Now that I have the iPad Mini in hand, I can compare the display quality between my iPad (first gen), iPhone 5, and Kindle.
With the same book pulled up, I can see that the iPad mini's larger display provides more screen real estate to display the pages. Character definition between the iPad-1 and the mini is about the same but subpar to the kindle - no surprise. The kindle's e-ink is great.
Comparing the mini to the iPhone's display is a little more difficult given the smaller screen on the iPhone.
Overall I do see a bit of jagginess on the letters especially if I take my glasses off and bring the display up close to my face. That is if I use it normally I'm not noticing too much. So for me, the mini looks beautiful and the display is fine, though apple could have done better.
With the same book pulled up, I can see that the iPad mini's larger display provides more screen real estate to display the pages. Character definition between the iPad-1 and the mini is about the same but subpar to the kindle - no surprise. The kindle's e-ink is great.
Comparing the mini to the iPhone's display is a little more difficult given the smaller screen on the iPhone.
Overall I do see a bit of jagginess on the letters especially if I take my glasses off and bring the display up close to my face. That is if I use it normally I'm not noticing too much. So for me, the mini looks beautiful and the display is fine, though apple could have done better.