iPad mini with retina display.

BlueFox
BlueFox Posts: 15,251
edited December 2013 in The Clubhouse
I picked mine up today, and am using it now. So far I love it. My other iPad is the first iPad retina, and while it is nice, it just gets to heavy after a while. This thing is like a feather, is easy to read, and seems just as solid as the bigger one. I think I will try this one for a while without getting a cover, and see if that presents any problems.
Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,204
    edited November 2013
    Cool man I really like the mini, it's the perfect size for a pad.
    Dan
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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,685
    edited November 2013
    I'll be picking up an iPad air to replace my iPad retina.

    I agree that it can get kind of heavy after a bit but the new air is much lighter than the retina that I have now.

    I have a 5s now so I expect the air to run fairly close to that.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited November 2013
    I am really liking the mini. It is easy to read, pictures are fine, typing is easy, and it easy to hold. I let it rest between my thumb and last finger, lightly backed with my other fingers, and with little effort. Now I need to hook the other iPad to the stereo and start using iTunes Radio to find new music.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited December 2013
    ? for you mini owners. Is there a way to use wire it to a TV or receiver via HDMI ?
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited December 2013
    I just came home with an ipad mini today lol,

    I am looking at mine right now chumile and I cant even see an hdmi mini port on it unless thats it right at the bottom next to the speakers?

    Hey Blue, are you getting apps that freeze onto the screen on the app store? I am getting a yahoo finance one thats just stuck there.
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited December 2013
    Just wondering how I can hook one up to a TV. Didn't think Apple would put an HDMI on anything they sell.
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited December 2013
    You would need to buy an extra adapter for HDMI use.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited December 2013
    chumlie wrote: »
    Just wondering how I can hook one up to a TV. Didn't think Apple would put an HDMI on anything they sell.
    My rMBP has an HDMI port, so they're not anti-HDMI per se. I don't think you could really fit an HDMI port on that iPad, but I could be wrong.

    There is a lightning to HDMI adapter that they sell, that would get you what you want. You could also do this wirelessly via an Apple TV, if you happen to have one.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited December 2013
    It am going to use the mini for the xbox one smart glass application. but may get an apple tv or device that has it.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited December 2013
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    Hey Blue, are you getting apps that freeze onto the screen on the app store? I am getting a yahoo finance one thats just stuck there.

    No, but I am having the strangest problem with Safari. When I login into 4 different audio forums, and click remember me, it doesn't. At some point, Safari will crash, and I have to login once again. Also, there is never any entries in the History section. The regular iPad doesn't have these issues, and I do not see any configuration differences. I switched to Chrome on the mini to fix this problem.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited December 2013
    Thanks for the help. Will tell my friend to order the adapter.
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