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Re: iPad mini

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Post by wluu »

mark_l_watson wrote: post #230
diminish wrote: post #225

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I disagree mostly with the parent and see in iPad mini few minuses for Apple; (1) 7.9" is slightly big to fit in pockets, (2) the non-retina display, and low resolution is a step backwards, (3) The lower net profit per person, will drag down Apple margins.(Now having the Apple logo seeable in a cafe will cost you lower) (4) The loss of credibility in previous marketing claims of perfect size for fingers similar to th…

I think the 1024x768 screen resolution is probably a smart move: same as my old iPad 2, but smaller. Not retina display quality, but not adding a retina display allowed the iPad mini to be less than half the weight. That said, my Samsung Galaxy S III has 1280x720 resolution which makes it really nice for watching Netflix, TED videos, etc. And the Galaxy phone is very light weight. I have decided to not buy anymore Ap…

Just wait a year and there will probably be a new iPad mini with a retina screen and updated processor.

(iPad 3 was launched with the retina screen a year after the iPad 2. And 2 years after the iPad 1)

Re: iPad mini

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Post by StavrosK »

jiggy2011 wrote: post #134
Flow wrote: post #100

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Read the front of an Everglade spray can. I think it says "The Essence of Nature". Then read the back. The back is full of skulls... While I agree some of the texts on the iPad mini page could have been better written, it's as usual just marketing speak designed to push interested customers that extra cm they need to do a purchase.

Well that sounds about right, the essence of nature is that everything dies.

Plus, you know, hemlock, poisonous animals and plants, cyanide, etc etc.

Re: iPad mini

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Post by wlesieutre »

sixothree wrote: post #250
mark_l_watson wrote: post #241

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You triggered something: I have been wondering why Apple does not have iPads support multiple user accounts that are easy to switch between? With iCloud, it would seem reasonable for a family to have a min, a standard iPad, and perhaps a future "iPad whopper" (with perhaps a 14 inch screen). They could be left laying around the house and anyone could just pick up the appropriate device as-needed. I can answer my own…

I find not having user accounts drastically reduces how much the iPad gets used in my house. In my case, I'm sure this affects sales in the app store.

Maybe this is cynical of me, but I think the preferred solution (from Apple's perspective) is to buy more iPads.

Re: iPad mini

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Post by StavrosK »

mark_l_watson wrote: post #241
tharris0101 wrote: post #167

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I couldn't have said it better myself. I'd never use this product but I'm sure it will do great. I've been really critical of Apple lately, but I can't find any reason to get upset over this announcement. I find it funny how people are railing against this announcement just because its not useful to them. There are a million different needs and uses out there for different people.

You triggered something: I have been wondering why Apple does not have iPads support multiple user accounts that are easy to switch between? With iCloud, it would seem reasonable for a family to have a min, a standard iPad, and perhaps a future "iPad whopper" (with perhaps a 14 inch screen). They could be left laying around the house and anyone could just pick up the appropriate device as-needed. I can answer my own…

Android 4.2 will have that feature, incidentally. I can't wait.

Re: iPad mini

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Post by StavrosK »

mark_l_watson wrote: post #230
diminish wrote: post #225

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I disagree mostly with the parent and see in iPad mini few minuses for Apple; (1) 7.9" is slightly big to fit in pockets, (2) the non-retina display, and low resolution is a step backwards, (3) The lower net profit per person, will drag down Apple margins.(Now having the Apple logo seeable in a cafe will cost you lower) (4) The loss of credibility in previous marketing claims of perfect size for fingers similar to th…

I think the 1024x768 screen resolution is probably a smart move: same as my old iPad 2, but smaller. Not retina display quality, but not adding a retina display allowed the iPad mini to be less than half the weight. That said, my Samsung Galaxy S III has 1280x720 resolution which makes it really nice for watching Netflix, TED videos, etc. And the Galaxy phone is very light weight. I have decided to not buy anymore Ap…

If you were in the market for a small tablet, why would you not get a Nexus 7?

Re: iPad mini

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Post by warfangle »

nicholassmith wrote: post #212
jpxxx wrote: post #138

There is no obvious reason this product isn't going to sell in huge quantities. Less conceptually fragile, less expensive, more portable, same software stack, same media stack, same OS, same UX, same premium experience, same monstrous manufacturing and distribution reach, same monstrous advertising and product awareness engine. Every single one of the children you see in restaurants working an iPad so mommy and daddy…

"It's going to suck the oxygen out of the $300-$500 price range for anything with a screen." Which is very clever, they know their competitors are going for price, but now they've forced them to commit to seriously low margins. Always helpful to keep your competition struggling to make meaningful profit.

And the best alternative to the iPad mini is well below the $300-$500 range: the N7 is in the $200-$250 range.

Re: iPad mini

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Post by hahainternet »

joahua wrote: post #249
hahainternet wrote: post #113

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This is the type of low quality comment we should avoid on HN. Ignorant, prejudicial and irrelevant.

Oh, come on. As someone who's developed for both platforms, and worked with plenty of other devs (who ought to neither be ignorant nor prejudicial about the situation at hand as their job depends upon it) make quips of this sort all the time. Android is near-exclusively the target of their mirth. This leaves irrelevance, perhaps, but given the context of this thread I'd argue it's not that either.

The beauty of Hacker News is that it isn't filled up with irrelevant quips that tend to polarise discussions. We can actually learn from each other despite our differences.

Re: iPad mini

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Post by StavrosK »

eco wrote: post #223
enraged_camel wrote: post #206

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Not if they weren't associated with me or my identity in some way.

Check out The Office if you want to experience it (UK or US) or Curb Your Enthusiasm.

I can't watch these shows, I cringe too much. Same with the Hangover 2 I recently watched, too much embarrassment...

Re: iPad mini

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Post by pacomerh »

Want it or not these units are gonna sell like pancakes. All the same goodness but now more portable equals a win. Anyways, I was hoping for a little more fanboy vs apple-hater drama on this thread, I always find that entertaining.

Re: iPad mini

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Post by bennyg »

untog wrote: post #122
jpxxx wrote: post #110

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Google should be delighted. I've yet to find a "normal" who is aware that anyone else sells "iPads". And Amazon doesn't count, they sell "Kindles". No amount of competitive marketing seems to have brought the two product families into competition beyond "well I heard the iPad has books too but my friend loves her Kindle".

I'm yet to find a "normal" that watches Apple Keynotes, though.

You aren't on my Twitter timeline then.
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