Why I WON'T be getting a minipad....

**droidntn** · 10-24-2012, 10:02 PM

I had been awaiting the iPad mini announcement before making a decision to get a tablet and hand my Fire down to my wife.
I'll be NOT going with the minipad.
It's really smooth looking but the reasons I WON'T be minipadding:
-No GPS. I mean for maps and checking into FB is fun.
-I'd miss all my stuff being on Google to import.
-I'd miss the other buttons except that one big home button on the minipad. Fine line between simple being good and then TOO simple being left behind.
-I don't want anything bigger than the N7 to carry around.
-No USB
-I'd of course, miss the customability of the Droid..folders/WIDGETS (clapping) etc. That's just fun stuff man.
Those are the main reasons.
It is a cool piece of work though.

But, I think you could put an Apple logo on a piece of **** and people would buy it and put it in a designer bag and try to convince the world they're something special because their **** has an Apple on it.

**jrwatson** · 10-24-2012, 10:14 PM

A magnetometer, I can understand obmitting.. but no GPS? It has a 3G version, so I think it's a little silly that it doesn't have a GPS.

**droidntn** · 10-24-2012, 10:28 PM

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**svfd757** · 10-24-2012, 11:46 PM

Silly question time: does the GPS on the Nexus 7, or any wifi only device, work without an internet connection?

**still1** · 10-24-2012, 11:54 PM

Originally Posted by svfd757

Silly question time: does the GPS on the Nexus 7, or any wifi only device, work without an internet connection?

there are many map app which works offline.... google maps can make maps offline as well.

**Eduardo06sp** · 10-25-2012, 12:58 AM

Originally Posted by svfd757

Silly question time: does the GPS on the Nexus 7, or any wifi only device, work without an internet connection?

GPS can work separate from WiFi, though I've never gotten it to work. Now it's a different story if you want to locate your tablet using GPS alone.

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**jrwatson** · 10-25-2012, 01:24 AM

Originally Posted by svfd757

Silly question time: does the GPS on the Nexus 7, or any wifi only device, work without an internet connection?

The stock google maps/navigation can't really function without an internet connection, at least for me--even with offline cached maps. I even tried saving a route while I had wifi, to access it later when I was offline. Failed to load. It's just absolutely terrible and pointless lol. The best you can do with the stock stuff without wifi is use the map like you would a paper map, with a compass. No offline POI's.

BUT, there are plenty of navigation apps in the Play store that work great offline. I have the "CoPilot Live Premium USA" app, which is the $10 one from the Play store. The free version works great if you're not driving and you just want directions. The premium one has turn-by-turn voice navigation. The best part for me are the offline POI's--it lists pretty much everything, so if you need to find the nearest gas station or grocery store in an unfamiliar area, you're good.

**jpash549** · 10-25-2012, 01:31 AM

The offline Google map app can pinpoint the N7 location to the area of the building it is in.

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**apollooff320** · 10-25-2012, 01:59 AM

ahh...is this a thread to ppl why you're not going to get a mini, because you make it seem like you were going to get one but in reality by reading your post it never sounded like you were going to get one in the first place. You knew the mini wasn't going to get USB nor custom widgets, ect from the get go. Sounds like you are trying to validate a purchase. No hate but just keeping it real.

**JustinMueller8810** · 10-25-2012, 05:32 AM

Originally Posted by apollooff320

ahh...is this a thread to ppl why you're not going to get a mini, because you make it seem like you were going to get one but in reality by reading your post it never sounded like you were going to get one in the first place. You knew the mini wasn't going to get USB nor custom widgets, ect from the get go. Sounds like you are trying to validate a purchase. No hate but just keeping it real.

I was thinking the SAAAAME thing haha. I mean I love my Nexus 7 and all, but there's no reason to make a whole thread about how I'm NOT getting the competitor's product.

**Praggles** · 10-25-2012, 05:38 AM

Why go off line with Nav/maps? I just tether to my MAXX with foxfi and I have the world's best TomTom...I mean my friends 2k Nav system in his Acura is a joke compared to my $200.00 nexus mounted on my trucks dash (I use super strong 3m Velcro and a cruzerlite case to make a holder). Seriously Automakers should give up on overpriced navs and simply put in universal mounts for the nexus/Fire/tab etc...sorry iPad minis won't work...no gps....

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**droidntn** · 10-25-2012, 07:18 AM

Originally Posted by apollooff320

ahh...is this a thread to ppl why you're not going to get a mini, because you make it seem like you were going to get one but in reality by reading your post it never sounded like you were going to get one in the first place. You knew the mini wasn't going to get USB nor custom widgets, ect from the get go. Sounds like you are trying to validate a purchase. No hate but just keeping it real.

Actually, indeed I was going to get one. Thought I'd at least try an Apple product because I have friends with iPads and they do run smoothly.
But, after finding out about the GPS that sealed the deal. Yes, I knew they wouldn't have widgets/etc from Android...but I didn't know for sure they wouldn't have a USB port.
No hate either, keeping it real dood.

I really do like the minipad thinner bezel than the N7 has, more viewable screen.

**JustinMueller8810** · 10-25-2012, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by droidntn

Actually, indeed I was going to get one. Thought I'd at least try an Apple product because I have friends with iPads and they do run smoothly.
But, after finding out about the GPS that sealed the deal. Yes, I knew they wouldn't have widgets/etc from Android...but I didn't know for sure they wouldn't have a USB port.
No hate either, keeping it real dood.

I really do like the minipad thinner bezel than the N7 has, more viewable screen.

On a related note...I WAS thinking about gettin the new ipod touch, but then Apple goes and puts the price at $300 !@#$@Q

**Caldera** · 10-26-2012, 01:55 AM

I often buy Apple products as gifts for relatives, and fully expected to purchase 2-3 Mini's as Christmas gifts. Then the official announcement was made and I had to change my shopping plans. It's just an underwhelming device with an inflated price tag. There's just no excuse for such a low resolution screen in late 2012. The new iPod Touch is a nice piece of kit, but I already have an S3 so I don't have any use for it.

**retsaw** · 10-26-2012, 03:45 AM

Originally Posted by droidntn

But, I think you could put an Apple logo on a piece of **** and people would buy it and put it in a designer bag and try to convince the world they're something special because their **** has an Apple on it.

Apple logo on a piece of ****, you say?

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**droidntn** · 10-26-2012, 05:59 AM

Originally Posted by retsaw

Apple logo on a piece of ****, you say?

Why I WON'T be getting a minipad....-ipoop_by_hell5ing.jpg

**a1kemist** · 10-26-2012, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by Praggles

Why go off line with Nav/maps? I just tether to my MAXX with foxfi and I have the world's best TomTom...I mean my friends 2k Nav system in his Acura is a joke compared to my $200.00 nexus mounted on my trucks dash (I use super strong 3m Velcro and a cruzerlite case to make a holder). Seriously Automakers should give up on overpriced navs and simply put in universal mounts for the nexus/Fire/tab etc...sorry iPad minis won't work...no gps....

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Not everyone wants to tether either by extra cost or want to sneak around stealing data. Sprint doesn't give me the pleasure of extra data away from my phone.

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**Shilohcane** · 10-26-2012, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by jpash549gg

The offline Google map app can pinpoint the N7 location to the area of the building it is in.

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I don't know what you are talking about. My N7 can track me to my house on Google maps that I can switch over to get the old Satellite picture of the house. I walked out the door last week and walked around the block and saw it was tracking my changing location on the N7 Google maps.

**jpash549** · 10-26-2012, 12:40 PM

Exactly what I was saying.

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**TomMCMLVIII** · 10-26-2012, 12:59 PM

Open Google maps
Locate the area you will be visiting
Make available offline.
Now when you're on your walk etc etc and you open up My Tracks you'll see exactly where you are even without an internet signal

**TomMCMLVIII** · 10-26-2012, 01:27 PM

I won't be buying an ipadmini because it's too big and too expensive.

**Shilohcane** · 10-26-2012, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by jpash549gg

Exactly what I was saying.

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Sorry my apologies. My dyslexia kicked in when I read your post. I was searching about that Foxfi tether at the same time that had my attention and I misread you statement. I agree the GPS on my N7 is very accurate.

**jpash549** · 10-27-2012, 01:39 AM

You can get an Elf GPS to use with the iPad for only a little over $100.

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**TomsAndroid** · 10-27-2012, 04:29 AM

What in love about the offline maps is that you can store more than one cache file. I live in Tasmania, Australia and if I overlap saves, I can cover the whole state.

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