Hi Michael
Forget running with the iPad Mini, it's too big for that. You might want an
iPod touch instead. Other than that I can't see any problems with using the
Mini in place of an iPhone if you don't actually need a phone number.
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On 7 Oct 2013, at 17:08, "Michael Dennis - FanChants.com"
<[email protected]> wrote:
> After me going on about how disappointed I was with the new iPhone, my 4s ist
> kapput in protest. I think it's because of water getting in whilst running. I
> think the local distributor here in Thailand would swap it for a reffurbed
> one on the Apple deal of around £120.
>
> The irony of it is when I come down to it I do quite fancy the new iPhone.
> Then I read that the forth coming iPad Mini 2 will have the same camera as
> the iPhone, plus retina and other good gubbins.
>
> My thinking now is that I may not bother with the iPhone and just go iPad
> mini 3/4G model (We have 3G everywhere now and it's very usable).
>
> As I see it the negatives are:
>
> - no local phone number in Thailand. This is only a problem to one person and
> it isn't me :) Mind you she says it's never on anyway, so isn't bothered, but
> I could just get a little 'burner' for that.
> - it might be a bit big for my pocket and for running - anyone use an ipad
> mini and run with it?
>
> Positives
> - much bigger screen which is good for me as my eyes are Magooish to say the
> least
> - I really only use Skype for daily comms. I've also been using WhatsApp
> (does this work on a cellular iPad Mini?) Are there any other communications
> apps I should try? I haven't really used Facetime extensively either.
> - I work on the move a lot so the extra space for typing, browsing and such
> could be useful
> - We've decided to take the plunge and get a 'proper' camera so the one on my
> 'portable device' isn't as crucial.
> - I could just get a Skype number
>
> The new iPad mini will be out before the end of the year according to
> Macrumours. Apparently there will be limited availability.
>
> Any thoughts or experiences on using an iPad mini?
>
> Michael
>
>
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