Ipad mini?

JustRoss23

Hey guys really thing about investing in the ipad mini ? i have read reviews about people saying to wait for an ipad mini 2 as it will have retina display so when would this be released?:D tbh i dont have a clue what that means:o i just like the look of it as it compact and really want it for a bita networking and music and camera as i hope to be goin to canada in march all goin well. it will acompany me on me travels and will be good for wifi in hostels networking etc:D..also guys where would be the best place to get it?:D thanks for takeing your time to help a complete apple novice:D.ross:D

impalingnubs

In my opinion, the products that Apple offer from one generation to another has small / insignificant improvements. But the iPad is a pretty neat gadget though.

craigslist is your best shot at a cheaper one lol.

Gumbo

impalingnubs wrote: »

In my opinion, the products that Apple offer from one generation to another has small / insignificant improvements. But the iPad is a pretty neat gadget though.

Depends what generation you are coming from and going to.
The iPhone 3GS to 4 was a giant leap.
The iPhone 4 to the 4s was a small leap imo.
The iPhone 4S to the 5 was another giant leap imo.

The iPad 2 to iPad 3 was a giant leap.
The iPad 3 to iPad 4 was a minor leap imo (i know it has a faster processor)

I dont think we will see an updated mini or iPad 5 until late next year, so i would say buy now if the funds allow. The mini doesnt have the Retina display, but from what i hear, because of the smaller screen, its not as noticeable. Go into currys etc and have a play with both and see what you take a fancy too.

JustRoss23

Tbh mate i dont no what retina is:o so i suppose it would suit me down to the ground i just think it will be good for wen on the go and when i am traveling around canada:D... thanks for the replys lads:D

impalingnubs

kceire wrote: »

Depends what generation you are coming from and going to.
The iPhone 3GS to 4 was a giant leap.
The iPhone 4 to the 4s was a small leap imo.
The iPhone 4S to the 5 was another giant leap imo.

The iPad 2 to iPad 3 was a giant leap.
The iPad 3 to iPad 4 was a minor leap imo (i know it has a faster processor)

I dont think we will see an updated mini or iPad 5 until late next year, so i would say buy now if the funds allow. The mini doesnt have the Retina display, but from what i hear, because of the smaller screen, its not as noticeable. Go into currys etc and have a play with both and see what you take a fancy too.

I've started using the iPhone since the 3G and stopped at the 4GS. All I saw change was adding front camera, iOS update (which I usually don't count) and a faster processor.


also the ipad to the ipad 2.

Dades

impalingnubs wrote: »

I've started using the iPhone since the 3G and stopped at the 4GS. All I saw change was adding front camera, iOS update (which I usually don't count) and a faster processor.


also the ipad to the ipad 2.

No idea what any of that means.

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JustRoss23, a retina display is an Apple term for a higher resolution display - one so high that you're not supposed to be able to make out individual pixels. The iPhones have had it for 2+ years, and the iPad for nearly 1 year.

No, the mini doesn't have it but still has a decent resolution. There are some that think Apple will introduce a retina version of the mini as soon as Q1 of 2013, but personally I doubt it. More likely later in the year.

If you want one now - get one. Like all Apple stuff it'll hold it's value well in the event you want to upgrade at some point in the future.

guil

impalingnubs wrote: »

I've started using the iPhone since the 3G and stopped at the 4GS. All I saw change was adding front camera, iOS update (which I usually don't count) and a faster processor.


also the ipad to the ipad 2.

Seen as you don't even know the proper names I doubt anyone will take what you say seriously. The 3G to a 4/4s is a monstrous step in terms of features and speed