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Brewc

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Oct 31, 2014
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Yes same here. I own a Tesla but I still mount the iPad Mini as a GPS - I use Google Maps + Offline Maps to link to starred places when going on road trips - super convenient and not an option (offline or starred locations) in the default Tesla Nav.

It's also a nice alternative to use for tethering instead of paying the Tesla "premium subscription" cellular service plan when streaming Netflix etc.
How do you mount the mini in the car?
 

masotime

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Jun 24, 2012
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How do you mount the mini in the car?

 
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Superman730

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Jun 25, 2012
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Update: Local Apple store received a unit last week and I was able to pick it up. Only drawback, it was the pink color and I'm not a pink person. After seeing the device in person, I would definitely not describe the color as "pink". To my eyes, it is more of a light silvery-gold, depending upon the light and angle. 699
Random but this is what happened (but in reverse) when we ordered a 2019 MBA for my wife. We ordered the gold and when she got it and she was like... this is a lot more "Rose Gold" than Gold... and then the 2020 MBAs were announced so we returned it and got a Space Grey 2020.
 

Superman730

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Jun 25, 2012
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Here from the netherlands the ipad mini is mostly sold out of sold more then the retail price.

Ive been waiting for days for a webshop to get restock and it finally happened. Got an 64gb space grey versions and it delicered next day.
Ordered the smart folio case from amazon with an spigen screen protector.

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Is this the official Apple one you got from Amazon? It looks a lot more like the Magic Keyboard-style build than I expected...
 

Superman730

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Jun 25, 2012
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I placed my order yesterday 26 JAN 2022. Current expected Delivery date is the week of 3-10 MAR 2022.
 

mattburley7

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Oct 13, 2011
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how long is there going to be a shipping delay? march 4-11
have not placed an order been waiting for supply issues to be resolved
 

Dopestar

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Oct 27, 2012
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Can you post a picture of your Tesla Dashboard?
The offline maps in Google Maps is a saver.
 

masotime

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Jun 24, 2012
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boraski

macrumors newbie
May 20, 2014
25
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On January 3, ordered iPad mini Wi‑Fi 64GB - Purple.

Was projected to deliver to USA address between February 8-15.

Shipping notification was received today. Expected to arrive tomorrow, February 10.
 

dewbert

macrumors newbie
Sep 20, 2021
10
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On January 3, ordered iPad mini Wi‑Fi 64GB - Purple.

Was projected to deliver to USA address between February 8-15.

Shipping notification was received today. Expected to arrive tomorrow, February 10.
That gives me hope... mine is estimated to arrive between February 14-21, still no movement.
 

boraski

macrumors newbie
May 20, 2014
25
14
That gives me hope... mine is estimated to arrive between February 14-21, still no movement.
It did arrive on the 10th, as expected. Really enjoying it so far. Love the form factor and light weight. Jelly scrolling in portrait is visible on very text heavy things but general web browsing I don't really see it. Yesterday I discovered I can connect a cheap USB-C to HDMI adapter and plug it into a TV's HDMI and use it to stream Disney+ perfectly with no configuration or fiddling necessary. It just works!
 
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Superman730

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I placed my order yesterday 26 JAN 2022. Current expected Delivery date is the week of 3-10 MAR 2022.
The last time MacRumors posted a sale for the Mini on Amazon, I ordered it as well since the delivery date was basically the same. I figured whichever one comes first I'll keep it and cancel the other one. Today, Amazon sent me a message saying I should have it by the end of the week!
 

Brown Trout

macrumors member
Mar 6, 2011
84
2
On 24 Feb I ordered a space gray 6 256G wifi only + blk folio on the Apple store (military). Folio gets here (Virginia) today. Sked delivery for the 6 is 3 wks or ~16 Mar.

I’ve updated my profile. Employer has me with current gear but that profile is my own. Absent is a mini4 (2015) which was replaced by the 10.5. I left the mini4 in 2017 in an AA seat back DFW—DEN. Figured it was gone for good, bought a 10.5.

A year ago AA called me. The 4 was at AA lost & found DFW. Someone popped the folio & found my info on a ptouch label. Could not get the 4 to open, but last wk did a DFU. It’s working great and Apple gave me $140 to trade.

Long post beyond delivery dates but an old iPad is not dead; now it’s time to repeat with the iPhone (iMac has zero trade in?)
 

Aggie2010

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Oct 6, 2016
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I purchased the purple iPad mini 64gb online on 2/26 with a delivery date of 3/22-3/29. I got an updated delivery date of 3/15-3/22. I happened to check the Apple website yesterday and they had 1 available near me for in store pickup. I picked it up and I’m enjoying it!!!! I initially didn’t want the smaller iPad, but I’ve now moved to reading ebooks and figured I would test it out. I am happy with my the smaller iPad and glad I made the decision to purchase this! Cancelled my online order and just waiting on my accessories to arrive!!!!
 
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dgdosen

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Dec 13, 2003
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I was lucky enough to find one on launch day and it's, by far, my favorite apple device. I think the only thing that can supplant it would be a super thin 12" M1Pro laptop...
 
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Brown Trout

macrumors member
Mar 6, 2011
84
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update to my 1st post. Ordered on :4 Feb, zero progress since then. will be out of town after 17 March which was the earliest delivery date. Cancelled because the 256g wi-fi only is readily available in Apple Stores now. I pick it up tomorrow. Apple chiseled me $15 on a mini 4 trade in $150 to $125. Nice work Apple.
 
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