[All iPads] For those who sold their iPad 3 before the iPad mini

nerdybooboo · Nov 11, 2012, 05:59 PM

Have you ever regretted it?

I was just about to sell my iP3 yesterday (and get a mini), but changed my mind all of the sudden.

Am i making the right decision?

My hands are very small, but never find the iP3 too heavy, maybe because i am a 2 thumb typist. I always hold it with 2 hands anyways.

I know i will like the mini because i am 24.

It seems to me the resolution dilemma between the mini and 3/4 comes down to ageism?

nfl46 · Nov 11, 2012, 06:04 PM

NerdyBooBoo - haha, awesome name.

3dflyboy1 · Nov 11, 2012, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by nerdybooboo

I know i will like the mini because i am 24.

...what

I'm not selling mine, anyway. I like the size of the iPad 3 and don't feel like downgrading because of hype over a new toy.

clyde2801 · Nov 11, 2012, 06:08 PM

If it's working for you, why sell it at a loss? Unless you gotta have something that's smaller, or has more space, or need LTE if you currently have wifi only, it doesn't really make sense.

Smarter move may be to hang onto it until we start hearing some credible rumors of a new release, or after Apple announces a new press event that roughly corresponds to traditional iPad announcements (March or April).

nerdybooboo · Nov 11, 2012, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by clyde2801

If it's working for you, why sell it at a loss? Unless you gotta have something that's smaller, or has more space, or need LTE if you currently have wifi only, it doesn't really make sense.

Smarter move may be to hang onto it until we start hearing some credible rumors of a new release, or after Apple announces a new press event that roughly corresponds to traditional iPad announcements (March or April).

Mine is LTE, but has only 16 gb

rockyroad55 · Nov 11, 2012, 06:26 PM

I have slight regrets as the return date is approaching. May want the iPad 4

adamvk · Nov 11, 2012, 06:39 PM

Do it. It's worth it. I went from the iPad 3 to an iPad Mini. I do miss the retina goodness, but however people don't realize how light this thing is. I think that's the biggest reason why I love it. It's so light and compact. I held it in the air for about an hour to watch Walking Dead, and my arms never got tired. I forgot I was even holding the thing.

GeorgieAcevedo · Nov 11, 2012, 07:15 PM

Went from 3 to mini. Best decision ever.

Buckeyestar · Nov 11, 2012, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgieAcevedo

Went from 3 to mini. Best decision ever.

I couldn't agree more. This is the perfect form factor for me.

Lend27 · Nov 11, 2012, 07:22 PM

Went from iPad 1 to Mini. Couldn't be happier.
Just ordered another mini, a white one for the wife. She couldn't keep her hands off mine. :-). They are awesome little devices. Perfect actually.

Ladybug · Nov 11, 2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgieAcevedo

Went from 3 to mini. Best decision ever.

+1

I haven't exactly sold my 3 yet but likely will. The mini feels faster to me. Anyone else seeing this?

urkel · Nov 11, 2012, 07:29 PM

Me: Sold my iPad3 back in July and went back to an iPad 2. Sold iPad 2 before Mini launch. I'm very very happy with the Mini because its everything I wanted (except Apple dropped the ball in customizing the OS for a smaller screen)

Wife: SoldiPad3 with intention of getting iPad4. Bought her a Mini just to try. Hates the screen but loves the size and Now she doesn't want an iPad 4.

GeorgieAcevedo · Nov 11, 2012, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladybug

+1

I haven't exactly sold my 3 yet but likely will. The mini feels faster to me. Anyone else seeing this?

Yesssss! I was going to make a thread about this today but I forgot. My mini feels a lot faster. Close to my iPhone 5. The 3 felt sluggish compared to my iPhone 5.

rockyroad55 · Nov 11, 2012, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladybug

+1

I haven't exactly sold my 3 yet but likely will. The mini feels faster to me. Anyone else seeing this?

The battery is also a nuclear reactor. Lasts for days.

nospleen · Nov 11, 2012, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rockyroad55

The battery is also a nuclear reactor. Lasts for days.

What do you keep the brightness set to? Mine seems on par with my old 3...

racoonboy · Nov 11, 2012, 08:58 PM

If you are holding the 3rd, wait for the 5th with retina and slimmer, lighter body (hopefully)

Mini will end at gen 2 when Apple sell Ipad mini retina starting $399.

aleni · Nov 11, 2012, 09:47 PM

i sold my iPad 3 by the time apple revealed the iPad mini.

what i hate about iPad 3 is because of the retina display, things seem slower than the iPad 2. yes, the screen is nice to see, but sometimes scrolling in safari is not as smooth as the iPad 2.

A6x in the iPad 4 is what should have been in the iPad 3.

i love the mini, it feels so light and the design is beautiful. because of the smaller screen, it's a much better screen than the iPad 2.

i just wish iPad mini have 1gb of ram and A5x processor or A6x is even better, but a man can only dream until next year.

rockyroad55 · Nov 11, 2012, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nospleen

What do you keep the brightness set to? Mine seems on par with my old 3...

Half.

Marrakas · Nov 11, 2012, 10:22 PM

I sold my iPad 3 back in June, before any talk about a new version or a mini, mostly because I thought getting a laptop would cover my tablet needs.

Regretted it ever since I realized a laptop is a laptop, and a tablet is a tablet, they can't replace eachother.

But it all turned out nice since I only lost around $40 from my purchase price, and now I'm getting an iPad4 instead.

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nerdybooboo macrumors member Join Date: May 2012 Location: West coast PST	For those who sold their iPad 3 before the iPad mini Have you ever regretted it? I was just about to sell my iP3 yesterday (and get a mini), but changed my mind all of the sudden. Am i making the right decision? My hands are very small, but never find the iP3 too heavy, maybe because i am a 2 thumb typist. I always hold it with 2 hands anyways. I know i will like the mini because i am 24. It seems to me the resolution dilemma between the mini and 3/4 comes down to ageism?
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clyde2801 macrumors 601 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In the land of no hills and red dirt.	If it's working for you, why sell it at a loss? Unless you gotta have something that's smaller, or has more space, or need LTE if you currently have wifi only, it doesn't really make sense. Smarter move may be to hang onto it until we start hearing some credible rumors of a new release, or after Apple announces a new press event that roughly corresponds to traditional iPad announcements (March or April). __________________ I've found that the sanest question I can ask myself is 'Am I going crazy?' Crazy people never ask themselves that. --Jack Robbins late 2011 2.4 i7 17" MBP, 16 gb ram, Crucial M4 512gb SSD
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rockyroad55 macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phila, PA	I have slight regrets as the return date is approaching. May want the iPad 4 __________________ The funniest thing about this particular signature is that by the time you realize it doesn't say anything it's too late to stop reading it.
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Nov 11, 2012, 06:39 PM	#7
adamvk macrumors 65816 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ	Do it. It's worth it. I went from the iPad 3 to an iPad Mini. I do miss the retina goodness, but however people don't realize how light this thing is. I think that's the biggest reason why I love it. It's so light and compact. I held it in the air for about an hour to watch Walking Dead, and my arms never got tired. I forgot I was even holding the thing. __________________ Retina MBP \| iPhone 5 \| iPad Mini
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GeorgieAcevedo macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New York City	Went from 3 to mini. Best decision ever. __________________ I do have an iPhone, iPad & MacBook. But why do I have to put it here? Why would you care?
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Nov 11, 2012, 07:22 PM	#10
Lend27 macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2004	Went from iPad 1 to Mini. Couldn't be happier. Just ordered another mini, a white one for the wife. She couldn't keep her hands off mine. :-). They are awesome little devices. Perfect actually.
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Nov 11, 2012, 07:29 PM	#12
urkel macrumors 68000 Join Date: Nov 2008	Me: Sold my iPad3 back in July and went back to an iPad 2. Sold iPad 2 before Mini launch. I'm very very happy with the Mini because its everything I wanted (except Apple dropped the ball in customizing the OS for a smaller screen) Wife: SoldiPad3 with intention of getting iPad4. Bought her a Mini just to try. Hates the screen but loves the size and Now she doesn't want an iPad 4.
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Nov 11, 2012, 08:58 PM	#16
racoonboy macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2012	If you are holding the 3rd, wait for the 5th with retina and slimmer, lighter body (hopefully) Mini will end at gen 2 when Apple sell Ipad mini retina starting $399.
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Nov 11, 2012, 09:47 PM	#17
aleni macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jun 2006	i sold my iPad 3 by the time apple revealed the iPad mini. what i hate about iPad 3 is because of the retina display, things seem slower than the iPad 2. yes, the screen is nice to see, but sometimes scrolling in safari is not as smooth as the iPad 2. A6x in the iPad 4 is what should have been in the iPad 3. i love the mini, it feels so light and the design is beautiful. because of the smaller screen, it's a much better screen than the iPad 2. i just wish iPad mini have 1gb of ram and A5x processor or A6x is even better, but a man can only dream until next year. __________________ easier to see my post.
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Nov 11, 2012, 10:22 PM	#19
Marrakas macrumors regular Join Date: May 2012	I sold my iPad 3 back in June, before any talk about a new version or a mini, mostly because I thought getting a laptop would cover my tablet needs. Regretted it ever since I realized a laptop is a laptop, and a tablet is a tablet, they can't replace eachother. But it all turned out nice since I only lost around $40 from my purchase price, and now I'm getting an iPad4 instead.
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