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I was dead-set on getting one of the new iPads until this thread. A few guys mentioned that Safari was over-reloading pages or something. Then a few of you mentioned the limited amount of RAM. But now I'm feeling the urge to get one again. Have either of those issues proven to be wait-until-February-worthy issues?
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Abel Wingnut posted:I was dead-set on getting one of the new iPads until this thread. A few guys mentioned that Safari was over-reloading pages or something. Then a few of you mentioned the limited amount of RAM. But now I'm feeling the urge to get one again. Have either of those issues proven to be wait-until-February-worthy issues? One is probably a bug and the other one can be safely filed in the "who cares" category. If you want it, get it. If you don't like it just return it.
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Nov 15, 2013 04:05
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I haven't really had any problems with excessive reloading in Chrome. Apple should have given the Air 2GB of RAM, but 1GB is serviceable.
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Nov 15, 2013 04:50
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The iPad Air is awesome. If you want one, get one. No regrets here. I guess I just don't open a ton of tabs but I never really run into the reloading, and even when I do it's never frustrating.
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Nov 15, 2013 07:32
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Feenix posted:Not sure who (if anyone) cares, but my Switcheasy Canvas (Air) arrives today and I'd be happy to snap a thickness shot of it next to an iPad 3 in a Canvas and an iPad Mini in a Canvas. I would be interested in this. I had two canvas cases before and was thinking of switching to a different case this time for the air, but I'm not seeing any I like better.
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Nov 15, 2013 09:36
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Abel Wingnut posted:I was dead-set on getting one of the new iPads until this thread. A few guys mentioned that Safari was over-reloading pages or something. Then a few of you mentioned the limited amount of RAM. But now I'm feeling the urge to get one again. Have either of those issues proven to be wait-until-February-worthy issues?
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Nov 15, 2013 10:30
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I usually only have about 3 or 4 tabs at a time, admittedly, but I rarely notice tab refreshing to be that bad unless I've gone off and played a game that really pushes things then gone back to Safari or if I haven't used it in a day or two.
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Nov 15, 2013 11:52
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The Retina mini that I've got goes noticeably yellower near the bottom of the screen in portrait. Apples quality control seem to have been on holiday lately.
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Nov 15, 2013 12:44
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saber45 posted:The Retina mini that I've got goes noticeably yellower near the bottom of the screen in portrait. Apples quality control seem to have been on holiday lately. This is the glue not having fully cured and it fades after a little while; it was a problem (Gluegate) with, I think, the iPhone 5 when it was first released, too. It's because Apple is shipping this poo poo straight off of the assembly line to your door.
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Nov 15, 2013 13:22
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maduin posted:This is the glue not having fully cured and it fades after a little while; it was a problem (Gluegate) with, I think, the iPhone 5 when it was first released, too. It's because Apple is shipping this poo poo straight off of the assembly line to your door. That's amazing considering there isn't any glue in iPad screens! The glue thing was true of one of the old models of phone but hasn't been true in years. The only way it'll fade is if the user gets used to it.
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Nov 15, 2013 13:31
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saber45 posted:That's amazing considering there isn't any glue in iPad screens! The glue thing was true of one of the old models of phone but hasn't been true in years. The only way it'll fade is if the user gets used to it. You sure about that? http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPad+Mini+Retina+Display+Teardown/19374 In this teardown staredown, the Mini blinks first: after offering up the usual gluey resistance, it succumbs and releases its front panel. The ridiculous amount of glue holding iPads together is no longer any surprise—but that doesn't make it okay. Glue inhibits repair, and that is bad.
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Nov 15, 2013 13:48
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mattfl posted:You sure about that? As far as i know it isn't between the screen and the digitizer so it wouldn't actually be visible to the user? I have been running the thing on full brightness and it isn't showing any sign of fading. That teardown says: "The LCD and glass are not fused together and can be replaced independently."
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Nov 15, 2013 13:55
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Someone peed on your screen, deal with it.
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Nov 15, 2013 14:18
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I haven't had to repair a phone or tablet in the last 10 years, and I am extremely clumsy, throw stuff around, and use every device without a case (other than a smart cover on the iPad). Even my first gen iPad which I picked up at launch, and recently traded in, was still in near perfect condition after years of throwing it around and hastily cramming it into a full bag at airports.
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Nov 15, 2013 14:38
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saber45 posted:As far as i know it isn't between the screen and the digitizer so it wouldn't actually be visible to the user? I have been running the thing on full brightness and it isn't showing any sign of fading. Hold it in portrait and shake it as hard as you can. This causes it to evaporate much faster. It should only take ~15-20 minutes.
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Nov 15, 2013 14:38
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Question Mark Mound posted:I usually only have about 3 or 4 tabs at a time, admittedly, but I rarely notice tab refreshing to be that bad unless I've gone off and played a game that really pushes things then gone back to Safari or if I haven't used it in a day or two. This is why I usually only keep a couple of tabs open at a time. The fewer tabs you have, the less it refreshes.
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Nov 15, 2013 14:46
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SimpleCoax posted:I would be interested in this. I had two canvas cases before and was thinking of switching to a different case this time for the air, but I'm not seeing any I like better. Sorry I didn't do the comparison yet. I may not. Casewise, it's practically the same thickness. Make no mistake, a folio like this adds appreciable weight. However it's still lighter than the other iPad versions due to it being built that way...
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Nov 15, 2013 15:54
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Anyone here gone from a retina iPad 3/4 to the retina mini? I have a 1st gen iPad I was going to trade into target for the $200 min (are they still even doing that?) and put the credit toward either a mini retina or an air. I'm mostly interested in reading comics and wondering if the smaller screen size but same res makes any difference. Personally I think I just like the larger form factor but wanted to get some thoughts. VV It's a first gen iPad. 
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Nov 15, 2013 18:01
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SnatchRabbit posted:Anyone here gone from a retina iPad 3/4 to the retina mini? I have a 1st gen iPad I was going to trade into target for the $200 min (are they still even doing that?) and put the credit toward either a mini retina or an air. I'm mostly interested in reading comics and wondering if the smaller screen size but same res makes any difference. Personally I think I just like the larger form factor but wanted to get some thoughts. The Target deal ended on the 9th. That being said, since you have such a recent iPad, you'd be making over $200 on a trade-in wherever you go, so long as it isn't damaged.
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Nov 15, 2013 18:03
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SnatchRabbit posted:Anyone here gone from a retina iPad 3/4 to the retina mini? I have a 1st gen iPad I was going to trade into target for the $200 min (are they still even doing that?) and put the credit toward either a mini retina or an air. I'm mostly interested in reading comics and wondering if the smaller screen size but same res makes any difference. Personally I think I just like the larger form factor but wanted to get some thoughts. I went from iPad 4 to the mini, I don't read comics but I have a number of magazine subscriptions. All the magazines I have look great - even business journals, which can have dense text with charts/graphs/etc. are still fine to read in portrait mode. I imagine comics would be ok. Obviously it'd be much easier on a big iPad but the portability difference is very noticeable. If weight and size are not major concerns I'd say go with the Air.
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Nov 15, 2013 18:14
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Socialism posted:I went from iPad 4 to the mini......Obviously it'd be much easier on a big iPad but the portability difference is very noticeable. If weight and size are not major concerns I'd say go with the Air. The portability difference of iPad 4 to a mini is a lot bigger than an Air to mini, just keep that in mind. If you need a bigger screen, get a bigger screen.
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Nov 15, 2013 18:57
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I went from an iPad 3 to a retina Mini and I'm actually considering trading it in for an Air. The Mini is great for games, but I've noticed some eye strain when I read web pages, probably because text is sharper but smaller on the retina screen. It's especially noticeable if I read an article in Safari and then look up at the TV -- my eyes will feel dry and vision will be slightly blurry for a few seconds. I was hoping I'd just get used to it, but my eyes haven't adjusted yet unfortunately.
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Nov 15, 2013 19:05
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Those of you with Target's $200 gift card from the trade-in, they now have some models of the mini retina in stock online. Keep in mind using both the trade-in card and a regular credit card on their website is impossible so you need to use the trade-in card to buy a regular gift card, then use that gift card and a credit card to buy the iPad.
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Nov 15, 2013 19:06
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geera posted:I went from an iPad 3 to a retina Mini and I'm actually considering trading it in for an Air. The Mini is great for games, but I've noticed some eye strain when I read web pages, probably because text is sharper but smaller on the retina screen. It's especially noticeable if I read an article in Safari and then look up at the TV -- my eyes will feel dry and vision will be slightly blurry for a few seconds. I was hoping I'd just get used to it, but my eyes haven't adjusted yet unfortunately. I use the mercury browser on my original mini - it lets me increase the font size of webpages without having to manually resize constantly. Give it a shot, I had the same problem.
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Nov 15, 2013 19:11
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I'm a guy so I don't really have a way to stash my Air, and I have yet to feel encumbered by carrying it. If I'm going to class, I generally have a bag anyway for my books so if you're a student that issue is gone. If you work in an office or something, it should fit in your briefcase without issue and if you don't use one walking from the car to your desk shouldn't be any sort of trial. It's also still small enough that my girlfriend can slip it in her purse along with her kindle fire if I need her to. The thing weighs a pound, it's not like 2 inches on the screen turns it into this huge device that you can't transport, it's actually pretty easy, and I doubt the 7 inch version would fit in most peoples pocket anyway. Will having it be 2 inches smaller make it that much easier to carry? Only you can answer that, but as a comic book reader, I say get the big one, enjoy the large dynamic art, and don't really worry about portability. It's one pound.
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Nov 15, 2013 19:13
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My biggest regret regarding the Air is picking up the cover instead of the case. Wish there was a way to get out of that one.
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Nov 15, 2013 19:33
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Xabi posted:My biggest regret regarding the Air is picking up the cover instead of the case. Wish there was a way to get out of that one. Can't you return it?
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Nov 15, 2013 19:41
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Daedalus Esquire posted:I'm a guy so I don't really have a way to stash my Air, and I have yet to feel encumbered by carrying it. If I'm going to class, I generally have a bag anyway for my books so if you're a student that issue is gone. If you work in an office or something, it should fit in your briefcase without issue and if you don't use one walking from the car to your desk shouldn't be any sort of trial. It's also still small enough that my girlfriend can slip it in her purse along with her kindle fire if I need her to. The Mini is probably best suited to people who have to travel a lot - trust me, a full-sized iPad can be a little clumsy to pull out when you're on a plane, and even when it isn't it's nice to have the space in your carry-on back. It's also better if you're planning to use your Mini as a map or a camera.
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Nov 15, 2013 19:50
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Nihiliste posted:The Mini is probably best suited to people who have to travel a lot - trust me, a full-sized iPad can be a little clumsy to pull out when you're on a plane, and even when it isn't it's nice to have the space in your carry-on back. It's also better if you're planning to use your Mini as a map or a camera. Counter point: I travel a lot an I really love the full sized iPad compared to the Mini. Movies and magazines and books on the slightly larger screen are really nice. I should be getting an Air this weekend, so my only issue (weight) will be resolved.
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Nov 15, 2013 19:57
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Joe Don Baker posted:Can't you return it? e: "14 day return policy." Doh! That was today. Xabi fucked around with this message at 20:02 on Nov 15, 2013 |
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Nov 15, 2013 19:59
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Nov 15, 2013 20:26
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Ultimate Mango posted:Counter point: I travel a lot an I really love the full sized iPad compared to the Mini. Movies and magazines and books on the slightly larger screen are really nice. Movies are the one area where I will definitely appreciate having an Air while I'm traveling. A small screen is just fine for me as far as reading goes - I do have a Kindle, after all.
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Nov 15, 2013 20:28
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How long did you leave it? I did about 6 minutes full brightness and didn't have any retention.
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Nov 15, 2013 20:38
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LASER BEAM DREAM posted:How long did you leave it? I did about 6 minutes full brightness and didn't have any retention. It's not mine. It's on MacRumors.
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Nov 15, 2013 21:07
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I checked the OP, but it is a bit light on iPad Air accessory suggestions. I want something lightweight and fairly unobtrusive. I've read the Apple Smart Covers are not great, but is that sperging? Also, are there any recommendations on a specific brand of plastic for the screen/back? Thanks!
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Nov 15, 2013 22:39
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The old 4 fold iPad case was quite good. Fit better and was a case I would keep on. I have Smart Cover with my air and I take it off now when I use my iPad. That may not be too helpful but it works well for me at home and on the train.
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Nov 16, 2013 01:26
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Is that a Mini or an Air?
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Don Tacorleone posted:Is that a Mini or an Air? Retina Mini.
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Nov 16, 2013 02:51
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How long does it take for current gen iPads to hit the refurbished store? I'd live an iPad Mini but can't quite justify the $300 price tag.
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Bag of Sun Chips posted:How long does it take for current gen iPads to hit the refurbished store? I'd live an iPad Mini but can't quite justify the $300 price tag. You should be able to buy used non retina iPad minis for less than that. Check your local Craigslist.
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