Oct 22 - Apple iPad event

Frank Lee Midere

mdwexford wrote: »

Says the guy who can't see a difference in a retina screen.

You are the one stating nonsense opinions, I'm stating a fact.

No. My original point was some people see the difference, some don't. I don't. Since I am me I can't be wrong.

adox

Jesus start a retina thread already.

emo72

any new ipod touches lads? sorry i didnt read the thread, and the kids are clambering all over me.

culabula

Let's have civility here or leave the thread.

Mimikyu

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mdwexford

Frank Lee Midere wrote: »

No. My original point was some people see the difference, some don't. I don't. Since I am me I can't be wrong.

Anyone who doesn't has sight issues.

That's unfortunate for you, my condolences.

I'm done with this now as there is no point.

7upfree

mdwexford wrote: »

Anyone who doesn't has sight issues.

That's unfortunate for you, my condolences.

I'm done with this now as there is no point.

Not actually anything to do with sight issues. It's a big deal for some. For there, it, well, isn't.:)

murpho999

The Ayatolla wrote: »

Not if you hide the receipt :P

Plan on going to the States in the new Year, might pick up an iPad on the cheap (compared to here anyway).

Always some do-gooder brings this up.

Just for info, you're allowed to bring goods worth €430 in (approx $590) so I think you'l be fine for a 32gb wifi anyway!

DubDJ

Not sure whether to get an iPad mini or Retina mini. Would you say there's a difference between a Retina display and non-Retina display?

Joking of course

Overheal

whiterebel wrote: »

Why is it with retina displays that people all of a sudden become expert on what OTHERS should see? I really wonder if people are afraid that having spent the money they are afraid that there isn't actually that much difference? My eyesight is better than 20/20 before anyone suggests opticians again

I've have not bought nor do I plan to buy an iPad. So that theory is out.

It's just something you notice when you've been working across multiple devices having multiple resolutions. The Acer A200: terrible resolution for the screen provided. The average Aspire laptop, also ghastly. A Sony Vaio has a very crisp screen, they pack a full HD screen into a 13" panel, that detail is noticeable. Same thing between the original surface RT and the Surface 2/Pro/Pro2 which are all 1080p.

Is Retina going to reimagine your world if you just do email and web browsing, no, but if you're especially one to enjoy movies and video its a no brainer, and its something you do notice. The 15 feet argument doesnt pass the mustard here, the iPad is less than 15" away on average.

Doodah7

Could you all just shut up about the difference between retina and non-retina please!!! :mad:

This is a thread about Apple's new products announced this week.

murpho999

tallpaul wrote: »

Could you all just shut up about the difference between retina and non-retina please!!! :mad:

This is a thread about Apple's new products announced this week.

Exactly, and one of them, the iPad mini, has a new retina display!

siobhanoh

I noticed in the key note they said the free apps are available with thr purchase of any new iOS device.

Can I presume that includes the new iPhone5s that I have ordered? And then I can download them onto my 3rd Gen iPad?

Sad Professor

siobhanoh wrote: »

I noticed in the key note they said the free apps are available with thr purchase of any new iOS device.

Can I presume that includes the new iPhone5s that I have ordered? And then I can download them onto my 3rd Gen iPad?

Yes.

Graham_B18C

Sad Professor wrote: »

Yes.

I went to the app store on my iPad earlier to see if I could get imovie for free but it came up as a fiver or something like that.

Sad Professor

Graham_B18C wrote: »

I went to the app store on my iPad earlier to see if I could get imovie for free but it came up as a fiver or something like that.

Look in your purchase history. If iMovie has been associated with your Apple ID via a recently purchased device, it should appear there.

Graham_B18C

Sad Professor wrote: »

Look in your purchase history. If iMovie has been associated with your Apple ID via a recently purchased device, it should appear there.

I haven't got it on any other device though, I thought it was just free on iPad!

guil

Graham_B18C wrote: »

I went to the app store on my iPad earlier to see if I could get imovie for free but it came up as a fiver or something like that.

Probably only for devices registered since the keynote.

murpho999

Graham_B18C wrote: »

I haven't got it on any other device though, I thought it was just free on iPad!

Only on new IOS devices.

Quite simple really.

miralize

Graham_B18C wrote: »

I haven't got it on any other device though, I thought it was just free on iPad!

Go to the App Store, you should be able to download it from there.

Dades

miralize wrote: »

Go to the App Store, you should be able to download it from there.

He can - but he wants it for free.

murpho999

miralize wrote: »

Go to the App Store, you should be able to download it from there.

THis not true.

If I go to the App store now, with my old 4s I will have to pay for it.

It's only free for new iOS devices.

miralize

I thought you had a new one!

DubDJ

The way it works for the apps are as follows;

You buy a new iOS device or a Mac after a certain date, (think it could of been September 1st 2013) and once you have it set up and signed in with your Apple ID, you can go to the App Store and download the iOS or OS X version depending on what device you own.

These apps are now linked to your account/Apple ID and can be downloaded onto any device that uses the same Apple ID free of charge.

So if you have an old device you bought in the past few years the apps can be downloaded onto them as long as you've purchased a new one after a certain date which Apple mentioned.

If you qualify under the above and still can't download the apps for free then get in contact with Apple and they'll sort it for you. It is a known issue that some users aren't prompted with the free download.

FearDark

I have an iPad2, tell me why I need the new iPad Air please.

legrand

FearDark wrote: »

I have an iPad2, tell me why I need the new iPad Air please.

Your life will be immeasurably enhanced that's the why

Sad Professor

FearDark wrote: »

I have an iPad2, tell me why I need the new iPad Air please.

http://www.apple.com/ie/ipad-air/

AlmightyCushion

FearDark wrote: »

I have an iPad2, tell me why I need the new iPad Air please.

Only you can answer that. The new one is thinner, lighter and looks a lot better (well in my opinion). Internal hardware is much better so it'll be quicker and should handle future updates a lot better (some people already find the iPad 2 a pain to use on ios7). The new has a retina display as well. If any of that is worth 500 quid to you is another story. Personally, I think its a good upgrade. And anyone who doesn't spend the extra 90 quid and buys a new iPad 2 is a fool.

FearDark

AlmightyCushion wrote: »

Only you can answer that. The new one is thinner, lighter and looks a lot better (well in my opinion). Internal hardware is much better so it'll be quicker and should handle future updates a lot better (some people already find the iPad 2 a pain to use on ios7). The new has a retina display as well. If any of that is worth 500 quid to you is another story. Personally, I think its a good upgrade. And anyone who doesn't spend the extra 90 quid and buys a new iPad 2 is a fool.

I do find ios7 to be a little sluggish on it tbh, I shouldn't have upgraded to it. I just saw the price of 489 euros for 16gb wifi, for me having already got the iPad2 it's probably not worth that much.

whiterebel

murpho999 wrote: »

Always some do-gooder brings this up.

Just for info, you're allowed to bring goods worth €430 in (approx $590) so I think you'l be fine for a 32gb wifi anyway!

What's with the dogooder crack? You should also point out that if you get caught coming through customs with more than €430 worth of goods, you pay VAT on the whole lot, not just the one item.
Customs are getting much tougher checking inbound baggage these days, so there is no point in complaining if you have to pay 23% extra on top. It doesn't look quite the bargain then.