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The iPad Mini Is Finally Unveiled: Is Smaller Better?

AdriHead 2012/10/23 18:21:17
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People have been wondering about the validity of the rumored iPad Mini for months now... and it's finally been confirmed. Apple announced the iPad Mini Tuesday morning. The device is your standard Apple "upgrade": smaller than its predecessor -- with a 7.9-inch screen compared to the original 9.7-inch iPad -- and slightly redesigned. Do you think the iPad Mini has a market? Or is constantly making Apple products smaller a lame definition of an upgrade?

NEWS.CNET.COM reports:
The tablet, which has been rumored for months, does indeed come with a 7.9-inch screen.
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  • Kigan 2012/10/23 20:03:36
    No, I don't see the point of a smaller iPad.
    Kigan
    +13
    So first this happened:

    ipodpad

    Now going in reverse? There's already a mini - called the iPod touch.
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  • jesus.blanco.7792 2012/12/08 16:44:30
    No, I don't see the point of a smaller iPad.
    jesus.blanco.7792
    it will still be the same
    reply
  • Liberty Blade 2012/11/11 06:15:24
    No, I don't see the point of a smaller iPad.
    Liberty Blade
    reply
  • sokoyah 2012/10/31 13:26:49
    No, I don't see the point of a smaller iPad.
    sokoyah
    +1
    this is simply a gimmick to sell more
    reply
  • Elz 2012/10/28 20:40:24
    No, I don't see the point of a smaller iPad.
    Elz
    i don't use those kind of devices.
    reply
  • Jayne 2012/10/27 21:09:37
    Yes, it's more sleek and less clunky.
    Jayne
    I ordered one today. I have the first I-Pad and although it's performance is flawless, there were times when I thought it was just too big. I guess we'll see when it comes in. I ordered the 16BD with Verizon configuration. I am excited about it though.
    reply
  • Dave 007 2012/10/27 15:43:30
    No, I don't see the point of a smaller iPad.
    Dave 007
    +1
    Smaller could be better, with a much smaller price tag.
    reply
  • US for Palin 2012/10/27 12:54:44
    No, I don't see the point of a smaller iPad.
    US for Palin
    The size is not at issue for me. I don't like the lack of the retina screen and think this one is still on the 3G network for those who are buying service with it. I would not waste my money on a 3G device today.
    reply
  • Medulla Oblongata 2012/10/27 04:17:22
    No, I don't see the point of a smaller iPad.
    Medulla Oblongata
    It's hardly what I'd call a "mini."
    reply
  • Manster 2012/10/26 17:11:46
    Yes, it's more sleek and less clunky.
    Manster
    It's better for the ipeople who are willing to hand over the dough! It's definitely great for Apple's bank account.I thought that was the intent of the ipod touch?
    reply
  • COMALite J 2012/10/26 16:14:16
    Yes, it's more sleek and less clunky.
    COMALite J
    The point of this particular size and form factor (which Apple did not introduce, but merely copied from devices such as the Nexus, Kindle, Nook, etc.) is that, unlike the full-sized iPad and similar-sized tablets, they fit nicely in a suit jacket pocket. It’s an important size niche for tablets. Not everyone wants to carry something the size of a notepad around with them all the time.
    reply
  • Resp 2012/10/26 06:10:40
    No, I don't see the point of a smaller iPad.
    Resp
    +2
    9.7" to 7.9" ??

    Are we going back to the iPhone?
    reply
  • zionosphere 2012/10/26 04:15:04
    No, I don't see the point of a smaller iPad.
    zionosphere
    +1
    Any serious, discerning consumer is going to wait for the iPhone Maxi. walking iphone maxi redundant
    reply
  • Simi Dave 2012/10/26 04:14:09
    No, I don't see the point of a smaller iPad.
    Simi Dave
    Honestly, what's the point? Particularly at its price point...
    reply
  • Cal 2012/10/26 04:11:22
    No, I don't see the point of a smaller iPad.
    Cal
    It's $350. Smaller is great...smaller prices that is. No I have no use for this overpriced tablet, just like it's older brother. When I get a tablet I'll but an affordable acer, or something else. Something that wont bust my budget all for lousy logo and name brand.
    reply
  • Jalysa Ellis 2012/10/25 22:52:05
    No, I don't see the point of a smaller iPad.
    Jalysa Ellis
    +1
    APPLE, YOU MORONS! YOU ALREADY HAD AN IPAD MINI! IT'S CALLED AN IPOD TOUCH! Apple, y u no understand!?!
    y u no
    reply
  • democoach Jalysa ... 2012/10/26 04:24:07
    democoach
    +1
    ipod touch-les then 5 inch screen, ipad mini-7.9 inch screen, theres a difference
    reply
  • Jalysa ... democoach 2012/10/26 16:18:28
    Jalysa Ellis
    +2
    Oh yes, a bigger screen makes the world go 'round. It has the same functions, same apps- it's basically a big ass iPod Touch.
    reply
  • *Mahoga... Jalysa ... 2012/10/26 16:59:33
    *Mahogany Goddess of P.H.A.E.T
    lol
    reply
  • Airhead Jalysa ... 2012/10/26 18:46:46
    Airhead
    facepalm
    reply
  • Jalysa ... Airhead 2012/10/26 23:04:16
    Jalysa Ellis
    Bitch, bye.
    Swerve gif
    reply
  • muziclver91393 2012/10/25 20:49:16
    No, I don't see the point of a smaller iPad.
    muziclver91393
    What is it with apple? Make the iphones bigger and the iPad smaller? This doesn't make any sense. The iPad needs to stay around the same size. It's really a small computer screen in a way, making it smaller would do any good.
    reply
  • democoach muziclv... 2012/10/26 04:24:56
    democoach
    lol, whats wrong with a 7 to 8 inch screen? easier to cry for many.

    way over priced is what i have a hard time with
    reply
  • T-dub 2012/10/25 20:23:15
    No, I don't see the point of a smaller iPad.
    T-dub
    If I ever went out to buy a "i" product, it might be the iPad but definitely not the mini- version.
    reply
  • YoursTruly 2012/10/25 18:12:54
    No, I don't see the point of a smaller iPad.
    YoursTruly
    I don't like IPADs I think they're uncomfortable to use,I perfer laptops
    reply
  • LeroyRogers 2012/10/25 17:49:43
    No, I don't see the point of a smaller iPad.
    LeroyRogers
    Just because something is popular or the "must have" doesn't make it good.
    reply
  • penguins in the night 2012/10/25 16:29:37 (edited)
    No, I don't see the point of a smaller iPad.
    penguins in the night
    +1
    It's called an iPhone and it came out years ago.
    Does Apple think we're that stupid?
    reply
  • Fernand... penguin... 2012/10/25 20:10:27
    FernandoBaeza
    +1
    I made that same joke to my g/f ten seconds ago and then saw your post. Great minds think alike.
    reply
  • democoach penguin... 2012/10/26 04:26:39
    democoach
    please tell me the size of the iphone screen then tell me the size of the ipad mini screen, and then tell me that ipad mini is the same as ipod touch or iphone.
    reply
  • penguin... democoach 2012/10/26 04:34:27
    penguins in the night
    +2
    It. Is. A. Joke. Relax.
    Apple comes out with a "new" product almost every two years that is only marginally different from the one that came before it. They slap a label on it saying "Improved" or "Better than Ever" or "Innovative" and people buy it only to find it isn't that different.

    I'm not one of those whose jumping up and down and holding my breath for the new iPad because isn't going to be much different from the original iPad which its self is only different from the iPhone in that it doesn't make or take calls (unless you count Skyp).
    reply
  • Wm Kabrich 2012/10/25 16:04:58
    No, I don't see the point of a smaller iPad.
    Wm Kabrich
    I don't see the point in any thing Apple, the are over priced under powered pieces of junk. I would only take one given to me to sell on e-bay or crag's list to buy something better.
    reply
  • Hansenplan 2012/10/25 15:38:08
    No, I don't see the point of a smaller iPad.
    Hansenplan
    My honey thinks smaller is definately not better (-: Seriously, she loves her iPad and if she wanted a smaller version, she would buy the Kindle fire and spend a lot less.
    reply
  • alyssa 2012/10/25 12:54:56
    No, I don't see the point of a smaller iPad.
    alyssa
    If you love straining your eyes more than you do with the origional unnecessary large ipad then yes
    reply
  • TikkiPurdy 2012/10/25 12:42:05
    No, I don't see the point of a smaller iPad.
    TikkiPurdy
    Apple just wants some more money.
    reply
  • Magical Mushroom 2012/10/25 12:20:31
    No, I don't see the point of a smaller iPad.
    Magical Mushroom
    +1
    and I see no point of a ipad if I got a Mac Book pro and a IPhone. There all I need and no need to change them.
    ipad mini is stupid
    reply
  • David 2012/10/25 07:41:05
    No, I don't see the point of a smaller iPad.
    David
    +1
    Apple has run out of ideas.
    reply
  • Wm Kabrich David 2012/10/25 16:06:51
    Wm Kabrich
    The only idea Apple has ever had was a home computer and they screwed that up too.
    reply
  • El Prez 2012/10/25 05:21:56
    No, I don't see the point of a smaller iPad.
    El Prez
    Actually it is the interum toy put out to get the Apple suckers money before they come out with the I Phone 6 or 12 or whatever it is. You can hear the ripping if you listen closely.
    reply
  • Dub 2012/10/25 03:20:13
    No, I don't see the point of a smaller iPad.
    Dub
    iCrap sucks.
    reply
  • BUNNIES 2012/10/25 02:52:21
    Yes, it's more sleek and less clunky.
    BUNNIES
    +1
    Smaller is a way to make maormoar money
    reply
  • Darr247 2012/10/25 02:39:12
    No, I don't see the point of a smaller iPad.
    Darr247
    It's the perfect size for a programmable remote control, if you want to spend $300+ on a remote control.
    reply
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