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iPad mini Will she think I am a cheapskate?

My mother and her sister gave their other sister a 16gb iPad 2 for her 65th birthday. (iPad 4 was the current model at the time).

They've known her (obviously) for 65 years, not 1. And I'm pretty sure either of them, let alone both together, have more money than you do.

I'm pretty confident that if your girlfriend knew or cared about the difference between Retina and non-Retina she'd already have an iPad that she'd bought herself.

So no, don't feel cheap. Unless you've already had a birthday and she spent a lot more than $250 on you.
 
I got my girlfriend an iPad mini 1st gen for Christmas (among other things, must be said) simply because she wanted an iPad but just doesn't care about latest tech and it will meet all her needs. She loves it.

She bought an iPhone 4 a few months ago despite me telling her she should at least get a 4S, but she didn't listen and she likes it.
 
If she does not like the mini, you need to look elsewhere for a girl friend. If she really cares about you an iPod Touch would be appreciated. Then maybe a dinner at Ruth Chris!
 
If she was a techie she would already own a ipad mini retina. Since she is not a techie the mini is a great tablet to start and in a year or two it's time to upgrade. She will love it. Don't worry.
 
If my girlfriend could not love a Ferrari instead of a Lamborghini, then she could go find Tom Cruise and date him, and I would go and date Jeniffer Aniston. I know, dumb analogy.

But any person who would be shallow enough to think I was cheap when I put thought into a gift, well the word of the day would be "Goodbye".
 
It's a great present. I would personalise it before giving it. Change the background image to something meaningful to her (a picture of you both, if that suits), load on some of her favourite music, install some apps you reckon she'd be interested in. Then it will become more of a gift from the heart than a gadget (with or without retina display).
 
I don't think you're a cheapskate at all - it's a very expensive gift. I'm assuming you'd have already noticed if your girlfriend was completely obsessed with tech, so she may not even realise there's a difference between the 1st gen mini and the rMini. My boyfriend and parents have no clue what's going on with Apple products, so they wouldn't even realise there were two types of mini on sale.

I've been going out with my boyfriend for over four years, and he's never bought me an iPad, so I think you're being very generous. :p
 
If she bitches, dump her because its indicative of how she will act in the future.

However, if she asks, and you can offer this as well, if she can pay the difference to upgrade to a different iPad that's totally fine.
 
firedept said:
If my girlfriend could not love a Ferrari instead of a Lamborghini, then she could go find Tom Cruise and date him, and I would go and date Jeniffer Aniston. I know, dumb analogy.

But any person who would be shallow enough to think I was cheap when I put thought into a gift, well the word of the day would be "Goodbye".
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So she'd date a gay Scientologist for a CAR? I think you should dump her anyway. :p
 
NewbieCanada said:
So she'd date a gay Scientologist for a CAR? I think you should dump her anyway. :p
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First, let's just go with Scientologist. Nothing personal, just do not appreciate name calling terms.

It's all about the thought that counts. It always amazes me at the little things I do or buy my darling wife that please her the most. 20+ years amazing marriage.

This is why these threads surprise me. I can only assume it is usually someone who is very young and has not experienced much of life. This is just common sense. Either she appreciates it or do not let the door hit you in the a$$ as you are leaving. Oh and leave the iPad as well! But I could be wrong about this.
 
Well, I'm an old woman (62) but when my husband and I were dating we split stuff all the time. Both of us were on limited incomes and both of us were (are) savers. When we went out he paid one time and the next time I paid. We just figured we got to do twice as much stuff that way.

I know what we would have done. He would have given me the tablet, I would have been thrilled (and maybe guilty depending on what I got him), and he would just have said he realized it wasn't top of the line but he couldn't afford the mini 2. Then he would have said he would have no issue if I wanted to return it and pay the difference myself. I certainly would never have thought him 'cheap'.

I know he and I may not be the average couple but for a couple to actually make a good relationship they need to be like-minded about money (or very rich). It all depends on the type of relationship you have. But if she thinks you cheaper out then she just isn't worth keeping. She should be absolutely thrilled you got her the mini.
 
donnaw said:
Well, I'm an old woman (62) but when my husband and I were dating we split stuff all the time. Both of us were on limited incomes and both of us were (are) savers. When we went out he paid one time and the next time I paid. We just figured we got to do twice as much stuff that way.

I know what we would have done. He would have given me the tablet, I would have been thrilled (and maybe guilty depending on what I got him), and he would just have said he realized it wasn't top of the line but he couldn't afford the mini 2. Then he would have said he would have no issue if I wanted to return it and pay the difference myself. I certainly would never have thought him 'cheap'.

I know he and I may not be the average couple but for a couple to actually make a good relationship they need to be like-minded about money (or very rich). It all depends on the type of relationship you have. But if she thinks you cheaper out then she just isn't worth keeping. She should be absolutely thrilled you got her the mini.
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Well, I was about to be cynical and warned OP not to take relationship advices from MacRumors Forums. Your post changed my mind.
 
I would have gotten her the retina, I would've also expect something in return.
And I am being honest.
 
It doesn't matter, because your girlfriend will be getting a good product. :D
 
Michael Scott: Presents are the best way to show someone how much you care. It is like this tangible thing that you can point to and say 'Hey man, I love you this many dollars worth.' :D
 
OP here.

Lol...you guys are funny. Thanks for the reassurance. I haven't given it yet, her birthday is in a few weeks. I'm just really self conscious about it cause I'm sort of a techie guy. But as you all mentioned, it's one thing to buy one for yourself and another to receive one as a gift. It's a different feeling definitely.

Maybe I will update in a few weeks when I finally give it to her haha. Thanks for your responses.

Also, we are kinda young. We are in our early-mid 20s, but I think it's okay since we both have careers and such. $400+ is just a big number since I'm also taking her out to a nice dinner and such. I can't afford it haha, but $250 was such a bargain, I just had to.
 
notaznguy said:
OP here.

Lol...you guys are funny. Thanks for the reassurance. I haven't given it yet, her birthday is in a few weeks. I'm just really self conscious about it cause I'm sort of a techie guy. But as you all mentioned, it's one thing to buy one for yourself and another to receive one as a gift. It's a different feeling definitely.

Maybe I will update in a few weeks when I finally give it to her haha. Thanks for your responses.

Also, we are kinda young. We are in our early-mid 20s, but I think it's okay since we both have careers and such. $400+ is just a big number since I'm also taking her out to a nice dinner and such. I can't afford it haha, but $250 was such a bargain, I just had to.
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U can't afford $400 but u can $250? U will be setting yourself up for expensive gifts in the future from here on out
 
notaznguy said:
OP here.

Lol...you guys are funny. Thanks for the reassurance. I haven't given it yet, her birthday is in a few weeks. I'm just really self conscious about it cause I'm sort of a techie guy. But as you all mentioned, it's one thing to buy one for yourself and another to receive one as a gift. It's a different feeling definitely.

Maybe I will update in a few weeks when I finally give it to her haha. Thanks for your responses.

Also, we are kinda young. We are in our early-mid 20s, but I think it's okay since we both have careers and such. $400+ is just a big number since I'm also taking her out to a nice dinner and such. I can't afford it haha, but $250 was such a bargain, I just had to.
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I think the mini 1 is perfectly fine..

If it makes you feel any better, over the years I bought my ex girlfriend an iPad 1 64gb 3G and an iPad 3 64gb 3G and it just wound up to be almost $2k down the drain :X
 
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