I like the small look of it, not something I think i'll buy since I love reading magazines full sized on the 9.7", but I like it
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First Impressions and Hands On with iPad Mini
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I couldn't find a use for my iPad 2 when I had it, which is why I ended up selling it. Overall, I'm more a laptop person.
However, the mini appeals to me for a couple of reasons. I was in the market for a book reader, but didn't want to spend $100 on a device that only did one thing. I also hated the idea of having to attach a light to it (until the Paperwhite came out).
I like the idea of it being a book reader with all the functionality of an iPad. I can facetime with my daughter at college. I can watch videos from time-to-time. I can take it to meetings when I want to review spreadsheets and websites. And it can be a light one-handed book-reader.
I do wish the price had been more in the $249-299 range though...
Grrr. $329. That converts to £206. How much is it in the UK? £269, which is about $428.
Yeah, I know why, but it's still annoying.
Yeah, I know why, but it's still annoying.
Im kind of digging the Kindle Fire HD 7" more, especially for size. But I do want to get my hands on one before I decide.
You probably wouldntsomeone who wants a pocket tablet would. Different products for different peoples needs. Apples happy to meet them all!
BTW, I'm SO glad I sold my iPad 3It was too heavy for my needs. iPad Mini, You're mine by Christmas time!
Sold mine too, but of course, non-paying bidder flakeout, so I'm keeping it til iPad mini 2 comes out & they bump up the screen res.
Yes, for consumers price is the only measuring stick. That's why I was torn between a new camaro or a new super duty truck. They are around the same price so they must be able to everything equally well, right? The camaro can easily handle hauling a 30' boat.
Nope, the 7HD has 216 ppi. The screen is a bit smaller but besides higher ppi it's higher resolution as well (able to play 720 video, which the mini has to scale).
Yeah, I'm pissed they didn't create a whole new OS for this new device too!
Which OS were you hoping they'd put on this device? Existing or new?
What I think people fail to take into consideration is that Apple have always made great screens (or at least their suppliers who no doubt have a large input from Apple) and the brightness on their screens easily (in most cases) out performs that of other devices, this alone can make a huge difference in quality the naked eye sees.
I have looked at other devices with so called good screens but the brightness levels let it down.
Apple will of course bring out an iPad Mini with Retina display in the future but for now I think it's a great little device.
People get too hung up on specs.
disappointing
disappointing release really. The iPad mini industrial design is, as always, top notch and beautiful, but the hardware and price point are not so competitive.
iPad mini: 163 ppi res, 2-core processor, 16gb, front/rear camera, $329
Nexus 7: 216 ppi res, 4-core processor, 8gb, NFC, front camera $199
both have 10hr battery, 1.2mp front camera
iPad mini vs. Nexus 7
is a iPad mini, with a slower processer, lower resolution screen, no NFC, but rear camera and extra 8gb of memory really worth an extra $130 (65% of the nexus 7 cost)?
iPad mini vs. iPad
Isn't a full-size quad-core ipad worth an extra $70 (only 17.5% of the ipad mini cost)?
Tim Cook "can't even see the competition in the rear view mirror"... thats because they are right beside you.
disappointing release really. The iPad mini industrial design is, as always, top notch and beautiful, but the hardware and price point are not so competitive.
iPad mini: 163 ppi res, 2-core processor, 16gb, front/rear camera, $329
Nexus 7: 216 ppi res, 4-core processor, 8gb, NFC, front camera $199
both have 10hr battery, 1.2mp front camera
iPad mini vs. Nexus 7
is a iPad mini, with a slower processer, lower resolution screen, no NFC, but rear camera and extra 8gb of memory really worth an extra $130 (65% of the nexus 7 cost)?
iPad mini vs. iPad
Isn't a full-size quad-core ipad worth an extra $70 (only 17.5% of the ipad mini cost)?
Tim Cook "can't even see the competition in the rear view mirror"... thats because they are right beside you.
I currently have a 1st Gen iPad. If I'm going to buy a new iPad, I think I need to see the iPad mini in person to decide.
I mainly use my 1st Gen iPad for reading books, especially in bed. And my biggest complaint has been its weight. I get tired of holding it and tend to prop it up on pillows. The iPad 4 is almost as heavy as the orig iPad. Apple had been making them lighter with the 2nd and 3rd gens, but now it's back up to being heavy again. So I'm a bit disappointed that upgrading to an iPad 4 would not mean a lighter iPad.
But the iPad 4 is a better tablet - better processing speed, better screen.
Ugh - tough decision, but I think I am leaning towards the mini, simply for a lighter device.
But then will it be annoying to watch a movie on the train using the iPad mini? Might it be a little too small for that?
I should also say that I have seen the new retina display iPads at the Apple Store and I don't see a striking difference between those displays and the one I have. Maybe I need to see them side by side - I should bring my iPad to the store when they have all the models on display.
I mainly use my 1st Gen iPad for reading books, especially in bed. And my biggest complaint has been its weight. I get tired of holding it and tend to prop it up on pillows. The iPad 4 is almost as heavy as the orig iPad. Apple had been making them lighter with the 2nd and 3rd gens, but now it's back up to being heavy again. So I'm a bit disappointed that upgrading to an iPad 4 would not mean a lighter iPad.
But the iPad 4 is a better tablet - better processing speed, better screen.
Ugh - tough decision, but I think I am leaning towards the mini, simply for a lighter device.
But then will it be annoying to watch a movie on the train using the iPad mini? Might it be a little too small for that?
I should also say that I have seen the new retina display iPads at the Apple Store and I don't see a striking difference between those displays and the one I have. Maybe I need to see them side by side - I should bring my iPad to the store when they have all the models on display.
I got one a few days ago. I'm not a fan of the colors (I assume mostly women and kids will buy those) but the black one is gorgeous. Just amazing hardware, and the touch screen interface is great.
Like many apple devices, it's one that's easy to jump to conclusions on...then change your mind once you have it in your hands.
And how many dedicated apps are there available for the Nexus 7?
The device can be specced up through the roof but if there's little available for it, it becomes a pointless exercise.
Just for the record I checked out the Nexus 7 the other day and thought it was a pretty neat device but the lack of software is the biggest issue for me.
You've completely missed his point. You don't use the iPad with one hand, unless it's lying on your lap or a table. You might HOLD it with one hand, but you use it with two hands. The new iPhone 5, despite its larger screen, can still be USED with one hand. What this means is that you can chop off one of your hands and still use the iPhone 5. The iPad mini? Not so much. Don't go chopping.
You are thinking of the original Kindle Fire.
The Kindle Fire HD is 16GB and has 216 PPI.
Not to mention, the iPad mini is 61% more expensive. ($199 vs $329)