[iPad] Who sold their iPad 3 for a mini? - Page 3

shootingstar64 · Nov 13, 2012, 06:13 PM

I did!

Sold my 32GB/WiFi - 3G including the original leather SmartCover for $570
I am happy with what i got for it an am even more happy with my mini now

Size matters (to me at least) and in this case the smaller form factor of the iPad mini outweighs retina by far,....

To each their own,....

gmanist1000 · Nov 13, 2012, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikhailov

Damn I should have done that. Got only $430 for my iPad 3. Its resale value plummeted.

Who did you sell it to?

tpr007 · Nov 14, 2012, 07:20 AM

I need to change my vote.

Originally kept my 3, but as of yesterday have sold the 3 and bought a mini. Very pleased.

AppleRobert · Nov 14, 2012, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tpr007

I need to change my vote.

Originally kept my 3, but as of yesterday have sold the 3 and bought a mini. Very pleased.

I'm curious as to why if you don't mind to elaborate.

Uplift · Nov 14, 2012, 11:57 AM

this thread has made my decision i'm selling my iPad 3.

what did you guys get for yours? or what can i expect to get a immaculate ipad 3 16th wifi black

tpr007 · Nov 15, 2012, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AppleRobert

I'm curious as to why if you don't mind to elaborate.

Simply because of the size/weight. It feels more sleek and portable, yet after using one, still feels like an ipad. I've have galaxy tabs and a kindle fire in the past but they were never as satisfying to use. They just felt like big phones, whereas this feels like a proper tablet.

AppleRobert · Nov 15, 2012, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tpr007

Simply because of the size/weight. It feels more sleek and portable, yet after using one, still feels like an ipad. I've have galaxy tabs and a kindle fire in the past but they were never as satisfying to use. They just felt like big phones, whereas this feels like a proper tablet.

Thanks. I have a KF and I'll use it for android. I am new to the apple ecosystem and may well learn there isn't anything I do on the KF I cannot do on the Mini.

DaReaper · Nov 15, 2012, 04:30 PM

I sold my iPad 3. And omw to pick up my iPad mini.

AppleRobert · Nov 22, 2012, 12:17 PM

Time to resurrect this thread since folks have had more time with the Mini now.

I'm very tempted in flipping the Mini now for the 3 or maybe even the 4 and I understand it is all a matter of preference for which device is better for you but I find the poll intriguing.

kannesss · Nov 22, 2012, 12:18 PM

I'm about to sell mine because I don't use it.
I'll just stick to an iPhone and mac. I don't need an iPad really.

plucky duck · Nov 22, 2012, 12:30 PM

No way would I ever consider selling my iPad 3 only to replace it with the current Mini, that would be a step backwards imo. I don't mind the size and heft of the iPad 3 at all, so no reason to fix something that isn't broken so to speak.

The iPad Mini may co-exist with the full size iPad, but then again I use the iPad at home probably 350/365 days a year so it's somewhat redundant having a Mini. I love the Mini's form factor, but it's mostly a gadget I can really really live without. And my eyes are very sensitive and can definitely tell the difference between retina iPad 3 and non-retina iPad Mini, and the difference is quite noticeable and represents a compromise. A compromise I may not be willing to live with.

mattopotamus · Nov 22, 2012, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plucky duck

No way would I ever consider selling my iPad 3 only to replace it with the current Mini, that would be a step backwards imo. I don't mind the size and heft of the iPad 3 at all, so no reason to fix something that isn't broken so to speak.

The iPad Mini may co-exist with the full size iPad, but then again I use the iPad at home probably 350/365 days a year so it's somewhat redundant having a Mini. I love the Mini's form factor, but it's mostly a gadget I can really really live without. And my eyes are very sensitive and can definitely tell the difference between retina iPad 3 and non-retina iPad Mini, and the difference is quite noticeable and represents a compromise. A compromise I may not be willing to live with.

I use my full sized ipad at home "desktop" and the mini on the go "laptop". I have zero need for a real laptop

Dan14 · Nov 22, 2012, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikhailov

Damn I should have done that. Got only $430 for my iPad 3. Its resale value plummeted.

Same, I was shocked at how little the iPad 3rd Gen was actually worth... 64GB Cellular model for £450 = Upset Dan.

But I got my Mini so it's not all bad, but a little over £200 loss from 4 months use is crazy.

AppleRobert · 02:13 PM

After reading the review at anandtech and noting differences and also hardware info as well at phonearena it looks like I'll be flipping the Mini for at least a 3rg gen real soon.

http://www.phonearena.com/phones/com...ones/5715,7523

Better chance I feel I will not turn around and flip the 3rd gen for awhile compared to wanting to do so with the Mini. At least I gave the Mini a shot and it was a very nice experience in witnessing the apple ecosystem. BUT the return period is closing in on me but fast and I know where I can get the 3 in my area.

J&JPolangin · Nov 22, 2012, 11:09 PM

I wasn't going to get a mini until at least rev2 but I lucked out on a Nexus7 for $170 NIB and I like it so far = free music content & NFL Game pass around the house are the reasons I'll keep it!

I also think this screen looks pretty good/sharp even though its not "retina".

View Poll Results: Did you sell your iPad 3 for a mini?
Yes and I love it! Who needs Retina?	102	47.66%
Yes and I returned it for a iPad 4 or kept my 3.	21	9.81%
No. I kept my 3.	91	42.52%
Voters: 214. You may not vote on this poll

Nov 13, 2012, 06:13 PM	#51
shootingstar64 macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Monterey, CA	I did! Sold my 32GB/WiFi - 3G including the original leather SmartCover for $570 I am happy with what i got for it an am even more happy with my mini now Size matters (to me at least) and in this case the smaller form factor of the iPad mini outweighs retina by far,.... To each their own,.... __________________ MacBook Air \|i5 1.6GHz\|256 GB SSD • iPhone 5 \|16GB • ATV3 • iPod nano \|6G \|8GB + TikTok • iPad mini \|16 GB \| Wi-Fi + Cellular
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Nov 14, 2012, 07:20 AM	#53
tpr007 macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Portishead	I need to change my vote. Originally kept my 3, but as of yesterday have sold the 3 and bought a mini. Very pleased. __________________ http://twitter.com/AnotherTonyRyan Macbook Pro i5 13". iPod Nano (PRODUCT)RED, iPhone 5, iPad Mini
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Nov 22, 2012, 02:07 PM	#64
AppleRobert macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2012	After reading the review at anandtech and noting differences and also hardware info as well at phonearena it looks like I'll be flipping the Mini for at least a 3rg gen real soon. http://www.phonearena.com/phones/com...ones/5715,7523 Better chance I feel I will not turn around and flip the 3rd gen for awhile compared to wanting to do so with the Mini. At least I gave the Mini a shot and it was a very nice experience in witnessing the apple ecosystem. BUT the return period is closing in on me but fast and I know where I can get the 3 in my area. Last edited by AppleRobert; Nov 22, 2012 at 02:13 PM.
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Nov 22, 2012, 11:09 PM	#65
J&JPolangin macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Japan...at the waters edge...	I wasn't going to get a mini until at least rev2 but I lucked out on a Nexus7 for $170 NIB and I like it so far = free music content & NFL Game pass around the house are the reasons I'll keep it! I also think this screen looks pretty good/sharp even though its not "retina". __________________ 2011 21" iMac, AEBS, iPT G1 & G4, 2009 2.0Ghz nVidia 9400M WB 4GB RAM & 128Gb SSD, 2011 13" MBP w/ 512Gb SSD/8Gb RAM & iPad3 64gb 4G PC's: AMD X6, H60, 12Gb RAM, 3Tb HDD's, 64Gb SSD
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Nov 14, 2012, 11:57 AM	#55
Uplift macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2011	this thread has made my decision i'm selling my iPad 3. what did you guys get for yours? or what can i expect to get a immaculate ipad 3 16th wifi black
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Nov 15, 2012, 04:30 PM	#58
DaReaper macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2008	I sold my iPad 3. And omw to pick up my iPad mini.
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Nov 22, 2012, 12:17 PM	#59
AppleRobert macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2012	Time to resurrect this thread since folks have had more time with the Mini now. I'm very tempted in flipping the Mini now for the 3 or maybe even the 4 and I understand it is all a matter of preference for which device is better for you but I find the poll intriguing.
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Nov 22, 2012, 12:18 PM	#60
kannesss Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Above.	I'm about to sell mine because I don't use it. I'll just stick to an iPhone and mac. I don't need an iPad really.
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Nov 22, 2012, 12:30 PM	#61
plucky duck macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2012	No way would I ever consider selling my iPad 3 only to replace it with the current Mini, that would be a step backwards imo. I don't mind the size and heft of the iPad 3 at all, so no reason to fix something that isn't broken so to speak. The iPad Mini may co-exist with the full size iPad, but then again I use the iPad at home probably 350/365 days a year so it's somewhat redundant having a Mini. I love the Mini's form factor, but it's mostly a gadget I can really really live without. And my eyes are very sensitive and can definitely tell the difference between retina iPad 3 and non-retina iPad Mini, and the difference is quite noticeable and represents a compromise. A compromise I may not be willing to live with.
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