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sumguy · 11-23-2013, 11:10 PM

Just enjoying reading what people have to say, there have been some interesting comments I wouldn't have thought of. They don't have them in the shops here yet, so I'm vicariously checking them out!

One thing I've noticed several people saying is how the full size ipad is better for magazines, pdfs, etc., because you can fit more on the screen. But don't they both have the same number of pixels? I mean, maybe it's a stupid question, but can't you just hold the retina mini a little closer, and it looks the same?

I've been assuming I'd want a retina mini, because it's lighter, more portable/pocketable, costs $100 less, and otherwise has nearly the same specs (number of pixels, processor, camera, etc.) - but now I'm starting to wonder about the air, if it's almost as portable, but has a noticeably better screen... anyway, hopefully it will all be clear when I get to actually see them!

Mainly it's to replace my Kindle, so for portable reading. But then, I've never had an ipad before, so maybe I'd end up using it for photos, video, ?? - I do use Flipboard a lot on my phone.

11-23-2013, 11:10 PM	#65
sumguy Connoisseur Posts: 57 Karma: 1186 Join Date: Jun 2012 Device: none	Just enjoying reading what people have to say, there have been some interesting comments I wouldn't have thought of. They don't have them in the shops here yet, so I'm vicariously checking them out! One thing I've noticed several people saying is how the full size ipad is better for magazines, pdfs, etc., because you can fit more on the screen. But don't they both have the same number of pixels? I mean, maybe it's a stupid question, but can't you just hold the retina mini a little closer, and it looks the same? I've been assuming I'd want a retina mini, because it's lighter, more portable/pocketable, costs $100 less, and otherwise has nearly the same specs (number of pixels, processor, camera, etc.) - but now I'm starting to wonder about the air, if it's almost as portable, but has a noticeably better screen... anyway, hopefully it will all be clear when I get to actually see them! Mainly it's to replace my Kindle, so for portable reading. But then, I've never had an ipad before, so maybe I'd end up using it for photos, video, ?? - I do use Flipboard a lot on my phone. Last edited by sumguy; 11-23-2013 at 11:20 PM.