Dru
October 15, 2024, 11:03pm
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So can we start with the discussion
Should I buy the 7 or wait for the 8
New screen expected for Mini 8
This is a bit sarcastic, but wow that was a weak upgrade
Maybe they have something special planned for the 8 and just wanted to give the 7 a small upgrade to make it AI compatible until next year’s real upgrade
Shay
October 15, 2024, 11:03pm
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Rumors say the 8 is coming pretty soon
Sky
October 15, 2024, 11:03pm
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Shay said :
Rumors say the 8 is coming pretty soon
If by pretty soon you mean 2027, then sure
Orion
October 15, 2024, 11:03pm
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Sky said :
Shay said :
Rumors say the 8 is coming pretty soon
If by pretty soon you mean 2027, then sure
More like 2030…
Ira
October 15, 2024, 11:03pm
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Orion said :
Sky said :
Shay said :
Rumors say the 8 is coming pretty soon
If by pretty soon you mean 2027, then sure
More like 2030…
Maybe it will never come because of low sales of the 7
Pax
October 15, 2024, 11:03pm
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Ira said :
Orion said :
Sky said :
Shay said :
Rumors say the 8 is coming pretty soon
If by pretty soon you mean 2027, then sure
More like 2030…
Maybe it will never come because of low sales of the 7
repeat cycle
Apple: The iPad mini isn’t selling well. Let’s put old tech in it and treat it poorly.
And nobody buys it.
repeat cycle
Ira
October 15, 2024, 11:03pm
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Pax said :
Ira said :
Orion said :
Sky said :
Shay said :
Rumors say the 8 is coming pretty soon
If by pretty soon you mean 2027, then sure
More like 2030…
Maybe it will never come because of low sales of the 7
repeat cycle
Apple: The iPad mini isn’t selling well. Let’s put old tech in it and treat it poorly.
And nobody buys it.
repeat cycle
It doesn’t sell well because of their own decisions
Pippin
October 15, 2024, 11:03pm
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This feels like the iPad Mini 6S
Sawyer
October 15, 2024, 11:03pm
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People are crazy if they expected a massive upgrade. The A17 chip is 25% faster than an M1. That’s all you need to know.
https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/compare/8321938?baseline=8321908
Sawyer said :
People are crazy if they expected a massive upgrade. The A17 chip is 25% faster than an M1. That’s all you need to know.
https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/compare/8321938?baseline=8321908
Isn’t the A17 Pro more similar in speed to an M2 or M3?
Basil
October 15, 2024, 11:03pm
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Sawyer said :
People are crazy if they expected a massive upgrade. The A17 chip is 25% faster than an M1. That’s all you need to know.
https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/compare/8321938?baseline=8321908
The only reason I want an M chip is for Stage Manager. I’m assuming the new one won’t support it since there’s no mention of it in the press release.
Sawyer
October 15, 2024, 11:03pm
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Basil said :
Sawyer said :
People are crazy if they expected a massive upgrade. The A17 chip is 25% faster than an M1. That’s all you need to know.
https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/compare/8321938?baseline=8321908
The only reason I want an M chip is for Stage Manager. I’m assuming the new one won’t support it since there’s no mention of it in the press release.
I want it for external display support. Stage Manager itself isn’t really my thing.
Basil
October 15, 2024, 11:03pm
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Sawyer said :
Basil said :
Sawyer said :
People are crazy if they expected a massive upgrade. The A17 chip is 25% faster than an M1. That’s all you need to know.
https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/compare/8321938?baseline=8321908
The only reason I want an M chip is for Stage Manager. I’m assuming the new one won’t support it since there’s no mention of it in the press release.
I want it for external display support. Stage Manager itself isn’t really my thing.
Yeah, me too. I don’t care about Stage Manager, just the ability to extend rather than mirror.
Wren
October 15, 2024, 11:03pm
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Basil said :
Sawyer said :
Basil said :
Sawyer said :
People are crazy if they expected a massive upgrade. The A17 chip is 25% faster than an M1. That’s all you need to know.
https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/compare/8321938?baseline=8321908
The only reason I want an M chip is for Stage Manager. I’m assuming the new one won’t support it since there’s no mention of it in the press release.
I want it for external display support. Stage Manager itself isn’t really my thing.
Yeah, me too. I don’t care about Stage Manager, just the ability to extend rather than mirror.
I was hoping to mine bitcoin with it
Casey
October 15, 2024, 11:03pm
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Basil said :
Sawyer said :
People are crazy if they expected a massive upgrade. The A17 chip is 25% faster than an M1. That’s all you need to know.
https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/compare/8321938?baseline=8321908
The only reason I want an M chip is for Stage Manager. I’m assuming the new one won’t support it since there’s no mention of it in the press release.
I just wanted to have a light Mac or Chromebook style experience. I might have to buy an older used Pro instead.
Cameron
October 15, 2024, 11:03pm
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Sawyer said :
People are crazy if they expected a massive upgrade. The A17 chip is 25% faster than an M1. That’s all you need to know.
https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/compare/8321938?baseline=8321908
I agree.
M4 on the iPad mini would be a joke. M4 on iPads doesn’t even make sense considering how limited iPad OS is, especially on a Mini.
Cameron
October 15, 2024, 11:03pm
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Sawyer said :
Cameron said :
Sawyer said :
People are crazy if they expected a massive upgrade. The A17 chip is 25% faster than an M1. That’s all you need to know.
https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/compare/8321938?baseline=8321908
I agree.
M4 on the iPad mini would be a joke. M4 on iPads doesn’t even make sense considering how limited iPad OS is, especially on a Mini.
I don’t think iPadOS is limiting. I actually prefer it over my Mac.
Glad to hear it’s working for you. You’re definitely in a minority with that opinion.
Sawyer said :
People are crazy if they expected a massive upgrade. The A17 chip is 25% faster than an M1. That’s all you need to know.
https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/compare/8321938?baseline=8321908
Are we just ignoring the 15% slower speed on multi-core?
Sawyer said :
nellysmith said :
Sawyer said :
People are crazy if they expected a massive upgrade. The A17 chip is 25% faster than an M1. That’s all you need to know.
https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/compare/8321938?baseline=8321908
Are we just ignoring the 15% slower speed on multi-core?
Yup. That’s not a huge problem for most people. Most people don’t really multitask.
Most people aren’t maxing out an A17 or M1 on a daily basis either though.
dammy
October 15, 2024, 11:03pm
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Sawyer said :
nellysmith said :
Sawyer said :
People are crazy if they expected a massive upgrade. The A17 chip is 25% faster than an M1. That’s all you need to know.
https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/compare/8321938?baseline=8321908
Are we just ignoring the 15% slower speed on multi-core?
Yup. That’s not a huge problem for most people. Most people don’t really multitask.
They definitely have the data on the mini market to understand the situation.