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View Poll Results: Do you think an iPad Mini will ship this year? | |||
I believe it is for real, and I want one | 32 | 35.16% | |
I believe it is for real, not interested in one | 45 | 49.45% | |
I don't think it is coming soon, but I'm interested | 6 | 6.59% | |
I don't think it is coming soon, not interested | 6 | 6.59% | |
I will only get one if it blends | 2 | 2.20% | |
Other (explain in post) | 0 | 0% | |
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10-24-2012, 06:53 PM | #106 |
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10-24-2012, 06:58 PM | #107 |
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Right, though the Amazon and the N7 have front facing cameras for video conferencing. But if you must have a rear camera (I guess some people like to look like fools taking pictures with tablets), you'll have to look elsewhere.
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10-24-2012, 07:22 PM | #108 |
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No pooh! I cannot even imagine using the back camera on my iPad3! The most important part of a camera is the lens, and regardless of what Apple, Samsung, Motorola, et cetera claim, the lenses on phones and tablets are nothing more than gimmicky toys. Even the cheap consumer grade pocket cameras have much greater lenses than anything found on phones and tablets. If you want to post a family or pet photo on Facebook they are okay. If you want a quality photo then buy a good camera.
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10-25-2012, 12:00 AM | #109 |
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This reminds me of the story "The Emperor's New Clothes" and how everyone admired and exclaimed how wonderful he looked and yet he was naked. Maybe I'm missing something but I just keep thinking theres something missing and the jokes on us.
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10-25-2012, 01:48 AM | #110 | |
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10-25-2012, 04:27 AM | #111 |
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10-25-2012, 05:19 AM | #112 | |
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It's definitely the strongest argument for the iPad mini, though perhaps we need to be a little cautious until we see just how good the overall experience is on the smaller screen. Bear in mind that the mini will be displaying the iPad tablet apps in the same resolution, but on a screen that's about 3/4 the size. The buttons and text will shrink accordingly. This is one of the reasons why commentators are disappointed that the mini wasn't released with a retina class screen. Graham Last edited by Graham; 10-25-2012 at 05:22 AM. |
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10-25-2012, 08:39 AM | #113 |
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Here's why I can't wait to get my hands on an iPad Mini - I presently carry both the Kindle Fire HD and my iPad 3 around with me wherever I go. I can't read for any extended period of time on the iPad - it's just too heavy. That said, there are some key pieces of software that are on the iPad that do not have versions that will run on the Kindle, so I have to have the iPad with me. If the Mini is small enough for hour+ long reading, and can run all my iPad apps - that would be the only device I'd need to have with me 24/7.
One more thing - I still use the iPad for magazine reading. The Kindle is just too small for a good experience. If the slightly larger screen on the Mini is enough to tip that scale, that would be awesome. We'll see... |
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I see what you're saying with regard to the sharpness of the text compared to eInk; it's more the text on buttons, settings, lists and notifications that I'm referring to, rather than displayed text where you have control over the font size. Bear in mind when comparing to eInk that the interface there is designed for the screen size (around 6"). The iPad mini will be using the tablet versions of the iPad apps, designed for a screen about another 2" larger on the diagonal. It may well be fine, but probably worth checking in the shops before purchase to see if it suits you. Graham Last edited by Graham; 10-25-2012 at 12:10 PM. |
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The retina screen makes a dramatic difference on the iPhone 4, so why not on an iPad Mini? Its absence from the Mini is the reason why I am now in two minds about buying one. I suspect Retina will be the big feature of the next release. |
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10-26-2012, 11:43 AM | #117 | |
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10-26-2012, 12:06 PM | #118 | |
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I waited until the iPad mini was announced before deciding against it for the Fire HD. I like the apps and OS much better on the iPad mini, but the lower resolution on a device I was primarily going to use to read coupled with the high price made my choice an easy one. For those with better eyes than mine and/or with a different use for the mini, the resolution might not matter. |
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10-26-2012, 02:22 PM | #119 | |
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You're right, though, either the CPU/GPU and LCD panel need to consume much less power or battery tech needs to get better. More likely, it'll be a combination of both as time goes by and tech improves. Right now, having to power 4x the number of pixels (assuming it would use the same res as the iPad 3/4) while keeping the same 10-hour battery life would require too big a battery and a significant increase in thickness and weight. |
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10-26-2012, 06:04 PM | #120 |
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I spent some time reading on a friends Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 today - which has a ppi of 169. I found the text to be absolutely fine for reading and did not experience any eye strain issues. I'm not worried about the 163 ppi of the iPad mini.
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