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iPad A different way to look at the iPad 4 vs mini "debate"

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flavr

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A different way to look at the iPad 4 vs mini "debate"

Lets assume new versions of iPad and iPad mini will be out in the spring or shorty after...NOW knowing that, which would you rather purchase, the iPad 4 or the iPad mini...?

I think the physical changes will be too drastic between the iPad 4 and 5...so based on this, I returned my iPad 4 and got the mini...when the retina comes out I can trade up...but I'd also be happy with hangin on to this guy till the iPad mini 3...
 
PattyMc

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I think everyone should just get the device that makes them happy. And should respect what choice makes someone else happy. After all..they are both awesome!
 
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flavr

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PattyMc said:
I think everyone should just get the device that makes them happy. And should respect what choice makes someone else happy. After all..they are both awesome!
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That's the best way to look at it, and very true!
 
HazyCloud

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I have an iPad 3 and an iPad mini and my 3 doesn't even get used. I'm definitely sticking with the Mini. The form factor is just too good to pass up. I love the portability of it.
 
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yinz

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I wonder if the iPad Mini vs iPad debate is a girl-preference vs guy-preference debate.
 
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Rodster

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If the iPad 5 gets a new look or significant upgrade I'll get that and I'll get a mini if it gets retina.
 
KeepCalmPeople

KeepCalmPeople

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If you are hedging your bets on the future of the hardware, you are not buying a device based in your wants or needs, just based on which device will likely appear to be outdated the soonest.
That seems crazy to me...
 
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irDigital0l

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If the iPad Mini gets Retina yes.

An iPhone, iPad Mini, and MBA makes more sense to me than if it a regular 10'' iPad.
 
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palpatine

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I'll probably skip both.

The Mini isn't appealing to me, though a retina display and an updated processor would get me to recommend it to others. The iPad 3 is a little slow for me, but it does everything I want, and I am 100% satisfied with the display.

Lighter, thinner, faster would be nice, but the 3 is already fine for me, so it's not worth an upgrade. I'll probably have to get an iPad 6 just to be able to fully enjoy whatever iOS updates come our way. October 2013?
 
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marcperrot

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irDigital0l said:
If the iPad Mini gets Retina yes.

An iPhone, iPad Mini, and MBA makes more sense to me than if it a regular 10'' iPad.
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I have iPhone 5, iPad 3, and MBA 11" now, and I find I rarely use the iPad. I'm planning to switch to iPad mini in the near future, as I mainly use the iPad for reading a few other tasks.

I really don't see Retina on the mini as a big deal, because then it will get heavier, possibly a little thicker, and battery life may suffer, at least in the first couple iterations.
 
WilliamLondon

WilliamLondon

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irDigital0l said:
An iPhone, iPad Mini, and MBA makes more sense to me than if it a regular 10'' iPad.
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Hey, here's something else you and I completely agree on (aside from the fact we *both* agree a Spring iOS device release is not going to happen<ha ha ha!>).

I think the iPad mini and MBA are perfect - I have an 11" MBA and it's so portable and light, a full sized iPad (though a wonderful device) just didn't seem like the perfect complement for it. To me the mini just seemed a much better device to pair with it. Also, I haven't yet given up my Kindle (probably at some point will upgrade to a Paperwhite), so carrying the three around (mini, MBA and Kindle) in one bag is hardly noticeable - this is how devices should be, not back straining things you "lug" around and have to choose which one (or two max) you're going to take with you each time.
 
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bigboar

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WilliamLondon said:
Hey, here's something else you and I completely agree on (aside from the fact we *both* agree a Spring iOS device release is not going to happen<ha ha ha!>).

I think the iPad mini and MBA are perfect - I have an 11" MBA and it's so portable and light, a full sized iPad (though a wonderful device) just didn't seem like the perfect complement for it. To me the mini just seemed a much better device to pair with it. Also, I haven't yet given up my Kindle (probably at some point will upgrade to a Paperwhite), so carrying the three around (mini, MBA and Kindle) in one bag is hardly noticeable - this is how devices should be, not back straining things you "lug" around and have to choose which one (or two max) you're going to take with you each time.
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back straining??? I just gotta lololololol!!! sorry, couldn't help myself....
 
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