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Old 06-11-2014, 01:55 PM
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Default Mini Ipad

I have a white Mini Ipad in my 6A mounted on the pilot side with a RAM mount.
There have been no problems with heat or with the internal GPS. I fly down in the South of France and have been to Italy and Portugal with the IPad and never had a problem.
I also use Skydemon which is first class as you have all the charts for Europe which are regularly updated. I have found with a fully charged mini Ipad it will run Skydemon for over 4 hours without needing recharging. I do however have the possibility of plugging it into a USB charger in my RV,

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Old 06-11-2014, 02:27 PM
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I have a black Ipad mini and have no problems with it in my Searey and not seen any issues with overheating. Also if you order it from Apple, you can have the back engraved, my wife had "Stolen from Charles Cantrill" and my cell number underneath it. She also had my big Ipad done the same way. Just in case some one wants it more them me. Especially when you have it in your plane at a fly-in and there is a lot of people walking around the plane. No matter how much you try and hide it some one might want it and find it especially when they see the RAM mount in the plane.
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Old 06-11-2014, 03:47 PM
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This has been really helpful!
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Old 06-11-2014, 05:11 PM
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I have a white Mini. When you get out to have your 100 Euro hamburger, make sure to take the iPad with you. It won't take long under the bubble to have it shut down because of heat. I've never had a problem with overheating in flight however.
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Old 06-15-2014, 10:17 PM
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Gary I was told by Apple that you cannot just change the sim card for a different carrier because the operating frequency is different. Be careful. I'm going thru the state attorney generals office about my T mobile iPad now.

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Old 06-16-2014, 05:53 AM
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Gary I was told by Apple that you cannot just change the sim card for a different carrier because the operating frequency is different. Be careful. I'm going thru the state attorney generals office about my T mobile iPad now.

Ron in oregon
The Apple Store told me that the hardware chip on the latest iPad Mini with Retina was all the same and only needed a SIM change. The earlier models were carrier specific.

Here is an independent link supporting that:
http://gigaom.com/2013/10/22/one-ipa...s-new-tablets/
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Old 06-16-2014, 06:21 AM
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Well, I won't disagree that I see a LOT of ladies with white ones . That said I purchased a white one last week. After two days I took it back and exchanged it for a black one. The main reason I took it back is because of the 'dirty' look. I take plenty of showers but I could see that dirt and grime around the white home button would become very unsightly after a short time.


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I do a lot of work in the mobile space, particularly security, and can help you answer that question.

White iPads are for girls.



I'd be careful about leaving it in the plane on the ramp when its sunny. it will overheat and shut down pretty quickly.
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Old 06-18-2014, 04:09 PM
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Rick Oh my Goodness! Those are beautiful awards! Its nice to see GREAT CRAFTSMAN! I noticed that you are lacking in one model,,,,the RV9A. So heres an offer, My 9A is almost wired but will need my forward top fuselage panel installed and my windshield. I will need blending of the two surfaces if you are so inclined to take a hand at it! It would be a pleasure to take instruction from you. I live in Oregon about 28 miles from Vans. So maybe you can conduct a seminar at Vans homecoming in August. Its held at out EAA chapter 292 in Independence Oregon. Its the most beautiful time of the year and would be glad to give you a tour! If you decide to come in the next couple of weeks I have four antennas to install so you guidence would be much appreciated as always. If you stay over a weekend our church is close by!



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