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Скроменый эксперт
14.03.2015
6/10
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I decided to splurge on this as a birthday gift for myself.
I was super excited to receive it although while listed as "New," I am beginning to worry that is in fact refurbished. The packaging was sealed and all items inside appeared new however:
1. I noticed that the first time I charged it and began using it while on the charger, the iPad was glitching. Freezing and apps were crashing while in landscape mode.
2. I later noticed that the iPad's charger does not appear to be an official Apple cord (of which I've owned many after several iPhones). It is cheap and brittle feeling and it has to be moved in the exact *just right* position for it to charge at all.
I have not tried using the iPad while plugged into the charger again as I have been charging it overnight. I may still return the item because I cannot be sure that it is not refurbished. I paid $344 for the 32gb version and it is only $350 from the Apple Store. Even if I decide to keep it, I will need to spend money on either an officlal Apple or Apple-Certified charger so that I may charge my iPhone and iPad at the same time. I'm somewhat disappointed.
As for the item itself, I am an Apple enthusiast. I have an iPhone and a MacBook and I do see the same quality in this iPad. I'm glad I went with the Mini 2 vs the Mini 3 as $100 is too much for a mere fingerprint scanner and gold color (even though I love it!)
I would recommend the iPad but would be leery of this seller.
I was super excited to receive it although while listed as "New," I am beginning to worry that is in fact refurbished. The packaging was sealed and all items inside appeared new however:
1. I noticed that the first time I charged it and began using it while on the charger, the iPad was glitching. Freezing and apps were crashing while in landscape mode.
2. I later noticed that the iPad's charger does not appear to be an official Apple cord (of which I've owned many after several iPhones). It is cheap and brittle feeling and it has to be moved in the exact *just right* position for it to charge at all.
I have not tried using the iPad while plugged into the charger again as I have been charging it overnight. I may still return the item because I cannot be sure that it is not refurbished. I paid $344 for the 32gb version and it is only $350 from the Apple Store. Even if I decide to keep it, I will need to spend money on either an officlal Apple or Apple-Certified charger so that I may charge my iPhone and iPad at the same time. I'm somewhat disappointed.
As for the item itself, I am an Apple enthusiast. I have an iPhone and a MacBook and I do see the same quality in this iPad. I'm glad I went with the Mini 2 vs the Mini 3 as $100 is too much for a mere fingerprint scanner and gold color (even though I love it!)
I would recommend the iPad but would be leery of this seller.
Скроменый эксперт
08.05.2013
4/10
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Ужасно
Okay, I was a huge apple fan for many years. In spite of their walled garden mentality, I've always felt that Apple was the best money could buy. However, I've slowly soured on Apple's business model. The Ipad mini is nothing more than a miniturazed ipad 2. The interals with exception of the camera arer exactly the same. So, when one looks at what he/she is paying for it's outdated 2 year old technology. This device was outdated and obsolete, before it even hit store shelves. What does this mean for the consumer? It means that as soon as the new Retina Mini comes out with 2gigs of ram, you will likely need to upgrade. Let's consider here that apple has a history of forced obsolescence. This means they can and often do abandon a previous generations product, when the new one comes out. An example of this can be seen in the Ipad 1. The first gen Ipad arrived in April of 2010. In November of 2012, Apple stopped supporting it with the latest ios update, after ios 5. This means that customers that purchased the 64 gig cellular model for over $850.00 now have an overpriced paperweight...but at least we still have the beautiful logo to admire. When apple first introduced the Ipad, the company promoted it as a virtual replacement to the laptop and while I never really subscribed to this notion, I do feel as though at nearly a $1000 dollar expense, this should buy me a lot more than a shade over 2 years before the company forces the customer to upgrade, or be left behind. Now, there will be those that say, "Apple doesn't force you to do anything." I beg to differ. Yes, they indeed do. Outside of music purchases in Itunes, do I as a consumer have the right to use my digitally purchased content on a non apple device? The answer is no. So, if I choose not to upgrade my old ipad, my content is locked tight in Itunes and I have no means to access it. This is the nature of a "walled garden" and I as a consumer understand this. But when apple supporters buy in to this(at a high price point I might add) we receive no assurances that our purchase has a shelf life of greater than a couple years at best, or 6 months at worst. See again, those who purchased an ipad 3 only to be surprised by the quick release of the 4. By the way, Apple no longer manufactures the 3. So if you have problems with it, you have to pay for the cost of repairs at this point or purchase a 4. It's just a matter of time before consumers of the Ipad 3 begin to feel the very same pain of those who puchased a first gen Ipad.
My biggest issue with the mini? The price. Come on apple...The ipad Mini cost by most accounts $112 dollars to make and is sold at a starting price of $329...Give me a break. As we go up in storage capacity, it will cost us no less than $100 dollars...this is pure lunacy. I am no fanboy of any brand, but if we look at Google and Amazon's investment in cloud storage, we begin to see how rediculous it is to pay for onboard storage. Apple's Icloud is nothing more than a sync service; it is not a true cloud based service. Apple has no insentive to invest in true cloud service because to do so would hurt their bottom line, because they would not be able to charge the consumer for extra storage, as the cloud eliminates this need, for the most part. The cloud is the biggest threat to Apple's business model and would surely drive profit margins down even further than they are already. Please understand I am not an apple hater; but I am simply no longer a blind consumer and am informed enough to see that in this case, apple is successfully marketing and selling repackaged crap in a smaller bag...but again, at least we still get the nice apple logo, which of course comforts us and helps us to reaffirm our fabulous purchase of a brand new old idevice.
My biggest issue with the mini? The price. Come on apple...The ipad Mini cost by most accounts $112 dollars to make and is sold at a starting price of $329...Give me a break. As we go up in storage capacity, it will cost us no less than $100 dollars...this is pure lunacy. I am no fanboy of any brand, but if we look at Google and Amazon's investment in cloud storage, we begin to see how rediculous it is to pay for onboard storage. Apple's Icloud is nothing more than a sync service; it is not a true cloud based service. Apple has no insentive to invest in true cloud service because to do so would hurt their bottom line, because they would not be able to charge the consumer for extra storage, as the cloud eliminates this need, for the most part. The cloud is the biggest threat to Apple's business model and would surely drive profit margins down even further than they are already. Please understand I am not an apple hater; but I am simply no longer a blind consumer and am informed enough to see that in this case, apple is successfully marketing and selling repackaged crap in a smaller bag...but again, at least we still get the nice apple logo, which of course comforts us and helps us to reaffirm our fabulous purchase of a brand new old idevice.
Скроменый эксперт
04.05.2013
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
I bought the original Kindle Fire when it was first released. I was so excited to get it, I pre-ordered in advance so I could have release day delivery. And for the next several months, I loved it. The screen was beautiful. However I had a few scares with it.
The first issue I had with the Kindle was on a few occasions, it just didn't turn on. After discovering how to do a hard-reset, I was able to get it back up and running, and just did this whenever it wouldn't turn on again. Then one day while I was playing music on it via the iHeartRadio application, it started to overheat (wasn't aware that the Kindle even could overheat) and after the music that was playing started skipping, it froze up. I picked it up and found the back near the battery hot to the touch. It would not turn off, so I did a hard reset (as suggested by Amazon). After that, it never turned back on. Thankfully, Amazon quickly replaced my Kindle Fire (for free) and when I received my new one, everything was back to normal. However by this time, I had gotten my first iPhone (4s). I was surprised how much faster the internet browser and applications ran on my small phone, compared to the Kindle Fire. So I ended up using my iPhone more often than my Kindle.
On month after Amazon replaced my 1st generation Kindle Fire, they released the new line of Kindles. I almost ordered one of the new HD ones, but decided to wait and see how the reviews compared to this iPad mini, which was released around the same time.
Now months later, I'm hearing reports from people who did order the new Kindle Fire HD that they too are running into problems here and there with this new version. After doing a lot of research, I discovered that statistically, Apple products have fewer claims for warranty work than other brands. I'm by no means an Apple-Fangirl, and prefer to use Windows PC's in my own home. But I hate having my brand new items break down, even if they are covered by a warranty. When I spend hundreds on something, I just want it to work, and would rather never need to know how how good a warranty is or not. So the statistics of the Apple products having better reliability was the deciding factor.
When comparing the Kindle Fire to the iPad mini, I will say that Kindle (especially the new ones) have a more vivid screen. The Kindle screens are beautiful and the colors are amazing. However that's where the majority of the advantages over the Mini ended for me. The iPad mini has nice web browser, the applications work well (less crashing issues), the wireless connection is fast and I didn't have any sort of lag between turning on my Mini and getting online, like I often did with my Kindle. The mini has been everything I hoped it would be, and I love the size.
The iPad mini is super thin. So thin, I actually worry at times it's too slim. It's such a nice piece of hardware, I tend to worry that the ultra slim design might make it too delicate. Thankfully, they make cases like the OtterBox Defender Series Hybrid Case for iPad Mini for people like myself who want to put the delicate Mini into a super duty case. I'm glad I did, since it's taken a tumble or two in the last month I've owned it, and inside the case it stays unharmed.
I do love the small size of the Mini. I needed something smaller than the large iPad, but also needed something larger than my iPhone. Something that would fit into my handbag, but that I could also easily read, check and reply to my email on. The screen is very responsive and the speakers produce nice sound, better than the iPhone's. The Mini is perfect for me, and I'm so glad decided on it. Everything works just as well or better than I had hopped for, and I've passed my Kindle Fire down to my pre-teen daughter, who loves it.
The first issue I had with the Kindle was on a few occasions, it just didn't turn on. After discovering how to do a hard-reset, I was able to get it back up and running, and just did this whenever it wouldn't turn on again. Then one day while I was playing music on it via the iHeartRadio application, it started to overheat (wasn't aware that the Kindle even could overheat) and after the music that was playing started skipping, it froze up. I picked it up and found the back near the battery hot to the touch. It would not turn off, so I did a hard reset (as suggested by Amazon). After that, it never turned back on. Thankfully, Amazon quickly replaced my Kindle Fire (for free) and when I received my new one, everything was back to normal. However by this time, I had gotten my first iPhone (4s). I was surprised how much faster the internet browser and applications ran on my small phone, compared to the Kindle Fire. So I ended up using my iPhone more often than my Kindle.
On month after Amazon replaced my 1st generation Kindle Fire, they released the new line of Kindles. I almost ordered one of the new HD ones, but decided to wait and see how the reviews compared to this iPad mini, which was released around the same time.
Now months later, I'm hearing reports from people who did order the new Kindle Fire HD that they too are running into problems here and there with this new version. After doing a lot of research, I discovered that statistically, Apple products have fewer claims for warranty work than other brands. I'm by no means an Apple-Fangirl, and prefer to use Windows PC's in my own home. But I hate having my brand new items break down, even if they are covered by a warranty. When I spend hundreds on something, I just want it to work, and would rather never need to know how how good a warranty is or not. So the statistics of the Apple products having better reliability was the deciding factor.
When comparing the Kindle Fire to the iPad mini, I will say that Kindle (especially the new ones) have a more vivid screen. The Kindle screens are beautiful and the colors are amazing. However that's where the majority of the advantages over the Mini ended for me. The iPad mini has nice web browser, the applications work well (less crashing issues), the wireless connection is fast and I didn't have any sort of lag between turning on my Mini and getting online, like I often did with my Kindle. The mini has been everything I hoped it would be, and I love the size.
The iPad mini is super thin. So thin, I actually worry at times it's too slim. It's such a nice piece of hardware, I tend to worry that the ultra slim design might make it too delicate. Thankfully, they make cases like the OtterBox Defender Series Hybrid Case for iPad Mini for people like myself who want to put the delicate Mini into a super duty case. I'm glad I did, since it's taken a tumble or two in the last month I've owned it, and inside the case it stays unharmed.
I do love the small size of the Mini. I needed something smaller than the large iPad, but also needed something larger than my iPhone. Something that would fit into my handbag, but that I could also easily read, check and reply to my email on. The screen is very responsive and the speakers produce nice sound, better than the iPhone's. The Mini is perfect for me, and I'm so glad decided on it. Everything works just as well or better than I had hopped for, and I've passed my Kindle Fire down to my pre-teen daughter, who loves it.
Скроменый эксперт
19.01.2015
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
After having my iPad Mini for a couple years, I have learned to grow in love with it. However, that is not to say it doesn't have a few setbacks that occasionally diminish the user experience.
Screen Quality: Transitioning from a retina display product, such as the iPhone, to the iPad Mini, there is a considerable difference in screen quality. Although the display on the Mini is good, images, games, and videos are not as sharp as they are on alternative devices. For the most part, users will only know the difference in screen quality if they have a device with a ultrasharp HD display.
Speed/Processor: The iPad's speed is good--really good--but sometimes basic everyday tasks such as browsing the web or watching Netflix takes some time to buffer or load. Likewise, games can lag a bit and multitasking between apps occasionally causes a brief freeze.
Camera (Front and Back): The back facing camera is pretty mediocre in terms of picture quality and lighting the optical lense absorbs. Same goes for the front facing camera. When taking front facing images the picture almost always turns out grainy and darker than usual, making the camera on the device a bit frustrating. But with being a 7.9 inch tablet, this isn't a realistic or ideal tool to take photographs due to the cumbersome size nor should it be a photographers primary tool.
Despite the few flaws, the handheld and portable size of the iPad Mini makes a great sidekick for entertaining, working, or just relaxing. The Mini might face some difficulties tackling some tasks; but all in all, it handles them with moderate ease.
Screen Quality: Transitioning from a retina display product, such as the iPhone, to the iPad Mini, there is a considerable difference in screen quality. Although the display on the Mini is good, images, games, and videos are not as sharp as they are on alternative devices. For the most part, users will only know the difference in screen quality if they have a device with a ultrasharp HD display.
Speed/Processor: The iPad's speed is good--really good--but sometimes basic everyday tasks such as browsing the web or watching Netflix takes some time to buffer or load. Likewise, games can lag a bit and multitasking between apps occasionally causes a brief freeze.
Camera (Front and Back): The back facing camera is pretty mediocre in terms of picture quality and lighting the optical lense absorbs. Same goes for the front facing camera. When taking front facing images the picture almost always turns out grainy and darker than usual, making the camera on the device a bit frustrating. But with being a 7.9 inch tablet, this isn't a realistic or ideal tool to take photographs due to the cumbersome size nor should it be a photographers primary tool.
Despite the few flaws, the handheld and portable size of the iPad Mini makes a great sidekick for entertaining, working, or just relaxing. The Mini might face some difficulties tackling some tasks; but all in all, it handles them with moderate ease.
Скроменый эксперт
27.12.2012
10/10
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Великолепно
I originally started considering a larger reading tablet since I've been doing all my reading on my iphone kindle app. I wanted a larger screen, but something easily portable. I also get most of my recipes online/pinterest and off the internet so I wanted something small that I could transport easily through the house to the kitchen, rather than lugging my laptop from room to room. I did some homework by reading reviews on the biggest selling mini tablets: Kindle Fire HD, Nexxus 7 inch tablet, Ipad Mini, and the Nook. It came down to two...the Kindle Fire and Ipad Mini. Since the Fire got great reviews by almost everyone, and was 130. cheaper for apparently better visuals and sound, I ordered the Fire so that I could have it in time for our holiday travels. I loved the Fire's display and sound, but as I was watching an Amazon video, I noticed how heavy and thick it was, and was annoyed by the fact that it had almost a one inch margin around the edges of the screen (reducing the screen display area). I read that was because of the speaker hardware inside the tablet. The Android system also annoyed me. It's just not as straight forward as the i0S system. I decided to go to Best Buy to get a hands on view of each device (so should have done that to begin with) I immediately fell in love with the Mini Ipad's looks and feel and visuals looked great to me. I figured the sound would be ok since it was an Apple Product and I didn't want a sound machine anyway. I regretted buying the Fire and decided to return it and order the Ipad. I have absolutely no regrets. I can have the Kindle App and access to Amazon, I can get the Amazon streaming videos with Prime (not a big deal since their video selection is lame) And all of the Apple apps I have grown used to with my iphone. What I like best:
-The Mini is much lighter and delightfully thin. I can hold it forever without noticing the weight.
-Unless I did a side by side comparison on display and sound, I notice no real difference.
-7.9 size is perfect. The Fire is smaller and narrower in comparison and when I read I want as much width as I can get without being bulky. Also, the screen goes out almost to the edges of the tablet with slightly larger margins on top and bottom, which just makes more sense and makes a big difference in how much display you get to see at one time without having to enlarge.
-More straight forward and user friendly in my opinion than Android system.
-Sound is just right for most things. Not a sound machine, but still sounds great and will play a tune without tinny sound and videos are loud enough for anyone except maybe those with significant hearing loss. My son made a comment on the fact that the sound is surprisingly good for a small tablet. I read that the sound is an improvement over older Ipads anyway...stereo sound.
-Extemely portable.
-Since I got it, I haven't used my laptop and probably won't unless I need to do alot of internet surfing or typing.
-The Fire in comparison is thick, bulky, heavy with smaller screen size.
-I just love it. If I'm going to spend more money on a small tablet I want to be completely happy with the product and I am. It's worth the extra 130.00. I don't know why Amazon sells it for over 400. I got it through Apple at 329.00.
-The size is perfect and just what I wanted in a mini tablet. Not too narrow.
What I don't like or wish was better:
-It wouldn't hurt to be comparable to the Fire in sound quality or display but really I don't care at this point. Its good. If a better version comes out next year I think I'll still be content with this item.
-Its so thin and smooth you will want a case to keep it from slipping off of things.
*Also the battery life is impressive. Reviews speculated approx 10 hours of usage. On my first charge I got over 15 hours of usage (which included a lot of internet surfing and video watching) and on my second charge I already have over 5 hours of usage and 62% battery charge left. This will help me conserve battery charge on my iphone. Oh! What i joy it is to read on this rather than on my iphone what took me so long!
-The Mini is much lighter and delightfully thin. I can hold it forever without noticing the weight.
-Unless I did a side by side comparison on display and sound, I notice no real difference.
-7.9 size is perfect. The Fire is smaller and narrower in comparison and when I read I want as much width as I can get without being bulky. Also, the screen goes out almost to the edges of the tablet with slightly larger margins on top and bottom, which just makes more sense and makes a big difference in how much display you get to see at one time without having to enlarge.
-More straight forward and user friendly in my opinion than Android system.
-Sound is just right for most things. Not a sound machine, but still sounds great and will play a tune without tinny sound and videos are loud enough for anyone except maybe those with significant hearing loss. My son made a comment on the fact that the sound is surprisingly good for a small tablet. I read that the sound is an improvement over older Ipads anyway...stereo sound.
-Extemely portable.
-Since I got it, I haven't used my laptop and probably won't unless I need to do alot of internet surfing or typing.
-The Fire in comparison is thick, bulky, heavy with smaller screen size.
-I just love it. If I'm going to spend more money on a small tablet I want to be completely happy with the product and I am. It's worth the extra 130.00. I don't know why Amazon sells it for over 400. I got it through Apple at 329.00.
-The size is perfect and just what I wanted in a mini tablet. Not too narrow.
What I don't like or wish was better:
-It wouldn't hurt to be comparable to the Fire in sound quality or display but really I don't care at this point. Its good. If a better version comes out next year I think I'll still be content with this item.
-Its so thin and smooth you will want a case to keep it from slipping off of things.
*Also the battery life is impressive. Reviews speculated approx 10 hours of usage. On my first charge I got over 15 hours of usage (which included a lot of internet surfing and video watching) and on my second charge I already have over 5 hours of usage and 62% battery charge left. This will help me conserve battery charge on my iphone. Oh! What i joy it is to read on this rather than on my iphone what took me so long!
Скроменый эксперт
06.11.2012
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Normally I do not review products that I do not buy at Amazon, but I am making an exception for the iPad Mini.
Let me start by stating that all my gadgetry is Apple. We own an iMac, iPod nano, two iPhones, and an iPad 3. Suffice to say: we like Apple products.
Honestly, the reason I bought the iPad mini 16G, WiFi was: one, it can fit in one hand; two, it is cheaper than a new iPad; and three, because I wanted it.
So: I've stated that I'm a loyal Apple customer and probably will be the rest of my life. It might be that I'm biased when it comes to Apple products as are a large majority of Apple customers.
I was apprehensive at first about the display. When I found out the Mini wasn't using a Retina display, I nearly didn't buy one. I love the beautiful resolution of my iPad 3.
Apple used the same 1024-by-768 as the iPad 2, BUT the screen is 7.9 inches. In my opinion the display resolution is great. Not iPad 3 great, but not as bad as I thought it would be. I have to agree with Apple and say that the 7.9 inch screen is perfect for a smaller tablet. +1 for Mini
The Mini is 53% lighter than the iPad and 23% thinner--not a major selling point for me, but not a distraction either. +1 for Mini
The iSight 5 megapixel camera takes great pictures and shoots decent movies for what it is. I've tried out the FaceTime and it works great--picture resolution is adequate. +1 for Mini
Speed: The dual-core A5 provides this device with plenty of computing power. I was impressed as I thought the Mini's speed would suffer as Apple was attempting to cheapen the product a bit. It didn't. Internet surfing is lightning fast! +2 for Mini
I'm satisfied with the battery life. Apple says that the Mini has ten hours of battery life and they're pretty close. +1 for Mini
I love the aluminum unibody cover. The thing is sweet looking: sleek, like I'm in a sci-fi movie using some futuristic device. I heard one dude say it's sexy. I'm not sure that I'd go as far as calling a hunk of aluminum, glass, and plastic sexy, but it is easy on the eyes. Apple nailed it on the aesthetics of the Mini. +2 for Mini
At first, I was peeved about the Lightning connector (I still am a bit). All my other devices have the old 30-pin connector. I have only one cable to charge the Mini and four old cables that will eventually be obsolete. The smaller port is great though--it looks much better, more compact and I understand why Apple did what they did...but it still sucks when you have multiple other Apple devices with the old port. Everything has to change sometime, I guess.
-1 for Mini (not Apple's fault, my preference)
Hey: when the apps and widgets get boring Siri's there to ask millions of important questions to.
I used an iBlason case to protect the Mini and so far like it: http://www.amazon.com/i-Blason-ArmorBox-Convertible-Friendly-Protection/dp/B009PPKFNI/ref=cm_cr-mr-title
So with all that said and much more not mentioned: I'm a fan of the Mini, but I think the device was overpriced a bit. I still paid the extra $130 over the Kindle Fire HD, because I prefer Apple, but after playing around with a friend's Fire HD 7", I was impressed with the Fire and the price.
In the end it was a matter of preference for me choosing Apple over Kindle. I'm very satisfied with my purchase of the Mini and my kids love it too. I would recommend the Mini to anyone and everyone. Great product!
*Update 11-20-12
It has been several weeks of heavy use for the Mini and I have very little negative to say about the device. Again, I bought it because it was Apple and for the Apps and because I like Apple products.
I wish the external speakers were a little louder, but one can use headphones and be fine. For our family's media consumption the A-5 processor is adequate. The device seems to stream the Time Warner App without buffering or glitches--I really cannot complain.
Our Mini is used on and off all day long starting with a fully charged battery in the morning and about 10-15% life at bedtime (9:00pm-10:00pm). That's using mostly gaming Apps and some video streaming. For us, that's about right. If a device's battery can make it through the day, I'm fine with that.
Let me start by stating that all my gadgetry is Apple. We own an iMac, iPod nano, two iPhones, and an iPad 3. Suffice to say: we like Apple products.
Honestly, the reason I bought the iPad mini 16G, WiFi was: one, it can fit in one hand; two, it is cheaper than a new iPad; and three, because I wanted it.
So: I've stated that I'm a loyal Apple customer and probably will be the rest of my life. It might be that I'm biased when it comes to Apple products as are a large majority of Apple customers.
I was apprehensive at first about the display. When I found out the Mini wasn't using a Retina display, I nearly didn't buy one. I love the beautiful resolution of my iPad 3.
Apple used the same 1024-by-768 as the iPad 2, BUT the screen is 7.9 inches. In my opinion the display resolution is great. Not iPad 3 great, but not as bad as I thought it would be. I have to agree with Apple and say that the 7.9 inch screen is perfect for a smaller tablet. +1 for Mini
The Mini is 53% lighter than the iPad and 23% thinner--not a major selling point for me, but not a distraction either. +1 for Mini
The iSight 5 megapixel camera takes great pictures and shoots decent movies for what it is. I've tried out the FaceTime and it works great--picture resolution is adequate. +1 for Mini
Speed: The dual-core A5 provides this device with plenty of computing power. I was impressed as I thought the Mini's speed would suffer as Apple was attempting to cheapen the product a bit. It didn't. Internet surfing is lightning fast! +2 for Mini
I'm satisfied with the battery life. Apple says that the Mini has ten hours of battery life and they're pretty close. +1 for Mini
I love the aluminum unibody cover. The thing is sweet looking: sleek, like I'm in a sci-fi movie using some futuristic device. I heard one dude say it's sexy. I'm not sure that I'd go as far as calling a hunk of aluminum, glass, and plastic sexy, but it is easy on the eyes. Apple nailed it on the aesthetics of the Mini. +2 for Mini
At first, I was peeved about the Lightning connector (I still am a bit). All my other devices have the old 30-pin connector. I have only one cable to charge the Mini and four old cables that will eventually be obsolete. The smaller port is great though--it looks much better, more compact and I understand why Apple did what they did...but it still sucks when you have multiple other Apple devices with the old port. Everything has to change sometime, I guess.
-1 for Mini (not Apple's fault, my preference)
Hey: when the apps and widgets get boring Siri's there to ask millions of important questions to.
I used an iBlason case to protect the Mini and so far like it: http://www.amazon.com/i-Blason-ArmorBox-Convertible-Friendly-Protection/dp/B009PPKFNI/ref=cm_cr-mr-title
So with all that said and much more not mentioned: I'm a fan of the Mini, but I think the device was overpriced a bit. I still paid the extra $130 over the Kindle Fire HD, because I prefer Apple, but after playing around with a friend's Fire HD 7", I was impressed with the Fire and the price.
In the end it was a matter of preference for me choosing Apple over Kindle. I'm very satisfied with my purchase of the Mini and my kids love it too. I would recommend the Mini to anyone and everyone. Great product!
*Update 11-20-12
It has been several weeks of heavy use for the Mini and I have very little negative to say about the device. Again, I bought it because it was Apple and for the Apps and because I like Apple products.
I wish the external speakers were a little louder, but one can use headphones and be fine. For our family's media consumption the A-5 processor is adequate. The device seems to stream the Time Warner App without buffering or glitches--I really cannot complain.
Our Mini is used on and off all day long starting with a fully charged battery in the morning and about 10-15% life at bedtime (9:00pm-10:00pm). That's using mostly gaming Apps and some video streaming. For us, that's about right. If a device's battery can make it through the day, I'm fine with that.
Скроменый эксперт
12.12.2013
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
My husband and I are young parents, so we get out and about quite a lot on trips. We take lengthy road trips roughly once a month for fun (more frequently when the weather is nice). And we like to do take these lengthy trips with our three year old, whose patience for the third drive to Canada in one year is...not super good.
Enter: iPad Mini, ultimate toddler entertainment device.
My son started off as a wee little pudgeball using my iPad 2, and I noticed that he and the iPad had an unnatural connection. The predicable nature of iOS and sensitive touchscreen were easy for his baby brain to puzzle out with trial and error, and the many restriction options allowed me to lock him out of most things he shouldn't get into. He was better at using the thing than I was within weeks, and when that iPad met an untimely death on a concrete floor, we decided to get our son one of his own. The iPad Mini is a much smaller, sleeker device that fits chubbular fists quite easily - a perfect size for children.
Armed with a suite of educational apps and Curious George episodes, our son and the iPad have now driven thousands of miles and visited several countries. The battery life lasts us most of a day without being plugged in (and that's with constant video playback). It has quieted innumerable tantrums while on the road in the middle of the Cascades and on the most hideously boring stretch of road known as I5 in southern California. I expect it will also survive our upcoming six hour flight quite nicely.
On a less child-oriented level, the screen looks great and the slender device is a pleasure to behold. The white one looks a bit cheaper than the black one, in my opinion, but that's all rather subjective. The software is fast and responsive. The touchscreen is a delight.
Note for parents who might want to grab one of these for their children: iOS7 now defaults to showing ALL videos you've ever bought in the video library, including those you haven't downloaded. You can turn this option off in the settings. If you don't want a frustrated child without WiFi trying to download your copy of Dredd 3D, you should really make sure to do that. :) Also, make sure to set the "require password" setting from "15 minutes" to "immediately" so that you don't end up buying a few extra seasons of Curious George. And make sure to turn off in-app purchases, too.
Last thoughts: I wish the restrictions were somewhat more comprehensive. You can prevent kiddos from deleting apps, but not from deleting videos, and it's hard to bring Blue's Clues back in the middle of nowhere when he accidentally deletes the whole season. I also wish this tablet were a bit cheaper - it's an awfully expensive device to risk the child throwing it out a window. My son's been surprisingly responsible with his iPad so far, though. Whether the investment is worth it for your family probably depends on the child in question.
Enter: iPad Mini, ultimate toddler entertainment device.
My son started off as a wee little pudgeball using my iPad 2, and I noticed that he and the iPad had an unnatural connection. The predicable nature of iOS and sensitive touchscreen were easy for his baby brain to puzzle out with trial and error, and the many restriction options allowed me to lock him out of most things he shouldn't get into. He was better at using the thing than I was within weeks, and when that iPad met an untimely death on a concrete floor, we decided to get our son one of his own. The iPad Mini is a much smaller, sleeker device that fits chubbular fists quite easily - a perfect size for children.
Armed with a suite of educational apps and Curious George episodes, our son and the iPad have now driven thousands of miles and visited several countries. The battery life lasts us most of a day without being plugged in (and that's with constant video playback). It has quieted innumerable tantrums while on the road in the middle of the Cascades and on the most hideously boring stretch of road known as I5 in southern California. I expect it will also survive our upcoming six hour flight quite nicely.
On a less child-oriented level, the screen looks great and the slender device is a pleasure to behold. The white one looks a bit cheaper than the black one, in my opinion, but that's all rather subjective. The software is fast and responsive. The touchscreen is a delight.
Note for parents who might want to grab one of these for their children: iOS7 now defaults to showing ALL videos you've ever bought in the video library, including those you haven't downloaded. You can turn this option off in the settings. If you don't want a frustrated child without WiFi trying to download your copy of Dredd 3D, you should really make sure to do that. :) Also, make sure to set the "require password" setting from "15 minutes" to "immediately" so that you don't end up buying a few extra seasons of Curious George. And make sure to turn off in-app purchases, too.
Last thoughts: I wish the restrictions were somewhat more comprehensive. You can prevent kiddos from deleting apps, but not from deleting videos, and it's hard to bring Blue's Clues back in the middle of nowhere when he accidentally deletes the whole season. I also wish this tablet were a bit cheaper - it's an awfully expensive device to risk the child throwing it out a window. My son's been surprisingly responsible with his iPad so far, though. Whether the investment is worth it for your family probably depends on the child in question.
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24.09.2014
10/10
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EDIT 10/10/2014 - iOS 8!!
Because iPad Mini 2 has processor A7 with M7 (kind of new -last year-) iOS 8 works ABSOLUTELY SMOOTH, and this update is really cool because all the things Apple 'opened' for developers. From now we'll see much better apps and better integration with Apple iOS. So, if you're worried about how iOS8 works on iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display, well.. STOP READING THIS, BUY THIS IPAD AND UPDATE IT TO IOS8!! :D
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ORIGINAL REVIEW:
Since the first iPad, i criticized why someone could buy a tablet. Many years from that I decided to give them a chance and holy cow! How could I be so dummy!? Now I can't imagine my life without my iPad. I use it at work, on meetings, on the university, taking notes, studying, reading, programming, at the bathroom (at the throne) playing (LOOL), to entertain my lil cousin, to check the TV Guide, to netflix, to stream at the chromecast, to do everything!! I love this thing, is so useful!!
The Retina display is beautiful; my lil sister has the iPad Mini 1 and the difference is big. Also the processor A7 with M7 works so smooth that I haven't found any app to make this powerful computer cry.
I've recommend it to some friends and some of them bought it and they're so happy as I am. I planned at the beginning to buy a Nexus or Samsung Note 8, but I chose right, nobody can't kick Apple a**! With an iPhone and iPad, the power is unimaginable!
Apple is Apple, don't be a hater if you haven't use anything from them; once you start using an Apple thing, you won't like to stop!
PD. iOS 8 needs almost 8GB free, that's a pity 'cause I bouth the 16GB version and I had to uninstall almost everything. But the update is great, the idea of quick replies and widgets is like the best thing for the update. Now we have to wait for the apps to make this update worth it.
Some great apps: Office 365 Suite (Word and PowerPoint specially)
Because iPad Mini 2 has processor A7 with M7 (kind of new -last year-) iOS 8 works ABSOLUTELY SMOOTH, and this update is really cool because all the things Apple 'opened' for developers. From now we'll see much better apps and better integration with Apple iOS. So, if you're worried about how iOS8 works on iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display, well.. STOP READING THIS, BUY THIS IPAD AND UPDATE IT TO IOS8!! :D
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ORIGINAL REVIEW:
Since the first iPad, i criticized why someone could buy a tablet. Many years from that I decided to give them a chance and holy cow! How could I be so dummy!? Now I can't imagine my life without my iPad. I use it at work, on meetings, on the university, taking notes, studying, reading, programming, at the bathroom (at the throne) playing (LOOL), to entertain my lil cousin, to check the TV Guide, to netflix, to stream at the chromecast, to do everything!! I love this thing, is so useful!!
The Retina display is beautiful; my lil sister has the iPad Mini 1 and the difference is big. Also the processor A7 with M7 works so smooth that I haven't found any app to make this powerful computer cry.
I've recommend it to some friends and some of them bought it and they're so happy as I am. I planned at the beginning to buy a Nexus or Samsung Note 8, but I chose right, nobody can't kick Apple a**! With an iPhone and iPad, the power is unimaginable!
Apple is Apple, don't be a hater if you haven't use anything from them; once you start using an Apple thing, you won't like to stop!
PD. iOS 8 needs almost 8GB free, that's a pity 'cause I bouth the 16GB version and I had to uninstall almost everything. But the update is great, the idea of quick replies and widgets is like the best thing for the update. Now we have to wait for the apps to make this update worth it.
Some great apps: Office 365 Suite (Word and PowerPoint specially)
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04.10.2014
8/10
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I am an Apple fan from way back and I was very happy with this iPad before "upgrading" it to IOS 8 and then a few days later to IOS 8.02. The iPad was fast, responsive and had a beautiful display. I am normally a Kindle user but purchased this iPad mainly for work applications because of the size. The 7 inch Kindles were a little too small and the 8.9 was a little too large to carry in my purse when traveling. This iPad was just the right size. I have an iPhone so the operating system was familiar.
I like the sleek size and easy set-up for email and other apps which is the case across the Apple platform. The battery power is decent and I can use the iPad off and on throughout the day and recharge at night. It was easy to find covers and accessories because it is a popular device. I pretty much liked everything about it prior to the IOS 8 upgrade. It suddenly became a LOT slower when using it on a Wifi network with speeds that are typically in the 80 - 100 Mbps download range. Now it frequently hangs up after beginning to load a page and will not go further. It often gives a message that it cannot connect to the server. When I access the same page alongside it in my Kindle HD, the pages load instantly without any issue. I have been comparing the two tablets for a few days and even this older Kindle leaves the iPad in the dust. I've tried various fixes from the Apple support site with no resolution to this problem. The only thing that seems to help us to turn off the iPad and restart, or sometimes putting it to sleep and restarting helps. The new IOS has some nice features such as the new keyboard but that doesn't make up for the unresponsiveness.
I have decided not to update my iPhone to this new OS until the problems are resolved. Checking on different forums, I see that there are many other unhappy Apple users. Actually, this may be the push I need to look at other types of phones since my 2 year contract is up.
I like the sleek size and easy set-up for email and other apps which is the case across the Apple platform. The battery power is decent and I can use the iPad off and on throughout the day and recharge at night. It was easy to find covers and accessories because it is a popular device. I pretty much liked everything about it prior to the IOS 8 upgrade. It suddenly became a LOT slower when using it on a Wifi network with speeds that are typically in the 80 - 100 Mbps download range. Now it frequently hangs up after beginning to load a page and will not go further. It often gives a message that it cannot connect to the server. When I access the same page alongside it in my Kindle HD, the pages load instantly without any issue. I have been comparing the two tablets for a few days and even this older Kindle leaves the iPad in the dust. I've tried various fixes from the Apple support site with no resolution to this problem. The only thing that seems to help us to turn off the iPad and restart, or sometimes putting it to sleep and restarting helps. The new IOS has some nice features such as the new keyboard but that doesn't make up for the unresponsiveness.
I have decided not to update my iPhone to this new OS until the problems are resolved. Checking on different forums, I see that there are many other unhappy Apple users. Actually, this may be the push I need to look at other types of phones since my 2 year contract is up.
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17.01.2014
8/10
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Actually, I liked this tablet better than I thought I would. However, as you will see below I have some major gripes with the price/features combination for this model. Lately I have been seriously thinking about upgrading my iPad 3. Tried the new Samsung Tab 10.1 (2014), iPad Air, and this Mini. Neither one of those larger tables really tempted me to give up on my iPad 3. Yes, they were a bit better in this and in that, but eventually neither one felt twice as good as my iPad 3 to justify their price (I figured that I would have to double the $280 or so that would get after selling my iPad 3).
iPad Mini retina did feel like a major upgrade in terms of size and weight. In fact, it is a better value in terms of size/weight vs screen size against iPad 3: you are dropping 50% of the weight and only losing 33% of the screen real estate (and nothing in resolution, of course). Surprisingly, most of the time I did not even feel any limitations of the smaller screen. I think part of the reason that made me like the new iPad Mini was that lately I have got a MBPr and the need for a larger retina screen now is satisfied by the laptop while the compactness of the tablet becomes more important.
However, there are two main problems that I have with the new Mini. One, is the limited gamut of the screen. I might be picky, but I do see the difference and not only side by side, but also when moving from one device to another. The larger iPad's home screen looks simply gorgeous in comparison to the Mini's home screen. (Probably, part of the reason is that I kept iOS 6 on my iPad 3 and it's color scheme is less "whitish.")
Another problem is pricing. How come after all these years of upgrading its larger tablets without increasing the price Apple decided to do it differently with the iPad Mini? The "original" iPad Mini was $330 and the iPad Mini retina is $400? Yes, the Mini got better, but the Air got better too with no price increase, same thing with iPad 4, iPad 3, and iPad 2. If they kept the price at $330 I would overlook the bleaker screen and go for it. Or if the screen had 100% gamut I would pay $400. But not both. I can not justify paying that much money while not feeling that I am getting a premium product. There are way cheaper tablets out there with 100% gamut and I do not want to pay $400 for a tablet and feel that it is inferior to a $220 tablet when it comes to such an important parameter as its screen.
You can see how much fewer reviews of this tablet are out there on amazon compared to the iPad Air. Seems like people are just not buying this model as much. I am returning the Mini and waiting until Apple comes up with an upgraded model that has 100% gamut screen. And they better not add another $70-$100 chunk on the top of the price when it happens!
iPad Mini retina did feel like a major upgrade in terms of size and weight. In fact, it is a better value in terms of size/weight vs screen size against iPad 3: you are dropping 50% of the weight and only losing 33% of the screen real estate (and nothing in resolution, of course). Surprisingly, most of the time I did not even feel any limitations of the smaller screen. I think part of the reason that made me like the new iPad Mini was that lately I have got a MBPr and the need for a larger retina screen now is satisfied by the laptop while the compactness of the tablet becomes more important.
However, there are two main problems that I have with the new Mini. One, is the limited gamut of the screen. I might be picky, but I do see the difference and not only side by side, but also when moving from one device to another. The larger iPad's home screen looks simply gorgeous in comparison to the Mini's home screen. (Probably, part of the reason is that I kept iOS 6 on my iPad 3 and it's color scheme is less "whitish.")
Another problem is pricing. How come after all these years of upgrading its larger tablets without increasing the price Apple decided to do it differently with the iPad Mini? The "original" iPad Mini was $330 and the iPad Mini retina is $400? Yes, the Mini got better, but the Air got better too with no price increase, same thing with iPad 4, iPad 3, and iPad 2. If they kept the price at $330 I would overlook the bleaker screen and go for it. Or if the screen had 100% gamut I would pay $400. But not both. I can not justify paying that much money while not feeling that I am getting a premium product. There are way cheaper tablets out there with 100% gamut and I do not want to pay $400 for a tablet and feel that it is inferior to a $220 tablet when it comes to such an important parameter as its screen.
You can see how much fewer reviews of this tablet are out there on amazon compared to the iPad Air. Seems like people are just not buying this model as much. I am returning the Mini and waiting until Apple comes up with an upgraded model that has 100% gamut screen. And they better not add another $70-$100 chunk on the top of the price when it happens!
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17.11.2012
4/10
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Let me state for the record that I've owned multiple tablets and found issues with every tablet. Among those tablets were each generation of the larger iPads and even though those tablets kept managed to shed some weight they were still uncomfortable and awkward to hold. Honestly, they caused me major neck strain and then my wallet started to hurt when I had to make multiple visits to the Chiropractor.
So, this brings me to the iPad Mini which, should have been the answer to my problems with the larger iPads. I'm not going to lie, it did correct the problems with the weight and size issues that much is true but, please allow me to explain the title with more detail below.
PERFORMANCE
This is about on par with the iPad 2 or iPad 3 and that's really not surprising given the fact that internals are pretty much Identical to the 2nd Generation iPad 2 in a smaller package. Overall, it is still pretty fluent and is more than capable of running some good graphics.
BATTERY LIFE
Well, this is a tough situation because the battery can go 10 hours in a perfect setting but, it can actually be as low as 6 hours under slightly compromising to severe conditions. This will be explained a little more as we go on but for now, it is about an average performer in this area.
CAMERAS
The Front Facing Camera is a typical 1.3 MP Camera that pretty much is only used for Video Chat. It isn't going to win any awards and is about on par with other tablets.
The rear facing camera is pretty good but, not going to replace your point and shoot cameras and certainly isn't going to replace your DSLR cameras. Overall, this is the one major upgrade from the iPad 2 as this camera is significantly better and is the same camera that was in the 3rd Gen iPad.
BUILD QUALITY
The build quality is top notch and it is very tight overall. The finish on the rear is nice and it appears to be pretty resistant to minor falls but, you'll need a case because the finish can scratch very easily. Still, the build quality is the best part of the Tablet and it is top notch.
SCREEN
Okay, In the larger iPad models, the screen has always been what set it apart from most of the competition. With the iPad Mini, Apple shrank the screen and figured the increase in resolution would be enough to carry this over to the smaller model... They were wrong!
The display on the iPad Mini has actually been tested and it is one of the worst on a small tablet to hit the market! I can vouch for this as the reflectance requires you to crank the brightness in well-lit rooms or it is unusable! On top of that, reading on the tablet leaves the fonts edges smeared and the places where there should be spaces often run together (this makes cl look like a d at times).
The power consumption is another issue because, cranking the brightness literally takes 40% of the batter life on any given day! These are the circumstances where you only get about 6 hours of battery life.
Amazon removed my link so I would encourage you to search John Gruber (John's wife says Eww about the display), Zach Epstein, CNET (CNET says to pass on the iPad Mini if you want it for reading, where have I heard that before), and Displaymate (Displaymate shows the reflectance issues, mentions competitions screens being noticeably sharper, and the covers the power issues) for their views on the screen, I am not the only person who feels this way about the iPad Mini screen. Marques Brownlee on youtube also compared the Nexus 7 and the iPad Mini and he came to a similar conclusion as well.
CONCLUSSION
If you really want this tablet, look for some type of screen protector that will reduce glare because it really is that bad. If you're just looking for a smaller tablet that you can use, I recommend the Google Nexus 7 or the Amazon Kindle HD 7" as the display, performance, and battery life will be far better on those tablets. If you absolutely want an Apple iPad, grab the 4th Gen 9.7" Model as it is far superior to the Mini.
I personally went with the Nexus 7 and I'll be returning my iPad Mini in short order as it is a highly disappointing product.
So, this brings me to the iPad Mini which, should have been the answer to my problems with the larger iPads. I'm not going to lie, it did correct the problems with the weight and size issues that much is true but, please allow me to explain the title with more detail below.
PERFORMANCE
This is about on par with the iPad 2 or iPad 3 and that's really not surprising given the fact that internals are pretty much Identical to the 2nd Generation iPad 2 in a smaller package. Overall, it is still pretty fluent and is more than capable of running some good graphics.
BATTERY LIFE
Well, this is a tough situation because the battery can go 10 hours in a perfect setting but, it can actually be as low as 6 hours under slightly compromising to severe conditions. This will be explained a little more as we go on but for now, it is about an average performer in this area.
CAMERAS
The Front Facing Camera is a typical 1.3 MP Camera that pretty much is only used for Video Chat. It isn't going to win any awards and is about on par with other tablets.
The rear facing camera is pretty good but, not going to replace your point and shoot cameras and certainly isn't going to replace your DSLR cameras. Overall, this is the one major upgrade from the iPad 2 as this camera is significantly better and is the same camera that was in the 3rd Gen iPad.
BUILD QUALITY
The build quality is top notch and it is very tight overall. The finish on the rear is nice and it appears to be pretty resistant to minor falls but, you'll need a case because the finish can scratch very easily. Still, the build quality is the best part of the Tablet and it is top notch.
SCREEN
Okay, In the larger iPad models, the screen has always been what set it apart from most of the competition. With the iPad Mini, Apple shrank the screen and figured the increase in resolution would be enough to carry this over to the smaller model... They were wrong!
The display on the iPad Mini has actually been tested and it is one of the worst on a small tablet to hit the market! I can vouch for this as the reflectance requires you to crank the brightness in well-lit rooms or it is unusable! On top of that, reading on the tablet leaves the fonts edges smeared and the places where there should be spaces often run together (this makes cl look like a d at times).
The power consumption is another issue because, cranking the brightness literally takes 40% of the batter life on any given day! These are the circumstances where you only get about 6 hours of battery life.
Amazon removed my link so I would encourage you to search John Gruber (John's wife says Eww about the display), Zach Epstein, CNET (CNET says to pass on the iPad Mini if you want it for reading, where have I heard that before), and Displaymate (Displaymate shows the reflectance issues, mentions competitions screens being noticeably sharper, and the covers the power issues) for their views on the screen, I am not the only person who feels this way about the iPad Mini screen. Marques Brownlee on youtube also compared the Nexus 7 and the iPad Mini and he came to a similar conclusion as well.
CONCLUSSION
If you really want this tablet, look for some type of screen protector that will reduce glare because it really is that bad. If you're just looking for a smaller tablet that you can use, I recommend the Google Nexus 7 or the Amazon Kindle HD 7" as the display, performance, and battery life will be far better on those tablets. If you absolutely want an Apple iPad, grab the 4th Gen 9.7" Model as it is far superior to the Mini.
I personally went with the Nexus 7 and I'll be returning my iPad Mini in short order as it is a highly disappointing product.
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01.03.2015
8/10
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Before I write my review, I have to first admit I'm an Android fanboy. I own 4 Android Tablets, and all my phones are Android based. I love Android because I enjoy customizing and optimizing my devices. Recently, a popular "brick and mortar" store had the 32GB iPad Mini 2 on sale for $299. I decided to take the plunge and see what I've been missing. I have to admit that the iPad Mini 2 is an impressive device. I'm not all that impressed with iOS 8.1, and of course the limits to customizing the iPad has me a little frustrated. But hardware wise, the iPad Mini 2 is top notch. The Retina Display is great. I like it slightly better than the display on my Nexus 7 (2013), but the 4:3 aspect ratio is taking a little bit of getting used to. I'm glad I spent $50 for the extra 16GB of memory too, as iOS takes up 6GB all by itself. I'm happy that most of the apps that I use on Android are available on the iPad. The dual-core A7 processor is a great performer despite not the latest and greatest from Apple. Battery life is very good. I'm getting about 8 hours of usage between charges. I don't like being married to iTunes, or having to use the "Lightning Cable" with only certified chargers, but that's part of the deal with Apple products. All in all, I'm very happy with my first iPad tablet. It's 5 star hardware, but I give it 4 stars overall for all the little annoyances that accompany owning an Apple product.
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30.12.2013
10/10
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I got the very first Kindle when it came out because I LOVE to read. I upgraded it to a newer version a year later, and when the iPads came out I got one more out of curiosity than any real NEED. I use a laptop computer for everything at work and home, but I thought it would be fun to play with.
I got hooked on the iBooks program, and have used an iPad or my iPhone for reading ever since. I've gone through the iPad 1, 2, and 3, and now the new Retina Mini. Each time I upgrade, I pass my replaced one to my son, and his replaced one goes to my mom. So they love them as well.
Last summer when I was still using the iPad 3, I tried the Kindle Fire HD simply because I wanted something smaller to use since most of my reading I do in bed. I tried to like it, but I only used it for about two days before I got disgusted with the interface, the carousel, etc...
So this Christmas I decided to get myself a present.
It easily restored my backup from the iPad 3, and once all the apps were downloaded to it again it performed flawlessly. I love how much lighter it is, and how much easier it is to hold and use anywhere. I now carry it in my computer case with my Surface Pro so I have it handy if I have time to read somewhere during my day.
The performance is great, definitely an improvement over my iPad 3. The screen is flawless, the text is just mind bogglingly crisp and clear even for the smaller size. The games all perform great on it, but I got it mainly for reading and an easy way to check mail without having to go to my Surface Pro.
The only downside is the same downside all iPads have had - the slick back. I really loved the original Kindle for the rubberized back surface, which made it very easy to hold onto. This one is as slippery as any of them, but that's at least partially ameliorated after I got the smart cover, since it can fold back and gives some "traction" for the fingers.
I was going to give my brother in law the Kindle Fire HD but I can't even find it. It was so unimpressive that I just stuck it somewhere and forgot where I even put it, and it's not turned up in any of my searching. That's how much I preferred the iPads for my use.
Since I don't store music or photos on it, the 16GB version is all I needed so this is the cheapest version I've ever gotten (up to this point I always got the 32GB "just in case" and realized I never used more than half of the space anyway).
For me, worth every penny because as much as I was unhappy with the look and feel of IOS 7 (while loving the improvements in the interface itself, I hate the "50 shades of grey" color scheme they seemed to go with) it's still the interface I prefer for my light tablet use and ebook reading.
Very happy I gave myself this present.
I got hooked on the iBooks program, and have used an iPad or my iPhone for reading ever since. I've gone through the iPad 1, 2, and 3, and now the new Retina Mini. Each time I upgrade, I pass my replaced one to my son, and his replaced one goes to my mom. So they love them as well.
Last summer when I was still using the iPad 3, I tried the Kindle Fire HD simply because I wanted something smaller to use since most of my reading I do in bed. I tried to like it, but I only used it for about two days before I got disgusted with the interface, the carousel, etc...
So this Christmas I decided to get myself a present.
It easily restored my backup from the iPad 3, and once all the apps were downloaded to it again it performed flawlessly. I love how much lighter it is, and how much easier it is to hold and use anywhere. I now carry it in my computer case with my Surface Pro so I have it handy if I have time to read somewhere during my day.
The performance is great, definitely an improvement over my iPad 3. The screen is flawless, the text is just mind bogglingly crisp and clear even for the smaller size. The games all perform great on it, but I got it mainly for reading and an easy way to check mail without having to go to my Surface Pro.
The only downside is the same downside all iPads have had - the slick back. I really loved the original Kindle for the rubberized back surface, which made it very easy to hold onto. This one is as slippery as any of them, but that's at least partially ameliorated after I got the smart cover, since it can fold back and gives some "traction" for the fingers.
I was going to give my brother in law the Kindle Fire HD but I can't even find it. It was so unimpressive that I just stuck it somewhere and forgot where I even put it, and it's not turned up in any of my searching. That's how much I preferred the iPads for my use.
Since I don't store music or photos on it, the 16GB version is all I needed so this is the cheapest version I've ever gotten (up to this point I always got the 32GB "just in case" and realized I never used more than half of the space anyway).
For me, worth every penny because as much as I was unhappy with the look and feel of IOS 7 (while loving the improvements in the interface itself, I hate the "50 shades of grey" color scheme they seemed to go with) it's still the interface I prefer for my light tablet use and ebook reading.
Very happy I gave myself this present.
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15.09.2013
8/10
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Are you thinking about buying a tablet? There are so many tablets to pick from. There are tablets by Apple, Microsoft, Samsung, Nexus, Windows, etc. There are so many different choices, so many different brands. Every single tablet is different. But what tablet is better? How do you know which one to buy? Some like Window products other like Apple products more. Each and every single person is different but there is one iPad that fits all. I believe the iPad Mini is probably the best choice of all, it perfect for everyone.
Why should you buy the Apple iPad mini? Well Apple is a very well known company all across the globe. They have created some of the best computers, laptops, created the iPod and the iPhone. Who does not love Apple products? They have the best and most advanced technology. Apple does not let you down, it meets all the expectations, and you will be surprised with what you can do with their products. Mostly everyone has an Apple product these days; personally in my family we own eight Apple products, in which the iPad mini is one. We are very happy with all our Apple products from our laptop and PC to our iPods and iPad. We can say that Apple has not let us down with any of their products we have bought and I know probably many out there agree with us.
Why is the iPad mini perfect? First of all the iPad mini is the perfect size, it is not bulky at all. It is only 5.28 inches by 7.87 inches and it is 0.28 inches thick. It can easily be carried in your purse or in you backpack and it won't weigh anything at all. It is also perfect for all college students out there, you can easily take notes with the iPad mini and will never have to worry about forgetting or buying a notebook, so the iPad mini helps you save trees. The iPad mini is also perfect for your children; you can download games, TV shows, or movies. Its perfect for them to use any day, and very perfect for when going on a road trip you can play a movie, give them headphones and make it a peaceful ride where your child wont be bored and start bothering you. The iPad mini is perfect for anyone out there, no matter what it needs to be used for. The iPad mini also has a great camera, which takes very nice pictures. And iPad minis are also starting to be used in schools, which as you can see iPad minis are starting to be used mostly everywhere, why not have one of your own.
The iPad mini will make you happier. You can download movies, books, its also can have Wi-Fi. Having an iPad mini will make you very happy, you don't have to carry around bulky books anymore, and you can easily download more then one book on your mini iPad. The iPad mini changes your life, it makes you more modern, and you become more technological. The whole world is becoming more technological, might as well buy an iPad mini and keep up.
In conclusion, I believe the iPad mini is the best choice of table. Its produced by a very well known company all around the world. It has the latest technology and it fits all your needs and your families. The iPad mini is very family oriented its perfect for your toddlers to your college students. It perfect for everyday use, for school, and for work. Everyone should have an iPad mini its perfect
Why should you buy the Apple iPad mini? Well Apple is a very well known company all across the globe. They have created some of the best computers, laptops, created the iPod and the iPhone. Who does not love Apple products? They have the best and most advanced technology. Apple does not let you down, it meets all the expectations, and you will be surprised with what you can do with their products. Mostly everyone has an Apple product these days; personally in my family we own eight Apple products, in which the iPad mini is one. We are very happy with all our Apple products from our laptop and PC to our iPods and iPad. We can say that Apple has not let us down with any of their products we have bought and I know probably many out there agree with us.
Why is the iPad mini perfect? First of all the iPad mini is the perfect size, it is not bulky at all. It is only 5.28 inches by 7.87 inches and it is 0.28 inches thick. It can easily be carried in your purse or in you backpack and it won't weigh anything at all. It is also perfect for all college students out there, you can easily take notes with the iPad mini and will never have to worry about forgetting or buying a notebook, so the iPad mini helps you save trees. The iPad mini is also perfect for your children; you can download games, TV shows, or movies. Its perfect for them to use any day, and very perfect for when going on a road trip you can play a movie, give them headphones and make it a peaceful ride where your child wont be bored and start bothering you. The iPad mini is perfect for anyone out there, no matter what it needs to be used for. The iPad mini also has a great camera, which takes very nice pictures. And iPad minis are also starting to be used in schools, which as you can see iPad minis are starting to be used mostly everywhere, why not have one of your own.
The iPad mini will make you happier. You can download movies, books, its also can have Wi-Fi. Having an iPad mini will make you very happy, you don't have to carry around bulky books anymore, and you can easily download more then one book on your mini iPad. The iPad mini changes your life, it makes you more modern, and you become more technological. The whole world is becoming more technological, might as well buy an iPad mini and keep up.
In conclusion, I believe the iPad mini is the best choice of table. Its produced by a very well known company all around the world. It has the latest technology and it fits all your needs and your families. The iPad mini is very family oriented its perfect for your toddlers to your college students. It perfect for everyday use, for school, and for work. Everyone should have an iPad mini its perfect
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26.12.2012
4/10
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><><><>〰 Original Review Written December 26, 2012 〰<><><><
The only Apple product I own is an iPhone 4 but I've been using iPhones for almost 5 years & love it still.
I liked the idea of the iPad at first but tried a few friends iPads out and really didn't see a need for a huge version of my iPhone ....and that's what it felt like,, well actually, more like a HEAVIER, BULKIER, and WAY MORE expensive version of my iphone....so I passed and didn't think more of it,
It became super popular of course ,,,,but I didn't really want it much. My IPhone was enough.
A few more years, along with a few more iPad versions go buy & THEN......there was the mini!!!
I was intreguied and found this new version something I possibly see myself enjoying. I loved my iPhone and had lots of apps that kept me from ever being bored but every once in awhile I wished the screen was bigger....like when drawing in an art app and such....
Unfortunately the iPad was only one BIG size and more than I needed or wanted.
The mini was perfect!! Just a little bigger than my iPhone making most apps the perfect size to see great & enjoy playing or working more but still small enough to comfortably take anywhere. OHHH and the WEIGHT!!! SOOOOOO much lighter than iPad. Plus I've been playing with it for awhile now and love everything about it.
I got the White 64gb Wifi only iPad Mini and now I need a stylus. Anyone know which is good?
My first & only iPad and I'm extremely happy. I just wish I could control my app buying/testing since I'm using a lot of space and there is no larger storage than the 64mb but I'm so thankful I got this size! LoL
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><><><>~~ U P D A T E Jan. 9, 2014 ~~<><><>< PROBLEM with tablet
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A few months ago my beloved iPad Mini started acting up and will no longer work unless plugged into the wall for power. It will be charged and say 100% on battery but as soon as the plug is removed, the battery icon shows that its in the RED on the lock screen and needs to be charged. I've tried every solution available on Internet and this "problem" conveniently began the minute it's 1 year warranty expired. So I have no idea what else to do except use it only while I'm near an outlet to keep it connected to which completely changes the portability aspect of the device.
Ive had a few different iPhones and iPod Touches over the years with no major troubles so when I finally decided to join the iPad craze, I had nothing but positive thoughts from my own experiences and from friends who have been using them. I was wrong!
Needless to say, I was/AM disappointed and the fact that its my FIRST and ONLY iPad is not helping the situation AT ALL!
I'm outta luck though......I can't afford to purchase a new one and I can't sell this one in this condition. I've run outta solutions to try,,, so for now I'm just thankful that it works at all (hope it continues!) and just keep it plugged in to use it.
I'll continue to search the web for others dealing with same issue and hopefully someone, somewhere, will have a solution out there for me that works. :::crossing my fingers:::::
I expected more than a year out of this device (especially for the price!).
I can honestly say, I took extremely great care of this iPad as I do with everything I own. I'm always careful with electronics especially but this particular tablet was specifically meant to only use at home, for quiet leisure days and at bedtime. I never even took it out of my house. It sat on my table or wherever until I was ready to use it (mainly bedtime). So I can only guess it was already defective when I got it.
Anyway, just thought I'd post here in case anyone else has this problem or wonders if anyone has/had this problem.
The only Apple product I own is an iPhone 4 but I've been using iPhones for almost 5 years & love it still.
I liked the idea of the iPad at first but tried a few friends iPads out and really didn't see a need for a huge version of my iPhone ....and that's what it felt like,, well actually, more like a HEAVIER, BULKIER, and WAY MORE expensive version of my iphone....so I passed and didn't think more of it,
It became super popular of course ,,,,but I didn't really want it much. My IPhone was enough.
A few more years, along with a few more iPad versions go buy & THEN......there was the mini!!!
I was intreguied and found this new version something I possibly see myself enjoying. I loved my iPhone and had lots of apps that kept me from ever being bored but every once in awhile I wished the screen was bigger....like when drawing in an art app and such....
Unfortunately the iPad was only one BIG size and more than I needed or wanted.
The mini was perfect!! Just a little bigger than my iPhone making most apps the perfect size to see great & enjoy playing or working more but still small enough to comfortably take anywhere. OHHH and the WEIGHT!!! SOOOOOO much lighter than iPad. Plus I've been playing with it for awhile now and love everything about it.
I got the White 64gb Wifi only iPad Mini and now I need a stylus. Anyone know which is good?
My first & only iPad and I'm extremely happy. I just wish I could control my app buying/testing since I'm using a lot of space and there is no larger storage than the 64mb but I'm so thankful I got this size! LoL
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><><><>~~ U P D A T E Jan. 9, 2014 ~~<><><>< PROBLEM with tablet
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A few months ago my beloved iPad Mini started acting up and will no longer work unless plugged into the wall for power. It will be charged and say 100% on battery but as soon as the plug is removed, the battery icon shows that its in the RED on the lock screen and needs to be charged. I've tried every solution available on Internet and this "problem" conveniently began the minute it's 1 year warranty expired. So I have no idea what else to do except use it only while I'm near an outlet to keep it connected to which completely changes the portability aspect of the device.
Ive had a few different iPhones and iPod Touches over the years with no major troubles so when I finally decided to join the iPad craze, I had nothing but positive thoughts from my own experiences and from friends who have been using them. I was wrong!
Needless to say, I was/AM disappointed and the fact that its my FIRST and ONLY iPad is not helping the situation AT ALL!
I'm outta luck though......I can't afford to purchase a new one and I can't sell this one in this condition. I've run outta solutions to try,,, so for now I'm just thankful that it works at all (hope it continues!) and just keep it plugged in to use it.
I'll continue to search the web for others dealing with same issue and hopefully someone, somewhere, will have a solution out there for me that works. :::crossing my fingers:::::
I expected more than a year out of this device (especially for the price!).
I can honestly say, I took extremely great care of this iPad as I do with everything I own. I'm always careful with electronics especially but this particular tablet was specifically meant to only use at home, for quiet leisure days and at bedtime. I never even took it out of my house. It sat on my table or wherever until I was ready to use it (mainly bedtime). So I can only guess it was already defective when I got it.
Anyway, just thought I'd post here in case anyone else has this problem or wonders if anyone has/had this problem.
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22.12.2014
10/10
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Великолепно
I own this product. It has been criticized for it's 1024-by-768 resolution at 163 pixels per inch (ppi) resolution. I do not find this to be a problem. I believe that most tablets have a 16:9 aspect ratio, however the all of the Ipads have a 4:3 aspect ratio. The 16:9 is better for video as there is no black bar at the top and bottom of the display in landscape mode. However, I like the 4:3 ratio for reading E-Books, browsing the internet etc. The display is fine for doing anything from viewing Netflix to reading an E-Book. I have an E reader but the Ipad, with the appropriate free app from Nook, or Kindle, has the ability to read books from all of the E-Book publishers. The speed of rendering internet pages is fine, unless you are comparing it to the Retina IPad Mini, or IPad Mini 3. I have the16GB as most of my music is stored in "the cloud" through tunes match, for a 25 dollar a year fee. One can use up the storage space rather quickly if you wish to store a large amount of music for videos directly on the device. Ipads in contrast to many Android tablets do not allow for SD cards. The IOS operating system seems to be more efficient that android devices in that even with the admittedly not high powered processor of the original mini all of the actions are smooth without stutter. Even with continuous use the battery lasts for a couple of days without a recharge. It still compares favorably with an android tablet in the under 250 range. I highly recommend this product.
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16.07.2014
6/10
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Плохо
The iPad hardware is okay. Nice and light, but it still feels sturdy. The screen looks great, though touch is not as responsive in some apps as I'd like. Not sure if this is a hardware or software problem though. The speakers aren't very good, and nowhere near loud enough. My phone is louder and sounds a lot better, which is sad. The entire iPad line would really benefit from some forward facing speakers.
The really, really big disappointment for me has been iOS and its many, many limitations. It looks and feels very dated, but that's easy to ignore. However, I keep expecting to be able to do simple things that can be done in other operating systems, and I'm frequently disappointed when I can't.
I primarily purchased this iPad mini so I could work on music creation/mixing while traveling (props to Apple for making the GarageBand app free, it's nice for simple stuff). The third-party music apps are really where the iPad shines, but the limited ability of iOS to share files between apps, and having no access to the file structure on the iPad, makes importing and exporting sound files basically impossible unless you always have WiFi access to the cloud or a computer with iTunes you can plug in to. Why not at least allow some kind of shared folders in iOS that could be accessed by your apps? There's a great audio routing app called Audiobus on the app store, which lets you connect audio apps together, but it only works with compatible apps, and doesn't let you share previously recorded sound files between apps.
iTunes is still an abysmal, horrible piece-of-junk bloatware, and anytime I'm forced to use it I just feel frustrated and a little disgusted by the sloppy, lazy programming and ugly interface. Anyway, I shouldn't need a second device just so I can use the iPad properly. Kind of ruins the whole portability aspect of it for me.
TL:DR - Cool device, decent hardware, but iOS constantly disappoints me. For the price, I just expected it to be able to do a lot more.
The really, really big disappointment for me has been iOS and its many, many limitations. It looks and feels very dated, but that's easy to ignore. However, I keep expecting to be able to do simple things that can be done in other operating systems, and I'm frequently disappointed when I can't.
I primarily purchased this iPad mini so I could work on music creation/mixing while traveling (props to Apple for making the GarageBand app free, it's nice for simple stuff). The third-party music apps are really where the iPad shines, but the limited ability of iOS to share files between apps, and having no access to the file structure on the iPad, makes importing and exporting sound files basically impossible unless you always have WiFi access to the cloud or a computer with iTunes you can plug in to. Why not at least allow some kind of shared folders in iOS that could be accessed by your apps? There's a great audio routing app called Audiobus on the app store, which lets you connect audio apps together, but it only works with compatible apps, and doesn't let you share previously recorded sound files between apps.
iTunes is still an abysmal, horrible piece-of-junk bloatware, and anytime I'm forced to use it I just feel frustrated and a little disgusted by the sloppy, lazy programming and ugly interface. Anyway, I shouldn't need a second device just so I can use the iPad properly. Kind of ruins the whole portability aspect of it for me.
TL:DR - Cool device, decent hardware, but iOS constantly disappoints me. For the price, I just expected it to be able to do a lot more.
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04.01.2014
10/10
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Великолепно
I bought this iPad Mini for my wife because the grandchildren keep hogging my original iPad and my wife's iPad 2 (I got for her last year.). So far, my wife has been able to keep her hands on the new Mini without the grandkids hogging it.
My wife likes the Mini because:
It runs the same apps as the iPad 2 does.
It is smaller and fits on the table beside her chair better than the iPad 2 did.
It is lighter than the iPad 2. This is important because the OtterBoxes add significant weight to the iPads. (We would never have an iPad without a case because of the risk of the grandchildren dropping them.)
It works very well for what she does: FaceBook, Pinterest, searching the Internet and simple games.
I like that it runs iOS 7 and the cameras are better than on the iPad 2.
Much has been said about the low resolution of the screen on the original iPad Mini. That is not a problem for us with the way we use our iPads. I suppose if you used it for viewing a lot of videos, that might matter. But, that is what we use our TVs for.
The iPads have been very appreciated by the members of this household. The grandchildren do use the larger iPads for videos and have not complained about the low resolution of the screens. We currently have an iPad (1st generation), iPad 2, iPad 4th generation and the iPad Mini. What we like about the iPads are the wide variety of apps available (many free ones) and the fact that they actually work.
Prior to getting into the world of iPads, we had 3 different Android tablets which had a variety of problems:
The Android tablets:
Did not use Google Play. Two of them required downloads from a PC to install apps.
One had a resistive screen, which was hard to use.
Two frequently froze up. One had a reset hole an ear ring pin could be placed in. The other simply had to be left alone for the battery to run down.
While people complain about the iPads not accepting SD cards, we had problems with our Android devices not allowing all of the apps to be installed on the SD cards.
We are very happy with all of our iOS devices (including 3 iPhones and 3 iPod Touches) because they work as they should.
UPDATE:
I forgot to state that I also especially like the new Lightning connector the Mini and the iPhone 5 has. It is much easier to connect to the device than the old 30 pin connector or a mini USB connector that so many devices use. With the Lightning connector, either side can be placed up when connecting to the device. The old 30 pin can be difficult to connect without actually looking at the connector and device.
My wife likes the Mini because:
It runs the same apps as the iPad 2 does.
It is smaller and fits on the table beside her chair better than the iPad 2 did.
It is lighter than the iPad 2. This is important because the OtterBoxes add significant weight to the iPads. (We would never have an iPad without a case because of the risk of the grandchildren dropping them.)
It works very well for what she does: FaceBook, Pinterest, searching the Internet and simple games.
I like that it runs iOS 7 and the cameras are better than on the iPad 2.
Much has been said about the low resolution of the screen on the original iPad Mini. That is not a problem for us with the way we use our iPads. I suppose if you used it for viewing a lot of videos, that might matter. But, that is what we use our TVs for.
The iPads have been very appreciated by the members of this household. The grandchildren do use the larger iPads for videos and have not complained about the low resolution of the screens. We currently have an iPad (1st generation), iPad 2, iPad 4th generation and the iPad Mini. What we like about the iPads are the wide variety of apps available (many free ones) and the fact that they actually work.
Prior to getting into the world of iPads, we had 3 different Android tablets which had a variety of problems:
The Android tablets:
Did not use Google Play. Two of them required downloads from a PC to install apps.
One had a resistive screen, which was hard to use.
Two frequently froze up. One had a reset hole an ear ring pin could be placed in. The other simply had to be left alone for the battery to run down.
While people complain about the iPads not accepting SD cards, we had problems with our Android devices not allowing all of the apps to be installed on the SD cards.
We are very happy with all of our iOS devices (including 3 iPhones and 3 iPod Touches) because they work as they should.
UPDATE:
I forgot to state that I also especially like the new Lightning connector the Mini and the iPhone 5 has. It is much easier to connect to the device than the old 30 pin connector or a mini USB connector that so many devices use. With the Lightning connector, either side can be placed up when connecting to the device. The old 30 pin can be difficult to connect without actually looking at the connector and device.
Скроменый эксперт
01.08.2013
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
I'm a certified iOS geek. I've owned every iteration of the iPhone and iPad that's ever come out. In Black and White. I wait online and install the system updates (now OTA) the minute they are released. I tell you this so you will know that I'm really fond of Apple's iOS products.
So when the iPad Mini came out, I had to get it to supplement my new, new iPad. You know what? It has just not excited me. It's really not that the 1024x768 resolution is bad, after all, with a smaller screen size, the pixel density increases slightly, but its certainly discernible from the retina display of the new iPads.
I just find that the form factor is not so significantly different that I'm amazed and delighted by how much I can do with a smaller device. Nor am I bowled over by its price. The stereo speakers are there, but no more noticeably louder than my full-sized iPad with only one speaker. It's really just there. In other words, it's more of the same and does not give me the satisfaction of an all-new device. Now, as I mentioned, I love iOS, and the new betas for iOS 7 will definitely spark some more life into this device, but as I look back and forth between my new, new iPad and my new iPad Mini, all I can do is shrug and say, "Meh..."
Besides a retina display, what can Apple do to make me espouse the iPad mini as "magical"? It's not hard... I want a louder set of speakers (my wife's 7" Kindle Fire HD has a booming set of speakers), native apps that not only replace or duplicate the ones on a full size iPad, but rather supplement them so if the two units are together, the functionality increases. For example, what if any two iPads placed next to each other could extend the screen size? What if I could place my iPad mini next to my full sized iPad and during Facetime, the iPad mini could show my own face full screen while the large iPad showed the other person's (instead of it being in a little window)? Finally, they should drop the price by another $50-$75 or, god-forbid, increase the new full sized iPads by $100 to differentiate the price points.
Right now, this fanboy is not the world's biggest fan of the iPad mini. Will I keep it? Of course, but just until the next one is released. I have to own each iteration of these devices after all. However, am I feeling more than just a bit lured by the new Google and Asus tablets...? You'd better believe it. I'm looking for different, newer, better, more innovative. One more version, I tell myself... but for the time, I won't recommend an iPad mini if you already own the full-sized iPad. It's a downgrade.
UPDATE: February 2014
Now that I also own the iPad Air and Retina iPad Mini, my conclusion is that Apple is starting to fall from grace. The build quality of the devices continue to be among the industry's very best but innovation seems to have slowed to a near halt. One more generation of iPhones, iPad and Apple TV for me coming up and if I'm no longer impressed, they will then have lost my business, but more importantly, my brand loyalty. Having sunk thousands into the Apple ecosystem, I am now realizing they are no longer the company they were between 2007-2011.
So when the iPad Mini came out, I had to get it to supplement my new, new iPad. You know what? It has just not excited me. It's really not that the 1024x768 resolution is bad, after all, with a smaller screen size, the pixel density increases slightly, but its certainly discernible from the retina display of the new iPads.
I just find that the form factor is not so significantly different that I'm amazed and delighted by how much I can do with a smaller device. Nor am I bowled over by its price. The stereo speakers are there, but no more noticeably louder than my full-sized iPad with only one speaker. It's really just there. In other words, it's more of the same and does not give me the satisfaction of an all-new device. Now, as I mentioned, I love iOS, and the new betas for iOS 7 will definitely spark some more life into this device, but as I look back and forth between my new, new iPad and my new iPad Mini, all I can do is shrug and say, "Meh..."
Besides a retina display, what can Apple do to make me espouse the iPad mini as "magical"? It's not hard... I want a louder set of speakers (my wife's 7" Kindle Fire HD has a booming set of speakers), native apps that not only replace or duplicate the ones on a full size iPad, but rather supplement them so if the two units are together, the functionality increases. For example, what if any two iPads placed next to each other could extend the screen size? What if I could place my iPad mini next to my full sized iPad and during Facetime, the iPad mini could show my own face full screen while the large iPad showed the other person's (instead of it being in a little window)? Finally, they should drop the price by another $50-$75 or, god-forbid, increase the new full sized iPads by $100 to differentiate the price points.
Right now, this fanboy is not the world's biggest fan of the iPad mini. Will I keep it? Of course, but just until the next one is released. I have to own each iteration of these devices after all. However, am I feeling more than just a bit lured by the new Google and Asus tablets...? You'd better believe it. I'm looking for different, newer, better, more innovative. One more version, I tell myself... but for the time, I won't recommend an iPad mini if you already own the full-sized iPad. It's a downgrade.
UPDATE: February 2014
Now that I also own the iPad Air and Retina iPad Mini, my conclusion is that Apple is starting to fall from grace. The build quality of the devices continue to be among the industry's very best but innovation seems to have slowed to a near halt. One more generation of iPhones, iPad and Apple TV for me coming up and if I'm no longer impressed, they will then have lost my business, but more importantly, my brand loyalty. Having sunk thousands into the Apple ecosystem, I am now realizing they are no longer the company they were between 2007-2011.
Скроменый эксперт
12.09.2014
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Absolutely love this iPad. With all the reviews talking about paying for a new one and receiving a refurb or used I decided to skip the headache and just purchase used (listed used-like new) and save about $70.
I am upgrading from a first gen iPad so it probably wouldn't take as much to please me as some of you other folks that buy stuff as it comes out. That said, holding the mini compared to my old iPad is like comparing a small paperback book and a brick. I always thought the iPad was a little bulky and not comfortable to hold for long periods, even while resting my hand on the arm of the sofa.
Before I made this purchase I did a ton a research. The biggest con I found people had with this particular mini was that it lacked the retina display. I do admit I can tell a difference in the crispness of text compared to my iPhone 4s, but it is definitely not enough that I would recommend passing on this purchase.
Apps open quickly and the response is wonderful. There may be faster tablets out there but this suits my needs just fine. I am not one to sit and read ebooks or play games for extended periods of time. The most use this thing sees is web, amazon and ebay browsing, checking emails, but mostly transmitting work orders for safeguard (work related hoopla). It rides beside me most of the day connected to a hotspot and tells me when I have new work that needs to be done.
It is the perfect fit for my needs.
The only thing I would like to see added is a flash for the camera. If it had a flash I'd probably use it more for work than my phone. But as I said, at this price point I couldn't ask for anything better. I absolutely love it and hope it lasts as long as my original iPad.
I am upgrading from a first gen iPad so it probably wouldn't take as much to please me as some of you other folks that buy stuff as it comes out. That said, holding the mini compared to my old iPad is like comparing a small paperback book and a brick. I always thought the iPad was a little bulky and not comfortable to hold for long periods, even while resting my hand on the arm of the sofa.
Before I made this purchase I did a ton a research. The biggest con I found people had with this particular mini was that it lacked the retina display. I do admit I can tell a difference in the crispness of text compared to my iPhone 4s, but it is definitely not enough that I would recommend passing on this purchase.
Apps open quickly and the response is wonderful. There may be faster tablets out there but this suits my needs just fine. I am not one to sit and read ebooks or play games for extended periods of time. The most use this thing sees is web, amazon and ebay browsing, checking emails, but mostly transmitting work orders for safeguard (work related hoopla). It rides beside me most of the day connected to a hotspot and tells me when I have new work that needs to be done.
It is the perfect fit for my needs.
The only thing I would like to see added is a flash for the camera. If it had a flash I'd probably use it more for work than my phone. But as I said, at this price point I couldn't ask for anything better. I absolutely love it and hope it lasts as long as my original iPad.
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07.01.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Price on par (and at this moment a little cheaper) than Apple's retail price, which I came to appreciate even more when I was given an Amazon card and saw that the iPad mini 2 WiFi 32GB was being sold for $88 more than Apple's price. You have to really watch some of the independent sellers on Amazon, some of them will rip you off. Luckily, the shop who is selling the 16GB version sells it at a great price. I was pleased with the shipping, product arrived perfectly new and unspoiled.
As most have realized by now, the iPad mini 2 has the same exact hardware as the iPad mini 3 (just minus the fingerprint scanner, which I think is less useful on an iPad for most people) so this is a great buy. Personally I find the screen size more than adequate; I'm not sure I would like handling the standard-sized iPad for too long. Beautiful retina screen (makes me want to upgrade my iPhone 4S), snappy interface. I'm probably a little *too* pleased with my purchase, I haven't been getting any work done with this thing around - and that's even after having owned iPhones for years and telling myself "it's the same OS, just a bigger screen, no big deal" :P My brother got an LG 7 Pad and is a bit jealous about the screen size and display of my mini 2. I was on the fence a bit before, but now I'd buy it again in a heartbeat.
As most have realized by now, the iPad mini 2 has the same exact hardware as the iPad mini 3 (just minus the fingerprint scanner, which I think is less useful on an iPad for most people) so this is a great buy. Personally I find the screen size more than adequate; I'm not sure I would like handling the standard-sized iPad for too long. Beautiful retina screen (makes me want to upgrade my iPhone 4S), snappy interface. I'm probably a little *too* pleased with my purchase, I haven't been getting any work done with this thing around - and that's even after having owned iPhones for years and telling myself "it's the same OS, just a bigger screen, no big deal" :P My brother got an LG 7 Pad and is a bit jealous about the screen size and display of my mini 2. I was on the fence a bit before, but now I'd buy it again in a heartbeat.
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24.09.2014
10/10
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Великолепно
I don't usually review products that have already been reviewed by a lot of others, but I want to make an exception in this case because I have found the product to be of exceptionally high quality. I bought the iPad mini retina (32 GB, space gray) several months ago with a bit of trepidation, since I already had a few other computing devices and wasn't sure if I would really find it useful. But over time, it has evolved into my favorite electronic/ computing device. The retina display is great. The size is also great - the screen (just under 8 inches diagonally) is large enough for almost anything I would want to do, while still being small enough to ensure a high degree of portability. You can even buy keyboards for the Mini which match the size of the device and communicate through Bluetooth. The aesthetics of the tablet are beautiful - simply put, it is a pleasure to look at and to use. Perhaps the greatest advantage, though, is the access to the Apple app store, which is unparalleled in offerings and quality. There seems to be an app for almost anything you want to do, and many of them are free.The real strength of the ipad mini for me has been video, camera and games, as well as e-mail checking and Internet surfing. Productivity apps (such as Pages) work OK, but they are somewhat harder to use on this than on a laptop. One other minor disadvantage is that it can be somewhat cumbersome to sync things through iTunes in order to load things onto the iPad from, say, a desktop PC. You can't just click and drop files in.
I have interacted with Apple support service a time or two, and had a good experience with that as well.
I have interacted with Apple support service a time or two, and had a good experience with that as well.
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07.07.2014
10/10
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Великолепно
Retina display is just amazing!! The 4:3 aspect radio is the best ! And for everything especially webpages , social networks it does look amazing in comparison with a 7" tablet. I this the most important thing is its battery- it lasts in range of 11-13hrs continuously!! But if you use it at intervals it can easily last 2 or 3 days. In sleep mode it does not consume anyhing! Anything! A7 chip is under new archictecture armv8 64bits!! Not even snapdragon has released something similar , snapdragon 800 chipset is based on previous armv7 32 bits only, and its power hungry ( clock at 2.0-2.2ghz) unlike apple chip is 1.3ghz and perfectly optimized with ios7 makes everything smooth.
I know you are wondering or comparing it with nexus 7 (2013) , ive got the nexus 7 and let me tell you this display size its nothing compare to the aspec radio 4:3 8" of apple. Also Ipad mini retina Its confortable to have it in one hand or two.
Umm maybe now youre thinking of samsung tablet 8.4 pro or samsung tablet S 8.4( 2014) so let me tel you something , first sansung interface is not as good as ios, also they come with processor snapdragon 800 thus theyre power hungry!! . These tablets now come with a resolution of 1600" ( ipad mini retina 1536") but its oled and oled exagerates the color accuracy, and if you go deep and investigate about their performance(cnet, the verge,iphonearena) you will find that these tablets last only in range of 6-8hrs battery.
Go to cnet and the verge and see the best tablets ever so you will realize ipad air and mini comes in first and second place. Having the same machine underneath, also check geekbench 3.0 to compare it with android devices, then you will see hiw amazing this tablet is..
Now this fall ios8 is coming , imagine how wonderful is gonna be with this optimization.
I know you are wondering or comparing it with nexus 7 (2013) , ive got the nexus 7 and let me tell you this display size its nothing compare to the aspec radio 4:3 8" of apple. Also Ipad mini retina Its confortable to have it in one hand or two.
Umm maybe now youre thinking of samsung tablet 8.4 pro or samsung tablet S 8.4( 2014) so let me tel you something , first sansung interface is not as good as ios, also they come with processor snapdragon 800 thus theyre power hungry!! . These tablets now come with a resolution of 1600" ( ipad mini retina 1536") but its oled and oled exagerates the color accuracy, and if you go deep and investigate about their performance(cnet, the verge,iphonearena) you will find that these tablets last only in range of 6-8hrs battery.
Go to cnet and the verge and see the best tablets ever so you will realize ipad air and mini comes in first and second place. Having the same machine underneath, also check geekbench 3.0 to compare it with android devices, then you will see hiw amazing this tablet is..
Now this fall ios8 is coming , imagine how wonderful is gonna be with this optimization.
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08.12.2014
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
Delivery time was 4 days less than earliest stated on order - neat!
I first reviewed this product when I opened and connected the iPAD mini2 to my windows 8 PC. There was indication that it was a "2" neither on the paperwork with the mini nor on the screen in setup until after I updated the software.
I could/can not locate the information on the mini to see the screen resolution which was why I paid $50 more for the 2 (the iPAD was available for 150-199 on line)
i ordered an iPad mini2 but I THOUGHT I received just an iPad mini.- I was wrong.
But - the display is really clear and I could watch episodes of WILFRED without restarting after each 7 minutes as I have to do when watching any iTunes movie or tv show on the windows 8.1 PC. (I can't get the iTunes 64 to install - I think because I have MS Office 32 bit and other 32 bit APPS but no one seems to know for sure)
The iPAD documentation with the mini2 is so scarce it is impossible to know what you have until you get on line and update software. This may be different if you are using wifi or a MAC for set up.
I am amazed at how well the iPAD works with my windows 8.1 PC! My Samsung tablet can only communicate via Bluetooth as I disabled my home wifi as kids were targeting houses in the area using their wifi IDs -
I first reviewed this product when I opened and connected the iPAD mini2 to my windows 8 PC. There was indication that it was a "2" neither on the paperwork with the mini nor on the screen in setup until after I updated the software.
I could/can not locate the information on the mini to see the screen resolution which was why I paid $50 more for the 2 (the iPAD was available for 150-199 on line)
i ordered an iPad mini2 but I THOUGHT I received just an iPad mini.- I was wrong.
But - the display is really clear and I could watch episodes of WILFRED without restarting after each 7 minutes as I have to do when watching any iTunes movie or tv show on the windows 8.1 PC. (I can't get the iTunes 64 to install - I think because I have MS Office 32 bit and other 32 bit APPS but no one seems to know for sure)
The iPAD documentation with the mini2 is so scarce it is impossible to know what you have until you get on line and update software. This may be different if you are using wifi or a MAC for set up.
I am amazed at how well the iPAD works with my windows 8.1 PC! My Samsung tablet can only communicate via Bluetooth as I disabled my home wifi as kids were targeting houses in the area using their wifi IDs -
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