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Apple Introduces New 7.9-Inch iPad Mini Starting at $329
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my colleague bought the nexus
it crashed several times on the first of day
when i first saw it, i thought it was pretty cool
after the first crash, he was pissed and i was disappointed
i was really considering buying it but not anymore after the crashes
No worries, I have a Nexus 7 and not one crash.
So to be on this site you can't be critical of Apple?
How about this? Apple is amazing! They're are alternatives to the iPad mini but I'll buy it anyways even though it's overprices. Go Apple Go!
The price is a joke. It's sad and funny that people will buy this even though there are cheaper tablets out there that are just as good. Unless they REALLY love iOS over Android. To each his/her own I guess.
Nexus 7
Portable: CHECK!
Great apps: CHECK! - they got what I want and they work just fine.
Android is a great OS. For me it's better because I can make it the way I want out of the box.
But some people are too blinded by the
Not an Apple-hater, but I'm not going to turn the blind eye when Apple doesn't cut it for something.
Now to go check out those sexy iMacs
European taxes to blame, not Apple
That's not Apple's fault. Chalk it up to VAT and other taxes aimed at providing extra services for everyone in the country (I'm not issuing a value judgment here, but just pointing out to you why things cost so much more in Europe).
That's not Apple's fault. Chalk it up to VAT and other taxes aimed at providing extra services for everyone in the country (I'm not issuing a value judgment here, but just pointing out to you why things cost so much more in Europe).
Then they should buy the full-size iPad and not the iPad Mini. Simple solution.
Starting at 269 in the uk??!! Fail. I'd rather pony up the extra 130 and get a retina display iPad.
So either way apple wins I suppose.
So either way apple wins I suppose.
And your one of the blind faithful MUGS if you buy it??? An iPhone 4S SOC, wow. great.
Best bargain of the year will be looking for people selling iPad 3's upgrading to iPad 4's
Apple should have seriously thought about aiming for the $199/£199 mark with an 8Gb model...
I'll be recommending a Kindle Fire
Apple should have seriously thought about aiming for the $199/£199 mark with an 8Gb model...
I'll be recommending a Kindle Fire
Presentation
Hope Tim Cook's dog didn't complain too much when he pulled his sweater/shirt out from under him this morning. Really, Tim, get some style help!
Also, not many brothers in the audience. In fact, I couldn't see any. Not pointin', just sayin'.
Despite all that, will spring for a mini on Friday.
Hope Tim Cook's dog didn't complain too much when he pulled his sweater/shirt out from under him this morning. Really, Tim, get some style help!
Also, not many brothers in the audience. In fact, I couldn't see any. Not pointin', just sayin'.
Despite all that, will spring for a mini on Friday.
Ironic considering I was responding to a post that called those with opinions that differ from his "iTrolls". And especially with you calling another post you disagreed with a trolll.
I think what you meant to say is "screw you and your own opinion which differs from mine.
That has been true since the iPad first was released. But I'd argue that we're just reaching a point where other tablets are finally offering a compelling alternative. The new kindles compare well on specs (especially resolution, and the cellular package is appealing too), and are priced very competitively.
It's possible Apple can still charge whatever they want and sell a ton, but I'd be surprised if ignoring the competition doesn't start to eat into their market share.
Look up why it's called a "retina display" and you'll know why it is unlikely Apple will increase the resolution in the near future.
Except Blackberry's market was only selling one product. Once that was beat, BB was done. Unless someone can come out with
1) A better PC
2) A better tech than a tablet
3) A significantly better phone
4) Better integration between all their products
Apple has nothing to worry about. I don't need Apple to be the biggest company in the world for me to like their products, I just need them to keep making quality products.
agreed. With iPod touch starting at 299, and iPad mini starting at 329, i believe the iPad mini will be a success and a very popular choice for the upcoming holiday season. Yeah i wish it had a retina display, but they needed to cut costs to get it into the hands of more people. Its a good product, cant wait to get my hands on one.
After VAT deduction the price difference is about what it has been, a small markup about £20..
Can't get something for nothing.
Amazon is selling the kindle fire at cost to push you to buy other stuff from amazon. It's a loss leader.
They cut every corner they could. Forced advertising. Not even a power adapter nor volume controls are included. And certainly no camera.
Apple announces a premium device as expected. Bigger display. Retina display would have been ipad 3 resolution in smaller screen. Not worth it and would be very expensive.
Tell me how it is irrelevant? When I process a RAW file on my Nexus 7, it takes far less time than on my iPad. How is that??????? Please enlighten me, since it is apparently not because of the faster CPU. Also, if that is the case, why doesn't Apple just keep the A4 going in all of their new products. I guess a faster CPU would be irrelevant, anyways right??? When I play shadowgun on my Nexus, it looks far better than on my iPad. Why is that??? It apparently isn't because of the better GPU with higher specs.