iPad Mini

Mr Pants · Oct 30, 2012

I've ordered a mini because of the portability. Currently trying to get a job in London so if I do end up commuting the mini would be much more ideal for my needs.

AKA I'm poor.

Tom · Oct 31, 2012

Reviews are out, it's predictably brilliant

aucky · Oct 31, 2012

Zero hype to the average Joe. Last I heard it was just a Daily Mail story.

Looks brilliant for yuppie LDN commuter tbf. iPad is still top for a sofa companion though.

Mr Pants · Oct 31, 2012

Blimey. Very good reviews. Can't wait to get mine now.

Mr Pants · Oct 31, 2012

Wrap up of the reviews here - http://9to5mac.com/2012/10/30/review-round-up-ipad-mini-reviews-hit-the-web/

Alex_225 · Oct 31, 2012

Tom said:
Reviews are out, it's predictably brilliant

It seems that Apple products are much like Ronseal, do what they say on the tin!

SamP · Oct 31, 2012

If the 'mini' is small enough to sit in my suit pocket I might grab one as it'll save carrying my 2 around. Serious might though. Seems fairly pointless to me for everything else.

Gavin. · Oct 31, 2012

I have had my shipping notification today, should be here Friday I hope.

jam. · Nov 1, 2012

I've not really been following this thread or iPad mini news - so just wondered; how does it deal with iPhone apps? Does it resize them like you can on the iPad? and can you run standard iPad apps on it? Including ones specifically remade for the retina display of the New iPad/Old New iPad/iPad 3/whatever.

Tom · Nov 1, 2012

Everything works. iPhone apps are windowed

Mr Pants · Nov 1, 2012

Gman. said:
I have had my shipping notification today, should be here Friday I hope.

Bugger. Mine's not expected until the 15th.

Ben · Nov 1, 2012

Mr Pants said:
Bugger. Mine's not expected until the 15th.

16th for me!

Chapppers11 · Nov 1, 2012

Gman. said:
I have had my shipping notification today, should be here Friday I hope.

Mine's the 15th as well, I'm guessing you ordered a black one?

Gavin. · Nov 1, 2012

Yea I went for black. My sis ordered a white and hers is 15/16th too.

Chapppers11 · Nov 1, 2012

I wonder if there will be many/any white ones available tomorrow.

Harpham · Nov 1, 2012

Mines the 15th (white 16gb).

So impatient...

Tom · Nov 2, 2012

Just visited a store to check it out.

It's a lovely bit of kit, very very well made. Makes the nexus 7 look like a cheap toy. (But it would, as it's £100 more nearly)

Prefer the form factor, but there's no way I'm not having a retina one.

I'll have a 2nd gen.

Mr Pants · Nov 2, 2012

Tom said:
Just visited a store to check it out.

It's a lovely bit of kit, very very well made. Makes the nexus 7 look like a cheap toy. (But it would, as it's £100 more nearly)

Prefer the form factor, but there's no way I'm not having a retina one.

I'll have a 2nd gen.

I'm really tempted to go to my local store to have a quick play with one as well, but it's a 20 minute drive and is probably a bit pointless.

I'm hoping I won't find the screen too much of an issue. My 13" MBP's screen is far from retina so I'm thinking it won't be a massive issue for me. And it's not like I've had the bigger iPad with retina display beforehand.

Chapppers11 · Nov 2, 2012

Mr Pants said:
I'm hoping I won't find the screen too much of an issue. My 13" MBP's screen is far from retina so I'm thinking it won't be a massive issue for me. And it's not like I've had the bigger iPad with retina display beforehand.

I like your thinking and I've got an MBP, love the display on full HD, so if it's anything near to that I'll be more than happy!

How does the spec compare to the MBP, if at all?

Mr Pants · Nov 2, 2012

Chapppers11 said:
I like your thinking and I've got an MBP, love the display on full HD, so if it's anything near to that I'll be more than happy!

How does the spec compare to the MBP, if at all?

In terms of numbers I have no idea. I just know that looking at my MBP the icons aren't perfectly crisp and I can always make out pixels. So if it's similar to that I'm unlikely to be too bothered.

Mr Pants · Nov 2, 2012

Just phoned up my local store in Milton Keynes.

They have some 32GB in stock. They can't tell me how many or reserve one for me. Tempted to bomb down there after work and see if there's one available. Then I can just cancel my online order. Can't swap my order over which is a pain.

Ronnie R · Nov 2, 2012

Mr Pants said:
Wrap up of the reviews here - http://9to5mac.com/2012/10/30/review-round-up-ipad-mini-reviews-hit-the-web/

Anyone know what game that is 2.00 into the video?

Ben · Nov 2, 2012

Took a delivery today...

Now only 2 weeks wait for the iPad to be delivered

Mr Pants · Nov 2, 2012

Haha what a bunch of teases!

I'll be calling Apple before I leave work at 4.30 and hope they have some stock left in store. They'll probably have run out by then knowing my luck.

Dan@M.A.D · Nov 2, 2012

Mine will be here within the hour

paddymph · Nov 2, 2012

Just had a go in Trafford. Quality. They'll sell shitloads of em.

N0ddie · Nov 2, 2012

Both Apple stores in Glasgow have none left.

Dan@M.A.D · Nov 2, 2012

Got it!

WOW!

Way better design the iphone 5, So sleek and thin.

Black does look very nice.

Mr Pants · Nov 2, 2012

Dan@M.A.D said:
Got it!

WOW!

Way better design the iphone 5, So sleek and thin.

Black does look very nice.

Pics!

Jay_G · Nov 2, 2012

Still wondering if the finish is gonna be as "poor" as the 5? I guess the ipad will be more durable though, doesn't go in your pockets etc

DanFreemanPhoto · Nov 2, 2012

The finish on the iPhone 5 isn't poor at all.
I've had mine since the day after release, not a mark on it and looks as new condition.

Jay_G · Nov 2, 2012

DanFreemanPhoto said:
The finish on the iPhone 5 isn't poor at all.
I've had mine since the day after release, not a mark on it and looks as new condition.

Poor was a poor choice of words (lol)

I haven't got one, the horror stories of it chipping away quite easily scares me tbh, it looks far too good to live in a case. Quite a few people on here have said it too. Just wondered if the ipad is so easily marked

ben_p · Nov 2, 2012

I'll be buying one for Mrs.

I Guess I'm poor. Today is a sad day.

DB. · Nov 2, 2012

So question is, how does the screen compare to the new retina iPad, is it that noticable?

chris_p · Nov 2, 2012

I don't know why people are buying these lol.

Apple could sell you aids in a tin if it was packaged well

Jay_G · Nov 2, 2012

chris_p said:
I don't know why people are buying these lol.

Apple could sell you aids in a tin if it was packaged well

Typical Apple troll.

chris_p · Nov 2, 2012

Jay_G said:
Typical Apple troll.

Not really.
I own the new iPad, iPhone 4, Mac mini, iPod classic, iPod nano, and more. Each has a purpose.

I don't see the point in this product other than to sell out. It hasn't been made to its full potential by any means.

MarkCup · Nov 2, 2012

Jay_G said:
Typical Apple troll.

Not really, he has a valid point.

Even Roy Munson considers a Nexus tab a better option...I thought that day would never come LOL.

Mr Pants · Nov 2, 2012

chris_p said:
Not really.
I own the new iPad, iPhone 4, Mac mini, iPod classic, iPod nano, and more. Each has a purpose.

I don't see the point in this product other than to sell out. It hasn't been made to its full potential by any means.

Obviously they're looking to completely dominate the market, but there is certainly a demographic for it.

They say they used the iPad 2 display to keep costs down and keep compatibility with the app ecosystem which makes sense. But I think just as importantly it gives them plenty of scope for the 2nd model. They'll be able to sell that with a retina display etc.

Jay_G · Nov 2, 2012

chris_p said:
Not really.
I own the new iPad, iPhone 4, Mac mini, iPod classic, iPod nano, and more. Each has a purpose.

I don't see the point in this product other than to sell out. It hasn't been made to its full potential by any means.

Allright, Take it back! Sorry

I personally don't want one, dont need it. I have an ipad 2, and haven't thought once of getting rid of it for the mini, the 4th gen? Yeah I'm tempted, the mini, no. I can definitely see the attraction though. Commuters who read the paper/book on the train, suits them perfectly. I do find the ipad is a bit too bulky to get out on the train. Personal opinion though. I don't see it useful anywhere else, my ipad is the perfect size for everything else's do.

But, as you say, I know of 5 people who are buying one, as they can't justify the 400+ for a "proper" ipad. Catering for another market, or exploiting its fans, you decide.

Not sure if I agree that they are just making it to sell out, they will make an absolute killing on it yes, with Christmas coming too. But as Munson did say, the whole days of "apple = baller spec" does seem to be slipping away with this latest product.

They are a company though, if they can make millions on a product that fills a so called "market gap" then they will, who blames them. They won't sit back and think they are too good for low priced stuff

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