Went to the Apple store this morning

[Contra]

for the workshop, I took my new toy (my mini)

i can honestly say I didn't learn anything, but did teach...lol


the rep learned today about mapping a virtual drive and how "Documents"
worked

I was actually wanting to see if they had some to teach that I didn't already know

the kid there was very nice and very at ease with the iPad, but I actually know more about the iPad than him...either way I enjoyed the visit
the store was kinda larger than I expected too

 

[XDRoX]

I didn't know they offered workshops at the Apple store. Did it cost money?
Also what mini do you have? I'm thinking about picking up a new one.

 

[Contra]

no they are free, I have the non retina in black


here is a link

http://concierge.apple.com/reservation/us/en/workshop/

 

[XDRoX]

Interesting. I also probably know more than the guys at the store but it's still good to know that they offer them.
My daughter is turning three next month and she wants a mini. I can't decide which one to get. Not having retina doesn't bother me at all. I think the non retina display looks great. And I spend 90% of my iPad time on a retina iPad 3. Whenever I pick up my sons non retina mini it looks fine to me.
But I'm wondering if I should get the new mini for the faster processor. Some of the newer games seem to push my son's mini and he even gets crashes now and then.
Can't decide.

 

[scifan57]

The one thing to remember about the non retina mini is that 16GB is the only storage capacity currently available. If you need more and still want a mini, you'll have to get the retina mini.

 

[XDRoX]

The one thing to remember about the non retina mini is that 16GB is the only storage capacity currently available. If you need more and still want a mini, you'll have to get the retina mini.

Ya 16Gb won't be enough. Right now I'm considering a refurbished 32Gb mini for $339 vs a new one with retina for $499. So $160 price difference.

 

[s2mikey]

Ya 16Gb won't be enough. Right now I'm considering a refurbished 32Gb mini for $339 vs a new one with retina for $499. So $160 price difference.

That seems like a perfect version to get. The savings is tangible too. Go for it.

 

[AQ_OC]

The one thing to remember about the non retina mini is that 16GB is the only storage capacity currently available. If you need more and still want a mini, you'll have to get the retina mini.

Or you can buy a used one in very good condition.

 

[AQ_OC]

Ya 16Gb won't be enough. Right now I'm considering a refurbished 32Gb mini for $339 vs a new one with retina for $499. So $160 price difference.

Unless you are tight on cash, the the retina version. If you are not going to upgrade often, it will be worth the extra cash.