I have been holding on to my iPad first gen since Apple first launch it. I was the very first to own it before the ipad was official launch in m'sia as I decided to buy a parallel import unit from Sg. Owning the first iPad open me up to the world of Apple eco-system and I must say its a unique experience like no other. Ever since then I am an Apple convert as I vow my next PC and laptop will be Apple too once they fail or the need replacement.

I almost upgrade my iPad first gen to the New iPad but decided to wait as my iPad 1 still works fine although very slow. I thought I have to wait till next year for the next iPad, but Apple surprise everyone with the 4th gen iPad yesterday and a brand new iPad Mini.

Both iPad Mini and iPad with Retina Display looks awesome in their own rights so that is rather diificult as to which one to choose. The size and the weight of the Mini makes it really good to hold and carry around but it lacks the Retina Display. The bigger iPad have nicer display but its a little too heavy.

Damn...maybe I will buy them both for different occasion!

If you ask me, I would recommend the iPad with retina display instead of the mini.
Actually even for the mini you can't put them inside pocket and still have to hold them. I don't think the difference in weight is really THAT much for 2" difference in size.

havent own any ipad. but was planning to buy an ipad3 last month. well, luckily i didnt. for me im gonna buy the ipad4 for sure. love the retina display.

iPad 3 also has retina display ma and it already dropped in price. If you don't mind foregoing a few features in the new iPad then i think you could get iPad 3 now with a price tag of 1379 for 16gb.

Well, if you can wait for the 4th gen then of course just wait for it..

iPad mini no retina display...

really? where did you see that? care to provide link
apple store malaysia removed ipad3 from website.

Erm, you know switch store? Go facebook and search for it.

EDIT :

[Reprice for the 3rd Generation iPad]
16GB Wi-Fi: RM1379
32GB Wi-Fi: RM1679
64GB Wi-Fi: RM1979

16GB Wi-Fi + Cellular: RM1779
32GB Wi-Fi + Cellular: RM2079
64GB Wi-Fi + Cellular: RM2379

*Stocks availability differs in each outlets. Please contact the nearest outlet for further information. While Stocks Last. http://switch.com.my/contact/

This post has been edited by justamember: Oct 24 2012, 12:22 PM

Ipad mini built to be smaller and lighter..it is more convinience to bring anywhere..

iPad 3 no more. Apple simply replace it with the 4th gen iPad.

would definitely go for iPad 4.

Refer to my post above for the link for 3rd gen iPad and their revised price. Still available as of now. Maybe in another few days or so it'll be gone though.

mini is less than half weight of ipad 4

308g vs 652g

This post has been edited by altimi: Oct 24 2012, 12:25 PM

oww yea. forgot about switch store.
might as well save a few hundred now. processor doesnt mean much to me.
thanks

If I were you, I would wait (and pay the extra RM120) for the 4th gen iPad........

still contemplating. haha. l think im gonna wait until ipad4 release. compare side by side. baru puas hati

can iPad mini making calls like iPhone? anybody can confirm this?

That's one of the selling point to me.The weight is,

ipad mini for me, more private to use in public.

frankly, im in the same situation as lightning, still with the 1st ipad, no brainer for me, straight go for mini

basket , the 1st gen ipad heavy like hell

I think I better go for iPad with Retina display. More future proof as the A6X processor is twice as fast as the New iPad.

i choose ipad mini since already got ipad already but will wait for other performance review first before final decision

This post has been edited by devabby: Oct 24 2012, 01:25 PM

do u think how much ipad mini would be?? Kindda love the mini size compared to normal ipad

ipad with retina display is the new ipad, no?

Go get ipad4 and nexus 7 instead....

USD 329..i think Malaysia will be having the cheapest price around again like others Apple device...perhap RM 1029?for 16gb wifi..

Men: 4th generation iPad with Retina for max performance
Women: iPad mini

Enough said.

i think should be rm999

the cheapest it go..the better for us

hopefully!!!

lol rm 30 different only?

i would go for ipad mini... the main reason for getting a tablet is for portability.. even without retina screen, the graphic is pretty top notch if u have ipad 1 u will know what i mean

ipad 4 with retina screen is a bit overkill... i will keep my extra money to invest for a macbook pro retina instead

retina display is

Twice the hardware for 50% more in price... dont need to think anymore...

Buy both lah... Keep so much money for what........not that u dun have the agong face

Sigh... iPad 3 user here n kinda surprise to see them launch iPad 4 with slight improvement and so fast as in only few months time...

Quite right! Once you've got used to retina display any other display just sux!
If not for the form factor mini is too expensive! Feels like you are made to pay MORE for a mini iPad2

2" smaller, 50% lighter, Rm500 cheaper!

Why, women cannot be performance user? Common, this is the 21st century lol.

Why women prefer Galaxy Note or Nexus 7? Size matters. With their expensive LV bags... no place for full-sized iPad.

nice...

might as well cheaper than that
I think our local iPad pricing is one of the cheapest in this world (after convert other currency).

Size doesn't matter. Performance is what makes all the difference!

Agree with you..but there has been so much hype about how much lighter the ipad mini is and its smaller display (8 inches) is a bit odd in size compared to the current 7 inch Android tablets in the market. Even some forumers in another thread are so captivated by its lighter weight and smaller size. But if the ipad mini's price is closer to the Kindle Fire and Nexus 7...its specs may be ignored to make it a good buy.

This post has been edited by Tookia: Oct 25 2012, 10:19 AM

im so confused whether to wait for ipad 4th gen or ipad mini....now considering mini because of its price but no retina howhowhow?

will go for ipad mini because of its small and slim form factor, as well as the specs are almost the same as ipad 4

If u dont have any ipad, go with 4th gen ipad. A6x will lasting longer than ipad mini.

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Added on October 26, 2012, 9:33 pmIpad mini not to against nexus or kindle fire. Just to fill the gap between iphone and ipad.

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Added on October 26, 2012, 9:33 pmIpad mini not to against nexus or kindle fire. Just to fill the gap between iphone and ipad.

This post has been edited by baretta: Oct 26 2012, 09:33 PM

I do agree that if you dont own any Ipad then will not add some money and go for Ipad4 as it was retina display also with A6 and the new port lighting charging port.... It will last you long for 2yrs or maybe longer.... Instead of going to Ipad Mini which is A5 which Ipad2 using it....

ipad mini almost same with ipad 4?
if your statement is true, believe no people will plan to buy ipad 4 later...

ipad mini = ipad 2, it sound reasonable
http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPho...0&idPhone2=3847

This post has been edited by gkl83: Oct 27 2012, 08:53 AM

Was in Samsung show room yesterday. I find Galaxy Tab 7 fit nicely into my hand, but Tab 7.7 is slightly too wide. And iPad mini is even wider...

width
Galaxy Tab 7 - 120.mm
Galaxy Tab 7.7 - 133.0mm
iPad mini - 134.7mm

when is the ipad mini launch at malaysia ？

This post has been edited by san88: Oct 27 2012, 06:51 PM

only apple know

Better wait for ipad mini2. Better processor with retina display. Apple marketing strategy.

ya..did that with ipad2 n ipad3.
KO

This post has been edited by bosco1314: Oct 29 2012, 01:00 AM

Ipad4 FTW! Ipad mini is smaller version of ipad 2.

when comparing ipad mini and ipad 4th gen, the different is only chips and retina display. so Ipad mini is the best at this moment since it's small and lighter?

http://store.apple.com/sg/browse/home/shop_ipad/compare

ya absolutely , will be more perfect with retina display =)

Hi...
Yr last sentence answers it all...yu can afford getting BOTH!
So go ahead...like Nike says..."Juz Do It!!

If you do a lot of web browsing, I would advise you to get iPad instead of the mini.

I thought it will be better to hold lighter size in longer time of web browsing?cox it is not so comfortable i think holding it for long time..

Based on the frugality of yur lifestyle, it's better to stick with ipad4. U have the upper hand advantage on the more advance hardware. Enjoy the real retina display which u don't have a chance on ipad1. Wait for another year or two to switch. iPad mini should come out a better display unit.
The display is a deal breaker for me. Plays a major major role. Once u are used to retina, there's no turning back.

good point there, shall wait for ipad mini version 2 , sure retina,


This post has been edited by bosco1314: Nov 1 2012, 11:40 PM

you can check this ipad 2 article this before you discussion.

ipad with retina for me. why? its the A6X vs A5 bro.

What does this article have to do with the new ipad and iPad mini?

cant compare, look at the benchmark of ipad4 , double the ipad3
retina vs non retina..

For 7" screen, it'll be quite difficult to accurately click on some url links, not all webpage are all optimized for mobile browsing.

Come have a tea with me, try my ipad mini than u can give ur opinion...first about screen, second about size, third about weight...i aslo will bring my ipad 3 for comparison....

For the iPad 7.9inch, it is exact the ratio of iPad.safari is fully optimise ,n it is not mobile browsing.correct me I'm wrong

Anyone know roughly when will iPad Mini & New iPad 4 reach Malaysia? And what is the price?

Very disappointed that Apple is leaving us out in the cold again by not selling the iPad with retina display here yet.

Ipad mini?? no. Better new ipad sure

hey guys..

im confused..

iPad mini and 4th gen isnt the same thing?

cause i didnt see any 4th gen ipad in any apple website..

4th gen ipad got A6x processor and iPad mini having just A5 processor ryte?

the 4th generation iPad is referred as iPad with retina display now.
that's right 4th gen has A6x and iPad mini has A5.

Give yourselves some time watch keynote,not bad

hiks, i'm not an apple geeks/fans/dude..

thanks, ur reply is much appreciated!!

Nothing to do with Apple.
Malaysian government like to boycott USA, boycott Jew, boycott this, boycott that.
If ur Apple , this kinda country won't become priority.

When does the Ipad with retina screen expect come to m'sia ?

Read this before you buy the ipad mini Eye strain from ipad mini's smaller screen suggest you buy the full size ipad

I m an old guy in late fifties short sighted n long sighted n I do not faced such issues as described
I trust myself than these reviews

True but without any hands-on have to depend on others before splurging hard earned cash. First generation products usually have issues. Maybe patient a bit and get next upgrade then more satisfied.

Same as TS', Im facing the same issue. Any comments/feedback are much appreciated