That's because they didn't sell out. One could walk into their local Apple Store yesterday and readily buy a mini.
Maybe in your area, but the Mini is sold out at every store here for hundreds of miles. I live in a high population area.
That's because they didn't sell out. One could walk into their local Apple Store yesterday and readily buy a mini.
And they said Apple wasn't making many, and that's why they were selling out so fast...
What's next fandroids?
I am not as optimistic about retina display in the next iteration. Apple is sticking with 1024x768 or 2056x1536 resolution for Ipad. So far the 2056x1536 resolution display used in Ipad 3/4 required 2 set of back light -> more power -> more battery -> more weight -> more maunfacturing cost. I don't think I want an Ipad mini that is weight 1+lb (the current one is 0.68lb) and cost $400 (the display and battery can easily cost $80 or more). Adding a third resolution is a no-go since existing app will look ugly on the new resolution without developers spending major time to optimize their apps. Apple will have to launch the device saying only 300 apps is optimized at the third resolution.. Sort of Android experience. And Apple is holding the line on display resolution with both Ipad 3 and Iphone 5 launch that they want to make change of resolution as easy for developers as they can.. Unless there is some magically software solution, I think we will have to wait for Sharp to deliver their IGZO technology.. But Sharp is close to bankruptcy now.. So the wait can be quite long. Eevn if IGZO is available, cost is still an issue. If Apple net margin on Ipad mini is only in the teen percentage, adding IGZO panel can be a money losing proposition. I think it is best to either enjoy the Ipad mini now and if retina display is an issue go for an Ipad 4 and/or Nexus or Amazon fire HD.
I am not as optimistic about retina display in the next iteration. Apple is sticking with 1024x768 or 2056x1536 resolution for Ipad. So far the 2056x1536 resolution display used in Ipad 3/4 required 2 set of back light -> more power -> more battery -> more weight -> more maunfacturing cost. I don't think I want an Ipad mini that is weight 1+lb (the current one is 0.68lb) and cost $400 (the display and battery can easily cost $80 or more). Adding a third resolution is a no-go since existing app will look ugly on the new resolution without developers spending major time to optimize their apps. Apple will have to launch the device saying only 300 apps is optimized at the third resolution.. Sort of Android experience. And Apple is holding the line on display resolution with both Ipad 3 and Iphone 5 launch that they want to make change of resolution as easy for developers as they can.. Unless there is some magically software solution, I think we will have to wait for Sharp to deliver their IGZO technology.. But Sharp is close to bankruptcy now.. So the wait can be quite long. Eevn if IGZO is available, cost is still an issue. If Apple net margin on Ipad mini is only in the teen percentage, adding IGZO panel can be a money losing proposition. I think it is best to either enjoy the Ipad mini now and if retina display is an issue go for an Ipad 4 and/or Nexus or Amazon fire HD.
I'd love to buy an iPad mini.
But the lack of retina display and A6X processor is a deal breaker.
I'd feel guilty giving them as gifts, knowing that it's an inferior product.
I don't want to shell out $hundreds then have buyer's remorse when Apple releases it's super duper iPad mini.
Guess my iPad 4 will have to do until then
This might change the game slightly if true:
http://9to5mac.com/2012/11/05/apple-rumored-to-be-making-investment-in-failing-sharp/
So...this ipad mini thing is just a larger iPod touch?
Aside from the ability to make a telephone call, one could argue that every iOS device is a larger or smaller version of any other device in the lineup they would prefer to compare it to.
With that said, this argument is old and tired. No one seems to complain that television manufacturers sell multiple sizes of the exact same specs other than screen size at various price points. No one seems to complain that candy bar makers sell multiple sizes of the exact same product at various price points. Need I go on?
True. They're all the same devices at the end of the day, but their sizes cater to people's personal preferences. I own an iPad 2 and I'll be the first person who says its just a big iPhone. Doesn't mean that is a bad thing though.
Im contributing to those 3M in sales because I bought 2 Minis. But the problem with people praising this is that it reinforces to Apple that "We dont mind you repackaging old technology and selling it at new tech prices". Thats not good for anyone (except Apple and fanboys)
I'd love to buy an iPad mini.
But the lack of retina display and A6X processor is a deal breaker.
I'd feel guilty giving them as gifts, knowing that it's an inferior product.
I don't want to shell out $hundreds then have buyer's remorse when Apple releases it's super duper iPad mini.
Guess my iPad 4 will have to do until then
People also forget profit share sth that is more important on tablets cause those cheap plastic androids are sold subsidized!
Talking only about market share is pointless.....
The iPad 4 IS the super duper iPad. It uses the latest technology that Apple has developed so far.guess, so.. but when the 4 gets updated and it is now a super duper ipad what are you gonna do?? LOL
Some of the dumb posts I see on here crack me up!!!!
The iPad 4 IS the super duper iPad. It uses the latest technology that Apple has developed so far.
The iPad Mini uses the previous generation tech.
Get it??? duh!
You sound like an Android user, searching for the solution of a problem, when iOS users don't even have the problem anymore.
Hmmmm I really wish they would have broken it down between mini and full size. I would say though based on my visit to an Apple store on Saturday which was jam packed that its probably a 70% mini and 30% full size split.
Yes, but those are initial costs, although I grant that many people don't look at overall costs.
The cost of using an iPhone exceeds the cost of even the most expensive iPad in a fairly short period of time.
As noted above, people see smartphones as more of a need, but they are not, in fact, cheaper.
And how many Microsoft Surface tablets, Mr Steve Ballmer?
I agree...some people just don't see the big picture.
Hell, if I was in the market for a tablet, the Surface would be my top choice. I still don't get the fact that on the iPad, I can't have a Netflix video playing while replying to iMessages (two apps open on the same screen). The Surface can do that but the iPad is stuck in this 1980s "One App At A Time" idea. Other examples:
- Having Safari open, with iTunes playlist docked to the side.
- Pinning a Calculator to the side of Any app for easy calculations
I hope Surface/Nexus' catch on so that Apple can truly innovate!