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I like the idea of Poetic case I have on my Mini: slim hard case on the back, smartcover-style flip on the front with the magnet to turn on the screen. Unfortunately, the Poetic is junk and chunks are quickly cracking off the corners. Can anyone recommended something similar, but more durable?
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Neurophonic posted:I have a Joymii SmartSuit and it's exactly like you describe and very well made. Nice and grippy covering too. That one showed up a lot when I was searching, but most of the reviews were from right after launch. Sounds good, if nothing better has come around since.
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Aug 11, 2013 22:32
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I can't decide if the Adonis Jot actually has screen-scratching tendencies. A lot of reviewers complaining about scratches seem to be using soft screen protectors. Others say things like, "luckily the scratches buffed right out but I returned the stylus anyway," which suggests to me maybe the Jot was just leaving lines in the thick layer of fingerprint grease on their bare screen. Microcenter has a few Jot Pros in their bin of clearance junk and I thought it might be nice for drawing games. Honest scratch stories?
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Aug 27, 2013 22:36
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Nihiliste posted:I would assume you could just do a local backup, make a copy of the IPSW, and restore from that if need be. When choosing to restore, you just need to Control-click (or is it Alt-click?) on the appropriate Restore option. Even with the IPSW in hand, basically the install has to be "blessed" by Apple's servers and with very few exceptions, they only do so for the most recent OS version.
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Sep 13, 2013 20:50
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Give it a day. The animations seem to smooth out.
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Sep 20, 2013 05:03
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Mu Zeta posted:T-Mobile is offering 200megs/month for free for iPads. I guess it could be handy for the occasional emails and such. It might entice a few more people to buy a cell-equipped version who later decide to upgrade to a larger plan. I might consider it. eddiewalker fucked around with this message at 20:41 on Oct 22, 2013 |
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Oct 22, 2013 20:38
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ShadowFox1001 posted:After seeing the introduction of the retina Mini, I became more interested in getting an iPad. However, having an iPhone, I don't see how much of a different experience I'd have on an iPad other than the fact that the screen is bigger. I assume most people in this thread own both. What is the benefit of having both? Anyone who thinks its a game-changer is a tool.
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Oct 23, 2013 15:37
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Thwomp posted:But then that would raise the question of just what the gently caress Apple would throw into an iPad Pro model that would necessitate a Pro moniker. Hinged keyboard and trackpad. Oh wait.
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Oct 23, 2013 18:34
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suddenlyissoon posted:Is anyone else seriously considering going from the full sized iPad to the Mini? I was seriously considering it before but now knowing that Tmobile is giving away data for free and fit only costs 30 more than the same equipped 32gb wifi model...I'm having some difficulty choosing! I love the Mini and am definitely selling it for the retina version. The 11" air is my primary computer, so I'm ok with small devices. If the retina mini and new air were the same price, I would probably still get the mini. eddiewalker fucked around with this message at 00:30 on Oct 24, 2013 |
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Oct 24, 2013 00:27
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suddenlyissoon posted:http://www.theverge.com/2013/10/23/4947704/t-mobile-makes-free-ipad-data-offer-official Why wouldn't you buy the t-mo version? Are you talking about carrying an AT&T plan, but swapping in a t-mo sim once a month for the extra 200mb?
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Oct 24, 2013 18:02
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suddenlyissoon posted:I guess you could do it either way but I assume the AT&T model will be easier to find. I was thinking about ordering from MacMall. For some reason they only take ipad orders via telephone, but I'm hoping they just middle-man an order to drop ship from Apple. If it works, that's still a bit cheaper than the Walmart sale if you consider tax.
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Oct 24, 2013 18:55
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I just noticed that they're shipping the new retina mini with a 10w charger, while the non-retina version still gets the phone-style 5w. The batteries are 23.4 vs 23.8 W/h, so no substantial difference there. Do people think the current mini charges slowly? I've never thought so.
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Oct 27, 2013 04:05
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smackfu posted:I haven't really messed with Netflix over inflight wifi though. It's usually blocked, but if you got it to work, every other passenger who paid for wifi would hate you.
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Oct 28, 2013 14:06
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Nihiliste posted:Word is that Apple will be doing Personal Pickup for the Air starting on the 1st. Presumably there's a good chance that if I place an online order the moment that becomes available, I can pick up my iPad the same day? "iPad Air Supplies Expected to Be Plentiful at Launch With In-Store Pickup Available." -Macrumors Everything is a speculation at this point.
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Oct 28, 2013 21:34
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I had no idea so many people read comics.
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Oct 30, 2013 03:11
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Black makes the screen colors look deeper, I think.
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Oct 30, 2013 22:01
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Jet Ready Go posted:Anyone buying a new iPad Air should check out the $1 Skinomi Frontside / Backside Screen Protector Pre-Order going on at Amazon. What's the application process like for the back side? I've always used cases with a rear shell, but a really thin device with a Smart Cover might be cool if the skin is enough protection.
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Oct 31, 2013 03:54
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Demented Guy posted:Yep. I wonder if the Air is this light as mentioned, how light would the Mini be? The Retina Mini is the same form factor as the old mini, but listed as slightly heavier. No real mystery.
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Nov 1, 2013 15:16
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Whitefish posted:I was thinking of going out and buying an iPad today, but it seems like the cases on offer for it at the moment are pretty crap, and I don't want to have it sitting around unprotected while I wait for a decent cover to be released, nor do I want to spend money on a crappy interim cover that I then won't use. Just don't put it in your front pocket with your car keys and you'll be fine. If you're really worried, amazon has the Poetic Slimline for a penny plus $5 shipping. It's kept my Mini protected, though the corners will crack eventually.
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Nov 2, 2013 10:34
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Finally saw this thing in person and immediately placed an order. This is the first time I've bought AppleCare in 15 years and dozens of Apple devices. Screw cases; I've got 2 replacements! eddiewalker fucked around with this message at 00:59 on Nov 3, 2013 |
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Nov 2, 2013 17:47
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Don Tacorleone posted:Jeez, is anyone NOT extremely positive about their new iPad Air? The OG mini had its fair share of complaints (screen and interface complaints mostly), but I don't think I've seen anything consistently complained about regarding the Air. Fuckers need to get here soon. The smaller bezel makes it hard to keep centered in a cardboard theater of loneliness. 
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Nov 3, 2013 01:51
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Feenix posted:Weight being the only minor negative, I'm waiting for the Switcheasy Canvas for the Air. It's the best folio It looks like it would double the thickness of an Air.
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Nov 4, 2013 00:52
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Vinlaen posted:I'd be curious too... I'm guessing it involves having a developer account and compiling the binaries yourself or resigning existing IPA files. 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. http://emulatorsforios2.weebly.com/emulator-downloads.html
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Nov 4, 2013 15:33
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TraderStav posted:Thanks for the link, strange as it downloads the emulator and then re-installs everytime I hit the icon. That's the date thing mentioned on that page. Turn off automatic time setting and roll your clock back, let it install, then turn auto time back on.
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Nov 4, 2013 17:28
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Veinless posted:I've been looking for a super lightweight case for the iPad mini, with magnet cover for auto on/off. The Joy Factory Smartsuit is consistently well-reviewed.
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Nov 4, 2013 17:53
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Still sounds like free data, they just aren't doing no-interest financing for non-paying customers?
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Nov 4, 2013 19:22
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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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Paradoxish posted:Wait, since when? I was about to post something like this since I've had gmail set up on the default mail client for ages, and it's only very recently stopped working. Google quit granting new iOS devices push mail in the default client like a year ago. If you had it, you could keep it, but once you fresh install its gone. Still holding onto it on my phone, but not my iPad.
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Nov 6, 2013 15:31
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I've been trying to make tabs refresh like people are complaining about, and I can't. I opened 6 bookmarks in Safari, browsed around, tabbed around, went to a game, played a movie and came back to Safari. None of the tabs refreshed. Ram uses battery, right? Is that the constraint from Apple's end?
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Nov 6, 2013 22:33
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I was just minding my own business using Safari when the screen went black. The Apple boot logo appeared and I was dropped into the "Welcome to your new device" registration sequence. After I set up iCloud and everything, the device seems back to normal, but weird.
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Nov 7, 2013 22:41
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I've also seen Target mentioned all over the Internet alongside a big Apple product release. That brand association is worth something.
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Nov 8, 2013 01:48
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I put the $5 Skinomi skin on my Air last night. It took a lot of patience. I ran out of solution trying to stretch an edge-to-edge fit on the back. The cleaning spray that came with my last pair of glasses made an OK substitute. I probably got into too wet because I didn't think the edges were ever going to stay stuck, but the install video stressed keeping it wet. I couldn't get the front to stretch all the way to the glass edges while keeping the home button and camera cutout centered. The screen had major rainbowing last night, but drying 12 hours fixed that and I don't see any clarity issues. I would have preferred a matte finish in the back, but not enough to spend $15 more on something else. I'm trying to get used to the slightly rubbery feel of my fingers on the screen, but it's not the worst I've felt with a protector. I may peel the front off eventually, but I guess I have to keep the used film in case I ever want a replacement rear film, since their anything-warranty requires you send back the original films in their original packaging.
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Nov 8, 2013 15:55
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randyest posted:You sure about that? I just filled out the form at http://www.skinomi.com/warranty.html and it didn't say anything about mailing the old one back. Then again it didn't say much of anything so maybe they'll now email me with the replacement instructions? The FAQ says if you don't send back your first skin after they send you a replacement you're not eligible for further warranty.
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Nov 8, 2013 23:25
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Why review something with unknown availability, possibly hurting sales of the Air?
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Nov 12, 2013 03:51
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After a year with the Mini I was still two-finger-typing. A week with the Air and I can already lay it down and touch-type fairly quickly. I never thought I'd pick that up, so the extra space is way nicer than I expected.
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Nov 12, 2013 22:19
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Feenix: give it 24 hours. My skinomi was a rainbow mess that I intended to peel off and throw away, but now I don't see an optical difference next to a non-skinned air, and the rubbery feeling seems to be slowly hardening too.
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Nov 13, 2013 22:19
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vaginal culture posted:Why would anyone need a screen protector on an ipad? I've had like 4 iphones, 2 ipads now and never had a scratch on any of their screens. Had my phone in the same pocket as my keys, coins, etc. as well. I carry it in the same pocket of JNCOs as my car keys.
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Nov 14, 2013 00:01
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I had that case on my Mini. The corners all cracked within a few weeks of light use and the cover feels cheap after touching a smartcover. At least it didn't cost much.
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Nov 23, 2013 06:43
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The AppleTV can do Netflix directly though. There's also the $35 chromecast if you really want to beam Netflix from the iPad, but its much more limited than the ATV
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Residency Evil posted:What's the consensus on fruitcare for iPads? I've always gotten it on my MacBooks, but wasn't sure whether to get it on my first ipad. It's a big sheet of glass. Within two years you can toss it into a pool then drive over it and get a new one for $50. That's pretty cool.
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