Totally agree! doesn't have to be a super upgrade. But faster processor better retina or 4k is all i need! I love the mini and believe its perfect for everyday use. The new Ipad Screen sizes are way too big IMO
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Totally agree! doesn't have to be a super upgrade. But faster processor better retina or 4k is all i need! I love the mini and believe its perfect for everyday use. The new Ipad Screen sizes are way too big IMO
As I get older, eyes get worse, so screen sizes get bigger. Predict by 80 I will be toting around 27 in screen. Maybe in an iCart.
I’m really surprised we keep calling the new iPhones and this new iPad “edge to edge”. It’s not truly at the edge Lol. Better off saying “ultra thin bezels” or something.
Because what happens when it TRULY becomes edge to edge one day?
Because what happens when it TRULY becomes edge to edge one day?
There has been no update or rumour on the iPad mini for so long I think it's dead. If it's not dead Apple would probably keep the screen size 7.9 inch and reduce the bezel.
It makes more sense to have 7.9inch, 9.7inch, 11inch, and 12.9inch than 8.5inch, 9.7inch , 11inch, and 12.9 inch
I truly believe these devices are some of the most enjoyable to use. You don't just use them because you HAVE to, you use them because they are simply a joy to use. I believe that adding mouse/trackpad support to the iPad is a matter of when, not if. You can already connect a wired keyboard to the iPad. This should really be an accessibility feature. Having more input options never hurt. Think of the Apple Pencil. The iPad can be used without it, but when paired, it allows you to use the iPad in more ways.
What I do not understand is that Apple prides itself on wireless connectivity; that is, wire-free, simple setup. With the introduction of USB-C, what would be the point of connecting to an external monitor if only to view what is already on your iPad screen. For presentations, an Apple TV and AirPlay work great. I can only hope that upon connecting to a monitor, that the iOS interface "expands" for a 4K display and permits the use of a bluetooth mouse to navigate the 4K display; at the very least, I hope the iPad screen enters touchpad and keyboard mode to allow for cursor control and keyboard input while connected via USB-C to a monitor.
An OS strengthens when well thought out features are implemented; not everyone will use those features, ex. accessibility features (high contrast, less motion, etc.), but for those who do use them, the experience is just further enhanced.
What I do not understand is that Apple prides itself on wireless connectivity; that is, wire-free, simple setup. With the introduction of USB-C, what would be the point of connecting to an external monitor if only to view what is already on your iPad screen. For presentations, an Apple TV and AirPlay work great. I can only hope that upon connecting to a monitor, that the iOS interface "expands" for a 4K display and permits the use of a bluetooth mouse to navigate the 4K display; at the very least, I hope the iPad screen enters touchpad and keyboard mode to allow for cursor control and keyboard input while connected via USB-C to a monitor.
An OS strengthens when well thought out features are implemented; not everyone will use those features, ex. accessibility features (high contrast, less motion, etc.), but for those who do use them, the experience is just further enhanced.
I am so so so excited for Apple Pencil 2. Sign me up. Yes, would be awesome to support XS Max! (please make it happen apple!)
This October is looking to be an iPad centric event. There just haven’t been any leaked photos of a new low cost laptop, so maybe just a spec bump for the rMB and nTB MB. Perhaps, an up sell version rMB with Touch ID and a low cost stripped down version of the rMB to hit the $1,000 price point previously occupied by the MBA.
All of this signals that Apple truely believes that the iPad can be an everyday computer for the typical consumer. This was the role of the MBA, but Apple seems to really believe in the future of the iPad. Honestly, an iPad Pro with Bionic A12 chip, keyboard, and Pencil is probably more powerful than most average consumers need or want. A lot of people buy laptops out of habit. Then, spend most of their time using it for Mail, Productivity Apps (Office or iWorks), PDFs, Notes, and web browsing. You can easily do this stuff on a cheap iPad.
All of this signals that Apple truely believes that the iPad can be an everyday computer for the typical consumer. This was the role of the MBA, but Apple seems to really believe in the future of the iPad. Honestly, an iPad Pro with Bionic A12 chip, keyboard, and Pencil is probably more powerful than most average consumers need or want. A lot of people buy laptops out of habit. Then, spend most of their time using it for Mail, Productivity Apps (Office or iWorks), PDFs, Notes, and web browsing. You can easily do this stuff on a cheap iPad.
Please don't call Apple Pencil a stylus. Only people who don't use it would call it that. I expect if you make a poll about it you'll see that vast majority of Apple Pencil users use it almost exclusively as a pencil. I certainly do.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said Apple was working on a new Apple Pencil and new software tools for using the stylus back in November 2017
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Retina Display
Retina HD
Super Retina HD
Liquid Retina
Retina 4K
Retina 5K
Apple Marketing knows how to prepend prefix terms and append suffix terms at will.
Edge to Edge Screen
Beyond Edge to Edge Screen
Well Beyond Edge to Edge Screen
Well Beyond and Around to the Back Edge to Edge Screen
Wrap-Around Edge to Edge Screen
Nearly Connected Edges Screen
Infinity Screen
Infinity Super Retina HD Screen
Infinity Liquid Solid Super Retina Screen
Infinity Liquid Solid Gaseous Super Retina Screen
Infinity Retina 8K Super Duper Screen
Infinity & Beyond Ultra Super Duper Screen
"Comparing the Infinity & Beyond to just the Infinity 8K through my electron microscope (sold separately) makes it obvious that I must, MUST upgrade to the Infinity & Beyond screen. At 50K times magnification, the lessor just looks so obviously inferior... made my bionic-eye-enhanced Raptor nearly vomit. How did we ever get by with the Infinity Retina 8K?"
They already sell the 512GB model for $1279. Add $150 to that and you get $1429. I suspect they may even release a 1TB version coming in well over $1500.
Anyway, the top iPhone XS Max is $1449, so the point about it being a mobile device unfortunately doesn't matter these days :/
Then why did iOS 12 move all of the status information to the left & right.
Time used to be top dead center before iOS 12.
Had an original iPad, never really found a use for it.
Had an iPad Air 2, never really found a use for it.
Got an iPad Pro 10.5” with Pencil and Smart Keyboard and multitasking baked into iOS, it’s now my go-to device.
Looking forward to seeing if anything compelling is on the way.
Had an iPad Air 2, never really found a use for it.
Got an iPad Pro 10.5” with Pencil and Smart Keyboard and multitasking baked into iOS, it’s now my go-to device.
Looking forward to seeing if anything compelling is on the way.
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I'll sixth the call for an iPad Mini 5. Money is ready to replace the Mini I have now... else a fraction of that money will put a new battery in it and stick with it until the wheels come off. Regular iPad is too big and MAX is far from being "almost a Mini" (and much too expensive, both one-time and then ongoing).
Wasn't there a iPad sales summary recently that showed that the relatively ancient iPad Mini 4 still owns about a fifth of all iPad sales? Wonder what an updated one with 2018 tech would do? I'd buy one (loaded)- that's for sure. And apparently, I'm not the only one with such a desire.
Wasn't there a iPad sales summary recently that showed that the relatively ancient iPad Mini 4 still owns about a fifth of all iPad sales? Wonder what an updated one with 2018 tech would do? I'd buy one (loaded)- that's for sure. And apparently, I'm not the only one with such a desire.
why would that be nice? seems horrid to me. Hell, I don't plug a mouse into my mac, either. When I want to use one, I use bluetooth.
Maybe to allow for the notch on the iPhone X's? You too can now add a notch to your iPhone 6, 7, 8 etc and not lose any status info!
It's also unfair to their consumers as people who don't realize it's a 3-year old device are still buying them.
Infinity display, like the trendy swimming pool designs.