Apple screws people over

nyli2 · Nov 27, 2012, 04:10 PM

The new ipad mini is only half great. There is NO reason apple could not of made it as fast as the iphone 5 and with a better screen

darngooddesign · Nov 27, 2012, 04:11 PM

While Apple could have made it better, they have not screwed anyone over.

KingArthurVI · Nov 27, 2012, 04:12 PM

If they do then it won't sell as fast because they might have to increase the starting price tremendously.

why are you even ranting here? http://www.apple.com/contact/feedback.html

ThatsMeRight · Nov 27, 2012, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by nyli2

The new ipad mini is only half great. There is NO reason apple could not of made it as fast as the iphone 5 and with a better screen

Except cost and profit margin.

Oh, and yes. Big multi-billion dollar companies always screw people over - any company, in fact. The 'good companies' all go bankrupt (they fail to play the game).

MisterKeeks · Nov 27, 2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by nyli2

100% the next one will have it and they will charge the same price.

Things tend to cost less as more effective and efficient ways of manufacturing become available.

As for the original idea, they are not screwing anyone over. If you want apple to put all of the suggested technology into a 7" tablet, the battery life will go down, and people will complain about that. The iPad Mini isn't supposed to be their "pro" tablet- it's more of an inexpensive way for people to get an iPad.

ucfgrad93 · Nov 27, 2012, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by darngooddesign

While Apple could have made it better, they have not screwed anyone over.

Agreed. The specs are well known. They are offering a product for sale. It is up to the customer to decide whether or not that product meets their needs. Apple isn't holding a gun to anyone's head and forcing them to buy an iPad mini.

maverick22 · Nov 27, 2012, 04:27 PM

I played with one for a few minutes at Best Buy. I thought it was pretty snappy. I didn't see any lag whereas my Nexus 7 often does. I'll have to test some more, but I also thought the screen was good (not excellent but good according to my tired, old eyes).

ZBoater · Nov 27, 2012, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nyli2

The new ipad mini is only half great. There is NO reason apple could not of made it as fast as the iphone 5 and with a better screen

Really?

No reason? Cost is a reason.

EMAN19 · Nov 27, 2012, 04:47 PM

They could have added retina and a faster chip, but they didn't because they are about profits. Apple didn't screw anyone over. No one is forcing you to buy an iPad mini either.

However, Apple needs to beef up their quality control.

aerok · Nov 27, 2012, 04:52 PM

They didn't screw anyone, the device is fine for what it is. I just bought one as a gift and I know the recipient will be extremely happy.

If you don't like, just don't buy it. It is a non-essential product...

AlanKA · Nov 27, 2012, 04:57 PM

Jeep screwed me over because they don't sell a Wrangler with an 8-cycliner engine.

Starbucks screws me over because they don't offer eggnog lattes year-round.

entatlrg · Nov 27, 2012, 05:00 PM

This forum has become 'MacRant'

aerok · Nov 27, 2012, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by entatlrg

This forum has become 'MacRant'

People love ranting on forums, this hasn't changed.

jessica. · Nov 27, 2012, 05:07 PM

Here is a thought, don't buy it. Why push a product with all the bells and whistles if you're not sure it will succeed? This angry ******** is stupid. Tell Apple with your wallet because bitching on a forum is pointless.

bcaslis · Nov 27, 2012, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by nyli2

The new ipad mini is only half great. There is NO reason apple could not of made it as fast as the iphone 5 and with a better screen

Really? And you know this because you are the head of the Apple engineering departmment?

Medic311 · Nov 27, 2012, 05:43 PM

i find it difficult to take seriously anyone who creates a thread with a 2 sentence rant.

falconeight · Nov 27, 2012, 07:30 PM

The 16gb iphone 5 is $699 the ipad mini is $329. I don't see the correlation or apple screwing people over.

SlasherDuff · Nov 27, 2012, 07:45 PM

I have never been screwed over by Apple, simply because i chose to buy their products. And their products have always been consistantly good for my use as a consumer

aristobrat · Nov 27, 2012, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by nyli2

The new ipad mini is only half great. There is NO reason apple could not of made it as fast as the iphone 5 and with a better screen

Retina screen? Not even likely next year, says AnandTech.

silver8ack · Nov 27, 2012, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ThatsMeRight

Except cost and profit margin.

Oh, and yes. Big multi-billion dollar companies always screw people over - any company, in fact. The 'good companies' all go bankrupt (they fail to play the game).

Don't you know that if you make money now, especially in the USA, you are an evil, elitist villain?

Aspasia · Nov 27, 2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by entatlrg

This forum has become 'MacRant'

"McWhine" may be more appropriate.

lindrelt · Nov 27, 2012, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by nyli2

The new ipad mini is only half great. There is NO reason apple could not of made it as fast as the iphone 5 and with a better screen

You know, you are so right! Why don't you fix them and buy some other product? Or better yet start your own company and show Apple how to do it right!! Check back next year and let us know how it went.

Haifisch · Nov 27, 2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by nyli2

The new ipad mini is only half great. There is NO reason apple could not of made it as fast as the iphone 5 and with a better screen

Why should they? And it would cannibalize sales for iPad 4 anyway.

It's selling like mad now and it will sell like mad again when they bump up the specs. If I was Apple, I'd do the same thing. Why blow your load the first time out? Like most rational people here, vote with your wallet. I'm waiting for the retina.

mobiletech · Nov 27, 2012, 08:45 PM

Sorry but due to restrictions of current CPUs it is not possible. Blame Moore's law not apple. The jump from 3-4 was short because the A5X couldn't really handle the retina display.

fast
small
cheap
efficient
you can only have two of these when picking a cpu

there are several problems including: over heating, slow down/ dealys, short battery life, over size, over priced.
all of these are issues of fitting a retina display into a 7.9 inch frame. Next year's cpu will provide enough power for a retina display without these problems.

midwestfisherma · Nov 27, 2012, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by nyli2

The new ipad mini is only half great. There is NO reason apple could not of made it as fast as the iphone 5 and with a better screen

LMAO.....All of those geniuses twisting peoples arms and holding guns to their customer's heads to make them buy their products. Yep, really screwing people over.

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aerok macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2011	They didn't screw anyone, the device is fine for what it is. I just bought one as a gift and I know the recipient will be extremely happy. If you don't like, just don't buy it. It is a non-essential product... __________________ Kangmlee Photography Facebook Page Flickr #kangmlee
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jessica. macrumors Nehalem Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wrong girl from the right side of the tracks	Here is a thought, don't buy it. Why push a product with all the bells and whistles if you're not sure it will succeed? This angry ****** is stupid. Tell Apple with your wallet because bitching on a forum is pointless. __________________ Because I'm an ahole.**
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maverick22 macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2012	I played with one for a few minutes at Best Buy. I thought it was pretty snappy. I didn't see any lag whereas my Nexus 7 often does. I'll have to test some more, but I also thought the screen was good (not excellent but good according to my tired, old eyes).
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EMAN19 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New York, NY	They could have added retina and a faster chip, but they didn't because they are about profits. Apple didn't screw anyone over. No one is forcing you to buy an iPad mini either. However, Apple needs to beef up their quality control.
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AlanKA macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2012	Jeep screwed me over because they don't sell a Wrangler with an 8-cycliner engine. Starbucks screws me over because they don't offer eggnog lattes year-round.
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SlasherDuff macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gator Country	I have never been screwed over by Apple, simply because i chose to buy their products. And their products have always been consistantly good for my use as a consumer __________________ Black 64GB iPhone 4s, late 2007 Blackbook, 64GB iPad mini, and so much more things Apple
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mobiletech macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2010	Sorry but due to restrictions of current CPUs it is not possible. Blame Moore's law not apple. The jump from 3-4 was short because the A5X couldn't really handle the retina display. fast small cheap efficient you can only have two of these when picking a cpu there are several problems including: over heating, slow down/ dealys, short battery life, over size, over priced. all of these are issues of fitting a retina display into a 7.9 inch frame. Next year's cpu will provide enough power for a retina display without these problems.
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