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.

[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?

[ugcop]

Just gave my iPad 1 to a grand daughter but still have a 2, 3 and mini. I use the mini all day until I run the battery down. Then I reluctantly reach for the 3. When mini 2 comes out I will buy it and get rid of the full size pads. Hard to go from mini to full size.

[xMClass]

Previous owner of the first generation iPad and iPad 2 here, recently picked up an iPad mini and I'm definitely enjoying it more than the full sized iPad. I could use the mini all day and not get tired of holding it. I find the size and weight much more useable for my needs. The lack of retina display is apparent, especially when reading text, but it's definitely not a bad screen.

[Dunkrag]

I've gone iPad 3 to mini and no regrets at all.

The lighter weight and being able to put it in my pocket is a huge benefit. I notice the lower resolution screen but it does not outweigh the benefits.

It sounds crazy but even on the last couple of plane journeys I have taken, it is so much more manageable to take on board than the full size model.

[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.

[ScottNWDW]

I have the iPad 3 and when the mini came out I had to get one. Since getting the mini I have rarely used the iPad 3. I just find the iPad mini easier to work with and a lot easier to carry around. The smaller size fits in my backpack or messenger bag better and the lighter weight makes it a joy to carry around. I never thought that the iPad 3 was heavy by any means, but when compared to the mini, the iPad 3 seems as heavy as a brick.

As for what I use it for, well aside from using it to read books via the Kindle app or iBooks, there is surfing the web, checking email, and playing a few games. I also use Numbers to keep track on a few spreadsheets, I use Pages to write a few letters with and I use PocketMoney to keep track of my finances. I am also user of CraftStudio and love it to create greetings with it. When I got the iPad mini I got a 64GB version and love the extra space where I can put a few movies on it when hitting the road. My iPad 3 was just a 16GB version so that wasn't always possible to do. Since I have a lot more space on this iPad I have also started creating some photo books in the iPhoto app. I take a lot of pictures with my iPhone 5 and with photo stream love that I can veiw a larger image a few seconds later on the iPad.

I have read a lot of negativity on the mini because it's not retina, but in all honesty I don't miss retina on the mini. The screen itself is pretty amazing for a device the at size. If a retina mini comes out that doesn't compromise the size and weight of the mini as well as the battery life then I will more than likely upgrade at that time. Until then the iPad mini will be my iPad of choice. I am even considering selling my iPad 3 because in all honesty it is just sitting there collecting dust at this point.

[mazdatree]

The iPad mini is much lighter, making reading around the house much easier for me, but lately I've been using my iPad 3 as my bedside reader. And taking pictures/video with the iPad mini is much easier since it's lighter.

[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.

[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.

[flavr]

Originally Posted by batting1000

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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Wow, really?

It was no contest after using both...in fact we had TWO iPad 4s...Decided to pick up two iPad minis to "try out", a week later the iPad 4s were returned to Best Buy...ZERO regret