iPad mini iPad Mini 3: the RAM X-Factor

[rrrahu1]

I was just thinking..... how can we be sure that Apple hasn't secretly put 2 GB of RAM into the new rMini?

Maybe I am being overly optimistic, but I refuse to believe that for $100, the only difference between the Mini 2 and Mini 3 is TouchID.

We can be pretty sure at this point that the Air 2 will have 2 GB. Also, we know that Apple never advertises RAM specs.

So could it be a possibility? Or am I just deluded?

 

[vigilant]

It is absolutely a possibility considering the RAM is separate from the CPU on the iPad.

I don't think it is likely though

 

[rrrahu1]

It just doesn't make sense that for $100 you only get TouchID.

If you compare the iPad Air 1 vs iPad Air 2, you get TouchID + MANY MANY MANY more perks for $100 more on the Air 2.

So why with the Mini 3 do we only get Touch ID for $100 more?

 

[yegon]

The likelihood is minute that they're knocking out new A7's with more RAM for an iPad they discussed for 30 seconds.

 

[Zombolo]

If with 2GB ram ---> EPIC WIN for me! ^___^

 

[rrrahu1]

The likelihood is minute that they're knocking out new A7's with more RAM for an iPad they discussed for 30 seconds.

Apple never discusses RAM, so you never know!

 

[Donka]

Highly unlikely if they are sticking with the A7 and even if they did, I would hold off till next year for some extra power and hopefully a better screen to go with it.

 

[mangomind]

I was just thinking..... how can we be sure that Apple hasn't secretly put 2 GB of RAM into the new rMini?

Maybe I am being overly optimistic, but I refuse to believe that for $100, the only difference between the Mini 2 and Mini 3 is TouchID.

We can be pretty sure at this point that the Air 2 will have 2 GB. Also, we know that Apple never advertises RAM specs.

So could it be a possibility? Or am I just deluded?

It's completely in the realm of possibilities, though not likely.