[iPad Mini] Getting rid of iPad 4, how happy are you with the mini?

JoshMKB24 · Jan 9, 2013, 04:58 PM

I'm going to give my iPad to someone because I have an Air and don't feel I really take advantage of everything the iPad offers. My only concern is I do like it for reading. I got a Nook to try for reading and this thing sucks. I was thinking of getting a Mini just for that. People who have the Mini are you happy? Yeah I know a new one is probably coming out in March, but that really doesn't concern me. Thanks

mpayne2k · Jan 9, 2013, 05:07 PM

Can I be that somebody? :-D

DJ Racing · Jan 9, 2013, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoshMKB24

I'm going to give my iPad to someone because I have an Air and don't feel I really take advantage of everything the iPad offers. My only concern is I do like it for reading. I got a Nook to try for reading and this thing sucks. I was thinking of getting a Mini just for that. People who have the Mini are you happy? Yeah I know a new one is probably coming out in March, but that really doesn't concern me. Thanks

I went from an iPad 3 to a iPad mini and I do like the mini. The retina display was clearer but it's not a huge deal to me. I have several books and a few magazine subscriptions all on the mini and they are certainly readable. To me the biggest plus for the mini is the form factor which I prefer over the big iPad.

ougum · Jan 9, 2013, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoshMKB24

I'm going to give my iPad to someone because I have an Air and don't feel I really take advantage of everything the iPad offers. My only concern is I do like it for reading. I got a Nook to try for reading and this thing sucks. I was thinking of getting a Mini just for that. People who have the Mini are you happy? Yeah I know a new one is probably coming out in March, but that really doesn't concern me. Thanks

The ipad mini is a nice little machine, but I"ll be getting rid of mine tomorrow. I'm over 50 and my eyes need a larger screen. I"ll be getting the iPad 4 tomorrow. I only wish the 4's speakers were as loud as the mini. I also wish the 4 was as thin as the mini. I used to own the 3 so I'm used to the weight. I will surely miss the light weight of the mini. And the screen is not as bad as most say. But then again, my eyes are more than 50 years old..

JoshMKB24 · Jan 9, 2013, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpayne2k

Can I be that somebody? :-D

When were dating then I will give you all the Apple products you want

Quote:

I went from an iPad 3 to a iPad mini and I do like the mini. The retina display was clearer but it's not a huge deal to me. I have several books and a few magazine subscriptions all on the mini and they are certainly readable. To me the biggest plus for the mini is the form factor which I prefer over the big iPad.

Thats some good insight and good info for me. I don't play games on mine, I'll sit on Facebook or instagram on it haha, but mainly just reading on it. Thanks!

ougum

Good to know about the eyes. Knock on wood, my eyes are great so far, but I'm only 29. I was unaware the speakers were better on the mini than the 4? Thats kind of encouraging, I wasn't really planning on putting much music or things on it, but maybe I will if the speakers are good.

richardmu · Jan 9, 2013, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ougum

The ipad mini is a nice little machine, but I"ll be getting rid of mine tomorrow. I'm over 50 and my eyes need a larger screen. I"ll be getting the iPad 4 tomorrow. I only wish the 4's speakers were as loud as the mini. I also wish the 4 was as thin as the mini. I used to own the 3 so I'm used to the weight. I will surely miss the light weight of the mini. And the screen is not as bad as most say. But then again, my eyes are more than 50 years old..

I'm sticking with my trusty iPad 2 until then next gen comes out.

I tried the mini and didn't like it. A bit like an expensive toy. I preferred my Kindle Fire HD at half the price!

Bought an iPad 4 in December and took it back on the 7th Jan and got a full refund. Tried to like it but the better screen did not make up for the extra weight.

The 2 is an excellent compromise.

mpayne2k · Jan 9, 2013, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ougum

The ipad mini is a nice little machine, but I"ll be getting rid of mine tomorrow. I'm over 50 and my eyes need a larger screen. I"ll be getting the iPad 4 tomorrow. I only wish the 4's speakers were as loud as the mini. I also wish the 4 was as thin as the mini. I used to own the 3 so I'm used to the weight. I will surely miss the light weight of the mini. And the screen is not as bad as most say. But then again, my eyes are more than 50 years old..

You and the OP should just swap.

JoshMKB24 · Jan 9, 2013, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpayne2k

You and the OP should just swap.

My iPad has already been claimed by a blonde

However I think I'll just go get one, its only 330 bucks and it seems like people like it.

JoshMKB24 · Jan 9, 2013, 07:56 PM

I got it, so far so good. I like the feel in my hands. It seems to fit better in my hands than the regular iPad did. I haven't really noticed much so far as far as screen resolution, then again I've owned it for like an hour..........wifi does seem a bit slower than the regular iPad but nothing too bad. So far so good!

jimmyohio75 · Jan 9, 2013, 08:00 PM

I love my Mini. I will be buried with it
(alongside my Mini 2 with retina)

lunaoso · Jan 9, 2013, 08:02 PM

I love mine. The weight and thinness of it is incredible. It's almost like holding nothing. The screen doesn't bother me. It feels like a completely different device than the iPad, in a good way. It's really a great little machine.

joshwithachance · Jan 9, 2013, 09:01 PM

The iPad mini is my favorite Apple product to come about in a while. The retina display on the iPad 4 is very nice, but if I don't use it that much due to the size and weight, is it really worth it? I use my mini so much more than any other iPad I've owned, and I just love the thing. The text isn't as sharp and crisp, but it's not hard to read or bad.

Amplelink · Jan 9, 2013, 09:12 PM

I've had every gen of the iPad and the iPad mini as well. Recently converted to the iPad mini, but took a look at the iPad 4 at an Apple store today. Funny what a change in perspective can do. The iPad 4 screen feels enormous, but so the bezels. Feels extremely chunky.

cheezeit · Jan 9, 2013, 09:22 PM

I miss the retina, I miss the speed, but when it comes down to the form factor of the Mini, you cant match it atm. Its think and a good size that allows me to use it more. Yeah the larger ipads are faster/stronger/better display but it becomes obsolete when it becomes a burden to me just to use it.

JoshMKB24 · Jan 9, 2013, 10:05 PM

I might have given the Google Nexus 7 a try as well as possibly a Kindle Fire, only thing is I would have had to order something versus walking into the Apple store and just picking 1 up. I do realize it might not be as powerful machine as the above mentioned or have the stats, but man, the interface is so nice. I do love how iOS operates

batting1000 · 08:58 PM

Went from the iPad 2 to the iPad mini. While I can't attest to the Retina display on it because the iPad 2 doesn't have one, I can certainly say I appreciate the size and weight of the mini a lot more. I have the iPhone 5 but moving between it and the iPad mini doesn't bother me display wise. It might be because I'm used to the non Retina display from previous Apple devices.

WilliamLondon · Jan 10, 2013, 05:56 AM

I've got a mini, mainly purchased to display and read PDFs for school, which it excels at - in fact I've got some double page scans to read for class tonight, which I'll do on my mini (with much joy compared to printing out reams of paper). Personally, I've not experienced any of the negative effects of reading on this device, despite the fact my eyes are fast approaching half a century old (in a few short years, sigh). GoodReader is a great PDF app and allows for cropping excess white space on pages, which maximises the viewing of actual text which might be one reason my experience has been nothing but positive.

As for reading other books that aren't PDFs, most of the time I choose my Kindle over the iPad, in fact I just upgraded my bog standard Kindle to the Paperwhite, which is awesome. I'll never give up my Kindle, reading on it is too much fun but it's a complement to my mini (about which I can't say enough wonderful things) which does so many other things (especially the games!).

tomaseriksson · Jan 10, 2013, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoshMKB24

I might have given the Google Nexus 7 a try as well as possibly a Kindle Fire, only thing is I would have had to order something versus walking into the Apple store and just picking 1 up. I do realize it might not be as powerful machine as the above mentioned or have the stats, but man, the interface is so nice. I do love how iOS operates

I had a nexus 7 that I sold and replaced with a mini. I loved the screen and formfactor of the nexus but the apps on android are really not up to the standard of iOS-apps. Almost no tablet-apps. And then we have the problem with web browsing... There is no browser for android that delivers a smooth experience anywhere close to safari on iOS.

wrkactjob · Jan 10, 2013, 07:03 AM

Having had iPad 1 and 3 and now gone to the mini I will not return to a full size iPad, its just too big and heavy.

That Retina is slightly more clear than the current mini display is but this is more than offset by the fact the mini weighs so much less.

Superb product, I don't miss the full size iPad at all.

lovetamarav · Jan 10, 2013, 08:06 AM

I can't imagine using the iPad mini for reading. The screen kills my eyes. I got a mini for my daughter for when we travel. It's great for her toddler games and movies, but any kind of reading on it kills my eyes.

BenTrovato · Jan 10, 2013, 01:34 PM

If you have an air and don't use the pad, the mini is a nice compromise. It feels GREAT! The screen is nothing compared to retina, I almost prefer reading on my computer IPS over the mini screen. I prefer the ipad 4 screen but the weight is negligible so I understand why people like the mini. I think once the mini goes retina, it's game over

Clix Pix · Jan 10, 2013, 01:45 PM

iPad Mini and iPad 3 here in this household and I love them both, but tend to reach for the Mini more often than the iPad 3..... The smaller dimensions and the lighter weight really DO make a difference! As someone well over 50 who is climbing up the aging ladder I have no problems with reading on the iPad Mini, but, yes, I also do appreciate the beautiful retina screen on my iPad 3 and my iPhone 5. If I could have only one of these two devices right now, I would go with the iPad Mini.

boshii · Jan 10, 2013, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovetamarav

I can't imagine using the iPad mini for reading. The screen kills my eyes. I got a mini for my daughter for when we travel. It's great for her toddler games and movies, but any kind of reading on it kills my eyes.

I don't understand why people say this. You can change the font size in iBooks.

Defender2010 · Jan 10, 2013, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richardmu

I'm sticking with my trusty iPad 2 until then next gen comes out.

I tried the mini and didn't like it. A bit like an expensive toy. I preferred my Kindle Fire HD at half the price!

Bought an iPad 4 in December and took it back on the 7th Jan and got a full refund. Tried to like it but the better screen did not make up for the extra weight.

The 2 is an excellent compromise.

I think you mean a "cheaper" expensive toy. What makes it feel like an expensive toy compared to the full size iPad?

Thetonyk123 · Jan 10, 2013, 06:35 PM

Excellent is all my words for it. In fact I'm typing on it right now.....

Jan 9, 2013, 04:58 PM	#1
JoshMKB24 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Midwest	Getting rid of iPad 4, how happy are you with the mini? I'm going to give my iPad to someone because I have an Air and don't feel I really take advantage of everything the iPad offers. My only concern is I do like it for reading. I got a Nook to try for reading and this thing sucks. I was thinking of getting a Mini just for that. People who have the Mini are you happy? Yeah I know a new one is probably coming out in March, but that really doesn't concern me. Thanks __________________ 2012/13 27" iMac, 11" MacBook Air, iPhone 5, iPad Mini, Apple TV
	0

Jan 9, 2013, 07:56 PM	#9
JoshMKB24 Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Midwest	I got it, so far so good. I like the feel in my hands. It seems to fit better in my hands than the regular iPad did. I haven't really noticed much so far as far as screen resolution, then again I've owned it for like an hour..........wifi does seem a bit slower than the regular iPad but nothing too bad. So far so good! __________________ 2012/13 27" iMac, 11" MacBook Air, iPhone 5, iPad Mini, Apple TV
	0

Jan 9, 2013, 09:01 PM	#12
joshwithachance macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2009	The iPad mini is my favorite Apple product to come about in a while. The retina display on the iPad 4 is very nice, but if I don't use it that much due to the size and weight, is it really worth it? I use my mini so much more than any other iPad I've owned, and I just love the thing. The text isn't as sharp and crisp, but it's not hard to read or bad. __________________ 21.5" iMac (2010) HTC One (Sprint)
	4

Jan 9, 2013, 10:05 PM	#15
JoshMKB24 Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Midwest	I might have given the Google Nexus 7 a try as well as possibly a Kindle Fire, only thing is I would have had to order something versus walking into the Apple store and just picking 1 up. I do realize it might not be as powerful machine as the above mentioned or have the stats, but man, the interface is so nice. I do love how iOS operates __________________ 2012/13 27" iMac, 11" MacBook Air, iPhone 5, iPad Mini, Apple TV
	0

Jan 10, 2013, 05:52 AM	#16
batting1000 macrumors 68030 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States	Went from the iPad 2 to the iPad mini. While I can't attest to the Retina display on it because the iPad 2 doesn't have one, I can certainly say I appreciate the size and weight of the mini a lot more. I have the iPhone 5 but moving between it and the iPad mini doesn't bother me display wise. It might be because I'm used to the non Retina display from previous Apple devices. __________________ Verizon iPhone 5 - iOS 6.1.3 iPad mini 16GB WiFi - iOS 6.1.3 Last edited by batting1000; Jan 10, 2013 at 08:58 PM.
	2

Jan 9, 2013, 05:07 PM	#2
mpayne2k macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2010	Can I be that somebody? :-D
	2

Jan 9, 2013, 08:00 PM	#10
jimmyohio75 macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Akron, Ohio	I love my Mini. I will be buried with it (alongside my Mini 2 with retina)
	3

Jan 9, 2013, 08:02 PM	#11
lunaoso macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New England, USA	I love mine. The weight and thinness of it is incredible. It's almost like holding nothing. The screen doesn't bother me. It feels like a completely different device than the iPad, in a good way. It's really a great little machine.
	2

Jan 9, 2013, 09:12 PM	#13
Amplelink macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2012	I've had every gen of the iPad and the iPad mini as well. Recently converted to the iPad mini, but took a look at the iPad 4 at an Apple store today. Funny what a change in perspective can do. The iPad 4 screen feels enormous, but so the bezels. Feels extremely chunky.
	1

Jan 9, 2013, 09:22 PM	#14
cheezeit macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2010	I miss the retina, I miss the speed, but when it comes down to the form factor of the Mini, you cant match it atm. Its think and a good size that allows me to use it more. Yeah the larger ipads are faster/stronger/better display but it becomes obsolete when it becomes a burden to me just to use it.
	3

Jan 10, 2013, 05:56 AM	#17
WilliamLondon macrumors 65816 Join Date: Dec 2006	I've got a mini, mainly purchased to display and read PDFs for school, which it excels at - in fact I've got some double page scans to read for class tonight, which I'll do on my mini (with much joy compared to printing out reams of paper). Personally, I've not experienced any of the negative effects of reading on this device, despite the fact my eyes are fast approaching half a century old (in a few short years, sigh). GoodReader is a great PDF app and allows for cropping excess white space on pages, which maximises the viewing of actual text which might be one reason my experience has been nothing but positive. As for reading other books that aren't PDFs, most of the time I choose my Kindle over the iPad, in fact I just upgraded my bog standard Kindle to the Paperwhite, which is awesome. I'll never give up my Kindle, reading on it is too much fun but it's a complement to my mini (about which I can't say enough wonderful things) which does so many other things (especially the games!).
	0

Jan 10, 2013, 07:03 AM	#19
wrkactjob Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England.	Having had iPad 1 and 3 and now gone to the mini I will not return to a full size iPad, its just too big and heavy. That Retina is slightly more clear than the current mini display is but this is more than offset by the fact the mini weighs so much less. Superb product, I don't miss the full size iPad at all. __________________ iP5 + iPm4G.
	4

Jan 10, 2013, 08:06 AM	#20
lovetamarav macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2011	I can't imagine using the iPad mini for reading. The screen kills my eyes. I got a mini for my daughter for when we travel. It's great for her toddler games and movies, but any kind of reading on it kills my eyes. __________________ 17" Late 2011 i7 Macbook Pro 32GB White iPhone 5 16GB Black iPad 4 16GB White iPad Mini
	0

Jan 10, 2013, 01:34 PM	#21
BenTrovato macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Toronto	If you have an air and don't use the pad, the mini is a nice compromise. It feels GREAT! The screen is nothing compared to retina, I almost prefer reading on my computer IPS over the mini screen. I prefer the ipad 4 screen but the weight is negligible so I understand why people like the mini. I think once the mini goes retina, it's game over __________________ iPad 4 2012 MBA
	0

Jan 10, 2013, 01:45 PM	#22
Clix Pix macrumors Demi-Goddess Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: 8 miles from the Apple Store at Tysons (Northern Virginia)	iPad Mini and iPad 3 here in this household and I love them both, but tend to reach for the Mini more often than the iPad 3..... The smaller dimensions and the lighter weight really DO make a difference! As someone well over 50 who is climbing up the aging ladder I have no problems with reading on the iPad Mini, but, yes, I also do appreciate the beautiful retina screen on my iPad 3 and my iPhone 5. If I could have only one of these two devices right now, I would go with the iPad Mini. __________________ "...and all watched over by machines of loving grace." --Richard Brautigan
	0

Jan 10, 2013, 06:35 PM	#25
Thetonyk123 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Nowhere.	Excellent is all my words for it. In fact I'm typing on it right now..... __________________ Some Apple stuff How you send feedback to apple: http://www.apple.com/feedback/ -Credit to iSayuSay for Avatar.
	0

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode