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Old 11-03-2012, 04:49 PM   #16
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Yes, they could. We have now a tablet with 300dpi, a mini with the resolution of the ipad3/4 would be around the same dpi, so no excuse. Expect a retina mini within 12 months, if not less.
No, if it was that simple, every laptop and PC monitor would have been "retina display" a long time ago. You are asking to have over 4 million pixels in a space that is 7.9 inches, no other competitor has that resolution either.

Secondly, Apple uses a higher quality lcd unlike the competitors. There is a reason why an IPS 24" monitor goes for $500+, while a TN 24" monitor is $199.

People think Apple could sell a retina display along with a $249 price along with 32GB of space and that is an expectation that not even the Kindle Fire HD is able to handle. Amazon is even putting ads on theirs!

Next year will be an upgrade to the iPad mini with faster processor, IGZO screen, and more ram. Don't expect a retina display.

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Old 11-03-2012, 11:12 PM   #19
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No, if it was that simple, every laptop and PC monitor would have been "retina display" a long time ago. You are asking to have over 4 million pixels in a space that is 7.9 inches, no other competitor has that resolution either.

Secondly, Apple uses a higher quality lcd unlike the competitors. There is a reason why an IPS 24" monitor goes for $500+, while a TN 24" monitor is $199.

People think Apple could sell a retina display along with a $249 price along with 32GB of space and that is an expectation that not even the Kindle Fire HD is able to handle. Amazon is even putting ads on theirs!

Next year will be an upgrade to the iPad mini with faster processor, IGZO screen, and more ram. Don't expect a retina display.
I disagree, but you're perfectly entitled to your opinion. The fact that a 10" tablet with 300dpi costs only 20% more than the mini is proof that you could give the mini retina display without costing the earth. There is also a 5" phone now with a 1920x1080 (440 dpi) screen, so the technology is there, whatever reasons apple had to go with a low dpi, technology limitations were not one of them.
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Old 11-04-2012, 06:27 AM   #20
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I disagree, but you're perfectly entitled to your opinion. The fact that a 10" tablet with 300dpi costs only 20% more than the mini is proof that you could give the mini retina display without costing the earth. There is also a 5" phone now with a 1920x1080 (440 dpi) screen, so the technology is there, whatever reasons apple had to go with a low dpi, technology limitations were not one of them.
I believe the reason Apple didn't want to put a retina display in their mini is because it would have really cannibalized the iPad sales. I don't think it will ever have a retina screen. There would be a lot of people that would purchase the mini instead of the iPad it's cheaper, unless you really need screen real estate.

I'd have purchased it if it had better specks and would have been content and never even consider purchasing the iPad. I believe there are a lot of people like me and Apple knows this.
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Here are some comparisons:

1. Price:KFHD7-32=$ 249; iPad Mini=$ 329
2. Storage: KFHD7-32=32 Gb; iPad Mini=16 Gb
3. Screen Resolution: KFHD7-32=1280X800; iPad Mini=1024x768
4. Screen ppi: KFHD7-32=216; iPad Mini=162
5. WiFi: KFHD7-32=double antenna; iPad Mini=single antenna
6. Autobrightness: KFHD7-32=yes; iPad Mini=no

Of course, both beat the KF1G by a wide margin.
Thanks for the good work typing all that down and keeping it straight.

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Folks looking to upgrade have to do their homework. There are good options now out there each with their pros and cons. Decisions, decisions.

Nice to have a choice amongst devices that will not put a big dent in the wallet. We can go on and on with this one has that and the other one doesn't. None of them at this point aren't good for the money spent to tell the truth.
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Old 11-04-2012, 01:46 PM   #23
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None of them at this point aren't good for the money spent to tell the truth.
Speak for yourself.

And oh yeah, one of the things people are mentioning across reviews and message boards... If you're going to buy one, go into the store, buy it, and open it right then and there in front of them so in case you don't like it, they can exchange it then and there. There are differences in the display, like some being fuzzy, others being warm, etc. Mine is perfect, but it does vary.
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None of them at this point aren't good for the money spent to tell the truth.
Double negative makes this difficult to understand. Are you saying they are all worth the money, or none are worth the money? Just curious.
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Double negative makes this difficult to understand. Are you saying they are all worth the money, or none are worth the money? Just curious.
Sorry, they are all good. Not sure many can resist good prices given multiple devices folks have, including me.
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Speak for yourself.

And oh yeah, one of the things people are mentioning across reviews and message boards... If you're going to buy one, go into the store, buy it, and open it right then and there in front of them so in case you don't like it, they can exchange it then and there. There are differences in the display, like some being fuzzy, others being warm, etc. Mine is perfect, but it does vary.
If I buy an iPad, it will be the 3rd gen and from best buy where folks did a recent swap for the 4th.
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Sorry, they are all good. Not sure many can resist good prices given multiple devices folks have, including me.
I agree with that. So many nice devices available with good screens in any OS you like.
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WOW, just WOW. This thing is great to read on.
Not so great apparently.

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