Not sure I'd agree. Google has all but given up on tablets. The optimization of some of the apps on my Nexus 9 is dreadful. You get a far, far better app ecosystem with an iPad.
simont_space to kay1992
24 Oct 1511#14
Suicide?
KINGYFUN
24 Oct 159#13
Headache
wenttoabetterplace
25 Oct 156#43
Wow - I didn't realise Apple's marketing team worked on Sunday's? :wink:
Flash memory is incredibly cheap these days - and iOS is growing ever bigger with each new iteration. So if Apple had their customers in mind, they'd take a $1 hit on each iPad and bump the minimum storage to 32GB's.
Regardless, iPad sales are declining sharply - so Apple will have to make them more attractive (or lower the cost).
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beeb123
24 Oct 151#1
hot <3
M0nk3h
24 Oct 151#2
Having sold my NotePRO 12.2 for being too heavy and generally big I'm looking for a new tablet. The iPad Mini is one I've considered, how does everyone find the screen on these, are they too small or just right? Would the Air 2 be something better to go for?
BigBuds to M0nk3h
24 Oct 15#4
These are a perfect size for web browsing. I own both and always go for the mini. You wouldn't regret treating yourself.
ArthurDent1 to M0nk3h
24 Oct 151#7
It depends what you use the tablet for - I find my Surface Pro is ideal on my lap or desk when I want to type. My 8" Samsung is better for just browsing - reading the news or an ebook.
I have an ipad Air but rarely use it - it's a really nice device to use and has a better battery life than either the 12" Surface or the 8" Samsung but it's just the wrong size to be ideal for anything; too big to hold like a book, too small to type on. If I didn't already own too many devices I'd get the ipad mini for reading.
qinyanggl to M0nk3h
25 Oct 15#27
For reading anything technical, you would want the proper iPad not the mini version, especially if you are planning to use a pen or Pencil.
pendrive2001 to M0nk3h
26 Oct 15#69
I have 2 of these and they are spot on gret size imo :smiley:
waaqii
24 Oct 15#3
Better value with the 3 year warranty compared to the Argos deal posted before hot from me
Sid Harper
24 Oct 15#5
For touch typing the keyboard is nearer normal size on the air so depends what you are going to do. I've never manned to treat the iPad as a laptop replacement despite having all the apps so the mini is great for browsing and the regular has all the kids stuff on it.
DanTheManc
24 Oct 154#6
Still expensive for a 2yr old tablet. The Nexus 9 is a better tablet for a lot less money.
DirtyQwerty to DanTheManc
24 Oct 1517#8
Not sure I'd agree. Google has all but given up on tablets. The optimization of some of the apps on my Nexus 9 is dreadful. You get a far, far better app ecosystem with an iPad.
bizzlebyron
24 Oct 153#9
People still get 16gb models? I mean with the OS and iWork apps this would almost be full.
eslick to bizzlebyron
24 Oct 15#15
Funny how millions of people manage with it. It's called app management sure if you use loads of app or want loads of big games then bigger ones would be better, use apps management and the cloud and you won't have any bother. Our two have nearly 400 apps in the cloud all but 1 was free and they manage easily with 16Mb and when they need to load video then just take off apps and away you go.
LetoKynes
24 Oct 151#10
The tablets aren't all about specs. I'm all for Android on mobile but my tablet experience was just disappointing, apps feel so clunky and there is so much wasted space. Would love to try an ipad at some point
joanne10
24 Oct 15#11
I got the gold iPad Air 2 128gb for £349. Wifi only From eBay £50 eBay voucher back so theoretically £300. and 2100 nectar points, I Love it :smiley: my fella had the first iPad Air but 16gb just isn't enough to be honest..
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Flash memory is incredibly cheap these days - and iOS is growing ever bigger with each new iteration. So if Apple had their customers in mind, they'd take a $1 hit on each iPad and bump the minimum storage to 32GB's.
Regardless, iPad sales are declining sharply - so Apple will have to make them more attractive (or lower the cost).
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I have an ipad Air but rarely use it - it's a really nice device to use and has a better battery life than either the 12" Surface or the 8" Samsung but it's just the wrong size to be ideal for anything; too big to hold like a book, too small to type on. If I didn't already own too many devices I'd get the ipad mini for reading.