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Originally Posted by PatNY
But I am NOT a "not Apple Customer." I am part of their customer base. My favorite tech device the last few years has been my 64gb ipod Touch. It is my DAP and my PIM, as well as a mini web browser and very occasional e-Reader. I have no plans to ditch it anytime soon. They could have gotten more money from me had they designed a better iPad Mini. But now I think I'll give that money to Nook or Google.
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+1. I have given Apple a good chunk of change over the last 5 or so years - two classic iPods, a Nano, two Touches, an iPhone 4 and an iPad 3. I have also owned a few Android devices. And I was anxiously awaiting the announcement of the mini, because I am currently in the market for a 7"-ish tablet for my son. But this won't be it. It doesn't compare to the specs I can get from a device that is (or, presumably will be, when they announce the 32GB Nexus 7) about $180 cheaper (not even considering the lack of GPS at that price). Buying the mini would make no sense.
And I am also willing to admit that my Apple "experience" has not been significantly better than my Android experience. In my own experience, I have failed to notice any benefit from being in the Apple ecosystem. It's got its problems, just like the others. My "out of the box" Apple experience is in no way superior to my "out of the box" Android experience.
I realize that people make their purchases based on different qualities - aesthetics, price, technical specifications, etc. I make mine based on function, followed by price (the damn gas company insists I pay my bill). Given equal quality the cheaper one wins. And given (in my mind) superior quality, the cheaper one definitely wins.