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Apple unveils new iPad mini with breakthrough performance in new design

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Re: Apple unveils new iPad mini with breakthrough performance in new design

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Post by handrous »

systemvoltage wrote: post #175
handrous wrote: post #38

Whoa, what's with the huge bezel? My only Mini is a 1st-gen, but that has a tiny bezel on either side, with somewhat larger ones top-and-bottom, and I really like the resulting overall size & proportions. Did the top and bottom bezels shrink a ton so it just looks like the whole thing's bigger all around because they all match now, or did they widen the sides? Looking at the dimensions on WP it looks like the height…

I'd love to have 2cm extra bezel on one side so as it hold it better. Cover it with grippy texture (similar to Thinkpads) on the flange, thinner than the rest of the device (step-down from the edge of the display) and that would be a great device ergonomically . The grip flange can be thin and strong, may be 2mm think.

I wouldn't be opposed to iDevices being usable without cases, but they'd need to make them a hell of a lot tougher, then. If we've got to have a case anyway because the devices are too fragile, I prefer the strategy they usually use of minimizing device size and relying on the case to provide the in-hand ergonomics (texture, bulk, bezels, handles, integrated stands, those bump-out grip thingies—you choose which of those you want when you buy the case)

Re: Apple unveils new iPad mini with breakthrough performance in new design

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Post by jareklupinski »

stnmtn wrote: post #71
horsawlarway wrote: post #63

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> But if I had to choose between Google and Apple for my privacy I would go with Apple (without much illusions). See - I'm right there with you about not having much dog in this fight (I don't buy Apple hardware, and I mostly left google about 3 years ago) but I come out on the other side of the coin. I'd much rather own a device made by folks I know I can't trust. Google is worse, but mostly honest about being worse…

I can sort of understand your poisiton if I squint hard enough... but what you're saying is that if apple came out as fully Anti-privacy and invasive like Google then you would be more okay with them than you are now. That's weird.

it is easier to mitigate a technical problem that is up-front and already confrontational, than one which actively tries to mask the problem even exists by using language other than code

Re: Apple unveils new iPad mini with breakthrough performance in new design

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Post by touisteur »

widowlark wrote: post #151
stnmtn wrote: post #68

Earlier quoted context omitted.

What is a company that doesn't do obnoxious overhyping?

Casio

Ouch, true, underhyped even. I had this simple, stylish enough for me, just heavy enough watch, sold with 10 years battery. Not only did it take lots of damage (daily driver, never removed it but for cleaning) but the battery lasted 15 years then died a bit later. That was 100eur well spent.

Re: Apple unveils new iPad mini with breakthrough performance in new design

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Post by kjreact »

post_break wrote: post #41
jmnicolas wrote: post #26

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I'm not sure I follow your logic: Google is certainly less trustworthy than Apple if we're speaking about scanning your files. And before you think I'm partial, I have no dog in this fight: I degoogled myself since last year and I don't own any Apple devices. But if I had to choose between Google and Apple for my privacy I would go with Apple (without much illusions).

Sometimes the alternative isn't much better, so instead of trying to punish myself and get a pixel, degoogle everything, etc. I voted with my wallet. Do I just keep my iPhone and let them get away with the CSAM on device scanning? I chose not to, even if the privacy is worse on android. Some may think that's ass backwards, but it was a solution for my beliefs.

Let’s wait until Apple actual starts device scanning before condemning them for it? Apple were up front with their plans and after hearing the public outcry they canceled their rollout. Other companies would have just rolled out the change without disclosure and called it a day.

Re: Apple unveils new iPad mini with breakthrough performance in new design

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Post by Jensson »

stnmtn wrote: post #71
horsawlarway wrote: post #63

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> But if I had to choose between Google and Apple for my privacy I would go with Apple (without much illusions). See - I'm right there with you about not having much dog in this fight (I don't buy Apple hardware, and I mostly left google about 3 years ago) but I come out on the other side of the coin. I'd much rather own a device made by folks I know I can't trust. Google is worse, but mostly honest about being worse…

I can sort of understand your poisiton if I squint hard enough... but what you're saying is that if apple came out as fully Anti-privacy and invasive like Google then you would be more okay with them than you are now. That's weird.

Apple is way more pro lock-in and pro control than Google is, and that problem is unfixable. Google harvesting data if you don't fiddle with settings or install different android versions isn't a problem for technical users which I assume we are talking about here. Pretty much everything evil Google does is well documented and fixable, except data harvested from website visits but you'd have that issue with iphones as well. So then why would Apple devices be better? I see no reason at all to go with them except if you prefer living under a tech monopoly.

Re: Apple unveils new iPad mini with breakthrough performance in new design

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Post by whiteboardr »

I waited for an update for the mini for years.

What i can’t get my head around is the limitations in storage.

256GB maximum is a joke - and no, i don’t want a Pro since the form factor is what makes the mini work for me.

Packaging aside, i doubt this is an engineering driven decision and well… walk away highly disappointed not ordering one.

Otherwise it’d be perfect.

Re: Apple unveils new iPad mini with breakthrough performance in new design

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Post by lrae »

theshrike79 wrote: post #136
lrae wrote: post #123

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> Google scans your content for CSAM on their servers. How does their content get on google's servers? And last time I checked, there was no content-scanning feature implemented in Android (and especially not in Graphene, Calyx, Lineage, or what ever.)

Nothing was going to get scanned on iOS either, unless you had "upload to Apple servers" enabled...

Did you read the comment I replied to? And read the second part of my comment? Not sure what your commment has to do with anything.

It's all good though, I'm still using an iPhone. But might switch, especially with so many people in HN comments telling me that Android would scan all my data and send it to Google without being able to substantiate that claim.

Re: Apple unveils new iPad mini with breakthrough performance in new design

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Post by postalrat »

forgotmypw17 wrote: post #77
handrous wrote: post #38

Whoa, what's with the huge bezel? My only Mini is a 1st-gen, but that has a tiny bezel on either side, with somewhat larger ones top-and-bottom, and I really like the resulting overall size & proportions. Did the top and bottom bezels shrink a ton so it just looks like the whole thing's bigger all around because they all match now, or did they widen the sides? Looking at the dimensions on WP it looks like the height…

I think it's so that you can hold the iPad comfortably without accidentally activating something on the screen.

Sure. Make it all screen and blank on the pixels on the edges. Then when you want the full screen they light up.
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