davenportram Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Apple have announced the new iPad mini http://www.apple.com/uk/ipad-mini/overview/ Basically a small iPad that fits in one hand (or is it a bigger iPod) The 16GB version is around the same price as the new iPod Touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Does it make phone calls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I like the Black one, I like the size to use as an ebook, £269 not bad price either but got a iPad 2 and the missus would go nuts if I got one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Tibbs Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I'm always pondering over getting one but I don't think I need it really, have a laptop and an Iphone.. struggling to see the benefits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsRam Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I'm thinking of getting an ipad 2 for the girls, for christmas, well really, for us all to use. I'm thinking we'd need an ipad 2 rather than a mini one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I would, the iPad 2 is same spec as the Mini I think for £320 but you get the bigger screen, iPad 4 you get a better quality screen, faster chip and Siri for £400. If its just the games and Internet the 2 is more than good enough and saves you £80 to spend on more Xmas pudding. Siri is pretty rubbish in the UK, can't say I've ever found a need to use it, plus she never understands me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 If you want a mini, would recommend the nexus 7 that has come down in price to around 160, has a spec to rival or bet the apple but just not the name. Personally I don't see the point of having a screen only 7", your phone does that job, so you may as well pay a bit extra and get the ipad if you are considering the mini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsRam Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Both my girls have got Dell lap tops. One has a Samsung Galaxy II phone,(and an i pod) the other a HTC summit or other - we've obviously got a home PC, which is a bit of a dinosaur ( i can post on here and fb) so I don't think a mini ipad is enough. I just don't understand what apple has to give, over the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I don't get it. There's already a small iPad. It's called an IPod. We got an iPad because it's bigger and replaced the laptop. People want to watch Corrie on 81" plasma screens with surround sound and HD. But they want to watch on a place mat? Bet anybody who buys one drinks in Starbucks. Recession my ar5e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 I think it's for those who want to be able to read and browse Internet on a screen that isn't too small and those that don't want to carry a full size iPad. iPod screens are ***** for reading books and the internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager1 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Being priced at £270, I can't see how it will compete with cheaper tablets costing £130. It will appeal to Apple lovers who don't want a big device (full sized iPad). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Apple has the App Store, Android crap has that play thing. Would you expect a Ford Escort and a Ferrari to be in the same price bracket? Android crap might have an extra chip or pixels in it's screen but it doesn't have the polished apps that iOS have, Android the developers have to arse around with different screen sizes and resolutions, with a 1 year old Android you will soon feel left out as the latest apps and OS won't work. You will also be around 6 months to a year behind apps that get released on Apple. Oh also Apple doesn't make it's devices out of old coke bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Truuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Kinda cool http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2012/11/NewImage2 Just hours after the iPad mini went on sale, car audio specialists are already installing it in the dashboards of cars. This example, [url=http://9to5mac.com/2012/11/02/ipad-mini-installed-into-dashboard-of-car-video/]first noticed by 9to5Mac, was installed in a 2012 Toyota Corolla by [url=http://www.soundwavesoftampa.com/]Soundwaves of Tampa. [url=https://www.facebook.com/soundwavesoftampa/photos_stream]The install uses the iPad mini to play Pandora and iHeartRadio through a previously installed audio system. However, because the iPad mini with LTE isn't yet available, the car most likely has a MiFi hotspot installed inside somewhere for a mobile data connection. http://www.macrumors.com/2012/11/02/ipad-mini-already-installed-in-car-dashboard/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 The hidden market exploited by apple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrivateDerby Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Probably not the best place to ask but does anyone know if I can get ramsplayer on an iphone? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 You can if you download Puffin Web Browser from the App Store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrivateDerby Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Nice one Daveo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 If you're planning on listening to the commentary on it you will have to turn the auto screen lock off as the app closes when the screens off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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