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Apple shows off thinner iPad Air and retina iPad Mini
bbc ^ | 22 October 2013 | Richard Taylor

Posted on 10/23/2013 11:14:08 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper

Apple has unveiled a top-of-the-range tablet called the iPad Air that is 20% thinner than the previous version.

The 9.7in (24.6cm) computer is 7.5mm (0.3in) thick and weighs 1lb (469g), which the firm claims is the lightest full-sized tablet on the market.

It is powered by the same A7 chip found in the company's iPhone 5S.

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To: InterceptPoint; Dogbert41

I stood in line several years ago to buy an untried iPad 1. I never regretted the purchase and still take it with me 7 days a week.

Today, I bought the new iPad Air. It is so light. But, I will eternally curse Jonie Ive for foisting iOS7on us. I even wrote Apple a nasty letter about iOS7.

Overall I’m happy. I wish it had the old OS.


21 posted on 11/01/2013 7:39:41 PM PDT by BunnySlippers (I LOVE BULL MARKETS . . .)
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To: Vinnie

The Mac Pro is not the Mac Book Pro.
That’s like confusing a Ford F350 with a BMW.


22 posted on 11/01/2013 7:42:49 PM PDT by ctdonath2 (Making good people helpless doesn't make bad people harmless.)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

iPad 4 has been out a year. iPad Air = iPad 5.


23 posted on 11/01/2013 7:43:29 PM PDT by ctdonath2 (Making good people helpless doesn't make bad people harmless.)
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To: Berlin_Freeper; a fool in paradise

The owners and fans are from now on to be referred to as ‘Airheads’.


24 posted on 11/01/2013 7:43:51 PM PDT by Revolting cat! (Bad things are wrong! Ice cream is delicious!)
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To: BunnySlippers

Yeah I have tried everything. Found a place on the net that had pointers for settings that helped a little. Apparently it is just the os is a resource hog on my old original ipad.


25 posted on 11/02/2013 5:10:20 AM PDT by sheana
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To: Berlin_Freeper

I’m having a major issue with charge time on my mini. It taking 18 to 24 hours to recharge from fully drained to 100%. Seems I always have have it plugged in. I’m getting half a day on a charge. Thinking I made a mistake getting this over an android tablet. Made the switch at christmas. My android charged in a couple of hours, maybe three and then would go for at least a couple of days.

I’ve seen this issue discussed elsewhere but anyone here having similar problem with their mini?


26 posted on 02/23/2014 8:46:04 PM PST by gunsequalfreedom (Conservative is not a label of convenience. It is a guide to your actions.)
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To: ConstantSkeptic

Hello, that’s me. I paid the price for the iPad mini. To be honest I don’t see it is any better than the android I had at least for my usage. Plus with the problem I am having with battery life I’m regretting the purchase.


27 posted on 02/23/2014 8:49:47 PM PST by gunsequalfreedom (Conservative is not a label of convenience. It is a guide to your actions.)
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To: gunsequalfreedom

Are you closing apps?

Have you taken it to a apple store to the help desk?


28 posted on 02/23/2014 8:49:47 PM PST by stuck_in_new_orleans
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To: stuck_in_new_orleans

Going there tomorrow. Should have done that earlier. Thanks.


29 posted on 02/23/2014 8:51:37 PM PST by gunsequalfreedom (Conservative is not a label of convenience. It is a guide to your actions.)
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