iPad: Has anyone switched from iPad to the iPad mini; any regrets?

[msarway]

i am thinking of switching to the ipad mini i have the ipad 3 now. i use my ipad to read surf the web nd play games. and for work i use to read documents and spreadsheets. i was wondering if any went and switched to the mini after having the large size and and what where your thoughts or should i not do it at this time.

[Che Castro]

I had the 3 & sold it for the mini

I just found the big iPad to be too heavy


Go to the apple store & hold the ipad mini in your hands , then make your decision

[msarway]

Originally Posted by Che Castro

I had the 3 & sold it for the mini

I just found the big iPad to be too heavy


Go to the apple store & hold the ipad mini in your hands , then make your decision

my kids all have the mini but from those who use more then just a social device i would love to hear there thoughts.

[darngooddesign]

Originally Posted by msarway

my kids all have the mini but from those who use more then just a social device i would love to hear there thoughts.

You have access to a Mini? Just swap with one if your kids and use it for a week.

[mrgossett]

I'm asking myself the same question. I'm going to have enough Apple Store gift cards to buy an iPad Mini. I have an iPad3 which I've liked, but I think I would really enjoy the lighter weight and smaller size of the Mini. The big unknown for me is going from the retina screen on the iPad3 to the non-retina on the Mini. I don't live close to an Apple Store or even a Best Buy to go in and compare screens.

[batting1000]

Sold my iPad 2 and got a mini. The size is perfect and it's so portable and lightweight. Display is not as bad as it was made out to be. No regrets.

Edit: I also own and iPhone 5 and while the mini display isn't Retina, it really is not that bad. I used my iPad 2 and iPhone 4S together (and then the 5) since May before i got the iPad mini.

[flavr]

iPad 4 to a mini....NO REGRETS

[msarway]

anyone using it for work projects documents and spreadsheets?

[batting1000]

Originally Posted by msarway

anyone using it for work projects documents and spreadsheets?

It's a good size for documents. Never used my iPad for spreadsheets or projects so I can't attest to that.

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Originally Posted by flavr

iPad 4 to a mini....NO REGRETS

Wow, really?

[syd430]

Originally Posted by msarway

anyone using it for work projects documents and spreadsheets?

Why make things harder for yourself? Get the ipad 4.

[AppleRobert]

Originally Posted by msarway

i am thinking of switching to the ipad mini i have the ipad 3 now. i use my ipad to read surf the web nd play games. and for work i use to read documents and spreadsheets. i was wondering if any went and switched to the mini after having the large size and and what where your thoughts or should i not do it at this time.

I won't especially with the next one coming sooner rather than later if you agree. Even still, I am sure you enjoy the 3 and I am not sure currently that the mini would suffice for you since you don't seem to have access to one to try it out and you are use to the 3.

[Mainsail]

I have played with the mini at the local Apple store, and it seems like a great device. However, I use my iPad 3 for a fair amount of light content creation and note taking, so I really appreciate the larger screen. The full sized ipad has really replaced my need for a laptop, and it accounts for about 75% of my personal computing. I have a desktop for the heavy lifting.

At this time, the full sized iPad fits better for my uses:
iPhone for on-the-go
iPad for couch surfing, editing/drafting documents, meeting notes, and vacations
Mac mini for photo editing and more substantial document development

[Sodner]

Had my "3" since release and sold it after a few weeks with the Mini. Did not miss the Retina display at all and the reduced size and weight make the Mini a joy to use.

[jaybar]

I tried the mini and returned it. I am visually impaired and rather myopic, so I am very sensitive to differences in screen resolution. On top if that, I only have sight in one eye which I am sure factors into my assessment the form factor and weight were very attractive as regards the mini, but it always was blurry. Albeit smaller, I found the iPhone 5 to be much clearer for me.

I will re-evaluate when and if there is a Retina version. I suspect others with better vision will not have these issues.

Jay

[cwwilson]

The graphics and power from the iPad 4 are not to be underestimated but I can look past that every time I hold my mini in my hands and feel how thin and light it is compared to my 4 when I had it. It's much easier to use and carry.

[Infinitewisdom]

Originally Posted by cwwilson

The graphics and power from the iPad 4 are not to be underestimated but I can look past that every time I hold my mini in my hands and feel how thin and light it is compared to my 4 when I had it. It's much easier to use and carry.

Completely agree. It's amazing how much the reduction in size matters to the overall experience.

[jredecop]

Originally Posted by Infinitewisdom

Completely agree. It's amazing how much the reduction in size matters to the overall experience.

Yup, working for me. Just did this today and wow am I liking the mini even though its not retina and I can tell its not quite as snappy in a few things.

[rrjr80]

Originally Posted by Infinitewisdom

Completely agree. It's amazing how much the reduction in size matters to the overall experience.

I've tried explaining something similar to my wife for years but she still seems skeptical.

[joshwithachance]

Originally Posted by cwwilson

The graphics and power from the iPad 4 are not to be underestimated but I can look past that every time I hold my mini in my hands and feel how thin and light it is compared to my 4 when I had it. It's much easier to use and carry.

What he said.

[danpass]

Mini used for imovie, iPhoto (stuff imported with lightning adapters) and aviation apps.

Even wrote a sponsorship proposal using Pages. Using Pages is much handier on the Mini.

No regrets and it was a nicer experience for all those things over doing them on the full ipad.

[dazed]

I'm going to wait for the retina mini before I make this decision.

[Harrycooke]

Originally Posted by jaybar

I tried the mini and returned it. I am visually impaired and rather myopic, so I am very sensitive to differences in screen resolution. On top if that, I only have sight in one eye which I am sure factors into my assessment the form factor and weight were very attractive as regards the mini, but it always was blurry. Albeit smaller, I found the iPhone 5 to be much clearer for me.

I will re-evaluate when and if there is a Retina version. I suspect others with better vision will not have these issues.

Jay

Surely to someone with full vision it would appear worse? As they would find it easier to identify individual pixels? Just wondering.

[MacIke]

The full sized iPad is now to heavy and cumbersome to use.

I love my iPad Mini and would not trade it for a free iPad 4.

[PDE]

I switched from an ipad 1 to an ipad mini just before Christmas. I really like the ipad mini but I also miss the screen real estate of the large ipad even though the resolution is the same. Also, with the ipad I felt I could defend myself against muggers while the ipad mini would undoubtedly bend if I tried to defend myself with it - I like the solid feel of the large iPad even if ultimately I prefer the light weight of the mini.

I've seen the retina display many times (and I have an iphone 4) and of course they're better, but I think the mini's screen is excellent as well. I've been using the 'reader' function in safari for website reading and I've also been trying out atomic and mercury browsers which allow adjustment of font size. I particularly like mercury even though it seems to crash more often than safari and atomic web. I do a lot of reading on the mini - ebook formatted books are superb and reading pdf files very good even though it requires more scrolling and zooming.

On balance, I think I'll stick to the ipad mini for its thinness, weight and extreme portability.

[Paulywauly]

I just got a Mini yesterday (still have an iPad 3 for now) i'm not regretting it, the weight is so much better and its no slower than the 3. Although for me there appear to be a couple of compromises,
- The colour gamut or black levels aren't as good. Image dont "pop" in the way they do on an iPad 3/4. Although the lack of Retina isn't as big a deal as it i thought it might be.
- Larger websites with complex formatting and small text which were readable on a full size ipad require alot of zooming as the text is way too small. Admittedly my eyesight isn't great so this isnt an issue with the device.

If your a gamer i'd recommend a Mini over a full sized one. IMO the smaller size and weight just suit handheld gaming more