Yes, it's pretty much exactly that. The Mini has the same pixel density as the iPhone 3.
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Yes, it's pretty much exactly that. The Mini has the same pixel density as the iPhone 3.
No hyperbole, huh?It's not the best screen out there, but it's far from unusable. I can use hubby's iPad 3 and move to my Mini with no problems at all. Everyone is different, but there's a lot of folks out there that have no problem with the screen. I really hope people do try it themselves and don't just trust other people's opinions. The "low quality" of the screen has been way over-hyped.
Remember the classic Simpsons episode "Kamp Krusty"?
Kent Brockman covering a summer camp mutiny: " Ladies and gentlemen, I've been to Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq, and I can say without hyperbole that this is a million times worse than all of them put together. "
Lighten up people.
Though the screen's still poop.
Good thing I didn't say I was going to marry a carrot.
I bet many of these people look at the screen literally up close. Normal viewing distance, the screen is pretty good but not as awesome as retina.
IPad Mini Ordered
I am so upset with Apple and their shipping process! I ordered the IPad Mini 4G at 6:00 am on Oct. 26th. I received a message last Thursday, Nov. 8th saying the my order was being prepared for shipping within 5 days and then one that said I would receive it within 2 days from ship date. But then it said that I would receive on Niv. 20th. After calling every other day, it seems that the 4g is being shipped all at the same time. It does not matter who ordered first. I am sick of waiting. Is Apple had not put a hold on my money I would look at buying the Kindle Fire Hd or the Nexis. Unfortunately, I like Apple and ITunes!
Dana.
I am so upset with Apple and their shipping process! I ordered the IPad Mini 4G at 6:00 am on Oct. 26th. I received a message last Thursday, Nov. 8th saying the my order was being prepared for shipping within 5 days and then one that said I would receive it within 2 days from ship date. But then it said that I would receive on Niv. 20th. After calling every other day, it seems that the 4g is being shipped all at the same time. It does not matter who ordered first. I am sick of waiting. Is Apple had not put a hold on my money I would look at buying the Kindle Fire Hd or the Nexis. Unfortunately, I like Apple and ITunes!
Dana.
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Almost as if he read my posts here and then copy and pasted it into his piece. He's spot with most of it, especially the part about them being so willing to directly compete with competitors. Just look at how eager Tim was to compare the mini with the Nexus.
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A lot of people share the sentiments the author has expressed in the article in regards to a shift in business strategy. The stock has tanked. It's a fair criticism.
On the other hand, just look at the crude and personal nature of your attack on the author, without actually addressing anything he said (as usual). Not sure why the mod's here don't delete personal posts like this.
I took your advise and picked one up at Best Buy. I used it for a total of 15 minutes before I packed it up and returned it.
I do love the size and the look but in no way could I use this devise for lengthy reading or browsing.
To each his own if you've never owned a Retina you'd probably be perfectly happy. For the rest of us this is a big step backwards.
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Why'd you delete the line about the OP owing you gas money for the trip you made to the store? I'm taking back my upvote now
Why'd you delete the line about the OP owing you gas money for the trip you made to the store? I'm taking back my upvote now
Seconded. I upvoted it based on that comment too lol.
Why'd you delete the line about the OP owing you gas money for the trip you made to the store? I'm taking back my upvote now
I thought I was being too much of a dick.
I absolutely concur, OP.
Before seeing the iPad mini in person I'd say my interest was at about 40%, but when I went to go see it at my local Apple shop that changed. My interest skyrocketed and I was set on buying this gadget ASAP. The bigger iPads never appealed to me personally. But this 7.9" tab is a godsend! It was worth every bit of the $429 I payed. I love it and I'm thoroughly satisfied.
Before seeing the iPad mini in person I'd say my interest was at about 40%, but when I went to go see it at my local Apple shop that changed. My interest skyrocketed and I was set on buying this gadget ASAP. The bigger iPads never appealed to me personally. But this 7.9" tab is a godsend! It was worth every bit of the $429 I payed. I love it and I'm thoroughly satisfied.
Newsflash: new low end low cost device outperformed by current generation high end device
if you have a retina, you're not the target market.
I was in the same shoes. Everyone complained and I was wary. Went and had a look and had no idea what the fuss was. I think the screen looks really nice for what it is.
I think it's a ploy, make lots of noise so that when customers finally look at it, they think it looks good because they were expecting the worse.
I've had every Retina device since the iPhone 4, apart from a Retina Macbook, which my brother owns.
It is by no means a big step backwards. Yes you can tell the difference, but the difference is not anywhere even close to how bad some people make it out to be! Sure, I would of loved a Retina screen in the mini - but the size, weight and battery life of the mini is the reason I purchased it, as I'm sure is the same for others.
I read at least 3 hours a day on the mini (books, pdf, this forum) and my eyes have yet to fall out, nor has my brain exploded.
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That, and some people on this forum just don't have anything better to do than moan.
How the hell, did we all manage before 2010, to cope whilst looking at those terrible screens for decades, huh?
True of any product. Spec sheet racing only gets you part of the picture no matter what the topic.
Oh yeah, no hyperbole there. Right.
I find posts like these hilarious. So now any screen that isn't retina is like reading through Vaseline mixed with sand? Given that no apple product had a retina display until 2010, and no product but the iPhone until this year, it's a miracle any text has been read on an apple device in the company's 30+ year history up until now.
two things:
1) how do you know what a screen looks like with Vaseline on it (no answer required lol)
2) i agree - i looked at the iPad mini in person and i just can't go back from a Retina screen
in all fairness to Apple, the iPad Mini was clearly targeted not to current owners of the iPad Retina model. rather, it was targeted to people who don't yet own an iPad or someone with a 1st gen Kindle Fire and they're looking to get another tablet but they're not sure yet
Its too bad because I think a lot of people prefer the size of the mini to the regular iPad.