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Mel is not happy! Mel only just bought the ipad3! *stomps foot and goes to pout in the corner*
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Mel not like to be unhappy. Mel stomp!!Mel is not happy! Mel only just bought the ipad3! *stomps foot and goes to pout in the corner*
But, arguably, they can work just as easy with a Nexus 7 at less than half the price. Which, of course, is where the work Apple's put into iBooks as a text book platform (rather than a me-too Kindle Store clone) really starts to look pretty creative, from a business perspective…You know, schools, especially elementary school may benefit a lot from the mini - a first grader can work easier with a mini than the big pad..so perhaps we'll see more parents and schools purchasing them.
But, arguably, they can work just as easy with a Nexus 7 at less than half the price. Which, of course, is where the work Apple's put into iBooks as a text book platform (rather than a me-too Kindle Store clone) really starts to look pretty creative, from a business perspective…
Smooth said:If you got the iPad in the last 30 days from an apple store, some are replacing free of charge with the new model when out apparently...
An Apple employee actually told you there'll be another new iPad coming out next spring? Wow, is he still working there?I bought my iPad a couple of weeks ago after talking to the salesperson in the Apple store. He told me exactly what was coming (faster processor and the new-style charger) and basically said that, unless i needed the faster processor now, to go ahead and get the third-generation one, then consider the new model out in spring, which would be more of a redesign.
mahoganyturtle said:Mel is not happy! Mel only just bought the ipad3! *stomps foot and goes to pout in the corner*
Me not happy either :throws toys out the cot:. Like Mel, me bought new iPad only 3 months ago!! Grrr!!
On a more mature note, the new iPad, iPad Mini, iPod Touch use the new smaller charger. So, more money to buy replacements, cos the old style chargers won't work. The new Mac apparently has a screen only 7mm thick, that's incredible. However, to give customers this super thin screen, the DVD drive had to go, so you'll have to fork out more money to buy an external DVD drive. Not a good move, Apple.
I think, and I know I'm not the only one, that Apple have overplayed their hand in trying to secure the market in the wake of Steve Jobs' passing. Apple's trying too hard and overdone it, and rather than make the brand an even stronger icon, customers are being turned off by the recent shenanigans against Samsung, Apple's arrogance, and the overload of new devices.
I would be tempted to buy the iPad Mini, but only because it's (slightly) more affordable than the iPad or iPhone5. However, I've just bought little Jack a Samsung PC for his birthday (31st Oct), so I don't need any more gadgets. I already have a Kindle Fire, and now we have a Mi-Fi dongle, I can access the internet on it while on my daily train commute to work. Same with my iPad.
If anything, I would be interested in the Samsung Galaxy SIII or the Note (new Note coming out soon!)
richardcb said:An Apple employee actually told you there'll be another new iPad coming out next spring? Wow, is he still working there?
Agreed, I played with one on Wednesday and was rather impressed with it...iPad mini in my hands! It's small but perfectly formed.
richardcb said:iPad mini in my hands! It's small but perfectly formed.
Yeah, sorry, it just slipped out. Oooh, matron!I'm sure you didn't mean it to come out like that, Richard !!