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Post by mightyme on Aug 4, 2014 23:23:08 GMT
I have always wanted a mimi ipad. As soon as they said they were coming out. Now there are so many brands that have 7 and 8 inch tablets. DD has GN and dh has the DV. But I have the original ipad. I would like a smaller one to take with me. But seeing I use it every day at home. Not sure I would enjoy the small one.
I use the pillow that hold my ipad so weight isnt much of an issue. Anyone regret going to a smaller tablet? I use it way more at home then i would away.
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Post by freecharlie on Aug 4, 2014 23:28:06 GMT
I've never had a bigger one, but my 7 inch Galaxy works exactly how I want it to. DS's both have Nook HD + 9 inch screens and while there's is bigger, I don't see much difference in usability.
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Post by BarbaraUK on Aug 4, 2014 23:35:07 GMT
I have both but use the iPad mini a lot. The screen resolution is excellent, it's a lot lighter in weight so combined with the size is much easier to hold for long periods of time. It is also very easy and convenient to take away. Ive honestly not regretted getting the iPad mini.  |
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Post by lumo on Aug 4, 2014 23:39:14 GMT
DH just went from an iPad 2 to a kindle fire. He seems very happy with the switch to a smaller device.
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Post by joylynaroundthebnd on Aug 4, 2014 23:45:35 GMT
I have an iPad and am considering a mini. Sometimes the iPad screen feels really big and everyone can see what I am doing. (Not that I am doing anything questionable)
Then other times when watching a video it seems just the right size.
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Post by Madi & Me on Aug 5, 2014 15:16:56 GMT
I just bought a mini on Saturday and absolutely love it! We also have two full size iPads and I much prefer my mini. I stood in the store for a long time deciding between the Air and the mini and even after checking out, I still had doubt about the size. Once I opened the box and held it, I knew instantly that I made the right choice. I don't miss the full size screen at all! It fits comfortably in one hand in both landscape and portrait positions and the screen size is just right. Is it possible to stop by Best Buy and compare models in person? Good luck deciding! |
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Post by mightyme on Aug 5, 2014 15:47:22 GMT
I just bought a mini on Saturday and absolutely love it! We also have two full size iPads and I much prefer my mini. I stood in the store for a long time deciding between the Air and the mini and even after checking out, I still had doubt about the size. Once I opened the box and held it, I knew instantly that I made the right choice. I don't miss the full size screen at all! It fits comfortably in one hand in both landscape and portrait positions and the screen size is just right. Is it possible to stop by Best Buy and compare models in person? Good luck deciding! Maybe thats why i dont want the mini. i dont want to have to hold it in my hand. I have been having problems with my CT and tennis elbow. Holding dh's tablet I get pains in my arm. With my ipad I have it in the pillow holder. I can lay it on my lap. With the smaller tablets,(they dont fit in the pillow) it seems less comfortable. i think i just convinced myself to stick with the larger size. |
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Post by kimpossible on Aug 5, 2014 15:54:05 GMT
I have a mini iPad and my sister has the full size iPad. When my DH went to buy me an iPad last year he checked with my sister first to see how she liked hers. She recommended getting me the mini one. Although she loves her iPad, she would prefer having it smaller to carry in her purse or tote bag easier.
I couldn't agree more. I use mine more, due to the fact of its size. Its perfectly sized for what I need. If I need to do work on, let's say a large spreadsheet, I use my desktop. But for 90% of what I need, my mini is the best.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2014 15:57:27 GMT
I guess I'm the dissenter. Everyone I know LOVES their mini. I had two full sized iPads prior to getting my current mini and frankly, I wish I'd gotten an Air this time. I miss the full-size. I use it differently than you - I do a lot of reading/marking up PDFs and other documents and the small size is a hindrance. And in many other things (photo editing, etc) I also miss the larger size. There isn't really anything I prefer to do on the mini to a full-sized one. I guess after a couple years of using the larger iPad every day for many things, that's just what I was used to. I had no compelling reason to change and only changed because so many raved about the small size. It's just not for me. I'd say if you're unsure about going smaller - and it sounds like you are - stick with what you know you like. I wish I had.
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Post by anniebygaslight on Aug 5, 2014 16:16:14 GMT
I have an ipad and a kindle fire Hd. I tend only to use the latter for reading books, and haven't used it as a tablet in an age. I use my ipad all the time.
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Post by scrapngranny on Aug 5, 2014 16:22:33 GMT
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Post by lovetodigi on Aug 5, 2014 16:23:15 GMT
I have both a mini and the iPad 4. I use the Mini when I travel and prefer the iPad 4 for use here at home. Apparently, so does my cat. I have been letting her watch videos for cats on my iPad 4 and she loves it. The other day, I was using my iPad and she got into the usual spot where she watches her "movie" and looked at me. I didn't want to give up my big iPad so I set her up with the mini. She kept looking at it and then looking over at mine with her ears back. She won. I switched with her. I wish she wasn't so darn cute. She also knows where I sleep, so I don't want to risk making her mad.  ETA: I have the keyboard portfolio case on both, so it is easy to just set them in my lap or on a table and not have to hold them. It also makes it a ton easier to type on message boards.  |
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Post by mtscrapper on Aug 5, 2014 16:36:33 GMT
I had a 10" Acer, which died. I looked at the Galaxy 10", but I went with the 8". My husband says I would regret going that size, but he was wrong. I haven't regretted it at all. I like the smaller size that I can put in my purse. I don't think I could with the 10".
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Post by ExpatBackHome on Aug 5, 2014 16:48:07 GMT
I downsized from a regular iPad to a mini iPad and I love it. DH was skeptical and thought it'd be too small for me but I'm so glad I downsized.
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Post by Madi & Me on Aug 5, 2014 19:09:13 GMT
I just bought a mini on Saturday and absolutely love it! We also have two full size iPads and I much prefer my mini. I stood in the store for a long time deciding between the Air and the mini and even after checking out, I still had doubt about the size. Once I opened the box and held it, I knew instantly that I made the right choice. I don't miss the full size screen at all! It fits comfortably in one hand in both landscape and portrait positions and the screen size is just right. Is it possible to stop by Best Buy and compare models in person? Good luck deciding! Maybe thats why i dont want the mini. i dont want to have to hold it in my hand. I have been having problems with my CT and tennis elbow. Holding dh's tablet I get pains in my arm. With my ipad I have it in the pillow holder. I can lay it on my lap. With the smaller tablets,(they dont fit in the pillow) it seems less comfortable. i think i just convinced myself to stick with the larger size. Okay, now that may be your game changer. I do agree that if you tend to lean your tablet against a pillow, the mini may not be ideal. That's about the only thing I've needed to adjust to - it kind of slides down the pillow (maybe because it's so light?). Until I buy a case to do the propping, I find myself holding it in my left hand more than anything. Sounds like the bigger tablet will be a better fit (no pun intended).  ETA: I just noticed that you have an actual pillow holder for your tablet. Sorry for the misunderstanding. But I do think you're making a good choice by going for the larger one. |
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Post by Madi & Me on Aug 5, 2014 19:12:42 GMT
I have both a mini and the iPad 4. I use the Mini when I travel and prefer the iPad 4 for use here at home. Apparently, so does my cat. I have been letting her watch videos for cats on my iPad 4 and she loves it. The other day, I was using my iPad and she got into the usual spot where she watches her "movie" and looked at me. I didn't want to give up my big iPad so I set her up with the mini. She kept looking at it and then looking over at mine with her ears back. She won. I switched with her. I wish she wasn't so darn cute. She also knows where I sleep, so I don't want to risk making her mad. ETA: I have the keyboard portfolio case on both, so it is easy to just set them in my lap or on a table and not have to hold them. It also makes it a ton easier to type on message boards. I don't mean to hijack this thread but...please share a video of your cat watching videos for cats.  How sweet! |
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How sweet!