I tried checking for specs in the Apple Store app, but they're down for maintenance as of this writing. I'll check later. The app does a good job of listing features and specs when you double-tap a product. I don't really want to go play around on the website. Teresa
"We can see with the eyes, but we see with the brain as well, and seeing with the brain is often called imagination."--Oliver Sacks > On Oct 17, 2014, at 7:25 AM, Teresa Cochran <batsfly...@me.com> wrote: > > Well, I'm of two minds. The Touch ID would seem to offer a lot more security. > I've had a device stolen before, so maybe I'm a little tetchy on this one, > but that might be a reason for me to buy the newest Mini. > > Teresa > > "We can see with the eyes, but we see with the brain as well, and seeing with > the brain is often called imagination."--Oliver Sacks > >> On Oct 16, 2014, at 5:46 PM, Mary Otten <motte...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Somebody else just posted stating that the processor in the mini has not >> been updated. If that is true, my original statement stands. Why the hell by >> the new one? Take advantage of the price drop and get the old one. >> Mary >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Oct 16, 2014, at 5:27 PM, Traci <our4p...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Not in the Mini, it is still the a7 chip. >>> >>> >>> >>>> On Oct 16, 2014, at 4:37 PM, Joseph <ablindvou...@icloud.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hello, >>>> Yes. It’s the A8X chip. >>>> >>>>> On Oct 16, 2014, at 4:35 PM, Richard Turner <rich...@turner42.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Did I miss something? Didn't they put in the new chip that is in the >>>>> iPhone 6? >>>>> They have also dropped the price points so for $499 you can get the 16 GB >>>>> WiFi, $599 you can get the 64 GB 'wiFi model and for $699, the 128 GB. >>>>> . >>>>> >>>>> Richard >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On >>>>> Behalf Of Cristóbal >>>>> Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2014 2:40 PM >>>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>>> Subject: RE: Hmmm, iPad mini 3? >>>>> >>>>> The new Mini will be available in gold and have the touch ID sensor. >>>>> Other then that, it's the same device. >>>>> You're better off grabbing last year's model if those two features aren't >>>>> important to you. >>>>> I guess the other thing that is a plus is that pricing seems to be headed >>>>> down. With the lack of a 32GB model, the 64 and 128 GB devices are >>>>> $100.00 cheaper pushing the older versions down too. By offering the 16 >>>>> GB iPads at the same introductory price, it's like Apple wants you to >>>>> just buy the larger storage options instead. >>>>> I guess if you're into the enhanced photo and video aspects with the new >>>>> Air 2, the new versions may be interesting, but all in all, >>>>> underwhelming. >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On >>>>> Behalf Of Traci Duncan >>>>> Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2014 2:27 PM >>>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>>> Subject: Hmmm, iPad mini 3? >>>>> >>>>> Hi all, >>>>> >>>>> I just ran over to the Apple store website to compare the Mini 2 & 3. If >>>>> I am reading things correctly, the only change is the addition of >>>>> fingerprint security? >>>>> >>>>> For a minut, I thought the Mini 3 had upgraded wi-fi signals, but I’m not >>>>> sure. They both say Wi‑Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); dual channel (2.4GHz and >>>>> 5GHz) and MIMO. iPad2 says, Wi‑Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); dual channel >>>>> (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and MIMO. >>>>> >>>>> Lol, that’s the same, correct? The iPad3 spacificly mentions 2 wi-fi >>>>> antennas, where I cannot find those words for the 2nd Gen retina model. >>>>> >>>>> Anyway, what do you guys know about the differences in the 2 models? >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> Traci >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> The following information is important for all members of the viphone >>>>> list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you >>>>> have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you >>>>> feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or >>>>> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. 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