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The iPad Mini
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-Pyromaniac-
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never a big deal but it was noticeable.
Crazymoogle
Member
No, it's never intolerable like you might get with a laptop running at full blast. But "noticeably warm" was a big difference from the iPad 2's "chill in almost all conditions". You can make most iOS devices at least somewhat warm by hammering them with games for hours but the iPad3 was the first to make warm->very warm possible through average use.
outunderthestars
Banned
Walmart has the 16GB black mini in stock on their web and in some stores.
If anything it would be harder, no? I'll have to use it but it seems they should probably elongate the keys a bit like the iPhone, but not that much.
Technosteve
Banned
man all these iSheep fawning over the iPad jr.
why does the 13 inch retina macbook pro suck so much =(
-Pyromaniac-
Member
not really lol. It's important to remember with apple devices that they're usually so well thought out and constructed, that every time there is a noticeable weirdness/difference/flaw in anything it'll be made out to look like a big deal.
It's just like Crazy said, it was nothing more than noticeably warmer than the ipad 2.
I personally found it annoying enough to skip the 3 despite those beautiful pixels calling me. For a device I use so much, I couldn't get past it.
Oh, okay.
Since some have already set the precedent about using this thread to talk about the 4th Gen iPad...
Anandtech GPU benchmarks:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/6426/ipad-4-gpu-performance-analyzed-powervr-sgx-554mp4-under-the-hood
A6X uses PowerVR SGX554MP4 (A6 uses SGX543MP3 and A5X used SGX543MP4).
Anandtech GPU benchmarks:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/6426/ipad-4-gpu-performance-analyzed-powervr-sgx-554mp4-under-the-hood
A6X uses PowerVR SGX554MP4 (A6 uses SGX543MP3 and A5X used SGX543MP4).
Gary Whitta
Member
Figures that would be the first to go. I'm glad I went 32gb because I can easily see this becoming the iPad I use most.
Baconsammy
Banned
Between apps movies and games I'm already at 20 gig. So 32 is probably perfect for me as well.
As those in the thread thought, was able to easily walk into an Apple Store and pick up a 32GB WiFi iPad 4 today. First time iPad owner and am still not sure I made the right call but it was pretty cool to have it in my hands once it was out of the box. Have a few flights tonight so I am going to try and get some cool stuff on it before that time.
The Real Abed
Perma-Junior
Nah, I got a new Air this year knowing full well that a Retina 13" would be coming and that it'd be a Rev A model. I look forward to the Rev B or C models. They'll more than likely be much better.
chickdigger802
Banned
oh gary got one? Maybe i should get into this screenwriter business... hope you didn't get an ipad 4 too... right?
Are there demo units out in apple stores yet? Am curious about the form factor.
soul creator
Member
any impressions of reading comics on it? Comixology is pretty much my most used app on my ipad 3, and I definitely like being able to read most comics without having to use the guided view. Curious to see if you can still make out a full page on the smaller screen.
I'm always going naked. I'll just carry the Mini in my hand everywhere.
The thing about the Mini is, that it feels so PERSONAL, like a journal almost.
I'm thinking of trying out my comics on the Mini. Is Comixology the best comic reader?
-Pyromaniac-
Member
to buy + read comics then yes comixology is the best, to load up your own nothing beats ComicZeal for reading.
Gary Whitta
Member
LOL no, even I'm not going to upgrade a 3 to a 4. Who do you think I am, Frankie Muniz?
And yes, demo units are in stores.
Gary is getting paid the big bucks to write the new Star Wars trilogy.
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
Damn this thread.
So I went to the Apple store to try it out thinking I might sell my iPad 3 for it since I much prefer the smaller form factor. I have to say the screen (in my eyes) is pretty horrific. The demo models have a calendar notification in NC and the "18" there is very noticeably pixelated/blurry. The build quality is very nice though. Much better looking than the iPad 3/4. Needless to say, I won't be selling my 3 because the screen is just not very good IMO.
Other than that, I like that you can actually type normally when holding it now because I hate typing on the iPad 3 unless it's lying down.
Other than that, I like that you can actually type normally when holding it now because I hate typing on the iPad 3 unless it's lying down.
Auron_Kale
Member
Ugh... I have a 3 but I would probably go 16gb just to make it my sole Comixology reader.
Damn this is tempting but I'd prefer to hold out for Mini 2...
Damn this is tempting but I'd prefer to hold out for Mini 2...
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
Holy shit, now this is a piece of hardware. So fucking good.
Gary Whitta
Member
Pulled up a comic (HAPPY #1) and it looks pretty darn good to me.
Retina version will be amazing though.
Retina version will be amazing though.
Has anyone read the CultofMac review?
http://www.cultofmac.com/199436/the...ably-wait-until-the-second-generation-review/
It sums up my feelings (without buying it) I want this device but I wan the higher res display.
http://www.cultofmac.com/199436/the...ably-wait-until-the-second-generation-review/
It sums up my feelings (without buying it) I want this device but I wan the higher res display.
Yep this is what I'm talking about. Text is VERY bad on this thing. The screen on it seriously reminds me of using my iPhone 2G/3G and that is obviously not a good thing.
fluffydelusions
Member
I think if you're coming from a 3 you will change your mind once you see the screen. I love the form factor but just can't get around that screen when I saw it in person
Dr_Boris_Goltz
Banned
Hopefully the iPad Mini retains some value so I can upgrade to the 2nd generation next year.
I just have a lot of use for a tablet right now, and this is going to be my first, so it's justifiable.
I just have a lot of use for a tablet right now, and this is going to be my first, so it's justifiable.
Compared to a retina device? Sure, but when I look at an iPad 1 or 2 I don't think the text looks bad on those devices and the mini has better DPI.
Think it'll be in there next year? Anything else they could do besides a higher resolution display to reel you in next October?
I don't understand why these reviews keep comparing it to the iPad 3. The screen is obvioisly worse, so for all other variables, it should be compared to the iPad 2 (or the N7, Kindle Fire HD, for that matter).
And then they're talking about the A5 being awful? What the hell? I haven't had an issue with any games on the App Store with that processor.
When we get a retina version of this bad boy it will be worth the purchase. I don't think my eyes can handle that downgrade. Especially since I read pdfs a lot.
Great is a smaller iPad. Not so great the screen is inferior to the iPad 3 and iPad 4. Once it can get the same pixel density it is going to be a hell of a device.
Great is a smaller iPad. Not so great the screen is inferior to the iPad 3 and iPad 4. Once it can get the same pixel density it is going to be a hell of a device.
Auron_Kale
Member
That's the thing, I know I'm better off waiting for a retina-version as Comixology HD is a thing of beauty on my 3.
This though... I would probably get my mom it actually as it's just right for her. I'll get her one for Christmas probably while I myself wait for Mini 2 or whatever version will be retina.
I am glad they are comparing it to the iPad 3. The Kindle Fire, Nexus 7 and the rest of the smaller field were and they should be. If we have this awesome display (iPad 3) we should want the awesome device (iPad Mini) to have that awesome display. It is a draw back.
I am going to be on the retina display iPad Mini like white on rice.
I never had the iPad 1/2 but I do have the 3. And with the resolution on competitor products and hell even Apple's own, I just don't think the 1024x768 screen is acceptable anymore. I mean, would you go back to the iPhone 3G screen to get an ultra thin iPhone? I wouldn't.
It's great if you can get past the resolution but I just can't anymore. Maybe next year but I fear selling my iPad 3 won't even cover the cost of the mini by then.
fluffydelusions
Member
OK, compared to the nexus 7 the 7 screen still looks better
Seriously though, I played with an n7 after I left the Apple store this morning.WordAssassin
Member
Still waiting for Mr UPS Man to bring me the goods.
I honesty don't think I'll give a shit about the screen res. I'm still rocking my iPad 1 and this will be sharper than that, so I should be just fine.
I honesty don't think I'll give a shit about the screen res. I'm still rocking my iPad 1 and this will be sharper than that, so I should be just fine.
-Pyromaniac-
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Retina ipad mini is going to easily be the defacto perfect tablet to own.
But for a whole year I will enjoy the ipad mini, then when retina ipad comes out I will sell it and get the retina mini for half-price. All will be well with the world. It's not one revision vs the other for me. I'll find a way to get both. I'm also not a huge screen stickler....yet.
But for a whole year I will enjoy the ipad mini, then when retina ipad comes out I will sell it and get the retina mini for half-price. All will be well with the world. It's not one revision vs the other for me. I'll find a way to get both. I'm also not a huge screen stickler....yet.