iPad Mini Retina - Now available!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've had my mini retina for 24 hours now and although overall I'm happy with it there's really not much noticeable difference between this and the previous mini, a casual glance and you'd struggle to tell them apart!

I still prefer the mini to full size but I remember iPad 4 display being much richer and vibrant,.

Give it a few months and those new Mini's with samsung screens and fingerprint sensors will be released. Absolutely feel this is the mini version of the iPad 3!
 
pumaz said:
Give it a few months and those new Mini's with samsung screens and fingerprint sensors will be released. Absolutely feel this is the mini version of the iPad 3!
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Doubt it on the TouchID tbh but I wouldn't be at all surprised if better quality screens started appearing in new models in a few months.
 
Just walked into a high street store and picked up a 32GB retina mini. Apple Store was sold out, and this came with a 3 year warranty to complement the Apple Care, so was a bit of a no brainer! First iOS device in 3 years; very happy so far!

EDIT: Eye-candy :D

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uvarvu said:
These can be reserved for collection in the UK TODAY.

http://www.apple.com/uk/retail/ipad/

EDIT: Make sure to click the correct reservation button in the link above i.e the one to reserve an iPad and not to reserve an appointment.

EDIT2: Got one reserved for collection before 17.00 this evening at the Bath store. Will let you know if I actually manage to get it!
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Hope it's not too heavy for you.
 
Has anyone found any decent cases yet. Just bought a flip case off of the jungle shop that said is was compatible but it just wouldn't fit into the plastic holder.
 
Rilot said:
Apparently some Minis are suffering with image retention. Read: http://www.macrumors.com/2013/11/15/some-retina-ipad-minis-showing-image-retention-issues/

I've tested mine, no issue.
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I posted this on the previous page, tested mine and sure enough there is image retention. The effect does fade after a few seconds but this really is a pain when reading in iBooks etc. I'm waiting for my local store to open as we speak to get a replacement but I think it might be a while before Apple can replace it :(
 
allosunshine said:
Has anyone found any decent cases yet. Just bought a flip case off of the jungle shop that said is was compatible but it just wouldn't fit into the plastic holder.
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I've ordered a cheap one off the bay, not paying £55! Will see how it is.
 
The Anandtech review is up with some proper screen measurements. Pretty much confirms what everyone's been saying - it's good but clearly inferior to the Air's display.
 
After using mine over the weekend ive decided to return it and get an air instead. The screen is a massive improvement on the ipad2 i have now, but the form factor just isnt working out for me. Its no more comfortable to use than a full fat ipad and therefore the compromise in screensize is not worth it for me, particularly when one of the main uses is for watching video.
 
You will never get a cheap knockoff smart case/cover that is as good quality as Apple and it's also not covered by a warranty.

I took my red mini Smart Cover from last November into apple yesterday as it was a bit knackered and not working properly anymore and they just gave me a new one no questions asked.

No doubting customer service at Apple.

Third party cases and covers exist and are good quality as well but a cheap imitation is never as good.

You could just buy invisible shield for backs and sides and a screen protector for the front and it's like it's naked except protected. I use the Smart Cover mainly as a way to turn the display on and off. It's not for protection.
 
I've been looking at both this and the Air as a future replacement to my Mini, but I think i'll hold out for a larger iPhone that should appear later next year. :cool:
 
I have a feeling Apple will do the same with the iPhone as they have done with the iPad range, have two sizes with same specs, to cater to people who want a big screen.
A 5inch iphone would make me very happy :-)
 
Spit said:
£289 at Tesco :)
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Had a look at a mini retina in tescos tonight lol. :o

The text was sharper and noticeable on the home screen etc but not worth the hassle/cost to upgrade from the original mini. I much prefer the mini size to the normal iPad. Though I do have a 13" MacBook so it's a good middle ground between that and my old iphone. :)
 
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