Sigh. I'm a bit disappointed in the lack of upgrades besides Touch ID for the iPad mini 3. I read all the sites that said it was a ripoff, and to not buy it. That it may not get iOS 10 or 11, etc. I get it. I have an iPad 3. It's been my workhorse since 2012. I LOVED the retina mini (now the mini 2), because it's the perfect size for what I do (read lots of books, web surfing, email). I'm not really a creative type, so I don't care about camera features, etc.
The one thing I was really hoping for was 802.11ac - I have the Time Capsule supporting it but with a 2011 MacBook Air, iPad 3 and iPhone 5s, and two 2008 iMacs, I don't have anything supporting it. I almost pulled the trigger on the iPad Air 2, but I really want the smaller form factor. The few tasks the larger screen has been essential for (magazines, comics), I don't do much of.
I can wait another cycle for 802.11ac, and other benefits. Almost seems a waste having this router with nothing that can take advantage of it! But I'm excited for the mini 3, and it will be my go to more than my Mac.
I went and ordered the 128GB cellular model - I'm pleased it'll have the Apple SIM too.
Anyone else struggling with this one?
The one thing I was really hoping for was 802.11ac - I have the Time Capsule supporting it but with a 2011 MacBook Air, iPad 3 and iPhone 5s, and two 2008 iMacs, I don't have anything supporting it. I almost pulled the trigger on the iPad Air 2, but I really want the smaller form factor. The few tasks the larger screen has been essential for (magazines, comics), I don't do much of.
I can wait another cycle for 802.11ac, and other benefits. Almost seems a waste having this router with nothing that can take advantage of it! But I'm excited for the mini 3, and it will be my go to more than my Mac.
I went and ordered the 128GB cellular model - I'm pleased it'll have the Apple SIM too.
Anyone else struggling with this one?
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