patseguin Global Moderator Posted November 2, 2013 Global Moderator Share Posted November 2, 2013 I got my space grey 128GB iPad Air yesterday and love it. It's thin and light like the mini was and it's easy to hold in one hand unlike the previous versions. I'd say it's a worthy upgrade from any of the iPads including the 4th gen. The A7 is lightning fast and the thin design make it the best 10" tablet on the market IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctebah Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Holding this ipad feels much lighter and comfortable than previous version. You can hold it with one arm for extended periods without getting sore. I may be getting this versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMELTN Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I am still not sure If I am keeping it or going for the Mini 2. I love my mini but man looking at the retina I can't go back non retina. While I agree the new iPad air is extremely thin and light it still isn't as comfortable as holding the mini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patseguin Global Moderator Posted November 2, 2013 Author Global Moderator Share Posted November 2, 2013 Definitely not the same as holding a mini but darned close compared to the 3rd and 4th gen. I've been holding it with 1 hand and typing with the other all day and no strain like before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.XXIV Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I sold my iPad Retina knowing that there'd be a 5th gen, and seeing that it only weighs one pound and it comes with the same upgrades as the 5s, I got all excited. :laugh: Imagine this iPad running OS X. I'm so serious right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patseguin Global Moderator Posted November 3, 2013 Author Global Moderator Share Posted November 3, 2013 I could never return thus full sized tablet, I love it that much. I may still look at the mini for a more portable device. I had a full size and a mini before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
game_over Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I am still not sure If I am keeping it or going for the Mini 2. I love my mini but man looking at the retina I can't go back non retina. While I agree the new iPad air is extremely thin and light it still isn't as comfortable as holding the mini. I'm completely sold on the mini, the iPad Air looks really nice but you just can't beat the form factor of the mini in my opinion, the size is perfect. I use larger iPads at work at they feel horrible to hold, the Air should fix this but still wont be as nice. Depicus 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123456789A Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I sold my iPad Retina knowing that there'd be a 5th gen, and seeing that it only weighs one pound and it comes with the same upgrades as the 5s, I got all excited. :laugh: Imagine this iPad running OS X. I'm so serious right now. I run OS X on Surface Pro. Mohitster, articuno1au and AsherGZ 3 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.XXIV Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I run OS X on Surface Pro. Hooray for x86! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizkit Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I'm getting the iPad Air as soon as I get some money later this month. I had an iPad 2 and have the Mini now, but the full size form factor is what I really like. It being so thin and light makes it perfect for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted November 4, 2013 Member Share Posted November 4, 2013 Yeah, the iPad Air looks really nice. It's really the first version that I have seriously considered getting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patseguin Global Moderator Posted November 4, 2013 Author Global Moderator Share Posted November 4, 2013 Yeah it's a night and day difference between it and the previous iterations. I can't recommend it high enough. I've been using it literally all day holding in 1 hand and typing with the other. With my 3rd gen, it's beautiful but heavy, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandor Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 the best 10" tablet on the market IMHO. I laughed heartily. AsherGZ, articuno1au and 0nyX 3 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctebah Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 I think the Air makes the iPad best tablet on the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead.cell Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 It really is nice. I was worried the sides would end up being too thin, leaving your hand to interfere with navigation or something but it really doesn't. Torn between the Mini and full body form now, since I'm getting it for my grandmother. I think she might appreciate the larger screen size if anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patseguin Global Moderator Posted November 4, 2013 Author Global Moderator Share Posted November 4, 2013 I laughed heartily. Why because I had the size wrong? Ok 9.4" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenwizard88 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 I was at the Apple store the other night and played with the iPad air. It is a marvelous feat of engineering, but the lack of gesture support and having to rely on the home button for everything was a big downer. I'll take my slightly thicker but infinitely more useful Surface :) AsherGZ 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Miller Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 $500 for a 16BG device seems terrible for me. AsherGZ 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Am_I_Evil Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 I was at the Apple store the other night and played with the iPad air. It is a marvelous feat of engineering, but the lack of gesture support and having to rely on the home button for everything was a big downer. I'll take my slightly thicker but infinitely more useful Surface :) since when doesn't the ipad support gestures? maybe you just don't know them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulNY Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 I was at the Apple store the other night and played with the iPad air. It is a marvelous feat of engineering, but the lack of gesture support and having to rely on the home button for everything was a big downer. I'll take my slightly thicker but infinitely more useful Surface :) since when doesn't the ipad support gestures? maybe you just don't know them... Yeah, there is gesture option right in the "general settings page" I picked up my 128gb Air on Friday morning, really liking it over my iPad3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerxes Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 I think the Air makes the iPad best tablet on the market. Incorrect, it further cements why the iPad is the best tablet on the market ;) There is no denying how good the iPad is, however, personally I prefer the "freedom" Android offers. Sure it doesn't have anywhere near the amount of apps and don't even get me started on the fragmentation problem. As for WinRT? it's good but the apps are not there yet, it's a promising platform but it's no threat to Android/iOS yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.XXIV Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Incorrect, it further cements why the iPad is the best tablet on the market ;) There is no denying how good the iPad is, however, personally I prefer the "freedom" Android offers. Sure it doesn't have anywhere near the amount of apps and don't even get me started on the fragmentation problem. As for WinRT? it's good but the apps are not there yet, it's a promising platform but it's no threat to Android/iOS yet. What freedom again? :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenwizard88 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Yeah, there is gesture option right in the "general settings page" No, I know them. They're just not useful. Switching from one app to another could be multiple full-hand gestures. I guess I'm just spoiled by the ability to use a single thumb to switch between apps on my Surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerxes Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 What freedom again? :/ Freedom to change the default apps, don't like them? don't use them! don't like the default keyboard? install another one. Don't like using Chrome? install another browser (Apple allows rival browsers but they must use Safari for rendering). Need more storage? install a SD card (if the tablet supports it). Hell you can change the launcher if you want. If your happy with how iOS is and have no problem with using it how Apple wants you too, then more power to you. Personally I like being able to make it my tablet and customise it how I see fit :happy: EDIT: But that freedom comes at a price. Due to Android's open nature and ability to run on such a wide variety of hardware it is poorly optimised (compared to iOS) and needs much beefier hardware to run smooth (and even then it doesn't). iOS on the other hand is coded for a specific hardware set and optimised to run as effectually as possible. Probably not the best analogy but I like to think of iOS as a console while Android is a PC. The PC might be more powerful and have better specs, but the console with it "outdated" specs can keep up and sometimes surpass the PC because it is better optimised with minimal overhead. I'm sure people will poke holes in that analogy but hope someone gets what I'm trying to say... SMELTN 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinggus Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 My wife upgraded from the iPad 3 to the Air, she loves it. I'm debating if I want to upgrade from the iPad Mini to the new version or the Air since the whole reason I got the Mini was due to it's size and the Air is now smaller. Incorrect, it further cements why the iPad is the best tablet on the market ;) There is no denying how good the iPad is, however, personally I prefer the "freedom" Android offers. Sure it doesn't have anywhere near the amount of apps and don't even get me started on the fragmentation problem. As for WinRT? it's good but the apps are not there yet, it's a promising platform but it's no threat to Android/iOS yet. What is this fragmentation you speak of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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