Are You More Excited About The iPad Mini Or 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro? [Let's Talk]

Buster

According to the latest round of rumors, Apple will unveil the iPad Mini and a 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display on October 23rd. Both aren't radically new products, they're just smaller versions of the iPad or 15-inch MacBook Pro, and that's fine. But which one is more lust worthy?

I've been using a 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro for a few months now and it's beautiful, but too bulky compared to the 11-inch MacBook Air I had been using for the last year. A smaller MacBook Pro with a Retina display would be perfect. As far as the iPad Mini goes, I don't play a lot of games on my iPad, and a smaller screen would make it more portable and better for reading in bed. I can't decide which one I should want more though. What do you think?

JoachimArt

I don´t care about neither. If the don´t release an iMac I´ll go nuts soon.

matthewmspaceyoutube

Way more excited about the iPad Mini because it'll be my first tablet and iPad. Plus, I already have a regular Mac, I don't need a retina one. The iPad Mini is also going to be in my price range. Apple, please make the 64 GB version cheap!

fanpple

I want the retina MacBook pro because it is awesome

TylerHoj

I'm impartial. I'm producing a comic book series and I currently ink my final pages in Adobe Ideas for iOS [such an amazing app]. So I'd like a lighter/slightly smaller iPad for the same purposes, only to cut down on the stress of using such a heavy device [iPad 3] for long periods of time. Though the iPad mini apparently isn't getting a retina display. So I'm impartial. A 13'' retina MacBook Pro is cool, but I'm still buying the 15'' for the extra space.

Mark Drury

I agree with Joachimart, been waiting WAAAAAAY too long for Ivy Bridge iMac, got a 3TB USB3 drive just waiting to be utilized.

Ponthegan

The iPad Mini is something I can go drop money down on and find use for immediately (especially if the rumored $250 8GB version proves to be legitimate). On the other hand, the 13" MacBoo Pro would be a larger investment, and seeing as I already have a MacBook but no tablet device, the iPad Mini wins because it's something I can see myself being affected by (and purchasing) within the near future.

Whodakat

JoachimArt said:

I don´t care about neither. If the don´t release an iMac I´ll go nuts soon.

I don't care about either and if they don't release an iMac soon, I'll go nuts.

Grammar matters people!

And put me down for the iPad mini!

iPredict

I think the iPad Mini is a pure compromise. It's just a bad version of the iPad: too small to conveniently work on, way too small for 10 finger typing, and way too big to be significantly more portable (fit in the pocket). Like a netbook compared to real notebooks.

Jeff Barney

I really need a new MacBook Pro and I have been waiting for a Retina 13". I have a new iPad and it is awesome, but my MacBook is now 4 years old and run great, but slowing a little! I think an iPad mini will rock, just not sure I need one. I have friends and family that will buy it, so it will sell well.

moof

Does anyone remember the excitement on May 3, 2011 when the current iMac was introduced? Me neither! It's now been 531 days since the iMac was last updated! Must be because of that unobtainium they've had trouble mining...

dcj001

iMac.

Andy Marlow

I need to replace my 2009 13 inch MacBook and have been waiting for a retina display model. If it comes, my money will go to Apple. iPad Mini gets a meh from me.

jdavid

Definately without question the MAC MINI! NOT the IPAD mini, but the MAC mini. It's going to be a "MINI" show!! I might be interested in the IPAD mini if it were a higher res. than 1024x768, but if it's not & the pricepoint is $300 for a base model then they won't maximize the potential. I mean they need to at least match the resolution of the Kindle Fire HD!!

site7000

I've got a 15MBP Retina, but I've never gotten an iPad because the current form factor just feels too big and heavy. I'm really up for the iPad Mini, ideally with 32GB and LTE.

Lane Jasper

iPad mini for me. The Retina MBP will be awesome but I don't care about it due to the price difference over a regular MBP (in other words I'd rather buy the mini instead of upgrade something I have one of (similarily) already. I don't have an iPad and have wanted one but always felt it too big for my use so the iPad mini will be the main device I'll use on the road and make the best difference for my personal everyday device to use.

dickinson999

I already have the new iPad, and the 15' Retina MacBook. I'm more interested in when the unlocked iPhone 5 will launch, and the new Microsoft Surface. That and the new iMac.

Veutor

Sold my 2010 MBA yesterday, really looking forward for the retina mbp, hopefully it won't be too expensive.

FriarNurgle

An iPad is the only thing I've yet to get. A $250 price point might make me take the plunge, pending specs.

dcj001

dickinson999 said:

I already have the new iPad, and the 15' Retina MacBook. I'm more interested in when the unlocked iPhone 5 will launch, and the new Microsoft Surface. That and the new iMac.

If you go to your nearest Apple store, and ask to buy a no-contract Verizon iPhone for $649, they should be able to sell you one. You should, then, be able to use it on any carrier who offers a GSM nano sim card. You might need to speak with a manager.

That's what I did.

http://osxdaily.com/2012/09/22/buying-verizon-iphone-5-unlocked-gsm/

Zod Buster

Not excited about either... I have a real life.