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All iPads mini or air for use in house?

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dljor

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Hi

One last post before heading to Apple Store tomorrow.

Still debating between Air and Mini with retina.

I use my Air mostly in house. I rarely travel. My daily commute is 10 min drive. My use include: pdf reading, web browsing, email. I also like to browse my photo stream via iCloud. Don't plan to game at all. Watch a few YouTube clips now and then.

I've used mini first gen also. The portability is great. I tend to hold it a lot closer to my eyes than the Air. So, hopefully reading pdfs would be as good on a mini with retina display?

It really comes down to the size and storage for me. As I have decided to spend 600 on it. So, it'll be either 32gb Air or 64gb mini. 32gb probably is enough for me, but 64gb is better.

Could you guys weigh in?
 
dljor said:
Hi

One last post before heading to Apple Store tomorrow.

Still debating between Air and Mini with retina.

I use my Air mostly in house. I rarely travel. My daily commute is 10 min drive. My use include: pdf reading, web browsing, email. I also like to browse my photo stream via iCloud. Don't plan to game at all. Watch a few YouTube clips now and then.

I've used mini first gen also. The portability is great. I tend to hold it a lot closer to my eyes than the Air. So, hopefully reading pdfs would be as good on a mini with retina display?

It really comes down to the size and storage for me. As I have decided to spend 600 on it. So, it'll be either 32gb Air or 64gb mini. 32gb probably is enough for me, but 64gb is better.

Could you guys weigh in?
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I'm confused, u own both but are still asking? Which did u use more at home that you enjoyed more? Lol
 
rmhop81 said:
I'm confused, u own both but are still asking? Which did u use more at home that you enjoyed more? Lol
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No. We have a first gen mini and an Air in the house. I don't like it as the screen is horrible. I am just wondering if a better screen would make it a better device than the Air.
 
dljor said:
No. We have a first gen mini and an Air in the house. I don't like it as the screen is horrible. I am just wondering if a better screen would make it a better device than the Air.
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Just imagine a clearer screen on ur current mini. They are nice but I like the bigger screen
 
Here is a pic...notice color difference of iTunes Store icon. Both are retina screens.
 

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dljor said:
Why Air then? If you can get mini with more storage?
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I'm just talking to you from my own experiences. Like you, I don't carry my iPad out a lot. I use it at home most of the time. While chilling in the recliner, I can rest my iPad 2 on my stomach (with a folded Smart Cover) and web browse for minutes on end. The text is nice and big so I don't have to zoom for text. Browsing is a dream on it. I often times will relax at the table in the kitchen and stand it up (again with the Smart Cover) and browse. Or I'll use it in the kitchen and watch either Netflix or YouTube while eating a snack/lunch. The bigger screen is invaluable for that. Even resting in bed, having my elbows on the bed and holding my iPad up for browsing is great. And to imagine all of those things with the quarter-pound weight reduction found in the Air, I can only imagine.

So, maybe you were able to find some insight in what I said. Good luck with the decision! :)
 
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rmhop81 said:
Here is a pic...notice color difference of iTunes Store icon. Both are retina screens.
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Thanks a lot. You think the bigger screen is nice for most uses? Outweigh the advantage in portability?

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v0lume4 said:
I'm just talking to you from my own experiences. Like you, I don't carry my iPad out a lot. I use it at home most of the time. While chilling in the recliner, I can rest my iPad 2 on my stomach (with a folded Smart Cover) and web browse for minutes on end. The text is nice and big so I don't have to zoom for text. Browsing is a dream on it. I often times will relax at the table in the kitchen and stand it up (again with the Smart Cover) and browse. Or I'll use it in the kitchen and watch either Netflix or YouTube while eating a snack/lunch. The bigger screen is invaluable for that. Even resting in bed, having my elbows on the bed and holding my iPad up for browsing is great. And to imagine all of those things with the quarter-pound weight reduction found in the Air, I can only imagine.

So, maybe you were able to find some insight in what I said. Good luck with the decision! :)
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Thanks a lot. Sounds like you would definitely enjoy the full size iPad better.

The Air works fine for me. I am just not sure what a mini with retina would be like. And I don't really want to buy and return...
 
dljor said:
Thanks a lot. You think the bigger screen is nice for most uses? Outweigh the advantage in portability?
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I've had 1,2, and 3rd generations of iPad and 1st iPad mini for a year. The mini is nice and super portable, but then again I never took it to too many places. It went to same places as my bigger iPads. The bigger screen is nice on the air as I mostly use that at home anyways. Since I'm a guy and don't carry a purse lol, it's not like the mini fits in my jeans pockets or anything, so to me the air is not that much of a difference and u get to enjoy the bigger screen wherever u go
 
How close do you want to hold it to your face? That's how to decide.

Or, another way... If you don't want your sister seeing everywhere you surf then you'll need to hold your iPad closer -- like a small book -- so you'll want the Mini.
 
dljor said:
Thanks a lot. You think the bigger screen is nice for most uses? Outweigh the advantage in portability?

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Thanks a lot. Sounds like you would definitely enjoy the full size iPad better.

The Air works fine for me. I am just not sure what a mini with retina would be like. And I don't really want to buy and return...
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Just imagine a clearer nicer screen than your mini. The screen is still small so lots of zooming, but it will be super nice looking.
 
Get the Air


But you (OP) seem to be from the "I'll keep asking till I get the answer I want tribe."
 
rmhop81 said:
Plenty of those on here, can't tell what is real anymore.,
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i did post 2-3 threads.

i know it's funny, but i am having a hard time to decide.

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richardbb85 said:
OP is a joke, asked the same question every other day
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sorry. it might sound funny to me, but i am just that indecisive.

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asleep said:
How close do you want to hold it to your face? That's how to decide.

Or, another way... If you don't want your sister seeing everywhere you surf then you'll need to hold your iPad closer -- like a small book -- so you'll want the Mini.
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ok. thanks.

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rmhop81 said:
I've had 1,2, and 3rd generations of iPad and 1st iPad mini for a year. The mini is nice and super portable, but then again I never took it to too many places. It went to same places as my bigger iPads. The bigger screen is nice on the air as I mostly use that at home anyways. Since I'm a guy and don't carry a purse lol, it's not like the mini fits in my jeans pockets or anything, so to me the air is not that much of a difference and u get to enjoy the bigger screen wherever u go
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i understand. i will never take an iPad out without a bag...
 
Mini is better for reading. Air is better for videos. So it isn't really about home vs away - it depends on what you will be using it for. An iPad in general is a content consumption device primarily so both will be fine for that...Mini is a touch more portable, nothing major.

I think iPads are too constrictive in general (so many things I need a laptop for) so it really doesn't matter which size you get.
 
Heres a good review from a couple days ago that brings up some very good points and hope it helps

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBQ12K2nahc

OP buying a tablet to only use in the house is like buying a car to have it sit on your drivewau. Whats the point? Buy a laptop instead. Its much more productive. Youre buying a portable device thats meant to be brought with you.
 
Misskitty said:
Heres a good review from a couple days ago that brings up some very good points and hope it helps

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBQ12K2nahc

OP buying a tablet to only use in the house is like buying a car to have it sit on your drivewau. Whats the point? Buy a laptop instead. Its much more productive. Youre buying a portable device thats meant to be brought with you.
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I have to say that I don't really need a tablet. I do have a rmbp and an iPhone. Four other desktops in the house, including a touch screen all in one. but it's just nice to have a tablet sometimes.

thanks for the link. i will watch it.
 
Misskitty said:
OP buying a tablet to only use in the house is like buying a car to have it sit on your drivewau. Whats the point? Buy a laptop instead. Its much more productive. Youre buying a portable device thats meant to be brought with you.
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Another:confused::confused::confused::confused:one
 
rmhop81 said:
I've had 1,2, and 3rd generations of iPad and 1st iPad mini for a year. The mini is nice and super portable, but then again I never took it to too many places. It went to same places as my bigger iPads. The bigger screen is nice on the air as I mostly use that at home anyways. Since I'm a guy and don't carry a purse lol, it's not like the mini fits in my jeans pockets or anything, so to me the air is not that much of a difference and u get to enjoy the bigger screen wherever u go
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Unless you wear wranglers or skin tight pants, the mini fits into coat pockets easily.
 
nStyle said:
Mini is better for reading. Air is better for videos. So it isn't really about home vs away - it depends on what you will be using it for. An iPad in general is a content consumption device primarily so both will be fine for that...Mini is a touch more portable, nothing major.

I think iPads are too constrictive in general (so many things I need a laptop for) so it really doesn't matter which size you get.
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a lot of people use it as their primary device. i don't seem myself doing it. i am converting to mac, yet i can't fully rely on a mbp even... some work is just better done on a desktop. sometimes, i drive to work just to use the 30" monitor in my office.

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Misskitty said:
Unless you wear wranglers or skin tight pants, the mini fits into coat pockets easily.
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we live in rural area. don't have a lot of places to go to where u can sit and enjoy an iPad :)
 
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