Mick Swagger
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I managed to get them to ship me one today due to the Target deal.
Pretty effortless.
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The iPad Mini
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I managed to get them to ship me one today due to the Target deal.
Pretty effortless.
Baconsammy
Banned
Yep. Looks awesome. I'll put a smart cover on the front of it, but I'll never cover the backside, whereas I've always been compelled to cover the back of iPads when they were silver.
BuggyDClown
Member
HOLY Shit. I just did this too! It worked so easily! Best part is I got an LTE iPad and the offer isn't even available for those.
Free dark grey ipad is mine!
Solideliquid
Member
MID NOVEMBER
Mix it up.
That's the combo I'm planning
The Real Abed
Perma-Junior
The black model of the iPad mini and iPhone 5 make me wish so hard that they would finally use this colorization method on their MacBook models. A Retina MacBook Pro with the bluish-black colored aluminum would be amazing... once they work out the scratching at least.
According to their newsletter the local retailer I was planning on purchasing from will not have power back until tomorrow night. I really hope they have models I can buy without a pre-order. I bought my iPad 2 there and they did pre-orders and on launch day we all stood in line. I don't know if that's relevant this time though.
According to their newsletter the local retailer I was planning on purchasing from will not have power back until tomorrow night. I really hope they have models I can buy without a pre-order. I bought my iPad 2 there and they did pre-orders and on launch day we all stood in line. I don't know if that's relevant this time though.
BuggyDClown
Member
Same here. have the black 5, ad I ordered a white iPad mini. Although I will get mine Mid November, since it's LTE.
Baconsammy
Banned
Obviously you meant the Air. Yep, the Air. Paint it black, Apple. Paint It Black.
The Real Abed
Perma-Junior
I already have an Air. My next machine is going to be Retina. Black Retina or bust.
Baconsammy
Banned
Just dont buy a current one. Even if they paint it black. Performance is pretty sketchy on them. I'm hoping the next revision will improve that in a big way.
blackbook is back?
Baconsammy
Banned
I didn't get a case. I got a black smart cover.
Baconsammy
Banned
Yeah, black mainly because I don't like the shades of the other colors they chose. I would gladly buy a bright orange smart cover. I think they're missing a golden opportunity by not offering University inspired smart covers.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
God, with that wallpaper it makes it look like the iphone and ipad are photoshopped in there.
Sexy.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
always from this site in their reviews it seems: http://crowquills.com/
Baconsammy
Banned
So real people are finally getting them. Not liking some of the early feedback.
Fortunately I don't want this as an e-reader. Kindle's just can't be beat for that.
Fortunately I don't want this as an e-reader. Kindle's just can't be beat for that.
Thanks!
Sounds like the expected feedback.
This obviously isn't a high DPI device.
I was worried it was something serious.
Baconsammy
Banned
At that price compared to the competition, it's not obvious at all. That's why they're getting flack for it. Rightfully so.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
Indeed. I just looked at an ipad 2 again, looks fine. That on a smaller screen, can only be better not worse I guess.
People know what they're buying at the price though. It's as advertised.
People know what they're buying at the price though. It's as advertised.
What? The resolution isn't a surprise.
I thought it'd be loose buttons, or some real issues.
FilthyLies
Member
I use my iPad 1 primarily as an e-reader. The screen on the mini is same res but higher density. It'll be fine.
I'll use mine as an e-reader until Kindle Paperwhite hits Europe. Just sold my Kindle Touch by mistake last month. Also it'll be fine, I'm used to iPad 2 screen resolution and you can make the font bigger in the Kindle app.
I think I will also go try one before I get mine next week.
EDIT: Oh! I found a store who have it in stock! Can I cancel my order at Apple website if it is for delivery next week? I haven't even gotten a receipt from them on mail yet anyway.
Hmm... when I pre-order something from Apple Store, don't they withdraw the money instantly?
I think I will also go try one before I get mine next week.
EDIT: Oh! I found a store who have it in stock! Can I cancel my order at Apple website if it is for delivery next week? I haven't even gotten a receipt from them on mail yet anyway.
Hmm... when I pre-order something from Apple Store, don't they withdraw the money instantly?
Change wife to GF and I'm in the same boat.
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
How was the queue?
Went from about 30 to about 100 between 7:30 and 8AM
Opus Angelorum
Member
Just back from the Apple Store, had around 5 minutes:
Pros
- Surprisingly thin
- Fit and finish, beautiful in the flesh
Cons
- Resolution, admittedly I'm picky but the display is average
- Skinny bezel, it feels off...it's hard to describe
- Balance/Weight, because of the thinness it's not something you can 'pinch hold' for any length of time
Pros
- Surprisingly thin
- Fit and finish, beautiful in the flesh
Cons
- Resolution, admittedly I'm picky but the display is average
- Skinny bezel, it feels off...it's hard to describe
- Balance/Weight, because of the thinness it's not something you can 'pinch hold' for any length of time
Betta Lines
Member
Compared to what? Are you suggesting that thinness has a negative impact on the ease of holding it in one hand? Surely the weight is the overriding positive here...
Out for delivery.
Hurry up!
Same.
I've got some building work going on today which requires not having access to our internet, so im just sat around at home without a front room and without internet (apart from my phone) waiting for a big brown van to turn up outside the house.
Hoping for a nice, early delivery. At least I can play Arc Squadron then.
Opus Angelorum
Member
I'm heading out to buy one now. Still contemplating 16GB or 32GB. What should I go for?
I'll need it for writing and reading primarily. But I guess Kindle books and just maybe comics and or magazines can quickly fill up. Especially if I decide to put on some of my DVD movies for long trips.
I'll need it for writing and reading primarily. But I guess Kindle books and just maybe comics and or magazines can quickly fill up. Especially if I decide to put on some of my DVD movies for long trips.
How can you get them in iPhone 5 format?
I'm waiting in line at my local Apple store. There's only about 20 people here, half of them elderly people bashing non-apple products
I'm expecting the line to grow greatly starting at 7:30, otherwise it will be weird as hell. There's almost as many security agents than customers lol
I'm expecting the line to grow greatly starting at 7:30, otherwise it will be weird as hell. There's almost as many security agents than customers lol
Got mine now and is about to open the box.
I went for a 32GB black.
Also I cancelled my order at Apple as it has 2 weeks waiting time. Even got a Canon AirPrint/Wireless printer for $25 as an offer.
+ It is VERY high quality.
+ Wow does the black look beautiful, even tint of blue. It's more pretty than my iPhone 5.
+ It's light. It IS light. LIGHT.
+ I can EASILY hold it with one hand.
Charging now.
I went for a 32GB black.
Also I cancelled my order at Apple as it has 2 weeks waiting time. Even got a Canon AirPrint/Wireless printer for $25 as an offer.
+ It is VERY high quality.
+ Wow does the black look beautiful, even tint of blue. It's more pretty than my iPhone 5.
+ It's light. It IS light. LIGHT.
+ I can EASILY hold it with one hand.
Charging now.
I'm waiting in line at my local Apple store. There's only about 20 people here, half of them elderly people bashing non-apple products
I'm expecting the line to grow greatly starting at 7:30, otherwise it will be weird as hell. There's almost as many security agents than customers lol
The launch at the largest Apple store in Europe (London) via @mmalex
