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snowboardpunk

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Feb 28, 2013
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Hey guys I just bought an iPad 4. And now I'm deciding whether or not I want the mini. I'm basically Going to replace my laptop.

I have a dslr and just gonna use photoshop to touch up the pics a little bit. And use split screen for notes on one side and a website or like PDF on the other. I was wondering if any of you do this or have trouble doing it on the mini? I want the mini for the portability but kind of need it to function as well. Hence why I initially went with the iPad 4. But the mini is just so portable
 
You got to work out which is the most important to you
1) Screen Real Estate, Go for the iPad 4.
2) Portability, sacrificing some display, iPad mini.
Maybe try the iPad 4, return it, then try iPad mini, and work out which you prefer, remember you can always return your device within 14 days of buying it :p
Sneaky, but just work out which works out best for you. And since you're coming from a laptop, I'd say a full size iPad 4. ;)
 
I have a mini and love it but if you are going to be touching up photos and what not I think the screen being bigger, the screen being retina, and the A6X will be more useful to you than than the lightness factor. They are both really nice, just pick your preference.
 
Love my Mini but for what you plan on using it for the iPad 4 sounds like it might work better for you. Remember, it's not just the screen size. The 4 has twice as much ram. JMHO
 
snowboardpunk said:
Hey guys I just bought an iPad 4. And now I'm deciding whether or not I want the mini. I'm basically Going to replace my laptop.
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If you want to look for the ipad replacing your laptop, try the following set-up.

iPad + a Bluetooth keyboard. I have the logitech ultra thin keyboard and since getting it, have noticed a decline in using my MacBook.
 
I wouldn't recommend an iPad mini to replace your laptop to do image work, i.e., photoshop.

I found my 13" MBP too small for photoshop, never mind a 7" tablet. Maybe the retina based iPad perhaps even then I think the laptop is a better option.
 
well i dont do anything intensive. just some touch up here and there. and only worked in lightroom. And i used a 14 in laptop and it was fine. although this is smaller i guess thats why there is a 30 day return window.

i decided on the ipad 4 for now. although it is heavier than expected :(

yeah i plan on getting a keyboard. not sure on the logitech one... 100 dollars is pretty spendy for a keyboard......
 
snowboardpunk said:
what do you like about it compared to cheaper keyboards?
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In my experience, you get what you pay for
The look and feel of the Logitech is awesome
The keyboard is extremely well integrated with the magnetic clip
The angle when the iPad is the slot is very nice and compact

I tried a lot of keyboards in varying price and most of them felt cheap or inadequate
This keyboard felt and functioned as much like a full keyboard as I could find
 
MacDawg said:
In my experience, you get what you pay for
The look and feel of the Logitech is awesome
The keyboard is extremely well integrated with the magnetic clip
The angle when the iPad is the slot is very nice and compact

I tried a lot of keyboards in varying price and most of them felt cheap or inadequate
This keyboard felt and functioned as much like a full keyboard as I could find
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hmmm ok. Ill have to try it out. and of course the white one cost more than the black one on amazon...
 
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