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iPad mini Returning my Mini today
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I own both! I can feel ya. Ideally, I'd like to make some money back, but the pro is such a nice device. I use my iPad primarily for browsing and taking math notes, however, if I am not about, the pro is very nice for the note taking. Anything that involves studying, reading, playing games, etc, I use my mini! I would keep both if it is financially stable for you.
But what about films prior to 2006?
I honestly didn't notice. I completely forgot, and I do not mind at all.
Get the mini!
I returned my mini 5 and purchased the Mini 5 w/ LTE at a discount through a corporate partner.
I miss it already. lol
I miss it already. lol
I mean the Mini 5 display is no comparison to the Pro display in my opinion.. it’s definitely a step down in inky contrast but it’s still what I’d consider excellent. I have no issues reading anything on the Mini 5 during the day or at its lowest brightness at night while in bed.
Black levels are definitely more gray on the Mini 5 vs the iPad Pro.. but for the price to performance it’s hard to get upset at the total package that is the Mini 5.
Both look great. Of course the pro is sharper and more vivid, but it really doesn’t matter to me so much especially on a device so small. The PPL on the mini is also quite high.
In fact, the mini 5 has a pixel density of 326 pixels per inch (ppi) as opposed to 264 pixels per inch for the 11-inch Pro and the 12.9-inch Pro.
If you definitely want to upgrade your phone, get the XS Max and try it. If you find yourself not using the Mini enough, then return it. Similarly, if you think the XS Max isn’t enough of an upgrade over the X, return that. If neither apply, keep both.
I think I’d be tempted to wait though, since the current iPhones are already into the second half of their cycle.
I think I’d be tempted to wait though, since the current iPhones are already into the second half of their cycle.
Even if the latest phones had been launched yesterday, I still think it the better decision. To have 80% of all the latest phone offers as well as the mini seems, to me, at any rate, to make more sense than the latest phone and no mini.
True. Like I have the iPhone X and there are some things that make me want the xs max but the x has been working fine for me still. I’ve tried the max and kept getting duds out of the box. First year I officially didn’t upgrade my phone.
Returning my Mini back to Amazon today too.. Got the 256 gig cell model.. Its a glorified Spare Parts Mashup. Its not a bad tablet...but i got the Iphone Xs Max, which does everything it does and more, sans apple pencil support, and i really dont need the Mini.
I wanted to love it, and its not a bad device, but with all the problems ive had with iPads with bending pros and now underwhelmed by the mini...I'm just giving up on them and sticking with the Iphone.
Hell i'm debating maybe even trading in my iphone and apple watch for a samsung galaxy fold at some point. Thats innovative.
Sure its a first gen products and i want to see a ton of reviews before i seriously even consider it, but atleast samsung is trying!
Im just bored with apple lately. Its the same stuff over and over and over, and its years before there own product line is remotely synced up with itself, let alone new features and functionality.
Instead apple takes stuff away and charges you more for the privilege.
and if the rumors are true about the new Iphones this year, i'm not remotely looking forward to it. Oh wow a slightly better processor (that your own software doesnt take advantage of) and dual charging and maybe a wide angle lense on the camera in the most hidious camera bump you ever saw!
Sorry apple but i think this is where i get off. Sure i'll never go back to using a PC and will stick with my Imac, but even that is stale and borning at this point.
Call me when you innovate again! Until then, sorry its not working out, but in this case, it really is you and not me this time!
I wanted to love it, and its not a bad device, but with all the problems ive had with iPads with bending pros and now underwhelmed by the mini...I'm just giving up on them and sticking with the Iphone.
Hell i'm debating maybe even trading in my iphone and apple watch for a samsung galaxy fold at some point. Thats innovative.
Sure its a first gen products and i want to see a ton of reviews before i seriously even consider it, but atleast samsung is trying!
Im just bored with apple lately. Its the same stuff over and over and over, and its years before there own product line is remotely synced up with itself, let alone new features and functionality.
Instead apple takes stuff away and charges you more for the privilege.
and if the rumors are true about the new Iphones this year, i'm not remotely looking forward to it. Oh wow a slightly better processor (that your own software doesnt take advantage of) and dual charging and maybe a wide angle lense on the camera in the most hidious camera bump you ever saw!
Sorry apple but i think this is where i get off. Sure i'll never go back to using a PC and will stick with my Imac, but even that is stale and borning at this point.
Call me when you innovate again! Until then, sorry its not working out, but in this case, it really is you and not me this time!
Well, no. an iPhone doesn't do everything an iPad can do. You mentioned Apple Pencil support, but it also can't run apps side by side. And it can't run many apps that are iPad only. And thousands of apps have speific iPad layouts that only work on an iPad.
A large iPhone may suit you, and that's fine. But you can't make such a broad statement like that.
Didn't you just buy the Xs, return it, buy the Xʀ, return it, buy the mini, return it, purchase it again, and are now thinking of returning it again for another Xs/Xr.
Why???????
Don't you have the X? Listen, I won't get on your case about it...I've been there, done that. I'm just trying to save you some money! However, if you reaaaallllllyyyy want it, and if it is financially stable, do it.
Ya I get you
I was honestly thinking of still trying to get a good XR cuz battery life and performance along with size.
The Xʀ does have a great battery life to it, however, battery life is dependent on how you use the phone. Not everyone is going to get the same 4-5 hours SoT as some people do.
No, its not worth it for what you lose. SmartHDR is great, but losing the telephoto lens, the OLED screen (if that matters), etc, isn't worth it tbh.
I think the Xʀ is an incredible phone, but a silly upgrade from the X unless there is another reason at play.
Better battery life, bigger display, better speakers, camera minus a telephoto lens, faster Face ID and processor, better value. In my opinion it’s a good upgrade especially being able to sell my current X for $600 or turn into apple for $500.
As someone that has used the X and Xs...the speakers aren't really a noticeable upgrade. However, if you that all makes you happy go for it.