IPAD-MINI -- confused about what it actually IS?

Darren Dirt · November 05, 2012, 12:28:43 PM

more $ for less features! or so these parody commercials seem to say..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os87PLlyU4k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyWSEwKPo8s (Jimmy Kimmel)

Mr. Analog · November 05, 2012, 01:44:08 PM

I think Apple is struggling with an identity crisis, let alone their products.

Lazybones · November 05, 2012, 04:47:15 PM

Other than screen resolution it actually compares very favorably vs 7inch tablets it is meant to compete with.

Tom · November 05, 2012, 05:08:06 PM

Quote from: Lazybones on November 05, 2012, 04:47:15 PM
Other than screen resolution it actually compares very favorably vs 7inch tablets it is meant to compete with.

It's a decent little 8" tablet (7.8"). Though it seems to be more optimized for web (and compatibility I think) than video I think (4:3 vs 16:9).

Darren Dirt · November 06, 2012, 07:25:16 AM

Quote from: Tom on November 05, 2012, 05:08:06 PM
Quote from: Lazybones on November 05, 2012, 04:47:15 PM
Other than screen resolution it actually compares very favorably vs 7inch tablets it is meant to compete with.
It's a decent little 8" tablet (7.8"). Though it seems to be more optimized for web (and compatibility I think) than video I think (4:3 vs 16:9).

Based on the parody videos, my impression is that folks feel that it is laughable compared to other *Apple* products.

Thorin · November 06, 2012, 09:43:13 AM

Well, or competitors are doing a good job making parody videos that show the device in a poor light and convincing us that it's not the competitors making the videos.

Darren Dirt · November 06, 2012, 09:55:16 AM

...and I thought that *I* was supposed to be the forum's resident Conspiracy Guy

Thorin · November 06, 2012, 10:01:35 AM

What can I say, I've read too many Shadowrun novels. It's always some evil megacorporation using shadowrunners to make competing megacorps look bad.

There have been so many viral marketing campaigns that try to make it look like it's just ordinary people promoting a product, I wouldn't be surprised if this is a viral marketing anti-campaign. And if it is, lots of people have jumped on the bandwagon.

Tom · November 06, 2012, 10:23:08 AM

Quote from: Thorin on November 06, 2012, 10:01:35 AM
What can I say, I've read too many Shadowrun novels. It's always some evil megacorporation using shadowrunners to make competing megacorps look bad.

There have been so many viral marketing campaigns that try to make it look like it's just ordinary people promoting a product, I wouldn't be surprised if this is a viral marketing anti-campaign. And if it is, lots of people have jumped on the bandwagon.

I honestly don't think google's marketing department is that organized. MS's might be.

Lazybones · November 06, 2012, 10:59:54 AM

Quote from: Tom on November 06, 2012, 10:23:08 AM
Quote from: Thorin on November 06, 2012, 10:01:35 AM
What can I say, I've read too many Shadowrun novels. It's always some evil megacorporation using shadowrunners to make competing megacorps look bad.

There have been so many viral marketing campaigns that try to make it look like it's just ordinary people promoting a product, I wouldn't be surprised if this is a viral marketing anti-campaign. And if it is, lots of people have jumped on the bandwagon.
I honestly don't think google's marketing department is that organized. MS's might be.

My bet is on Samsung, they already run smear ads

Tom · November 06, 2012, 01:10:34 PM

I'm just not a fan of apple myself. I'm getting a Nexus 4. And may get a Nexus 10. I really like the specs, and the Nexus 4 looks pretty fricken sweet. Bunch of reports on the LG Optimus G have come out (which is what the nexus 4 is based on) and its very competitive with the Samsungs, and Apples. It's also very pretty. Some of the new phones have gotten this fat round look, which isn't too appealing, but the industrial slab look of the LG is pretty. And the Nexus 10 is essentially an upgraded Samsung Galaxy Tab II 10.1 (or maybe closer to the 10.1N).

Mr. Analog · November 06, 2012, 01:12:44 PM

I don't even know what to get anymore, seems like a lot of phones coming out at the same time.

I guess as long as it runs Android fairly well I'm happy

Tom · November 06, 2012, 01:18:00 PM

I'm sticking with Nexus devices. I don't want to deal with custom interfaces and bloat ware. and I want updates more than a year after the device is first released. My Nexus S got JB. And it was released 22 months ago. No joke. Find that kind of support with /any/ other android (and likely W8) phone. I dare you.

Thorin · November 06, 2012, 02:10:17 PM

Wait, are we talking about smartphones or tablets here? Although yeah, they're pretty similar these days.

Tom · November 06, 2012, 02:15:33 PM

Quote from: Thorin on November 06, 2012, 02:10:17 PM
Wait, are we talking about smartphones or tablets here? Although yeah, they're pretty similar these days.

Technically this thread is about the IPad-Mini. I just thought I'd share my view points and preferences.

I already have a Nexus 7, so that should tell you what 7" tablet I'll be using