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RS200 & PH2 172
God damn the apple store in pc world.... They had 2 - 64gb wifi in stock so had to buy them. Not happy at all lol
R26
You bought two?!
RS200 & PH2 172
Yeah one for me and one for a Xmas present, never knew it had the "new" connector on bottom of it nor did I look, so not a happy bunny right now as am on iPhone4s and its different to all my leads, plus thought it would slip into the neat iPad stand I have and that's a old style connector too... Looks like a trip back to apple store tomorrow for a iphone5 
I hate apple they just make ya buy more stuff when they do this, am such a apple fool!!
I hate apple they just make ya buy more stuff when they do this, am such a apple fool!!Yeah one for me and one for a Xmas present, never knew it had the "new" connector on bottom of it nor did I look, so not a happy bunny right now as am on iPhone4s and its different to all my leads, plus thought it would slip into the neat iPad stand I have and that's a old style connector too... Looks like a trip back to apple store tomorrow for a iphone5
You bought something without doing the proper research? I have no sympathy.
R26
Yeah one for me and one for a Xmas present, never knew it had the "new" connector on bottom of it nor did I look, so not a happy bunny right now as am on iPhone4s and its different to all my leads, plus thought it would slip into the neat iPad stand I have and that's a old style connector too... Looks like a trip back to apple store tomorrow for a iphone5
Idiot.
Fletcher
ClioSport Club Member
Yeah one for me and one for a Xmas present, never knew it had the "new" connector on bottom of it nor did I look, so not a happy bunny right now as am on iPhone4s and its different to all my leads, plus thought it would slip into the neat iPad stand I have and that's a old style connector too... Looks like a trip back to apple store tomorrow for a iphone5
Lol TBH.
So... Cases?!
Same, might go for this case.
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/encase-ultrasuede-starlight-pouch-for-ipad-mini-black-p37013.htm
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/encase-ultrasuede-starlight-pouch-for-ipad-mini-black-p37013.htm
.. If it was in stock...
This one looks lovely - http://www.mujjo.com/the-sleeves-collection/ipad-mini-sleeve-brown-wool-felt
On the expensive side though.
On the expensive side though.
Another one that looks nice - http://www.etsy.com/listing/112971020/ipad-mini-apple-tablet-sleeve-case-cover
Think it'll work out about £25 after conversion and postage.
Think it'll work out about £25 after conversion and postage.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/iPad-mini...es_Covers_Keyboard_Folios&hash=item416d6b5d15
or with a pocket on the back.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/iPad-mini...es_Covers_Keyboard_Folios&hash=item416de63fee
Not bad for £6/£7.
or with a pocket on the back.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/iPad-mini...es_Covers_Keyboard_Folios&hash=item416de63fee
Not bad for £6/£7.
BMW 440i
Yeah one for me and one for a Xmas present, never knew it had the "new" connector on bottom of it nor did I look, so not a happy bunny right now as am on iPhone4s and its different to all my leads, plus thought it would slip into the neat iPad stand I have and that's a old style connector too... Looks like a trip back to apple store tomorrow for a iphone5
So you're buying an iPhone 5 because the charger/connection is the same as your iPad, I don't think you're an apple fool...
Just ordered one with a pocket, then I'll probably ask the misses for something nicer for xmas.
Is there a keypad case for this?
My laptop is bust and was thinking about buying one of these now as I have already thought of getting one anyway.
Would it be too small to use as a laptop? And is it good enough to use instead of a laptop? I only use it for browsing the web anyway really.
Ipad 2 is another option too, don't think Ill bother with the retina one though.
My laptop is bust and was thinking about buying one of these now as I have already thought of getting one anyway.
Would it be too small to use as a laptop? And is it good enough to use instead of a laptop? I only use it for browsing the web anyway really.
Ipad 2 is another option too, don't think Ill bother with the retina one though.
N0ddie
ClioSport Club Member
Tesla Model 3
Theres a lot of reviews of swapping laptops for an iPad for a day of work to see if an iPad can sub in for a proper computer.
Obviously you have to buy apps to help but pairing the iPad with an Apple Bluetooth keyboard will mean it can be used as a "desktop" almost.
I've just moved a few of my work spreadsheets to SkyDrive and downloaded and synced the onenote app with my work PC, pretty damn good so far!
N0ddie
ClioSport Club Member
Tesla Model 3
1. Kindle
2. Pages
3. iPhoto
4. Netflix
5. Roadtrip 2
6. Smart glass (If you have an Xbox)
7. Flipboard
Those are our most used apps on our mini.
Having had the mini for a few days now and used it plenty over the weekend, I can update my views on it a bit further.
Overall I'm absolutely loving it. It's so nimble and well designed. When I pick up the MBP it just feels horrendously heavy now. The battery life is awesome. I'd used it for over 6 hours yesterday and still had over 50% remaining. I'm mostly just using Safari and the Twitter app (and a couple other light things) but that's still great. If I had the mini fully charged on Monday morning I think it would last all the way through to Friday with normal use. I have found myself thinking I need to get more apps, and I don't know why. It's probably just a novelty thing. Everything loads nice and smoothly too as you'd expect.
As for the main debating point of the screen... Well, being completely honest, it's a pretty average display. The colours are nice and vivid and certain things look fine, but there are plenty of times when I do look at the text and think it looks ropey. Is this a deal breaker? Definitely not. I still love the device, and for my situation it's definitely the right device for me. (I'll be commuting on a packed train from January so the mini easily wins the verdict for size and portability).
I suspect Apple will sell s**t loads of these over Christmas and I can see why. For anybody who needs something more portable or wants to get their first iPad it's an awesome device.
Overall I'm absolutely loving it. It's so nimble and well designed. When I pick up the MBP it just feels horrendously heavy now. The battery life is awesome. I'd used it for over 6 hours yesterday and still had over 50% remaining. I'm mostly just using Safari and the Twitter app (and a couple other light things) but that's still great. If I had the mini fully charged on Monday morning I think it would last all the way through to Friday with normal use. I have found myself thinking I need to get more apps, and I don't know why. It's probably just a novelty thing. Everything loads nice and smoothly too as you'd expect.
As for the main debating point of the screen... Well, being completely honest, it's a pretty average display. The colours are nice and vivid and certain things look fine, but there are plenty of times when I do look at the text and think it looks ropey. Is this a deal breaker? Definitely not. I still love the device, and for my situation it's definitely the right device for me. (I'll be commuting on a packed train from January so the mini easily wins the verdict for size and portability).
I suspect Apple will sell s**t loads of these over Christmas and I can see why. For anybody who needs something more portable or wants to get their first iPad it's an awesome device.
Haha yeah. And I'm looking at the screen thinking damn apps why are you all huddled so close to each other.
Interesting review, would say I'm in exactly the same opinion, absolutely love it and really only see the screen as a compromise for the price.
edit - agreed, the iPhone feels s**t now!
edit - agreed, the iPhone feels s**t now!
Tom
ClioSport Club Member
EV (s)
Female, mini, assumption.
Good review that, it seems that the screen is the only thing that people are complaining about.
Its funny really as people were justifying it saying oh the screen wont be too bad, you cant tell the difference etc. and now it seems that it is a concern of most people who have got the mini.
Saying all that ill be getting an iPad come february (birthday) however ill probably wait until march and see if they release a retina mini and if so thats what ill get.
My initial view (a couple pages back) was that the screen was fine. Having used it solidly over the weekend I'm happy to put my hands up and admit that it's not that great. Some things look good but other things do lack sharpness. I wouldn't class it as a concern though. As Chappers said, it's more of a compromise. It doesn't prevent me from using the device and enjoying it. I bloody love it. I just know from having an iPhone with retina that it can look a lot better.
I had a mess around with one in a store earlier this afternoon. It's nice, really nice. So much lighter and easier to handle. The screen is nicer than that of iPad 2, but very obviously not even close to the Retina display. Next to the iPad 3 (still on display), it noticeably fuzzy. Personally I couldn't live with it when I know it could (and soon will be) quite a lot better.
I do like the device, but it's not for me, not just yet. FF Retina all the way. Man-spec
I do like the device, but it's not for me, not just yet. FF Retina all the way. Man-spec
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