iPad Mini 4 $299 @ BestBuy
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The mini is being discontinued (if rumors are correct)... hence why it's dropping probably. When it comes to sales, it's the mini that dragging the numbers down in the whole product line.
Also the new mini 4 is the same as the one when it first launched in terms of specs except for storage options. Nothing else has changed
Also the new mini 4 is the same as the one when it first launched in terms of specs except for storage options. Nothing else has changed
Actually, the processing specs were significantly updated.
Chipset Apple A7 => Apple A8
CPU Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based) => Dual-core 1.5 GHz Typhoon
GPU PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics) => PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics)
I am setting it up now, and plan to fly this afternoon and I will let you know how it performs. Beauty is, I have 14 days to return it to BestBuy if it is not better.
At $299, if after June 8th there is something more applicable to use, the kids get a new ipad mini 4. ;-)
Chipset Apple A7 => Apple A8
CPU Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based) => Dual-core 1.5 GHz Typhoon
GPU PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics) => PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics)
I am setting it up now, and plan to fly this afternoon and I will let you know how it performs. Beauty is, I have 14 days to return it to BestBuy if it is not better.
At $299, if after June 8th there is something more applicable to use, the kids get a new ipad mini 4. ;-)
Ha, flying commercially pays for better toys. "Because you need them!"
Have a look at this:
iPad Mini 4 - Wikipedia
The 4 was an upgrade from the 3. But the 4 never changed specs.
iPad Mini 4 - Wikipedia
The 4 was an upgrade from the 3. But the 4 never changed specs.
So dpwarren, have a question: can you tell me how the video feed is on your new mini? Mine was working up until 2 versions ago now it's unusable. I'm curious.
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Agreed. But if Apple does kill the mini line then we're gonna be saddled with the big displays :/
I'll report on that as soon as I test it. I was struggling a little with video transmission, but upgraded to a MAXXuav antenna several months ago and it has dramatically improved. I switch it between my P4 and Inspire.
I'm seriously thinking about getting in on this deal because I believe there will be a run on them if the rumors are true and Apple discontinues them. If that happens then getting one later will be harder and cost a lot more. Similar to the nVidia Shield tablet. It was $199.99 before it was discontinued. Now they cost over $400.00, if you can even find one. I like the new iPad 2017 but it is too big and heavy for use for an extended period of time flying drones.
Apple to discontinue iPad mini as device gets squeezed from both ends
Apple to discontinue iPad mini as device gets squeezed from both ends
Flew with the mini 4 last night. No crashes, clear and flawless video streaming.
I flew up to ~3,000 ft horizontal at 150 feet and never lost video.
Note: i also had a MAXXUAV un-boosted antenna on the controller. For $130, it is a great solution.
I flew up to ~3,000 ft horizontal at 150 feet and never lost video.
Note: i also had a MAXXUAV un-boosted antenna on the controller. For $130, it is a great solution.
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