[iPad Mini] Any problems with the new iPad Mini?

Investor27 · Nov 26, 2012, 09:53 PM

I'm thinking about picking up the Ipad Mini this weekend as a Christmas gift for my wife, and I wanted to know if there are any issues with this first batch of Ipad Minis that I should be concerned about. I was going to purchase one when it was released, but thought I should wait at least a month to see if any problem arises. Is there any heating, hardware or wifi antenna problems with the new Ipad Mini? Thanks.

aziatiklover · Nov 26, 2012, 09:54 PM

Nope!

OdT22 · Nov 26, 2012, 09:56 PM

We bought three. All flawless, except for one cord that wouldn't charge or communicate. Apple replaced it (the cord) promptly.

Ladybug · Nov 26, 2012, 10:01 PM

No problems here. Out of the 3 I've seen so far, no problems with the others either.

trvsglr · Nov 26, 2012, 10:22 PM

My friend and I both got mini's the day they came out. Not had a single problem and I am so glad I sold my iPad 2 for it!!!! It's perfect!!

terminator-jq · Nov 26, 2012, 10:26 PM

The only problem with the iPad mini is it's very hard to find a store that has one in stock.

If you plan to get one this weekend, you should start calling stores as early as tomorrow and see if they will hold one for you.

Ladybug · Nov 26, 2012, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terminator-jq

The only problem with the iPad mini is it's very hard to find a store that has one in stock.

If you plan to get one this weekend, you should start calling stores as early as tomorrow and see if they will hold one for you.

Ha, yeah. That's seems to be the single most issue, screen preferences aside.

1rottenapple · Nov 26, 2012, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Investor27

I'm thinking about picking up the Ipad Mini this weekend as a Christmas gift for my wife, and I wanted to know if there are any issues with this first batch of Ipad Minis that I should be concerned about. I was going to purchase one when it was released, but thought I should wait at least a month to see if any problem arises. Is there any heating, hardware or wifi antenna problems with the new Ipad Mini? Thanks.

Main issue: people whining about the screen lol

Seriously folks get over it! Love my mini

CandyNJ66 · Nov 26, 2012, 11:42 PM

Yes, defective screens. If the screen looks hazy, very blurry and looks like a film is covering it, you have a bad screen.

Make sure to look very closely at the screen!

Iamook · Nov 26, 2012, 11:44 PM

My iPad mini does not have any problems.

marcperrot · Nov 26, 2012, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CandyNJ66

Yes, defective screens. If the screen looks hazy, very blurry and looks like a film is covering it, you have a bad screen.

Make sure to look very closely at the screen!

You sure it's not just a case of people forgetting what non-Retina screens look like?

thadoggfather · Nov 26, 2012, 11:48 PM

My wifi has dropped at Starbucks a few times and just now at home.

Hopefully resetting network settings and manually connecting to my network like I did when my iPhone 5 wouldn't wake connected to wifi does the trick :/

I'm really hoping it passes/isn't hardware. Saw a few threads on it but not a ton. One dude reporting his replacement did same thing

Dlanod · Nov 27, 2012, 12:16 AM

I've had two both with debris under the screen.

CandyNJ66 · Nov 27, 2012, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcperrot

You sure it's not just a case of people forgetting what non-Retina screens look like?

No, I have seen my friends brother in law's Mini and the screen looked pretty bad! I compared it. He took it and returned it. His new Mini screen is like mine with no extreme blur and filmy haze is the best I can describe it

Plus his had a noticeable noise on the screen when he typed or played Modern Combat etc. as if the screen was too thin?? Mine has no such noise and neither did the display models. Strange!

Investor27 · Nov 27, 2012, 12:59 AM

Try naming your network, the SSID, if you haven't already. That could be the source of some of the issues with people's Mini not being able to automatically log on to their wireless network.

Quote:

Originally Posted by thadoggfather

My wifi has dropped at Starbucks a few times and just now at home.

Hopefully resetting network settings and manually connecting to my network like I did when my iPhone 5 wouldn't wake connected to wifi does the trick :/

I'm really hoping it passes/isn't hardware. Saw a few threads on it but not a ton. One dude reporting his replacement did same thing

thadoggfather · Nov 27, 2012, 01:02 AM

Yeah I already have thanks for the tip though

terminator-jq · Nov 27, 2012, 01:04 AM

Even though Apple makes some great quality devices they are not always perfect.

I finally found an iPad mini for store pickup tomorrow and I will make sure to open it before I walk out of the store. I suggest you do the same when you find one. A good checklist is:

1. Make sure everything that should be in the box is in the box

2. Make sure the condition of the charging wire and the actual iPad mini are flawless (no dings on the iPad mini, no kinks in the wire).

3. Turn on the mini. Look at the screen and check the volume. (if you are worried about getting a bad screen, you can compare your mini side by side with one of the Apple store's display units.

4. Ask an one of the Apple store representatives if they have an available outlet. Use this outlet to make sure the iPad mini can receive a charge and the lightning cable charges.

5. Last but not least, use the iPad mini to log onto a local wifi network in the area. Then use safari to navigate to a deap pixel checking site. Save the images and view each dead pixel checking image in full screen and at least half brightness. (this step will check for dead pixels as well as make sure the wifi works).

After all this, you can leave the store knowing you have a good working iPad mini.

-edit: here is a dead pixel check site: http://www.theipadguide.com/content/...st-how/7171269

midwestfisherma · Nov 27, 2012, 02:17 AM

Had mine for a week now. No problems at all. Love it!

sdsvtdriver · Nov 27, 2012, 02:48 AM

big problem

i can't stop using it.

iHeartsteve · Nov 27, 2012, 02:54 AM

No problems at all!

THFourteen · Nov 27, 2012, 03:09 AM

Main problem is, I haven't had it delivered yet :-(

Gav2k · Nov 27, 2012, 03:14 AM

Yeah big issue battery life isn't what they quoted! I'm getting knocking on for 20 hours each full charge it seems to get better. Bloody rediculous if you ask me!!

OdT22 · Nov 27, 2012, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gav2k

Yeah big issue battery life isn't what they quoted! I'm getting knocking on for 20 hours each full charge it seems to get better. Bloody rediculous if you ask me!!

That has proven to be the icing on the cake. Very kickass IMO.

If laptops never make this leap, they may end up joining the video cassette player in history.

The Catalyst · Nov 27, 2012, 04:27 AM

Only one problem so far -- I can't seem to put it down.

MH01 · Nov 27, 2012, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1rottenapple

Main issue: people whining about the screen lol

Seriously folks get over it! Love my mini

Good for you, though for me it was a deal breaker. Loved the mini, though was disappointed with the screen. Will just wait till the retina comes out, will be perfect then

Nov 26, 2012, 09:53 PM	#1
Investor27 macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2012	Any problems with the new iPad Mini? I'm thinking about picking up the Ipad Mini this weekend as a Christmas gift for my wife, and I wanted to know if there are any issues with this first batch of Ipad Minis that I should be concerned about. I was going to purchase one when it was released, but thought I should wait at least a month to see if any problem arises. Is there any heating, hardware or wifi antenna problems with the new Ipad Mini? Thanks.
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Nov 26, 2012, 09:54 PM	#2
aziatiklover macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4	Nope! __________________ ppleholic
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Nov 26, 2012, 11:42 PM	#9
CandyNJ66 macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA	Yes, defective screens. If the screen looks hazy, very blurry and looks like a film is covering it, you have a bad screen. Make sure to look very closely at the screen! __________________ iPad Mini Black 64GB Wifi
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Nov 27, 2012, 12:16 AM	#13
Dlanod macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UK	I've had two both with debris under the screen. __________________ Far far too much Apple kit to admit to!
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Nov 27, 2012, 02:54 AM	#20
iHeartsteve macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2012	No problems at all! __________________ iPhone5 64G iPad3 32G LTE AppleTV3 \| iPad mini 16G LTE MacBook Pro \| 15 Retina Display
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Nov 26, 2012, 09:56 PM	#3
OdT22 macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2012	We bought three. All flawless, except for one cord that wouldn't charge or communicate. Apple replaced it (the cord) promptly.
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Nov 26, 2012, 10:01 PM	#4
Ladybug macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2006	No problems here. Out of the 3 I've seen so far, no problems with the others either.
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Nov 26, 2012, 10:22 PM	#5
trvsglr macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2009	My friend and I both got mini's the day they came out. Not had a single problem and I am so glad I sold my iPad 2 for it!!!! It's perfect!!
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Nov 26, 2012, 10:26 PM	#6
terminator-jq macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2012	The only problem with the iPad mini is it's very hard to find a store that has one in stock. If you plan to get one this weekend, you should start calling stores as early as tomorrow and see if they will hold one for you.
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Nov 26, 2012, 11:44 PM	#10
Iamook macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2012	My iPad mini does not have any problems.
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Nov 26, 2012, 11:48 PM	#12
thadoggfather macrumors 68020 Join Date: Oct 2007	My wifi has dropped at Starbucks a few times and just now at home. Hopefully resetting network settings and manually connecting to my network like I did when my iPhone 5 wouldn't wake connected to wifi does the trick :/ I'm really hoping it passes/isn't hardware. Saw a few threads on it but not a ton. One dude reporting his replacement did same thing
	0

Nov 27, 2012, 01:02 AM	#16
thadoggfather macrumors 68020 Join Date: Oct 2007	Yeah I already have thanks for the tip though
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Nov 27, 2012, 01:04 AM	#17
terminator-jq macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2012	Even though Apple makes some great quality devices they are not always perfect. I finally found an iPad mini for store pickup tomorrow and I will make sure to open it before I walk out of the store. I suggest you do the same when you find one. A good checklist is: 1. Make sure everything that should be in the box is in the box 2. Make sure the condition of the charging wire and the actual iPad mini are flawless (no dings on the iPad mini, no kinks in the wire). 3. Turn on the mini. Look at the screen and check the volume. (if you are worried about getting a bad screen, you can compare your mini side by side with one of the Apple store's display units. 4. Ask an one of the Apple store representatives if they have an available outlet. Use this outlet to make sure the iPad mini can receive a charge and the lightning cable charges. 5. Last but not least, use the iPad mini to log onto a local wifi network in the area. Then use safari to navigate to a deap pixel checking site. Save the images and view each dead pixel checking image in full screen and at least half brightness. (this step will check for dead pixels as well as make sure the wifi works). After all this, you can leave the store knowing you have a good working iPad mini. -edit: here is a dead pixel check site: http://www.theipadguide.com/content/...st-how/7171269
	1

Nov 27, 2012, 02:17 AM	#18
midwestfisherma macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2012	Had mine for a week now. No problems at all. Love it!
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Nov 27, 2012, 02:48 AM	#19
sdsvtdriver macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego	big problem i can't stop using it.
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Nov 27, 2012, 03:09 AM	#21
THFourteen macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London	Main problem is, I haven't had it delivered yet :-(
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Nov 27, 2012, 03:14 AM	#22
Gav2k macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jul 2009	Yeah big issue battery life isn't what they quoted! I'm getting knocking on for 20 hours each full charge it seems to get better. Bloody rediculous if you ask me!!
	0

Nov 27, 2012, 04:27 AM	#24
The Catalyst macrumors 6502 Join Date: Dec 2009	Any problems with the new Ipad Mini? Only one problem so far -- I can't seem to put it down.
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