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Would NOT suggest juggling two or more tablets unless you have applecare plus on both.

Your comment made the whole thread worth reading - thank you!🙂

To the OP - the only thing the mini has over the 4 is 1) size/weight and 2) price. The 4 is a more capable, more productive device in every other respect.
 
Went to the apple store today and played with the iPad 4 for about an hour while comparing it to my mini. I wanted to do it but something kept bumping me back when I approached a Specialist. The thing that kept me anchored to the mini was the fact that I can hold the mini with one hand easily.
 
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