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Originally Posted by mycurlylocks
I have noticed my eyes tire more quickly on my retina iPad than they did on my original iPad, so I'm welcoming the lower resolution of the iPad Mini. I suspect I'll be able to read longer at a time.
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I have declined to upgrade to the iPad 3 because:
1. I find the Retina screen a bit disorienting. I've tried reading and web surfing on my husband's and it gives me a vague feeling of nausea/dizziness. I suspect my slight astigmatism has something to do with it.
2. it is heavier than iPad 2, which I find uncomfortable for long stretches in bed (I have child size hands).
So I'm actually relieved the iPad mini didn't have Retina. I plan to check it out once it is in stores (no I don't wait in line for Apple products - they come to me). If I can live with the smaller screen size in exchange for 10.68 oz and purse-friendly, I will hunt eBay for one - there are always regretful buyers.
If the device works for me and I can live with the price to get the features I need, I buy it and try it. If it doesn't work, I sell it, as you can tell from my device history below.
My policy with Apple is to buy the last generation when the new generation is announced, and someone in the family will use it until it dies. We have 2 Macs from 2006 still in use, and are using the original iPhones with iOS 3 on T-Mobile. iPad 1 is still kicking on iOS 4.
Many people would say that means I'm an Apple fangirl. Whatever. My family benefits from Apple's software/device integration. If that changes, I'll be moving to whomever has the better option.