Hi guys, was wondering whether should i buy one now or wait on till the introduction of third gen...
ayam buying the wifi+cellular 16GB... give some opinion please

Just buy if u need it. No major changes in the next gen ipad mini i think. Maybe just processor upgrade and touch ID sensor.

ram wise? do u think the touch id is useful btw?
TQ

I'm using ipad mini retina, the performance of current processor n ram is superb.
I'm using it mainly for browsing, view/edit documents on the go and other productivity apps.
Sometimes for gaming.
Touch ID is not that useful for ipad i think. Haha.

Thanks for the info... R u using cellular version? Can the battery last at least 9 hours for whole day use if on data?

Depends on your usage bro. If play a lot of game, cannot last 9 hours.
I can get 1 day ++ battery life on my usage (emails, social networks, browsing, youtube and skype calls about 2hrs/day). But I'm mostly on wifi at office n home. I'm not sure about whole day using cellular network.

Ok Thx for the info bro...

Guyz, want to ask your opinion. Is it wise to choose iPad mini retina or iPad Air retina ?

I want to use it for read notes, edit doc., surfing (not for game). Mostly use for educational purpose. Which one is better ? hmmm

Actually it depends on u fancy a big screen Anot? The mobility of mini is better than the air, performance wise air is abit better... I heard pdf file types 9.7 inch Ngam Ngam one... So decision on Ur hand...
My headache is whether to buy now or wait Oct for the third gen...

Well, if you want portability, get the iPad mini. It's perfect for traveling/outside use because of its size.

Meanwhile, a full-size iPad is great for web browsing, reading, light document editing and multimedia playback because of the larger display.

Bro what do u think? Should I get mini 2 now or sit tight n wait for 3rd?

If you can wait, then wait.

Rumors and leaks suggest that Apple will release new hardware this September, and that includes iPad mini 3 and iPad Air 2.

Sept? Oh yea...I m damn happy now... Wait for better specs then if no satisfied can get cheaper mmini 2

I'm in dilemma at the moment lol..hmm, maybe will choose the mini

So when u buy? Wait for third gen?

Annual refresh of iPad has continue to deliver new SoC each and every time.

Apple dont focus much on processing power, instead focusing more on graphic performance. So, if you dont game much, then it wont be that much of a difference because most of the time, the processing power is under utilized. However, if you game, you might as well wait and see what is up for offer. Gaming performance increase is quite large each time.

Yeap, will wait for new version hehe..not so long till sept-oct

If you plan to use it to take photos/videos, then the Mini is a great choice too. The size makes it easier to handle and less awkward when you use it outside.

I get offer from someone 1.8k for mini rd 32gb with cellular...

Wa Andre gor...from stock to iPad
I got an offer, 1.8k for cellular 32gb version....worth?

Im more of a gadget guy than stock. Bone is the guy for stock.

Depends on you lor. Its a bit cheaper than what you can get directly from Apple Store.
I think most people who chase gadget always buy the newest one instead of drooling over the newer version for the sake of RM200.

I usually wait for Dec-CNY period. Many companies lucky draw and their workers post iPad for sale. Got one RM300 off retail price last time for brand new iPad4 that just launched.

Ok... So Ur advices to me is to wait la?

If it's genuine for sure it's worth make sure it's genuine

Us... But Ayam hesitating whether wait for new version not zzz

As like previous member said, that the new version maybe will update on fingerprint & new processor. But, it's just a rumours >.<

Sigh hard to decide sometimes...tot of the Samsung tab s, Samsung offering 500 off the rrp for first 100 units... Zzz

Sir, first of all I don't want to start brand war. But, I'm really regret on Buying Samsung Tab 3, the price last years was 1K similar to iPad Mini. And now, it's perform so slow lol. Better choose Apple, their OS is the best

Ya I know that samsonh has no resale value n laggish... that's y I fancy iPad... But now thinking whether to wait only lo... If can get cheaper for brand new ori set I will go for 2nd gen

Yeap, it's depend on person itself. If you can wait, better wait new one. Just like <3 month left, close enough hehe

Tempting ... So what u looking for? WiFi plus cellular?

To make me satisfy, I will pick cellular hehe. Rite now, confuse between air or mini version I start study this September, so will wait for new version then hehe

Mini b since uni life need more mobility..

Yeap, other members also told the same hehe. Yeah, maybe will pick the mini. 1.6k with cellular. Kind can afford it, need to wait till new come out

1.7 k bro... Except if u buy online :-)

Yeah, thinking to use educational price hehehe. Then need to wait >1weeks to arrive

Bro, the price is Rm 1639.00 same either buy direct store/ online hehe

The biggest difference between Apple and Samsung is that the former dont reduce price until the next gen is out while Samsung keep cutting price to attract more buyers as technology advances. Apple stand on pricing is what help maintain resale value.

Android tablet was hampered by volume problem, which is why they are expensive, but not necessary perform better. NVIDIA introduction of Tegra 2 & 3 didn't help either with its sub par performance.

Personally I think consumers have to educate themselves on the different offering on the market, instead of blaming manufacturers for misleading them. Most would focus on their advantages rather than pointing out their weaknesses compared to their competitors.

Personally, I still couldn't recommend Android tablet because of the lack of standard when it comes to app compatibility. A lot were horribly done or simply not supported when you are running on different SoC.

For me, there is no perfect tablet. That's why I have Android, iOS and Windows 8.1 tablets.

I see educational pricing Rm1639 online. Direct store got this pricing? I went to the store in my uni they don offer such price @@

Quite true also bro

As for android, I wouldn't bat an eye on other brand other than nexus line.

I'm currently waiting for the next gen ipad mini.

Currently using iPad 2, this is a massive upgrade for me.

seem lot's seek for the new ipad mini hehe..iPad mini ftw ~ so where you guyz planning to buy it later ? hehe

i would rather wait for the new one, rumoured to have Touch ID

wait. The next iPad mini will feature touchID, 8mp camera, and the A8 chip. A8 may not be a huge performance gain, but its rumoured to be the "Haswell" of Apple processors. The A8 is supposedly the chip which will bring the biggest efficiency gain ever for iOS devices. The A7 was already an amazing mobile chip performance wise. A8 could be a slightly higher speed bump, but with 60% higher power efficiency.

i dont quite like the iPad Mini after a more thorough hands on... Its like the macbook air as well. the 11inch against the 13inch. 7.9inch feels kind of crammed, for reading.. iPad Air 2 for me

Aww, ipad air screen to large. Hard to carry around when going class. Feel awkward when using it for study hehehe

i would use the ipad Air to replace the textbooks i bring to class. saves the weight on your bag

Thx for the info bro, just got an iPad mini with retina display 32gb wifi cellular at 1700

I read A8 will be running at 2.0Ghz per core.

And yea, more energy-efficient too because of the 20nm process.

http://www.cultofmac.com/287069/apples-new...-leave-a7-dust/

WOa, thanks for the great info I hope, they incrase the battery life performance. That all i want. Dont want to carry around my power bank everywhere i go >.>

i thought it would be a speed bump as it has been since A5 but,.. 2.0ghz... sounds a quite abit higher than usual no?
A4 to A5 went from single to dual with same speed
A5 to A6 went from 0.8/1ghz to 1.3/1.4
A6 to A7 remained same speed but went with 64 bit
A7 to A8, maybe 1.6/1.7..?

possible to raise to 2.0ghz actually when u look at it... i think A9 will finally bring it to quad core.. at the time of A9, i bet Snapdragon's top of the line or Mediatek's would have like 579123 cores in it at 97.3 Ghz each core. Lollll....

but then really. every single iphone has been touted to be "the most efficient chip" .. but look in the end, macam yes, tapi bukan.. its high time Apple raise the battery capacity significantly in iphone. you cant expect to dub an iphone "all day" if it remains with a capacity below 2000mAh , what more with iPhone 6. Chip efficiency plays its part, but the battery capacity is the limiting factor now. they can do it with Macbook Air and iPad Air, why not their phone...

My mini can tahan whole day surfing =)

Recent rumors suggest that iPhone 6 will have 1,800 and 2,500mAh battery respectively. What do you think ?

I do hope to see 2,000mAh battery on the 4.7" iPhone 6 tho.

Yea, because of the larger battery capacity.

macrumors or somewhere i saw another rumour saying it will be limited to just about 1700 or 1800, because of thinness issue of the iphone.. that puts it very much the same battery life as the 4,4S , 5 and 5S. all of them have never been any longer lasting than any other... they've been as short-lasting as they've always been. i think the 5S thickness of 7.6mm is already the sweet spot, going thinner is just wronggg....

I dunno what's the capacity...but I know it's super saver

Some other brands managed to put higher capacity battery with slim design. Take a look at Gionee Elife S.5.5 for example. It has 2,300 mAh battery and it’s just 5.6 mm thin. Also Sony Xperia T3, 7mm thickness with 2,500 mAh battery.

I wonder why can't Apple do that with iPhone ?

If yours is mini Retina, then it is 6,471mAh, IINM.

Seriously so high?they use 23.8hw calculation @@

so that they can have a chance to say: "We know a secret. We know that it isn't battery capacity that determines how long a phone would last. Its how we make software and hardware work together to bring best battery life." They've been boasting of this hardware-software working together thing since the 4S, but they somehow must realise that hardware-software thing cant happen on every iphone they ship out can they.. its a virtual chance. every software is bound to have its own bugs.. the capacity is still the more safe bet on this battery pride, but it'll like raise the cost of production for each iphone by i dunno... maybe $1.00 ?

Moved to iPad Sub-forum

TQ and sorry for my mistakes...

Sabar bro..not too far away for launching

Hi,

I was just wondering what do you think of the Maxis ipad mini with retina display promotion with the 1 or 2GB data plan?

Is it worth it?

IMHO, you can also check out Celcom's plan as they offer more data plans up to 10GB. 1 or 2gb plan you will finish quite fast

Thanks for your response...will consider your suggestion.

Which plan did you guyz use for your iPad which is more saving ?

If you are not in dire need to use one now, then wait for the newer model but it will be a long wait though.

Sometimes it is good because the new model will probably be the same price with the current model now and the the current model now would drop price.
This way, you have choice to buy the new model or just buy the older model at a cheaper price.

Thx for the info bro

Having the same problem with TS right now. What website do you guys use to get the latest news on iPad or other Apple productst?

I suggest you to buy now. If you're going to wait for next generation, probably you need to wait till early December this year. Within these few months, you can actually buy an iPad and enjoy it first. Once you're attracted with next generation iPad, you can choose to sell away your current iPad cause iPad has a high resale value. However, i see most people dont usually upgrade their iPad, cause they actually perform very well with latest apps, iOS and games, especially those with Retina display.

Between iPad Mini Retina Display and iPad Air, I personally recommend iPad Mini with Retina Display, more portable. I had the same problem like TS before, but I choose to buy and I never regret until now

hehe, same bro. I bot a 32gb wifi cellular version with low price... damn happy =)

Guys, I seem attracted by this iPad mini retina. I used iPhone 4 around 3-4 years back. The things I dislike about is the backup file of the device is all in one file, I can't choose whatever I wanna backup. And another thing is hard to transfer file between PC and iPhone.

After that I no longer update myself with iOS, did they improve on this? Most important, is there any good office app? And what cloud app can be used except Dropbox? Thanks guys

iCloud bro, yea currently office excel PowerPoint free to use, but can't edit for free version... U still have other option from AppStore ...

cannot punt market jao open thread here
Having same problem as you now....lol

Mini with retina display is way better than the 1st gen.

haha, just buy la... =) no need wait, just hoot one... be decisive n precisive

decided. any seller here?

i find so many for u edi knn eh..

do u know when it will be officially release?

guys any idea whether 1st gen will still be available when the new ipad comes out?

Should be same time when apple release iPad air last year

i forget dy last year
is it next month?

Oct

anyone updated his ipad mini 2 to ios 10? will it be lag? i am still on ios 7, very fast. i scare that if I upgraded to ios 10, it will turn slow. However, i need to upgrade because a lot of apps cannot support ios 7 anymore.