Hi Eric,
Here is a link to the iPad Mini tech specs: http://www.apple.com/ca/ipad-mini/specs I am not sure where you went and read the iPad Mini had a “A4 with a 1.8 mpx front camera and no reer camera”. I have never seen this information anywhere and they even go over all this in the original keynote. I actually had posted in this same thread that it had an A5 chip just like the iPhone 4S and iPod Touch and the same cameras as the iPod Touch. The iPhone 4S still has a better 8 MP rear camera. As for the display, there are 2 things to consider, resolution and pixels per inch. The iPad Mini has a resolution of 1024x768 pixels with 163 pixels per inch The iPod Touch and new iPhone 5 have a resolution of 1136x640 pixels at 326 pixels per inch. For most every-day tasks and uses you have to look pretty closely to see the difference. Anyhow, here part of these specs from the website regarding the processor and cameras on the iPad Mini: Chip: A5 Dual-core A5 Cameras, Photos and Video Recording FaceTime HD Camera • 1.2MP photos • 720p HD video • FaceTime video calling over Wi-Fi or cellular • Face detection • Backside illumination • Tap to control exposure for video or still images • Photo and video geotagging iSight Camera • 5MP photos • Autofocus • Face detection • Backside illumination • Five-element lens • Hybrid IR filter • ƒ/2.4 aperture • Tap to focus video or still images • Tap to control exposure for video or still images • Photo and video geotagging Video Recording • 1080p HD video recording • Video stabilization • Face detection • Tap to focus while recording • Backside illumination From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of erik burggraaf Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 5:35 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Help comparing: According to the tech spec I read on apple.ca, the ipad mini is running an A4 with a 1.8 mpx front camera and no reer camera. I asked about this on list and received no responses. As far as I know, that is the state of things. Some one who is totally blind wouldn't need the retina display, but I work for partially sighted people as well who would greatly benefit from the retina display. It's also important to realize that blind people have sighted friends and family that they want to share content with, and some of them have a concern for the enjoyment of those sighted people in their lives. Also, as a company providing training and product demos and other services, I personally want my equipment to look it's best. I'd rather show something that is better. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2013-01-04, at 12:05 AM, Sieghard Weitzel <[email protected]> wrote: Hi Eric, How is an iPod Touch better than an iPad Mini except that it has Retina display? The processor and camera are the same on the Fifth Gen iPod Touch and the iPad Mini and also on the 4S. Only the iPad Retina has the A6X processor, but of course it needs especially that processing power for the high definition graphics on the large screen. I also heard from a lot of people both people I know and from comments on Podcasts such as Today in iOS that despite the fact that the iPad Mini doesn’t have a Retine screen, the screen is very good. The iPad 2 has the same resolution as the iPad Mini but of course it has a larger screen so less DPI. I also wonder how it matters to a blind person whether he or she has a retina screen or not? Regards, Sieghard From: <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] [mailto:viphone@ <http://googlegroups.com> googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Erik Burggraaf Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 1:28 PM To: <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] Subject: Re: Help comparing: I was going to buy an ipad mini for my company as a demo unit because of the 3g ability. Then I discovered it had no retina display, and worthless camera options as well as a legacy processer and my interest plummated dramatically. The ipod touch is a nuch better bet. Best, heather albright < <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]> wrote: The ipad mini is for those who have never had an apple device or don't have an ipod, they do pretty much the same thing, according to the apple rep! The icons are larger on the ipad mini! One of these days, apple will come out with the mini pc with more memory and your computer will fit in your pocket! not quite there, I have way more data on my pc that won't all fit on the iphone or ipod touch or ipad! Heather ERIK burggraafEbony ConsultingI am currently on the road and staying in touch on my handheld. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. To post to this group, send email to <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at <http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. 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