Apple to 'axe' iPad Mini?, O my god!
Apple to 'axe' iPad Mini?, O my god!
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May 17 2017, 05:59 AM, updated 7y ago
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May 17 2017, 08:43 AM
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I don't want to be called it guy but.... Called it
on a more proper discussion, i agree to what apple's doing, to a certain extent. If you're using a plus version, you don't really need to use your mini. However, if you're using an SE or normal iphone, then the mini still seems good. Apple's axing this probably because of the rising amount of people getting the plus edition |
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May 17 2017, 08:43 PM
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Yeah, I think it is based on pure numbers. iPad sales are dropping and seem to be on a downward trend.
https://www.statista.com/statistics/269915/...-since-q3-2010/ It makes sense to kill off the Mini range and focus on the iPad 9.7" and then complementing it with the rumoured 10.5" iPad Pro and the 12.9" iPad Pro. After having owned the 12.9" iPad, I feel like it is in an extremely weird range which I can't find any proper use for it. |
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May 17 2017, 08:49 PM
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QUOTE(Mavik @ May 17 2017, 08:43 PM) Yeah, I think it is based on pure numbers. iPad sales are dropping and seem to be on a downward trend. i think they should just keep the 7.9 inch ipad mini to come out ipad mini pro and 10.5 ipad pro. https://www.statista.com/statistics/269915/...-since-q3-2010/ It makes sense to kill off the Mini range and focus on the iPad 9.7" and then complementing it with the rumoured 10.5" iPad Pro and the 12.9" iPad Pro. After having owned the 12.9" iPad, I feel like it is in an extremely weird range which I can't find any proper use for it. 9.7 and 12.9 is redundant and the bezels of these two are god damn thick. ipad mini has much thinner bezel and looks much nicer. |
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May 18 2017, 10:15 AM
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QUOTE(westlife @ May 17 2017, 08:49 PM) i think they should just keep the 7.9 inch ipad mini to come out ipad mini pro and 10.5 ipad pro. Apple has strategically placed the 9.7" iPad to be used in education areas, the Mini proved to be too small for that. Hence the price size and it is the highest selling model in terms of that size. A Mini Pro doesn't make any sense at all especially since the screen size is getting close to that of the plus versions of the iPhone.9.7 and 12.9 is redundant and the bezels of these two are god damn thick. ipad mini has much thinner bezel and looks much nicer. |
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May 18 2017, 10:34 AM
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QUOTE(Mavik @ May 18 2017, 10:15 AM) Apple has strategically placed the 9.7" iPad to be used in education areas, the Mini proved to be too small for that. Hence the price size and it is the highest selling model in terms of that size. A Mini Pro doesn't make any sense at all especially since the screen size is getting close to that of the plus versions of the iPhone. exactly, that's why a ipad 9.7 and ipad pro 9.7 are redundant also. they should just keep one. |
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May 18 2017, 10:38 AM
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May 18 2017, 11:38 AM
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QUOTE(alien3d @ May 18 2017, 10:38 AM) i buy samsung tab 7 instead ipad mini because much better size to put in pocket.. yup, that;s why i love my ipad mini. i brought it for overseas travel also because it is very handy. Even iphone 7+ not so good if see some web apps. The best for web app still 7 to 10 inchi. 7.9 inch is actually just nice the size. but i won't go for samsung as i love apple eco system only. |
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May 18 2017, 04:47 PM
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ipad is dying laaaaa
surface laptop+tablet > ipad |
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May 18 2017, 04:49 PM
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QUOTE(weretiger @ May 18 2017, 04:47 PM) personally i have iphone + ipad + macbook.i think a person who wants to be fully equipped for all needs. these 3 items are quite ok. no more or no less. so ipad to me, it is still an important device because i prefer to surf web or watching video on ipad. most importantly, ipad is easy to carry around. |
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May 18 2017, 06:53 PM
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QUOTE(westlife @ May 18 2017, 04:49 PM) personally i have iphone + ipad + macbook. Why tablet dying is nobody change tablet every year... you refresh the spec but if old and still can use.... as most ppl do with their tablet is easy caring arpind for surfing or video... why change??i think a person who wants to be fully equipped for all needs. these 3 items are quite ok. no more or no less. so ipad to me, it is still an important device because i prefer to surf web or watching video on ipad. most importantly, ipad is easy to carry around. Surface is diff... laptop and tablet.. biz and easy caring around... but exp now laaa |
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May 18 2017, 07:33 PM
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QUOTE(weretiger @ May 18 2017, 06:53 PM) Why tablet dying is nobody change tablet every year... you refresh the spec but if old and still can use.... as most ppl do with their tablet is easy caring arpind for surfing or video... why change?? I dun really value features over other thing. To me build and quality is for me, that's why I only buy apple products. I will buy ipad or macbook also will not spend money or other products.Surface is diff... laptop and tablet.. biz and easy caring around... but exp now laaa Yes, ipad has this disadvantage, indeed ppl will not choose to upgrade ipad so often like what they will do for iphone due to telco subsidy. Same goes to macbook also. One macbook can at least can use for 5 years or even longer. |
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May 19 2017, 01:24 AM
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dun know when will apple really axes iPad mini 4. If yes, I really need to purchase the space grey model of it to keep.
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May 19 2017, 01:35 AM
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I may buy the wifi version for this time.
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May 21 2017, 02:02 PM
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Oh no...I hope not. I have the Mini 2, still running fine and I love it although not planning to get a new one soon but in the future. If the mini is discontinued...
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May 21 2017, 03:13 PM
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QUOTE(avrilmae @ May 21 2017, 02:02 PM) Oh no...I hope not. I have the Mini 2, still running fine and I love it although not planning to get a new one soon but in the future. If the mini is discontinued... mini 2 is good. I am using it still but without Touch ID nowadays, it is a bit troublesome. mini 4 only left 128gb option and there is no update early this year when ipad 9.7 inch got it, it maybe a hint. meaning Apple is trying to cut the production of iPad mini. Even iPad mini 2 got killed now. |
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Jun 8 2017, 10:21 AM
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Jun 8 2017, 10:27 AM
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QUOTE(avrilmae @ Jun 8 2017, 10:21 AM) likely it will be. else it won't left with even 1 option of 128gb version only. it is obvious that apple does not want to manage the inventory of it since there is no market so they just sell 1 size. |
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Jun 8 2017, 10:40 AM
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Jun 8 2017, 10:52 AM
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QUOTE(avrilmae @ Jun 8 2017, 10:40 AM) not yet. i have ipad mini, mini 2 and mini 3. i just haven't gotten a mini 4 yet to 'complete' the collection. so dun know if i should go for mini 4 or not though, if apple is really going to kill mini. eventually, getting mini 4 to me maybe just allowing to use for another 1 year more than my existing minis. |
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