doesn't appear to be much hype for it at all.
I actually like having that black line. It highlights the contrast of the screen.
Yeah, it looks really nice in your hand. The problem with the black versions is that they always look dirty and have too much glare.
Cool, kind of what I was hoping for. Guess I'll find out in the morning.
Baconsammy
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Target's definition of "any" differs from my own apparently.
Gamecocks625
Member
Apple matched it by giving me a free smart cover. Granted, that was a couple days ago.
I'm going to the Apple store tomorrow to check out the Mini. I will not be buying one, but I want to try one out and see how much I like it. I'll probably end up buying one, and if I start to read on it more than my Kindle, I'll sell my Kindle. If not, they're both thin and small enough to where having both on me will hardly ever be a big deal.
The ironing is delicious.
Which psychological condition do you have exactly to make you want to fight a battle with a company and consumers, about a product you do not want and will not own? Because you seem more brainwashed than anyone in this thread to be honest.
Either that or it's the equivalent of homophobia, Applephobia, and you are in denial.
Baconsammy
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Auto-correct?
No, he just didn't warrant a more serious use of the word.
That kind of autocorrect snafu would never have happened on a Windows 8 or Android phone
I kid!
Technosteve
Banned
android fans are bitter they are worse then 90's apple fans
Solideliquid
Member
Going from a 3 to a mini, am I going to go crazy reading in ibooks?
Betta Lines
Member
In the sense that you'll think you were crazy to read books on such a heavy device in the first place? Yes.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
josh t and gruber both said it's fine when you get re-acclimated. Both are sticking with their ipad minis.
That should say enough.
Baconsammy
Banned
You're crazy for reading in iBooks instead of the Kindle app regardless. As for the main difference, as long as you're not using a retina device all the time, the Mini's poor PPI won't be much of a factor.
jts
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What's the purpose of this when most of the time you'll watch stuff on landscape mode and thus all the sound will come from one side anyway?
Serious question, although I appreciate it anyway even if it can only be enjoyed in portrait.
Baconsammy
Banned
Stereo speakers that close together is just...weird. Regardless, if it's worth listening to on an iPad or iPhone, my headphones are on.
I think so. Games and video will look ok, but text is going to be rough.
fluffydelusions
Member
Well at least it will look a bit better than the 2. One thing I notice is that the 3 screen always seems more vibrant in pics/videos compared to the 2/mini. I wonder if that is just the brightness setting or what but I always notice that.
Baconsammy
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For what it's worth, Wal-Mart's computers will start allowing you to buy a Mini at midnight if you don't feel like braving some lines at Apple/BestBuy/Target tomorrow.
It still sounds more open than mono speakers.
I mainly Airplay or direct connect to my home setup for music.
But for countertop recipe videos, I'll enjoy the extra oomph.
FunnyBunny
Member
How many GAFers are in this thread right now contemplating visiting their nearest Apple store tomorrow?
I'm also weighing just how upset my wife will be if I come home with one!
Kung Fu Jedi
Member
I'm okay with my iPad 3 for myself but I'm considering getting a Mini for my girlfriend for her birthday. I'll be interested to see how difficult they're going to be to acquire over the next few weeks.
I'm far more excited for this than I should be, my first iPad.
I was waiting for the spec-bumped retina one, but I just feel I'll like the form-factor and weight of the Mini better. Can deal with the screen, that will just come later down the road.
Plus I'm a sucker for black metal
I was waiting for the spec-bumped retina one, but I just feel I'll like the form-factor and weight of the Mini better. Can deal with the screen, that will just come later down the road.
Plus I'm a sucker for black metal