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All iPads iPad mini>iPad 4>iPad 3
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How would you know? You're brainwashed, as you just said. Everything you say has a high chance of being false.
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That's probably because it didn't need anything more than 512MB of RAM for what it did. Speaking of that, is it just me, or is every new Photoshop version slower and heavier than the last without adding enough stuff to justify it? I bought CS6, but I might pirate CS5 or even CS3 and use that instead.
THIS ^ All this it's 2 year old display and old chipset. Other than geek freaks most do not give a damn.
I like how you completely cut out my supporting point.
Chopping at someone's post just to get a point across only makes you look stupid.
Or they're busy enjoying the device instead of wasting time defending it. Maybe we need to corral more Android fans here to keep the whiners entertained.
Haha I went to the Bar and people wanted my iDevices so I gave it to them.
People at the bar know what's what!
That's because good and bad are relative terms. The iPad 2 had relatively equivalent PPI² in its size class when it was released compared to all other tablets.
The iPad mini on the other hand, is missing about 45% of the PPI² compared to the Nexus7/Kindle Fire HD, and even more when compared to class leader - the Nook Tablet HD.
Hahhaahhaha... Yeah, I also went to a bar with my new iphone 5 and two guys stole it from me... I will never go to a bar for advise
So why don't you just buy those devices and be done with it? If PPI is the only thing that matters, it should be a no brainier decision.
That's what I did, if you bothered to click on my name and check my previous posts.
Saw the mini at the store
Hardware wise it's brilliant. Thin, portable and easy to use. Bad news is once you turn it on....outdated processor with lower resolution....I was back to ipad 2. I can't even believe this has Siri for crying out loud.
Once this goes retina with at least an A6, it will really be the great device it is meant to be.
Hardware wise it's brilliant. Thin, portable and easy to use. Bad news is once you turn it on....outdated processor with lower resolution....I was back to ipad 2. I can't even believe this has Siri for crying out loud.
Once this goes retina with at least an A6, it will really be the great device it is meant to be.
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That's because the OS was optimised for the 9.7" screen it was made for. The problem in this case is that Apple decided to shoehorn a version of ios designed for a 9.7" screen into a 7.9" screen with 35% less surface area.
A retina display would have mitigated the text rendering and screen element issues to some extent, but at the heart of the issue is the lack of optimisation of the software to match the hardware.
For me, the mini is the perfect size for regular use. I can easily "two thumb" type and get around the web just fine. Would it be better with a retina display? Of course, but for what is it now - and what I use it for - it is fine.
I do think that Apple shouldve just added the screen size that fits the mini but they were trying to keep it a secret...the problem for me is that i really only notice the not as good display is when im in safari. So maybe they need to fix safari.
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It has siri with an outdated processor...ummm a5 was on iPhone 4s...and iPad 3... Just saying...and mini outperforms iPad 3 with outdated a5.
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Who said anything about going to bars for advice. I was trying to make the point that consumers dont care about specs. They care about what works for them.
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So what. There are no apps optimized for alternative screen resolutions. All my apps still look good on my mini save for safari.
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It just sounds like the people who dont like the mini are trying to convince themselves.
You need to go back and review your history. Shortly after the first ipad was released, we got the retina iPhone 4 and everyone was suddenly made aware how bad the iPads screen was in comparison. When the second gen was released, the forum was filled with almost the exact same threads - people expected a retina screen but the tech was not yet ready. It was the main reason I held off from upgrading my first generation.
On the other hand, if developers have followed the guidelines, their user elements will still fall within the recommended size range. It was this that allowed a few observers to accurately estimate the Mini would have a 7.9" screen well before we had any physical evidence.
For me, typing is better, the display is great, and the processor is great for everything I throw at it.
Also, the battery life is fab, and the size is phenomenal. And it doesn't get hot.
FOR ME
ipad4>ipad3>iPad mini.
From a tech standpoint anyway
I couldn't imagine going any smaller with the iPad don't know why anyone would ??
Isn't that where the phone comes in handy
From a tech standpoint anyway
I couldn't imagine going any smaller with the iPad don't know why anyone would ??
Isn't that where the phone comes in handy
For me, typing is better, the display is great, and the processor is great for everything I throw at it.
Also, the battery life is fab, and the size is phenomenal. And it doesn't get hot.
FOR ME
Yeah it seemed to take me forever to drain my battery all the way after buying it. It's a real mobile device. My iPad 3 just stays by my couch.
Apart from caching extra open tabs in Safari, I fail to see what you are missing 512MB for.