Just because Apple releases a new Mini doesn't mean you need to upgrade, especially if you feel it is overpriced.
Did your Mini 1 stop working all of a sudden?
Did your Mini 1 stop working all of a sudden?
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iPad mini As an iPad Mini owner and supporter, I am absolutely disgusted with the Retina Mini
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Im most likely going to be sticking with the mini because honestly typing kn the air makes my hands get sore from typing on it. So im now trying to type on it with the split keyboard and see how it goes.
My biggest concerns with the mini is the 66% gamut and the retention that i have on mine and whether it can get worse over time.
My biggest concerns with the mini is the 66% gamut and the retention that i have on mine and whether it can get worse over time.
Instead of simply returning, you are keeping a product you are "absolutely disgusted with".
Ah yes, the dreaded gamut. I wonder how many iPads are being returned where the conversation goes something like "yes, there's something wrong with it. I heard it doesn't have all the gamut. I don't know, but I know it's gamut is bad and I need a new one. Please replace it with one that's not missing some of the gamut."
Actually from CNET:
"The bottom line: The new iPad Mini somehow shrinks down the iPad Air into an even more compact package, sacrificing nearly nothing. It's more expensive than before, but it's also the perfect smaller tablet."
Why on earth would you buy something you are disgusted with? I mean, do you just have to throw money at Apple? It seems like you have 66% of common sense to go with the 66% gamut.
It just isn't right that all you 1% ers are able to have so much expendable income that you can buy all these toys. I'm waiting for Obama to take it from you so I can get mine for free. #tongue'n'cheek
My question is who is forcing the OP to buy this device? Seems like a lot of whining for nothing. So what the OP is saying is that they bought the device without even checking it out. Doesn't notice any text improvement. You could have figured that out by going into the store with your old mini and compared the two. You could have read up on all the issues on this forum before buying. But let me guess, you just had to be one of the firsts to get one. And please, you actually think it was criminal that they charge $420 for it? Drama queen.
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Utterly, utterly baffling isn't it?
Who feels this strongly about being subject to "criminal" behaviour, but pays the (entirely discretionary) sum that they are so upset about and then fails to take advantage of the opportunity to return and get a refund?
I genuinely find it bizarre.
Sometimes you need to take things home for a day or two to try out. I was in the store and the sales ppl said take both home and try out. Its not unheard of. What am i going do, stand in the store for hours while i test them?
I found a buyer for my mini for $250 so im going to take it. I said already that i need a sharper screen after seeing the nexus 7. Im not getting nexus 7 cause i prefer 4:3.
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My biggest concern is that screen retention worsens over time. Ive never had this before so like i said, i dont know if it does or not.
Anyone else here have retention on theirs?
I found a buyer for my mini for $250 so im going to take it. I said already that i need a sharper screen after seeing the nexus 7. Im not getting nexus 7 cause i prefer 4:3.
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Ah yes, the dreaded gamut. I wonder how many iPads are being returned where the conversation goes something like "yes, there's something wrong with it. I heard it doesn't have all the gamut. I don't know, but I know it's gamut is bad and I need a new one. Please replace it with one that's not missing some of the gamut."
My biggest concern is that screen retention worsens over time. Ive never had this before so like i said, i dont know if it does or not.
Anyone else here have retention on theirs?
Agreed. Just because Apple has released a new iPad doesn't mean you have to buy it.
Perhaps you can point out specific laws that Apple has broken?
In all fairness, the iPhone 5 was only 28g less than the 4S, and everyone talked about how light it felt.
First time I've heard about this issue and it sounds quite serious. I would immediately return it for a refund.
Holy hell. All that text to complain about $70? The new mini is top of the line last year it was outdated the day it dropped. $70 increase is nothing.
This is how my girlfriends act when I break up with them. They become very bitter and lose perspective of the fact that it just wasn't meant to be.
The price hike is mostly for things you don't see a two generation processor jump. Updated Logic board. Double the RAM of the last gen (mini only had 512mb) bigger battery and then there is he Retina Screen which has nearly the same PPI as the iPhone. If you think they're going to shove all that in the new mini and didn't expect a price jump you don't understand economics.
So you're complaining about the price... return it! It's not like you're a victim of a scam. This country (as well as Canada) is a free country. Clearly it's immensely popular based on the fact that they're hard to find in stock, so return it if you're unhappy.
CNET is known for giving a rating based on sponsorship status, so naturally they're going to give others higher ratings as Apple isn't a CNET sponsor. If you seriously consider CNET a reliable source for ratings\reviews, I've got a subscription to Consumer Reports and JD Power Reports to sell you, haha
What an odd request. What could people "show" you that would confirm, for you, that the Retina mini "really shines" as compared to the non-Retina mini? If you don't see the difference, then don't buy it. If you do see the difference, then decide what it's worth to you and pay no more than that.
For the record, I agree that the price of the Retina mini is quite steep, and share your disappointment that Apple chose that course. But you have to remember that this device was highly sought and is in short supply. Basic economics suggest a high price in that situation.
I did more testing today and i do now see the difference. Not a night and day difference like some say, but a difference nonetheless.
Again, my biggest concern is whether screen retention can get worse overtime or not.