I'll break it down for you since apparently we were watching two separate keynotes yesterday.
What's so compelling about the mini? Portability, build quality, App Selection etc...
Missing GPS? I've had every version of the full sized iPad, and rarely have I used GPS functionality. That's what your smartphone is for(Whichever you choose).
Embarrassingly low screen resolution? You're complaining about the price now, imagine what this would cost if it had retina! These things come at a price.
Outdated OS?Microsoft windows has been virtually the same for over 15 years with it's iconic start menu, yet it continues to be the best selling desktop OS on the planet. iOS has had the same look, and feel for 6 years and all of the sudden it's "stale", "outdated", etc...There's nothing Android can do that iOS can't, and believe me when I say this because I'm using a SG3! Plus the app selection for Android tablets is embarrassing!
Overpriced music/video content?
Apple has set the standard with iTunes when it comes to music, and video. Only recently has Amazon decided to undercut Apple in the hopes to attract people to their services.
The bottom line is, it's unfair when the competition sells their products at cost. Because then everyone starts to claim that Apple is overpriced. I remember when the iPad first launched, everyone marveled at how low the pricing was in relation to what they assumed it would be. Then when other full sized tablets with dramatically less function started releasing at much higher pricing than the iPad no one complained. Fast forward 3 years, and look what we have here. I guess you really can't please everyone.
Agreed. I never understood why every Apple release is slammed by the Android Loyal crowd. We each have our favorite devices and have the right to purchase and use what we want.
Apple is in the business of making money. In the course of doing so they have set the standard with the original iPhone (yes Android was born as a "me too" type of product) set the standard for online music with iTunes, set the standard for tablets with the original iPad, etc...Their computers do not crash, are easy to manage and update, ..... But that is for another forum
Last time I looked, we were all free to make individual choices as consumers. Some folks like Chevys and others BMWs. They are both nice cars, get you from point A to point B, but you pay a premium for one because you choose to. Whether it is quality, lifespan, look/feel, it doesn't matter. It is a personal, feel good choice.
As for the $329 price point vs $299 argument ...... REALLY??? You are complaining about a $30 differential?
I personally choose to remain with Apple products. After going down the Android path with phones and tablets, I keep coming back to Apple. It would be nice if these forums would turn into informative resources as opposed to Bash - Defend sessions.
Don't forget to be heard and vote Nov 6th. Another great choice we have as Americans!!
Later .....
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yes, it does make sense. There are so many ppl who love the iPad but dislike the size (too big for their taste) That's exactly the ppl apple is trageting with a smaller size iPad.
Correct. I have used the iPad1 & 2 for work purposes. I am retiring my iPad2 to my wife and purchasing the mini for its form factor. Traveling 4-5 days/wk I appreciate great function in a smaller footprint.
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So let me get this straight, in the UK I can choose between
1. Brand new iPad mini 64Gb for £429
2. Refurbished iPad 3G 64Gb for £439
For an extra 10 quid, I can get the same storage capacity but on a device that has a stunning display and runs on a processor faster than both iPhone 4S and iPad mini.
I can see where marketing the base version at £269 can compete with other tablets who are not nearly as good but to me this price range seems to conflict with Apple's own products. It's almost like they've tried to pull a sly one and pretend the 3rd-gen never existed.
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Actually if you are referring to the iPad2 (3G model. IPad 3 is LTE) it has the same processor and display as the Mini. Your comparison is slightly skewed as you are comparing pre-owned vs new. But you do at least have options to buy what suits your needs and wallet.
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I for one am a MBP user and a Nexus 7 owner.
I'm also tired, so very tired of all the utter hate for Android or anything not Apple.
For one, I'm not annoyed that there's now a 32gb model. Thing is, if you are a Googler, you've got the cloud in your hands. My 20,000 songs are streaming, all my movie rentals are streaming, all my books are in the cloud, all my apps are incredibly easy to install / and delete if I want.
All the blind Apple Sheeples who can't see past their unhealthy obsession don't get to experience interesting and different technology! Jelly Bean is AMAZING, everything is quick, smooth and fun to use.
People who complain about the apps, you should surf the Play store, and then play the Nvidia Tegra 3 optimized Shadowgun, Dead Trigger, Horn, Dark Meadow, etc and see for yourselves.
You are too funny. You indicate you are tired of the Android bashing and then one sentence later you say "All the blind Apple Sheeples who can't see past their unhealthy obsession ..."
Nice ....
