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I was going to give into temptation today and buy an iPad air because everyone was so enthusiastic about it. I went to have a look in store and now I'm 100% certain I'll get a mini retina. Yes it is incredibly light and smaller than the previous full sized iPads, but it's still big. The thing that put me off the previous mini was the old hardware and screen and so, assuming I can actually get my hands on one, the retina mini is perfect.
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Why did they ruin the smart covers?! I'm really way more bummed than I should be about this. I've had the smart cover since the iPad 2 came out and I goddamned loved folding it in half and using it as a grip. With the iPad Air I constantly feel like it's going to slip out of my hands. I'm seriously half tempted to return the iPad and go back to my 3, but my girlfriend would kill me as I already gave it to her. The "smart case" is just as bad as the smart case for the iPad 2/3/4, just now in leather. I used mine for all of 5 minutes and hated it so it's getting returned today. Guess I'm going to deal with the 3-panel smart cover and just hate life. Maybe I'll get use to it eventually? I just hate the idea of holding onto the felt constantly. I feel like such a baby complaining about this stuff, but it's seriously weird after being so use to the old cover. It was perfect!
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Nov 4, 2013 20:55
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ddogflex posted:Why did they ruin the smart covers?! I'm really way more bummed than I should be about this. I've had the smart cover since the iPad 2 came out and I goddamned loved folding it in half and using it as a grip. With the iPad Air I constantly feel like it's going to slip out of my hands. I'm seriously half tempted to return the iPad and go back to my 3, but my girlfriend would kill me as I already gave it to her. The "smart case" is just as bad as the smart case for the iPad 2/3/4, just now in leather. I used mine for all of 5 minutes and hated it so it's getting returned today. Guess I'm going to deal with the 3-panel smart cover and just hate life. Maybe I'll get use to it eventually? I just hate the idea of holding onto the felt constantly. I'm okay with this because the Air feels like a giant iPod Touch which I use without a case anyway. The lighter weight and smoother corners really makes a difference compared to the iPad 3.
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Nov 4, 2013 21:01
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Nuntius posted:I was going to give into temptation today and buy an iPad air because everyone was so enthusiastic about it. I went to have a look in store and now I'm 100% certain I'll get a mini retina. You made the right call, I think. I got an Air for work, but only because my boss insisted on me upgrading ASAP; otherwise I was more than content waiting for the Retina Mini. The Mini is still easier to hold one-handed (if only slightly, now) and more portable when you're traveling. And hey, it's $100 cheaper to boot.
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Nov 4, 2013 21:36
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I know that the iPad Air's LTE radio is unlocked in the US. I want to try that sweet sweet T-Mobile deal of free 200mb of data a month but I'm curious how that works if I buy an AT&T iPad. Can I still get a hold of a T-Mobile SIM, put it in the device, and then sign up on the on-device signup form or is it something more complicated?
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Nov 4, 2013 21:36
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Bought my wife a 32GB Air today. I have a free (16gb) coming from a training I will be taking in December, but I feel the 16GB model is just too small to cover us for the next two years.
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Nov 4, 2013 21:57
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My local public library offers free Zinio downloads of tons of magazines for free with a library card. It was really tough to read them on a Mini, but these things are incredible in retina.
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Nov 4, 2013 22:01
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CoasterMaster posted:I know that the iPad Air's LTE radio is unlocked in the US. I want to try that sweet sweet T-Mobile deal of free 200mb of data a month but I'm curious how that works if I buy an AT&T iPad. Can I still get a hold of a T-Mobile SIM, put it in the device, and then sign up on the on-device signup form or is it something more complicated? That's how it should work, yes. You'll save time and money getting a T-Mobile iPad from the get-go - you can always pop an AT&T SIM in later, since Apple's selling the same hardware for every carrier now.
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Nov 4, 2013 22:07
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CoasterMaster posted:I know that the iPad Air's LTE radio is unlocked in the US. I want to try that sweet sweet T-Mobile deal of free 200mb of data a month but I'm curious how that works if I buy an AT&T iPad. Can I still get a hold of a T-Mobile SIM, put it in the device, and then sign up on the on-device signup form or is it something more complicated?
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Nov 4, 2013 22:09
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Anyone found that apps on their air seem to crash/not work? It's mostly games and stuff, but the big issue is safari crashing whenever I try to open a new tab.
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Nov 4, 2013 22:20
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Endless Mike posted:If you're not buying from T-Mobile, buy a Verizon model, as it gives you access to Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. AT&T and T-Mobile models will *probably* only give you access to those two carriers. Good point, actually. It is the same hardware, but since Verizon is CDMA-based, you you can't just pop in a SIM for them.
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Nov 4, 2013 22:35
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Nihiliste posted:Good point, actually. It is the same hardware, but since Verizon is CDMA-based, you you can't just pop in a SIM for them.
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Nov 4, 2013 23:14
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eddiewalker posted:Seems to work. You can only have one installed at a time, and I had to roll back the clock for installation, but after it was done the clock didn't matter. Works great, but how is this even possible? Seems like a serious security flaw.
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Nov 5, 2013 00:47
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( non-jailbreak emulator chatI put Super Punch Out on it and its got hosed up orientations and no on-screen buttons. Very odd.
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Nov 5, 2013 01:32
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Interesting, I've tried this on two iPads running iOS 7 and it happens on both - I can consistently crash the Settings app (getting dumped back to the home screen): Go to the Settings app, tap Wallpapers & Brightness in the left column. Once that section is showing, tap "Wallpapers & Brightness" in the left column again.
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Nov 5, 2013 02:19
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Bought a 16GB iPad Air on release, and got a low storage warning within the first 24 hours. Exchanged it today for a 32GB Air, but it looks like I got one with a screen issue. When held in portrait, the left side of the screen is yellow-green, while the right side is pink-blue. Do you guys think there's any chance this will go away over time? I know people have had screen problems with iPhones in the past that have resolved themselves over time. I try not to be one of those crazy my-product-has-to-be-100%-perfect people, but the screen weirdness is pretty obvious, especially on web pages with white backgrounds. Besides that, this is awesome. I had a 3rd gen iPad previously, and the Air is way faster. In my opinion it would be 2013's perfect tablet if it had 2GB of RAM and Touch id, and if it started at 32GB for $500. Even without all of that, it rules.
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Nov 5, 2013 02:46
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grahm posted:if it had 2GB of RAM and Touch id, and if it started at 32GB for $500. Even without all of that, it rules. That (minus price of course) will be next year's iPad Air.
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Nov 5, 2013 04:28
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illcendiary posted:That (minus price of course) will be next year's iPad Air. You're already making me feel bad about my first ipad. 
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Nov 5, 2013 05:19
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Feenix posted:( non-jailbreak emulator chatI put Super Punch Out on it and its got hosed up orientations and no on-screen buttons. Very odd. Which emulator? Use SiOS if you're not. It's more up to date than SNES4iOS. I played Super Metroid for a bit and while it runs the game flawlessly, using virtual buttons is a really sub-par experience. Games ported directly to iOS that I've found very playable (GTA 3 and Vice City, for example) change the controls just enough to make for a better experience. I suppose if these emulators support the coming iOS game controllers, the games would be much more playable.
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Nov 5, 2013 05:57
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grahm posted:Bought a 16GB iPad Air on release, and got a low storage warning within the first 24 hours. Exchanged it today for a 32GB Air, but it looks like I got one with a screen issue. When held in portrait, the left side of the screen is yellow-green, while the right side is pink-blue. Do you guys think there's any chance this will go away over time? I know people have had screen problems with iPhones in the past that have resolved themselves over time. I try not to be one of those crazy my-product-has-to-be-100%-perfect people, but the screen weirdness is pretty obvious, especially on web pages with white backgrounds.
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Nov 5, 2013 06:23
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Residency Evil posted:You're already making me feel bad about my first ipad. Just sell it next year in late September. You'll be out about $100 and have the newest iPad. Just pretend you're leasing the latest and greatest for $8 a month.
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Nov 5, 2013 07:03
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Residency Evil posted:You're already making me feel bad about my first ipad. Don't feel too bad you'll be able to sell it for $100 less than you paid and buy the Air 2. It's not like a Hyundai or Android tablet that loses 60% of its value when you take it home.
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Nov 5, 2013 07:03
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Looking for something like this to complement my Smart Cover http://www.moshimonde.com/product/iglaze-xt-for-ipad-3rd-gen.aspx I want to add as little bulk as possible, and I already bought a Smart Cover (I was too excited...). Have any of you seen something similar to this for the Air? Edit: More Examples http://www.case-mate.com/The-new-iPad-Cases-iPad-3/Case-Mate-The-new-iPad-Smart-Cover-Compatible-Barely-There-Case.asp http://www.iskin.com/newipad/solosmart/ http://www.amazon.com/KAYSCASE-Solution-Compatible-Generation-Smoked/dp/B00EUUTW32 "SmartShell" Line http://www.speckproducts.com/ipad-case/ipad-air-mini-retina-cases http://www.tunewear.com/en/ipad-5th-generation/261-eggshell-for-ipad-5rd-generation-fits-smart-cover.html dotMyth fucked around with this message at 08:09 on Nov 5, 2013 |
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Nov 5, 2013 07:45
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I was looking for something similar and ordered this today: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FN58EXW/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It's not a hard cover, but I prefer the soft covers because they don't rub against the corners of the iPad. My 2 got a little messed up a couple of years ago from a snap on hard case. My wife has a soft, iBlason case on her Mini and it works great (if you don't mind the branding in the back). I just hope HyperShop comes out with an Air back case because their stuff is great and cheap. Rick Sanchez fucked around with this message at 08:14 on Nov 5, 2013 |
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Nov 5, 2013 08:10
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Something else I just noticed about the air -- the speaker is loud as hell. On our pads 1, 2, and 3 without using headphones I'd max the volume and cup my hand to project the sound forward. With the air 75% loudness is plenty loud without hand-cupping. It's just too loud at 100%.
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Nov 5, 2013 10:07
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Anyone post about the Target trade in deal? targettradeinprogram.com posted:Between November 3rd thru 9th visit your local Target Mobility store and trade in any iPad for at least $200 *. To take advantage of this offer simply follow the below steps:
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Nov 5, 2013 10:37
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randyest posted:Something else I just noticed about the air -- the speaker is loud as hell. On our pads 1, 2, and 3 without using headphones I'd max the volume and cup my hand to project the sound forward. With the air 75% loudness is plenty loud without hand-cupping.
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Nov 5, 2013 13:46
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hypersleep posted:Which emulator? Use SiOS if you're not. It's more up to date than SNES4iOS. I tried this out on my iPhone 5 last night and shut it down with disgust almost immediately. I found it impossible to play with my fingers over the screen. I see that there's a bluetooth function so I could use it with my iPad but I decided just to drop on a used PSP for emulators and not loving around anymore.
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Nov 5, 2013 15:18
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Wow the refurb prices for the iPad 4 are really good. While the air looks awesome, I really wanted 32 gb of space and lte, so I figured I'd save a few bucks and get the 4. Wasn't expecting it to be 560 for an apple refurb. The prices for used ones are even better, so I ordered one of those from Amazon instead. I'm more than happy to trade a half pound of extra weight for saving over 200 bucks, especially since this'll be my first iPad.
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Nov 5, 2013 15:46
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Played just over 5hrs of BF4 last night and used the iPad air as an extended mini map using Battlelog which meant I switched the display to Never turn off. Went from 86% charge to around 5% in those 5hrs which is pretty decent. I usually tether my tablet to my phone when I wanna surf in comfort so are there any issues with tethering to android phones with an iPad? Also, I don't regret buying just the 16gb version. Everything I do is about streaming and I don't play many games etc.
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Nov 5, 2013 16:02
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I'll be updating the OP this afternoon with a list of accessories that I've found, and details about the Air.
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Nov 5, 2013 16:58
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Anyone have any experience with this clock radio (or any iHome stuff)? My current one is 30-pin and I'm not going to have an iPad sitting on top of an adapter in it.
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Nov 5, 2013 17:04
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dotMyth posted:Looking for something like this to complement my Smart Cover In my experience Moshi things look great but fall apart. I've had great luck with the Poetic ThinShell, but I am seriously considering the Speck SmartShell due to the magnets on the back. I may just leave it without a back cover though, this iPad doesn't have the grip problems that the old ones did, IMO.
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Nov 5, 2013 17:10
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WastedJoker posted:I usually tether my tablet to my phone when I wanna surf in comfort so are there any issues with tethering to android phones with an iPad? There shouldn't be - I tether my old Bionic to my iPad all the time without any issues aside from battery drain trying to keep using a weak LTE signal (having a >1A charger handy will help offset this).
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Nov 5, 2013 17:15
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I know its been iterated a million times but goddamn this loving iPad Air is light as balls. Also T-Mobile is no longer doing $1 nanosim cards shipped for free. And they're still out of stock. I don't even mind paying the $10 as long as I can get that drat sim card.
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Nov 5, 2013 17:56
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For what it's worth... I was told by the company that the Switcheasy Canvas, Cara and Pelle were going on sale this week. I'll be getting a Canvas. [edit] would the iCade 8-Bitty presumably work with SIOS Emulator on a stock iPad? [edi2] Holy poo poo it does! Aside from some hosed up button layouts. (I mean REALLY hosed up!) It works great! Holy poo poo this is the best! Bring on the better controllers! Feenix fucked around with this message at 18:17 on Nov 5, 2013 |
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Nov 5, 2013 18:02
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The SwitchEasy Canvas was my go-to case for the iPad 3 until a Snugg landed in my lap, and even then I would switch back occasionally. I'm actually using the Canvas now as a makeshift stand until I get an Air case.
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Nov 5, 2013 18:25
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chupacabraTERROR posted:In my experience Moshi things look great but fall apart. I've had great luck with the Poetic ThinShell, but I am seriously considering the Speck SmartShell due to the magnets on the back. I may just leave it without a back cover though, this iPad doesn't have the grip problems that the old ones did, IMO. Just saw the magnet feature! I found a small scratch on the back of my iPad, so I went full berserk looking for anything to protect it. I bought the i-Blason SoftGel today, but I'll definitely be picking up the SmartShell when it comes out. Now if we could just get a release date...
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http://appleinsider.com/articles/13/11/05/rumor-foxconn-testing-production-of-larger-screened-ipad-for-2014-releasequote:Rumor: Foxconn testing production of larger-screened iPad for 2014 release I dunno, maybe there would be a market for an ultra-premium iPad?
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We got the iPad Air so, of course, the big one will be the iPad Pro!
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