"Hey Siri" support and possibly wireless charging case alongside AirPower charging mat.
Retina iPad Mini Has 1.3 GHz A7 Processor With 5X the Performance of the Original Mini
Apple's new Retina iPad mini includes the same 64-bit A7 chip used in the iPad Air and the iPhone 5s, which offers significantly better performance than the A5 chip found in the original iPad mini.
According to new Geekbench 3 benchmarks, the Retina iPad mini is running at 1.3Ghz, much like the iPhone 5s. The iPad Air, however, clocks in at 1.4Ghz, giving it a slight performance edge over both the iPhone 5s and the new mini.
The Retina iPad mini scored a 1390 on the single-core test and a 2512 on the multi-core test, which was similar to the iPhone 5s score of 1399/2523, and lower than the iPad Air at 1466/2856. Compared to the 261/493 score of the original mini, the Retina iPad mini marks an incredible boost in performance speeds.
It is unclear why the mini is clocked at 1.3Ghz instead of 1.4Ghz like the iPad Air, but in terms of real world usage, users are unlikely to notice the small speed differences. It is possible that Apple chose the lower clock speed in the iPad mini to improve overall battery life or to reduce heat within the smaller chassis.
Apple's Retina iPad mini went on sale last night at midnight and is currently still available from the Apple Online Store and in Apple retail locations via Personal Pickup.
According to new Geekbench 3 benchmarks, the Retina iPad mini is running at 1.3Ghz, much like the iPhone 5s. The iPad Air, however, clocks in at 1.4Ghz, giving it a slight performance edge over both the iPhone 5s and the new mini.
The Retina iPad mini scored a 1390 on the single-core test and a 2512 on the multi-core test, which was similar to the iPhone 5s score of 1399/2523, and lower than the iPad Air at 1466/2856. Compared to the 261/493 score of the original mini, the Retina iPad mini marks an incredible boost in performance speeds.
It is unclear why the mini is clocked at 1.3Ghz instead of 1.4Ghz like the iPad Air, but in terms of real world usage, users are unlikely to notice the small speed differences. It is possible that Apple chose the lower clock speed in the iPad mini to improve overall battery life or to reduce heat within the smaller chassis.
Apple's Retina iPad mini went on sale last night at midnight and is currently still available from the Apple Online Store and in Apple retail locations via Personal Pickup.
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68 months ago
Got an Air already ummm
In the end, for me, I think the Air's screen size suits my need more
I think the mini is great for the girls though!
Nice try to justify what you just bought while you realize you bought the wrong product. ;)
68 months ago
Agreed. I don't understand why people keep saying one is better than the other. It simply comes down to an individual's needs/preferences.
Half the people want the Mini because it's smaller.
Half the people want the Air because it's bigger.
And they all think the other half is stupid. :mad:
68 months ago
Air > mini
in more ways than one
Why is this even a competition? At the end of the day they are both fantastic devices.
68 months ago
It has 1 GB......
Your example only works when the iPad fails to perform. It is performing well at every app that designed for it.
Are you coming from the android or windows camp where stuff are grossly unoptimized and required so much RAM to run?
68 months ago
Got an Air already ummm
In the end, for me, I think the Air's screen size suits my need more
I think the mini is great for the girls though!
Keep telling yourself that, if it makes you feel better.. :)
iPad Air past the 14 days return window by any chance? ;)
68 months ago
I just went over to the Apple store and compared the Retina to the non-retina....lordy what a difference.
The Mini Retina is going to sell like crazy if they can make enough.
The Mini Retina is going to sell like crazy if they can make enough.
68 months ago
Hey what's all this Air vs Retina Mini trash talk?? :confused:
What ever happened to bashing Android? :D
There is absolutely no right answer to "Is an Air or Mini better?".
Think about it.. All of the thinking that goes on in making this decision.. Some people own laptops, some own MacBook Airs, while some only own a desktop. Some travel and/or commute a lot, some don't at all. Some like to read a lot, some like to play games instead. Some are used to their iPad 1, or 2. Some are used to their old mini.
There are just so many variables, many more that I haven't even touched on, that it really is such a personal choice.
Not only is there not a right answer, but your opinion doesn't really mean much in something like this because of how personal it is.
To each his own, whichever you choose, it is still an amazing new iPad running iOS 7 :)
What ever happened to bashing Android? :D
There is absolutely no right answer to "Is an Air or Mini better?".
Think about it.. All of the thinking that goes on in making this decision.. Some people own laptops, some own MacBook Airs, while some only own a desktop. Some travel and/or commute a lot, some don't at all. Some like to read a lot, some like to play games instead. Some are used to their iPad 1, or 2. Some are used to their old mini.
There are just so many variables, many more that I haven't even touched on, that it really is such a personal choice.
Not only is there not a right answer, but your opinion doesn't really mean much in something like this because of how personal it is.
To each his own, whichever you choose, it is still an amazing new iPad running iOS 7 :)
68 months ago
Ordered 16gb Mini w Retina wifi white early this morning. This is my first iPad ever. Goes to show you how picky I am so indeed this is the best iPad ever. Those of you who ordered it too, have good taste.
Those of you who ordered the Air. Should've waited for black friday. $470 at Target + $100 gift card. No sale on the Mini though. Cause the Mini's the best. :D
I would not be laughing too loudly if I were you about being picky and at those who bought the Air. That 16GB iPad will be full up by lunch time... :eek:
32GB is the minimum really for iPad's to have any longevity of enjoyment without the hassle of having to keep making space.
You may want to amend that order.. Just saying. ;)
68 months ago
So if it's not Microsoft v Apple OS fighting, Samsung v Apple fighting; Android v iOS fighting we now have to fill up the forums with petty iPad Air v iPad Mini Retina fighting.....
Amazing how petty these forums get .... #FIRSTWORLDPROBLEMS
Amazing how petty these forums get .... #FIRSTWORLDPROBLEMS
68 months ago
bigger screen of Air might be better only for watching movies.for rest of the tasks the 7.9 inches retina mini's size is actually more suitable.
Air is still bulky and heavy when compared to the retina mini.
mini is overall a much better form factor.
I'm so glad I didn't jump to buy the Air! now I'll have the superior iPad.:cool:
Air is still bulky and heavy when compared to the retina mini.
mini is overall a much better form factor.
I'm so glad I didn't jump to buy the Air! now I'll have the superior iPad.:cool:
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