Comments on: Apple Pad mini – all models – sold out in three days

By: blocksander

blocksander — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:33:56 +0000

Its not smaller, you’re just standing further away

By: iBob

iBob — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:54:27 +0000

What you didn’t buy two?

By: art2arch

art2arch — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:34:34 +0000

BaldyBot Ballmer was the same dude that laughed hysterically at the iPhone 1.0 & said that nobody will buy this at this price & no businessperson would think of using it because it has no physical keypad.

By: GM

GM — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:31:39 +0000

Ask Derek Currie. Remember, he said that there will be no iPad mini! So there will be none. You’re just commenting on something that will not happen. Just ask Derek Currie the troll.

By: daugav369pils

daugav369pils — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:33:03 +0000

I made a true size cardboard mockup of the
Mini and it fits my hand perfectly. Love it!
Waiting on FedEx for delivery (3 weeks
for the WiFi/cellular 64GB ?)

By: daugav369pils

daugav369pils — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:27:55 +0000

I agree. Got mine already ordered.

By: ecrabb

ecrabb — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:58:57 +0000

Oh, I have an original iPad, so I know what those screens look like. I’ve also spent time with a Retina iPad. I’ve had every iPhone since the original, save for the 3G (skipped that one), so I’m intimately familiar with what that pixel density looks like.

So, honestly it isn’t all just FUD. The iPad mini is a bit of step backwards in a couple of ways, but I think that’s reflected in the price. The reality is that it’s by far the cheapest iPad ever. It’s nearly $200 cheaper then the “new” iPad, and nearly $80 cheaper than the similarly non-Retina iPad 2, while actually looking a bit better and being more portable. Even with the lower tech specs, there’s a tremendous value in the price.

The bottom line is it was just the right mix of things for me, so I bought. I suspect I’ll love it just as much as every other iOS device I’ve had.

By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:34:07 +0000

Travelling is still iPad 3 for me. Running down to the mall or a day out and about without bags is when I’ll have the mini.

By: Zulkifli

Zulkifli — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:29:17 +0000

agreed, i am still using the Imac 24 inch.

But it is ridiculous you are paying for an older tech , with a price margin between the 2 are so small.
If my Imac dies now i definitely would but the 27 inch Mac in december.
I will not buy the current 27 inch iMac.

By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:29:07 +0000

I can actually hold my iPad 2 with one hand (like you would a mini). So I know holding a real iPad mini is going to be a lot more comfortable.

For how “crisp” the display is……well if the iPad 2 display is good, (which it still is even though I also have a retina iPad 3 to compare) then iPad mini is going to be more crisp than the iPad 2.

By: Pridon

Pridon — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:16:30 +0000

The screen resolution was not an issue on my iPad 2. Ibought an iPad 3 for the LTE. On WiFi, at home I use either with little or no difference noted. Don’t be concerned about the FUD being spread by the likes of Amazon. If in doubt wait til they hit the stores and check it out.

By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:16:21 +0000

Zulfucki, you do realize that because of the display NOT being the same as in iPad 3 or an iPad 4 they HAD to compare it with iPad,,,,,,,,,wait for it,,,,,,,,,yes, 2!

The POINT is that the images on the iPad mini will look BETTER than an iPad 2.

By: Pridon

Pridon — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:12:37 +0000

Garmin makes a bluetooth GPS for $99 that can be used with WiFi ipads. You might need an app with downloaded nav files however.

The Garmin has US and GLONAS compatibilty.

By: ecrabb

ecrabb — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:04:48 +0000

I went ahead and ordered sight unseen because the price was right. I wanted a new iPad, but not badly enough to want to spend $500 for one. So, for me the $329 price was a nice tradeoff, even with the screen resolution concerns. I’ll give it a try and in the highly unlikely event I don’t like it for some reason, I’ll sell it and get an iPad 4. It’s not exactly high-risk.

By: peterblood71

peterblood71 — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:03:10 +0000

Yah know I have yet to hear of anyone disappointed once they actually held said new Apple device in their hot little hands, only unbridled lust.

By: peterblood71

peterblood71 — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:00:52 +0000

You have it exactly right – the cellular iPad Mini will make a splendid car GPS among other things. The larger iPad is just a little too big for that. IMHO.

By: ecrabb

ecrabb — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:00:28 +0000

Why would somebody want an iPad mini?
1) It’s still very competitive performance-wise
2) I don’t need “high performance” for something I’ll use for reading, surfing, occasional light gaming, and home theater remote control.
3) It doesn’t need to be as high performance with the lower-res screen
4) I want something smaller than a full-size iPad
5) I want something cheaper than a full-size iPad
6) I can sell and upgrade in a year if I want to.

There, I gave you six reasons I’m thrilled to buy an iPad mini. Your own values, wants, and needs are not the same as everybody else’s. Any questions?

By: Vega51

Vega51 — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:00:13 +0000

I ordered the iPad mini to travel on flights with. I’ll use the iPad 4 at home in wifi so I have a better display and size isn’t an issue for traveling. ….. Brilliant!

By: peterblood71

peterblood71 — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:57:34 +0000

It will when the 3G/4G model comes out soon. That’s what I was referring to and what I’m waiting for.

By: peterblood71

peterblood71 — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:56:07 +0000

“Yes pay no attention to those iPad Mini sellouts behind the curtain” – Steve Ballmer

By: Error601

Error601 — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:51:18 +0000

I’m pretty sure I’d rather have an iPad mini than a full-sized one for most things, but I won’t buy it until I can hold it in my hand. It’s amazing how many people are buying one without actually seeing/holding it – I don’t think photos or videos convey how it will feel to ME. I’ll also have to see how crisp the text is – the retina display on the iPad 3 & 4 has text as sharp as a printed page – the first 2 iPads were a bit too fuzzy for me for extended reading.

By: hannahjs

hannahjs — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:49:40 +0000

And Steve Ballmer doesn’t think anyone has done a product that he sees customers wanting.

By: trondude

trondude — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:39:54 +0000

Whew, glad I got up at midnight.

By: darknite

darknite — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:39:06 +0000

I wish we had numbers to go with this report.

BTW, where is PerfectMacTrollGuy, with his “oh dear Lord, why oh why can’t the mini be priced higher so I can pay more” drivel?

By: Mbbm

Mbbm — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:19:38 +0000

Only the screen and processor was compared to the iPad 2.

The processor doesn’t need to be as powerful as that of the larger Retina display version because of lower pixel density and device size difference.

Please keep in mind that the pixel density of an iPad 2 being retained on a device on a smaller device would look great (just not as nice as Retina). This also helped to keep the price from being $50 higher.

By: mossman

mossman — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:13:21 +0000

Would’ve been nice if the iPm could’ve piggy-backed on an iPhone’s GPS signal, though I understand Apple’s reason for not doing so (higher margins on cellular version).

By: Mbbm

Mbbm — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:12:11 +0000

Yes, they must meet the expectations of the analyst gods. After all, analysts are the REAL business experts. The saying goes “those who can’t analyze, do”.

By: Mbbm

Mbbm — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:09:24 +0000

Even 1M would be more than any other tablet manufacturer ever sold in double the time.

By: Mbbm

Mbbm — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:06:06 +0000

Excuse this repeat post…..the first didn’t show as having posted when I refreshed the page originally.

By: Mbbm

Mbbm — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:04:40 +0000

Yeah, mine is in Incheon as well. I’m guessing there’s no UPS flight center in Shenzen.

By: AppleJack

AppleJack — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:55:21 +0000

Thanks guys!

Now I’ll consider getting one just for navigation in my vehicles. My 3rd gen iPad is just a touch cumbersome to keep on top my dash.

By: 24january1984

24january1984 — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:43:50 +0000

Cellular models have GPS.

By: Whatever

Whatever — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:43:37 +0000

The LTE version has GPS just like the iPad 4

By: JC

JC — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:43:34 +0000

The cellular iPad mini models have GPS & GLONASS just like the full size iPads always have.

By: truth

truth — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:41:22 +0000

http://www.apple.com/ipad/compare/

Answer your own question, the internet is at your fingertips…

By: Thundervolt

Thundervolt — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:41:04 +0000

According to this in wifi cell only http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/mobile/display/20121029000101_Apple_iPad_Mini_Is_Smaller_Not_Cheaper_iPad.html

By: Muke45

Muke45 — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:29:29 +0000

One more time it shows analysts in general have no clue of what customers want. They live in their own world and believe that are very important. It also shows, again, that they do not undestand Apple.

By: silverhawk1

silverhawk1 — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:29:22 +0000

That doesn’t matter because it will “just work.” My wife uses our 6 year old MBP 15″. Obsolete? Hardly.

By: AppleJack

AppleJack — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:28:15 +0000

I’m sorry:

Didn’t I read somewhere that the major shortcoming of the mini iPad was the lack of GPS?
That would make map directions difficult.

Please fill me in if this is incorrect information.

By: silverhawk1

silverhawk1 — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:25:57 +0000

Me too! I was tracking the cover I bought at the same time. It went from Shenzen, to Hong Kong to Incheon, Korea. Interesting route.

By: Spark

Spark — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:25:18 +0000

I’m not sure the mini has GPS. Anyone know for sure?

By: Zulkifli Mohd

Zulkifli Mohd — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:24:50 +0000

Heya

i am one of the naysayer ONLY for the iPad Mini..and i still don’t get it.

Why would any one buy a product that is 2 generation older?
I mean Apple compared it to the iPad 2 for pete sake.
IPAD 2 …..

By: althegeo

althegeo — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:24:31 +0000

What if Apple pulled a Microsoft and only made 1000 of each iPad mini iteration?

Boy, would that ever be funny.

By: Thundervolt

Thundervolt — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:23:34 +0000

“iPad sales feared to be too slow”
Market response: aapl lower

“Apple sells out of all units in record time”
Market response: aapl lower

“Apple outpaces pc sales for 6 years straight”
Market response: aapl lower

Can apple do anything “right” by their standards?

By: Michael Lehman

Michael Lehman — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:21:48 +0000

Unfortunately it doesn’t mean that much unless they had over 3 million in inventory. My thoughts will be that they sold over 1 million.

By: peterblood71

peterblood71 — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:20:54 +0000

Yes in car as a navigation aid was my thought too, plus it does so much more. Might have unexpected ramifications for GPS only manufacturers.

By: Ballmer's left nut

Ballmer's left nut — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:17:55 +0000

Suck on this naysayers. iPad mini, the most beautiful iPad yet, other than the iPad 4. I’d prefer the mini form factor over the full size iPad for reclining on my couch and reading. As an in-car accessory, the mini will be invaluable as a navigation aid.

SUCK ON THAT NAYSAYERS!!!!

By: Mbbm

Mbbm — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:13:21 +0000

Wait…….this can’t be true. So many analysts said it was priced too high. Who’d pay so much for this device (besides myself)?

By: Mbbm

Mbbm — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:10:19 +0000

Wait………this can’t be true. So many naysayer analysts said it was priced too high. I mean……….who’d pay so much for this device (besides myself)?

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:07:15 +0000

But Forbes article said it was priced too high.