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Resolved Perfect Eyesight is 477ppi, 440ppi Device Just Released, Why Would Anyone Want a Mini
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Wow this is really getting annoying the constant whining on the screen and I actually own a photography forum and this is beyond stupid. If anyone should complain is us old farts that can't see **** without reading glasses. I'm one of them I wear 275 magnification reading glasses and I'm 56 years old and what we have here are folks that can actually freaking see without help. Folks get over it . It is what it is and it won't change till it does if ever. This is better than my Ipad2 . Tell you what maybe the money you don't spend buying a mini than donate it to people that lost there homes and still without power from hurricane Sandy. They could use it more. I already donated a minis worth. Maybe you should to so you can feel better and not be so grumpy.
I say this with a smile so don't flame me.
I can't belief I'm actually going to post this I should know better. Lol
I say this with a smile so don't flame me.
I can't belief I'm actually going to post this I should know better. Lol
That's a meaningless statement in isolation. At a minimum, you need to state the viewing distance, the native resolution, and the type of material you're viewing. Then there's this chart to ponder:
When you throw small text in there, the difference becomes more obvious. We're not all alike, and what one persons sees clearly another may not.
There are only a small percentage of this entire human population that can resolve the most finest detail in the difference in resolutions especially in this case of 720p vs 1080p on a 47" HDTV at a distance of 10 feet. If you fall in this super vision class that is unfortunate for you because companies build products for the majority use. You would fall under the minority group.
Just as some men with size 20 shoes you're not going to be able to find som shoes at the local mall. That's just too bad for you. Wile the majority will get to enjoy their devices, you will have to deal with these trivial differences. It's like watching a movie but complaining about how batman's costume is not made of real bullet energy absorbing material when no one gives a Fk. Just like the non issue with the iPad 4 screen (non-flaw).
I agree. Haiti, Cuba and Jamaica have all been hit terribly by hurricane Sandy.
It seems like you're a good person.
(This is not sarcasm or anything like that).You should have known better, haha.
Personally, I'd love to see these kind of high pixel density displays. I'm still quite young and I, luckily, don't need any reading glasses (yet). I can see how the 326 pixels per inch display on the iPhone is enough for a lot of people, and I can even see why the iPad 3's 264 ppi display is sharp enough, but I can personally still 'differentiate' the pixels on an iPhone 5's display (let alone an iPad 3's/iPad 4's display).
And I'm gladly looking forward to the day that I can not differentiate any pixels at all (as in: those displays have become better, and not as in: my eyes have become worse).
Needless to say, I think the iPad mini's 163 pixels per inch display is still sufficient anno 2012. Next year, however, I'd like to see a display with a higher pixel density.
First off, get a life troll.
Secondly, the reason I want it is because it runs iOS, is 32g lighter than a Nexus 7, and has more screen real-estate (and not 16:9 ratio, which sucks!)
http://www.apple.com/ipad-mini/specs/
http://www.google.com/nexus/7/specs/
BTW I noticed that Google even copied Apple's website look for the Nexus. Pathetic.
I agree. Haiti, Cuba and Jamaica have all been hit terribly by hurricane Sandy.
It seems like you're a good person.
You should have known better, haha.
Personally, I'd love to see these kind of high pixel density displays. I'm still quite young and I, luckily, don't need any reading glasses (yet). I can see how the 326 pixels per inch display on the iPhone is enough for a lot of people, and I can even see why the iPad 3's 264 ppi display is sharp enough, but I can personally still 'differentiate' the pixels on an iPhone 5's display (let alone an iPad 3's/iPad 4's display).
And I'm gladly looking forward to the day that I can not differentiate any pixels at all (as in: those displays have become better, and not as in: my eyes have become worse).
Needless to say, I think the iPad mini's 163 pixels per inch display is still sufficient anno 2012. Next year, however, I'd like to see a display with a higher pixel density.
LOL. Thanks
No it's $600. $200 is when you buy it with the 2-year contract subsidy.
Also it's thicker than iPhone 5. 0.38 vs 0.30 inches. As a reference iPad mini is 0.28 inches thick.
I'd love a higher resolution iPad mini display but let's remember that it's a 5" phone. An 7.85" display on a thin form factor cannot have the same density right now unless you sacrifice the battery life and increase the price.
A little thicker, heavier, hotter, took longer to charge and shorter battery life. Hardly noticeable.
It helps that the iPad 4 now comes with a 12 watt adapter but doesn't everyone let their iPads charge overnight?
My mbp 17" is heavier, eats more power,takes long to charge, isn't all that portable these days and after the iPad mini, I hardly even use my iPad 3.
Are you sure about this? 12000 PPI means they can resolve a 1mm object at ~328 feet.
Edit: I like your user name =P
Did not read the whole thread, but if said new device at 480ppi doesn't run iOS, then it's useless for me.
So, this is an area where there has been discussion ever since the retina display came out. Some that is missed all the time is the fact that PPI resolution is only one part of the story. You MUST also consider the viewing distance. It is pretty well explained here, and, toward the end of the page it gets to the punch line.
As a point of reference, 0.00349 inches equates to about 286 PPI. Therefore, to get to a viewing distance that would allow you to resolve 477 PPI, you would have to hold the screen about 7 inches away from your face.
Also, for those who are debating the visual images on a 720 vs. 1080 HD TVs, you do have to be careful about a number of factors there, too. First off, the difference between looking at a 1080 picture and a 720 picture on a 1080 TV is of course going to be visible, because the 720 picture will be scaled up and you'll have anti-aliasing effects. Also, two different TVs will have different screen quality. I've looked at 720 and 1080 screens side-by-side where the 720 had the better screen, hands down.
In any event, screen resolution has been substantially lower than "retina" levels for a long time. While these new high res screens are great, they can hardly be considered deal breakers for usability.
As a point of reference, 0.00349 inches equates to about 286 PPI. Therefore, to get to a viewing distance that would allow you to resolve 477 PPI, you would have to hold the screen about 7 inches away from your face.
Also, for those who are debating the visual images on a 720 vs. 1080 HD TVs, you do have to be careful about a number of factors there, too. First off, the difference between looking at a 1080 picture and a 720 picture on a 1080 TV is of course going to be visible, because the 720 picture will be scaled up and you'll have anti-aliasing effects. Also, two different TVs will have different screen quality. I've looked at 720 and 1080 screens side-by-side where the 720 had the better screen, hands down.
In any event, screen resolution has been substantially lower than "retina" levels for a long time. While these new high res screens are great, they can hardly be considered deal breakers for usability.
Just ignore this troll. He's been touting nothing but Android and Windows products on these boards. Just read his post history. I have nothing against Android or MS products but this guy clearly has an agenda. Mods, lock this up and put it in Wasteland.
Funny how that has changed now that apple doesn't have the best screen anymore.
I do own an iPad 3 and a 2012 15" cMBP; that should qualify me to post my experience and personal preferences on MacRumors and on this iPad forum in particular.
Have the rules changed and now this forum is only accepting posts from iPad fanboys? Or is the fact that I also purchased a Nexus 7 that I am pleasantly surprised with and that I plan to buy a Win 8 convertible this holiday season disqualify me from posting?
People do not strictly buy a device based on screen quality.
Perfect eyesight is 447 PPI? Where do I sign up to see life in pixels?
Perfect eyesight is 447 PPI? Where do I sign up to see life in pixels?
