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Posted 19 March 2014
Apple Ipad mini 16gb £199 at Asda
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Seems a decent deal, just reduced from £250.00
Note: This is the original Mini (without retina display).
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Note: This is the original Mini (without retina display).
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sorted byAbout 40 perc bigger screen
It definitely is the iPad Mini version 1 and not the Retina version. The reasons for this are :
1. The spec says it has an A5 chip. The iPad Mini Retina version has an A7 chip >
http://direct.asda.com/iPad-mini-Wi-Fi---tablet---16-GB---7.9%22/000556576,default,pd.html
2. The price. There's no way a retina mini would be this price.
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Ask them.
Work properly.
I did think about upgrading to the retina display model but this does everything I want it to so can't justify the cost.
Heat for me, £199 is a good price
But the device is bigger. That's like saying the Nexus 10 is better than the iPad Mini because it has a bigger screen oO Plus if they wanted a bigger screen they'd be looking at an 8" tablet not 7"
I love when Apple users try to justify paying so much for shiny stuff with an Apple logo on it
soon to be redundant? You're a bit of a fool. I know plenty of people still using iPad 2s and they still get the job done. Apple and iOS is worth what it costs for that exact reason they age gracefully unlike your windows/android tat.
JL replied to me within 2 hours and price matched. Oder placed.
and last a hell of a lot longer. Cant complain about the nexus at its price but the build quality is miles apart understandably.
Having owned both, nothing.
Both fab tabs, go with the brand and price you like the best.
Currently running the Nexus 32gb 2013 tab and its fab, does everything we want and more. Great for long flights etc :o))
I've been round the internet a few times so i'll ignore the "moron" comment.
I'd say a lot of people on here would be buying based on experience and knowledge however the other 9/10 people just buy it for the label and all that "amazing hardware" and "selection of apps" (which is subjective) goes to waste on watching videos and playing candy crush.
I guess my question would be - is the ipad mini the best ipad out there, or even the best tablet (hardware and apps considered) for that price?
I've owned iPad (3rd Gen) & also Android tablets (Nexus 7 & Excite Pro) both have good and bad, why not purchase what you prefer & leave everyone else to decide for themselves?
Cracking deal by the way, which is the point of the thread, used a friends Mini & is the usual Apple standard build wise. If I didn't have the two Android tablets above, I'd be purchasing this.
Don't own either but have just purchased the mini
Review Article that mentions comparison to Nexus build in the summary but if you read the full article it does compare both in some aspects
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Note 8 or lg g pad over the nexus
Honestly, the higher res screen is nice, but I wouldn't say the difference was that huge. So it'll be less noticeable on an 8" screen as it's more condensed in the first place.
The extra power of the newer processor is probably a bigger factor. But I have an iPad Mini (gen 1) myself and still find it perfectly usable. But I don't run latest heavy duty games on it or anything. If you don't either, you'll probably get by just fine with this version.
Decent price for what it is. But it only still sells for this much as it's an Apple device. Any other brand would sell older generations for a lower price than this. Nexus 7 for example ....
For reference, I also have a Note 1 tablet and my dad uses a 2012 Nexus 7. I find them all perfectly usable. The Nexus 7 is smaller, but does fit nicely in the hand and is a very usable little tablet. My dad likes it. (He's in his 60's) My Note 1 is also very nice to use and feels snappier in use than the mini. But I do admit I like the form factor of the mini.
Or you could use Skype. Which doesn't limit you to only video chatting to other iDevices ....
I have an iPad and Android tablet and in all honesty, there is very little that one can do that the other can't. In both directions. A few OS specific apps, but that's about it as far as I'm concerned. iOS is FAR less customisable though. So it you like fiddling and tweaking the look and feel of your device, you won't get far on an iPad.
iMessages and FaceTime. Which means it's easy to keep in contact with anyone who has an expensive iPhone, biz types - and is useless at using other messaging apps. My brother is a point in fact, though I have managed to just get him to install WhatsApp, but it took a while of badgering.
The retina is overrated on this size of device, and this is both lighter and thinner than the iPad Mini Retina. If you are thinking of installing a screen protector, that also diminishes the idea of going for Retina, as you are putting something between you and the display.
If you drop it too, your only £200 quid out of pocket, not £320 (compared to retina) I bought the 64GB iPad Mini Cellular for £260 from Currys all in, got a 90 day EE 6GB Data card from Flubit for £15.47, via prepay mania.
After a month, there was a tiny spec of dust between the display and digitiser, in the centre of the screen. Without receipt, just an enquiry - Apple store replaced it on the spot, within 10 minutes, with a new iPad.
For £200, the the total cost of ownership is lower for this than a Nexus, they keep their value better.
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The retina screen does not make all that much difference unless you are really picky IMO
Heat added!
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Set you back £120
Was the next day for my Retina, providing Asda doesn't sell out you should be ok.
In my opinion, yes absolutely if you are spending £200. But for some the £199 is fine.
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If that was my main use, I'd rather have a Note 8.
I find the s-pen much easier to scribble quick notes down with rather than a keyboard. I have an iPad Mini and Note 3 phone with me at work. If I'm in a meeting, the Note 3 comes with me for note taking, the iPad stays on my desk.
The s-pen has the other obvious advantage of being able to scribble diagrams and formulae quickly and easily in the same document as well.
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STEVE JOBS IS ALIVE!
IOS 7 has enough problems with 1GB RAM.
Took a few minutes to find the iPad on ASDA's site as it didn't show up first time round, but fine once found. £199 for Space Grey model with 2 year guarantee is perfect. Briefly played around with a Nexus 7 2013 and couldn't believe how big the borders were around the edge. No doubts a great piece of kit, but the iPad is just a straight-up better designed tablet.
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Nope just checked now won't let you have 2 but will add 1
Enjoy the great battery life too folks.