[iPad Mini] How is the 512MB RAM on the iPad mini

leonw · Nov 29, 2012, 03:52 PM

Coming from ipad 1, I'm considering the mini. The display won't be a big deal for me, not used to retina. I'm more bothered by the 512mb RAM. My ipad1 with only 256mb is crashing quite a lot lately,Opening apps take more and more time, not to mention the constant reloading of safari tabs. I won't use the mini for gaming but some iMovie editing might be to heavy on the RAM maybe as well? And how is the reloading of tabs in Safari on the mini and opening of apps?
Now that the mini is out for some time, how are your experiences?
Thanks

Menel · Nov 29, 2012, 03:55 PM

Just like iPad 2.

shadowjeff · Nov 29, 2012, 03:55 PM

My ipad mini reloads safari tabs quite a bit sometimes, depending on the amount of apps opened.

dinggus · Nov 29, 2012, 03:57 PM

I love my iPad mini and glad I switched from the IPad 2, I think you'll enjoy it as well.

leonw · Nov 29, 2012, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Menel

Just like iPad 2.

Thanks. I'm coming from ipad1 not ipad 2, so I don't know how it is on that one...

thadoggfather · Nov 29, 2012, 04:05 PM

Ipad 1 to mini sounds like a mind bending upgrade

darngooddesign · Nov 29, 2012, 04:28 PM

Since no one is answering directly. I have an iPad 2, with the older CPU, and its fine. It doesn't crash but the tabs reload sometimes. In real world usage it's been fine.

Ladybug · Nov 29, 2012, 05:16 PM

Well I haven't had any tabs reload on me yet using Mercury browser. That was one of the things I was most concerned about coming from an ipad 3. I have 5 tabs open ATM and none of them are refreshing when I switch tabs. That doesn't directly answer the tab thing in Safari, and perhaps 5 tabs aren't enough for someone who multitask a lot but it works for me. Apple needs to address the font size to get me to go back to Safari.

Ayemerica · Nov 29, 2012, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ladybug

Well I haven't had any tabs reload on me yet using Mercury browser. That was one of the things I was most concerned about coming from an ipad 3. I have 5 tabs open ATM and none of them are refreshing when I switch tabs. That doesn't directly answer the tab thing in Safari, and perhaps 5 tabs aren't enough for someone who multitask a lot but it works for me. Apple needs to address the font size to get me to go back to Safari.

I agree with the font thing 100%. I am using mercury browser right now

CandyNJ66 · Nov 29, 2012, 06:06 PM

I use Mercury Pro browser. No problems with reload on my Mini

corvus32 · Nov 29, 2012, 06:48 PM

I have Safari with eight tabs, and none are reloading when I switch between them.

This is with seven apps open including Line2, Mail, and Pandora playing in the background.

I'm not saying Safari never reloads tabs. Just that I've never had it be problem.

leonw · Nov 30, 2012, 04:47 AM

Thanks for the feedback. Looks like the reloading of tabs isn't a big issue at least. Wondered how apps heavy on RAM, like iMovie f.e., behave: crashing, slow??
About the font size in Safari: there is a bookmarklet that allows you to change fontsize. Works great. Found it in some thread on this forum. Can't remember which one but here is the link to the bookmarklet:

http://marcos.kirsch.com.mx/2012/04/...-bookmarklets/

Che Castro · Nov 30, 2012, 06:56 AM

I've had no crashes

On the ipad 3 that needed more ram , it was crash city

tsd71 · Nov 30, 2012, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leonw

Coming from ipad 1, I'm considering the mini. The display won't be a big deal for me, not used to retina. I'm more bothered by the 512mb RAM. My ipad1 with only 256mb is crashing quite a lot lately,Opening apps take more and more time, not to mention the constant reloading of safari tabs. I won't use the mini for gaming but some iMovie editing might be to heavy on the RAM maybe as well? And how is the reloading of tabs in Safari on the mini and opening of apps?
Now that the mini is out for some time, how are your experiences?
Thanks

I also came from iPad1 and have absolutely no problem with the 512, I play graphic intensive games without a hitch, I love my mini so much I just bought one for the wife for Christmas...You will love it

1rottenapple · Nov 30, 2012, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadowjeff

My ipad mini reloads safari tabs quite a bit sometimes, depending on the amount of apps opened.

This. It fine but could be better with more memory.

steve dave · Nov 30, 2012, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1rottenapple

This. It fine but could be better with more memory.

You don't say? Brilliant analysis!

Awakener · Nov 30, 2012, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadowjeff

My ipad mini reloads safari tabs quite a bit sometimes, depending on the amount of apps opened.

This. Safari reloading, freezing while loading. Owned a couple of them and it was frustrating.

yourmother · Dec 1, 2012, 08:46 AM

I came from an ipad 1 too. My mini feels worlds better with the extra ram. Sure i wish i had more but with the first ipad i couldnt have 2 tabs open and switch to a different app and then switch back without the tabs reloading. Sure i always want more ram but i think this is great.

limesmoothie · Dec 1, 2012, 08:57 AM

Came from an iPad 3 that had serious probs with crashing. Mini is fine, no issues at all.

Jimmie Geddes · Dec 1, 2012, 09:04 PM

came from iPad 3 no noticeable difference.

j.benj · Dec 1, 2012, 09:32 PM

Hasn't been an issue for me on my mini at all. I've noticed Safari reloads tabs sometimes but that about it.

Nov 29, 2012, 03:52 PM	#1
leonw macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: at home	How is the 512MB RAM on the iPad mini Coming from ipad 1, I'm considering the mini. The display won't be a big deal for me, not used to retina. I'm more bothered by the 512mb RAM. My ipad1 with only 256mb is crashing quite a lot lately,Opening apps take more and more time, not to mention the constant reloading of safari tabs. I won't use the mini for gaming but some iMovie editing might be to heavy on the RAM maybe as well? And how is the reloading of tabs in Safari on the mini and opening of apps? Now that the mini is out for some time, how are your experiences? Thanks
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Nov 29, 2012, 03:55 PM	#2
Menel macrumors 68020 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta	Just like iPad 2. __________________ iPhone 5 AT&T, iPad (3rd gen), iPod Nano (4th gen), AppleTV (2nd gen), iTunes Match
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Nov 29, 2012, 04:28 PM	#7
darngooddesign macrumors 604 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA	Since no one is answering directly. I have an iPad 2, with the older CPU, and its fine. It doesn't crash but the tabs reload sometimes. In real world usage it's been fine. __________________ Lego Apple Store
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Nov 29, 2012, 06:06 PM	#10
CandyNJ66 macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA	I use Mercury Pro browser. No problems with reload on my Mini __________________ iPad Mini Black 64GB Wifi
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Nov 29, 2012, 06:48 PM	#11
corvus32 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2009	I have Safari with eight tabs, and none are reloading when I switch between them. This is with seven apps open including Line2, Mail, and Pandora playing in the background. I'm not saying Safari never reloads tabs. Just that I've never had it be problem. __________________ 2010 13" MBP (240GB SSD) \| iPad 4 16GB (AT&T) \| Apple TV (3rd Gen) 0_o
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Nov 29, 2012, 03:55 PM	#3
shadowjeff macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2010	My ipad mini reloads safari tabs quite a bit sometimes, depending on the amount of apps opened.
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Nov 29, 2012, 03:57 PM	#4
dinggus Banned Join Date: Jan 2012	I love my iPad mini and glad I switched from the IPad 2, I think you'll enjoy it as well.
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Nov 29, 2012, 04:05 PM	#6
thadoggfather macrumors 68020 Join Date: Oct 2007	Ipad 1 to mini sounds like a mind bending upgrade
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Nov 29, 2012, 05:16 PM	#8
Ladybug macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2006	Well I haven't had any tabs reload on me yet using Mercury browser. That was one of the things I was most concerned about coming from an ipad 3. I have 5 tabs open ATM and none of them are refreshing when I switch tabs. That doesn't directly answer the tab thing in Safari, and perhaps 5 tabs aren't enough for someone who multitask a lot but it works for me. Apple needs to address the font size to get me to go back to Safari.
	1

Nov 30, 2012, 04:47 AM	#12
leonw Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: at home	Thanks for the feedback. Looks like the reloading of tabs isn't a big issue at least. Wondered how apps heavy on RAM, like iMovie f.e., behave: crashing, slow?? About the font size in Safari: there is a bookmarklet that allows you to change fontsize. Works great. Found it in some thread on this forum. Can't remember which one but here is the link to the bookmarklet: http://marcos.kirsch.com.mx/2012/04/...-bookmarklets/
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Nov 30, 2012, 06:56 AM	#13
Che Castro macrumors 68040 Join Date: May 2009	I've had no crashes On the ipad 3 that needed more ram , it was crash city
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Dec 1, 2012, 08:46 AM	#18
yourmother macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Japan	I came from an ipad 1 too. My mini feels worlds better with the extra ram. Sure i wish i had more but with the first ipad i couldnt have 2 tabs open and switch to a different app and then switch back without the tabs reloading. Sure i always want more ram but i think this is great.
	1

Dec 1, 2012, 08:57 AM	#19
limesmoothie macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland	Came from an iPad 3 that had serious probs with crashing. Mini is fine, no issues at all. __________________ iPhone 5, iPad Mini, Mac Mini 2012, MBA 11" 2012, MBP 13.3
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Dec 1, 2012, 09:04 PM	#20
Jimmie Geddes macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2007	came from iPad 3 no noticeable difference. __________________ Jimmie Geddes, Editor http://www.gadgetsonthego.net
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Dec 1, 2012, 09:32 PM	#21
j.benj macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2012	Hasn't been an issue for me on my mini at all. I've noticed Safari reloads tabs sometimes but that about it.
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