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Roundup: iPad Air and Retina iPad Mini First Impressions
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It's gonna be very hard to decide between the Air and the Retina mini for me. Can't wait to try them both at the Apple store. I just wished they increased the RAM for easier web browsing and multitasking.
Where did you get the 1GB RAM info. As far as I can tell that spec has not been made public yet.
edit -- I see this has been addressed by others already. haven't read through the whole thread yet.
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Anyone know of a good iPad keyboard case for the new iPad air? I know it'll be a bit before companies make new ones that are compatible, but surely there are some good recommendations from previous generations?
I regularly use an iPad, Macbook Air, ATV, etc. I also use a Windows desktop, Android phone, Roku streaming box, etc. I don't see the desperation to be acknowledged as "best" on Android or Roku forums. I don't read Windows forums, so I can't comment on them.I think it has to do with interoperability in the end. I can use Google, Amazon, or Spotify services across any platform I want. But Apple locks you in. When locked into Apple services, it's really important to believe that the devices are the best too.
That's not true at all. Those same Google services that you mention can be used on your iPad as well. In addition, there's a whole additional layer of free Apple services. There's nothing at all "locked in" about it. Very few apps are turned down by the App store. Do you expect Apple to spend money to make its software available to other platforms? They're not advertisement driven, like Google. They make money off of hardware. Even so, iCloud syncs to my PC. iTunes and Safari run on my PC. What more do you want?
LOL, but if they see you have it locked all the time, their imagination will come up with far worse than is actually on there.
Kyle, I hope you're able to find a great job. That's more important than some (admittedly very nifty) new hardware and software.
It may have to do with storage. Multiple accounts means your iPad gets full quickly with different apps/media. Maybe they will when their entry lever will start at 32GB.
I probably wasn't clear enough. Apple devices do a great job of supporting other services. Apple services are locked down so they cannot be supported on other devices. Here are some examples:
1. Music in iTunes cloud storage can only be played back on Apple devices. Music stored on Google or Amazon cloud can be played back on many different devices and operating systems.
2. Movies stored in iTunes can only be played back on Apple devices. Movies stored in Amazon or Vudu can be played back on many different devices.
3. Books purchased in iBooks can only be read on Apple devices. Kindle and Nook books can be read on many different devices.
A real world example is the HD & Home Theater podcast. One guy (Ara) is always saying he is locked into Apple's ecosystem so he can't personally speak to many of the devices and services they evaluate. Luckily the other guy (Braden) is more device agnostic and offers more personal insight into new devices and services, and how they compare.
There are advantages to an all-Apple approach. The point of my post is that those people tend to make Apple-to-Apple comparisons and decisions rather than looking across vendors. To Siegler, the spec jump of the iPad mini is unfathomable. To many of us, it was catch up.
I was psyched when I originally heard the iPhone 5 would get a bigger screen. My iPhone 4 contract was up and I was ready to jump on board until I held it. Only then did I realize that taller but not wider didn't make the screen more readable for text and web pages. If I was Apple only, I'd have to accept that compromise, but I switched to Android and love the bigger screen and Android's features/flexibility on a phone. On the other hand, the iPad is still light years away from Android tablets, so I have an iPad 1, 3, and will buy a 5. The fact that I don't use iTunes or Apple's cloud services enables me to switch around at will without worry.
Fantastic choice by Apple to not skimp out on the Mini and give it a A6 processor, these two new ARMv8 tablets and the 5S will surely get the 64 bit iOS ecosystem up and running very smoothly in no time since all three use the same exact CPU.
I have the 2013 N7 and I want the retina iPad mini
I have the 2013 N7 and I want the retina iPad mini
Maybe i'm wrong here, but Apple stated in the keynote, "The new iPas mini comes with Retina display ...... It has the sane number of pixels as the ipad Air..."
No it doesn't
While it's true, both have 2048x1536, the Air only has 264ppi, while the mini Retina has 326ppi.
Therefore, the smaller display, while lighter as well at only 331g, its also more "Bang for your buck" since it's also cheaper, (not to mention better images)
Overall. Ipad mini with Retina, is a better all- round deal than the iPad Air.
Anyone care to agree?
No it doesn't
While it's true, both have 2048x1536, the Air only has 264ppi, while the mini Retina has 326ppi.
Therefore, the smaller display, while lighter as well at only 331g, its also more "Bang for your buck" since it's also cheaper, (not to mention better images)
Overall. Ipad mini with Retina, is a better all- round deal than the iPad Air.
Anyone care to agree?
Ok.. But iPad Air has 264ppi, while the iPad mini with retina has 326ppi.
Better overall.
That is correct. Same number of pixel, different density.
Yes, the only thing separating the mini and the air now is the size. For me as a DJ, I need the bigger size screen so the choice is easy for me. It all depends on your use-case.
That's like saying a 40 inch tv is better than a 50 inch because it has a higher pixel density. Totally depends on preference of size vs density. Not better, just different.
the honest thing to do is compare them side by side and consider if its worth paying 3 times more for apple products and ending up with no privacy.
Ipads really do not provide full computer experience yet, sadly they could but.... apples marketing strategy works this way
It hasn't. I have asked apple twice and they said that it is has not been confirmed.
Good for you
My point is that my son is really, really, REALLY into Cars and Cars 2 right now.
You took that as some sort of opportunity to point out what you did, for some reason. Says a lot more about you than anything else, TBH.
I would disagree if you need to put it on edge and show it to a bunch of people around a table all at the same time. Then physical size is more important.