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Mini White/Silver or Slate Black
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In the end it doesnt matter too much if you have a case. The black is easier on the eyes when actually using the screen.
You think so? I have always had the black but when I look at photos on Apple, it almost seems the white might trick your eyes in making the screen more vibrant and bright. I mean, arguably the white is reflecting any light towards your eyes opposed to the black bezel is absorbing it. Wonder if there is any science behind this?
I don't have an ipad. is this the general consensus ? the color on back doesn't bother me much at all
This is how I felt and I was going to put the skin on the back to help.
The only issue is that diamond buffed edge, but I think that is unavoidable in keeping from getting knocked up.
In fact, on my iPhone 5 I have the barely there casemate case, and the open portions the case does not cover the edge, I have noticed one or two nicks already.
So I ordered the Tough case Sunday, which covers all edges.
Fyi, if you need a skin to protect the back (i love these cause you retain the beauty of the design but protect the shell from scratches, my ipads when I sell them always look near brand new when I remove the skin) here is a post I threw up for an awesome deal one some, https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1474194/ (got mine for $12!)
I agree but I thought/read somewhere the the diamond buffer edge offer more protections an sturdiness to the structur of the frame, hence the reason the iPhone 5 has been found to withstand drop tests way better than the 4/4s
Normally I would say white since I own a white IP5 / iPad 3. In the case of the mini, however, I think the black will complement the smaller bezel quite well considering it will become even less noticeable. The white is sexy and classy though. Tough choice but I think black edges out this time.
The vast majority want black, and Apple knows it. That's why they made so many more black than white. White didn't sell out its initial stock because it was the most popular. It sold out because Apple didn't make many.
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It's the color around the screen that matters. Black absorbs light, and it also blends in with the screen. The only reason I'd ever choose white is if I was mainly using it as an e-reader since the white pages would blend with the white borders. But since the PPI is so bad on the mini, I'd never read on it. So black is the only right choice.
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It's the color around the screen that matters. Black absorbs light, and it also blends in with the screen. The only reason I'd ever choose white is if I was mainly using it as an e-reader since the white pages would blend with the white borders. But since the PPI is so bad on the mini, I'd never read on it. So black is the only right choice.
I ordered black because a 7" iPad with a black front/back is what I've been whining for since the original so I feel obligated. But if anyone has seen the white iPhone 5 then the way the light catches the beveled edges makes it look really sleek and classy.
Apple made the choice for me, I was more or less set on white to match my i5, but when preorders opened we only had black if wanted for delivery on the 2nd.
As I wasn't completely set on getting white, and the black also looks good, I was happy enough going with black.
Please God, No! If there is one thing I hate on the 9.7 iPad, it's the sharp, thin edge, holding it for long periods to read is painful when used without a case. I see the flatter edge as a huge improvement, lets hope the 9.7 in the future goes the same way.
As I wasn't completely set on getting white, and the black also looks good, I was happy enough going with black.
Please God, No! If there is one thing I hate on the 9.7 iPad, it's the sharp, thin edge, holding it for long periods to read is painful when used without a case. I see the flatter edge as a huge improvement, lets hope the 9.7 in the future goes the same way.
its to bad Apple didn't make the 4 black slate.. it looks great on the iphone and why not update colors on both models?
Regardless most of us will get skins or covers to cover the back anyway.
mine will go like this... smart cover, glas.tr screen protector, ipad 4, iCarbons black carbon skin, clear plastic case (maybe)...
Regardless most of us will get skins or covers to cover the back anyway.
mine will go like this... smart cover, glas.tr screen protector, ipad 4, iCarbons black carbon skin, clear plastic case (maybe)...
I'm repeating what I've said in other threads, but after seeing the white iPhone 5 in person (I have a black/slate iPhone 5) I really like the chrome chamfer edges.
The black slate look is awesome, love my stealth iPhone 5 and will pick up the iPad mini in black too. Previously owned the white iPhone 4S and iPad 3, black is just better this time around!