You should go with 32GB because iPad apps takes a lot of space, and if you want to download any iPad game then 32 GB is good for that.
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iPad mini 16GB or 32GB Mini?
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Apps and games are getting fatter. Take a universal app that supports all screen resolutions. That's a whole stack of different artwork at different resolutions embedded in the app, munching your space.
Apps and games are getting fatter. Take a universal app that supports all screen resolutions. That's a whole stack of different artwork at different resolutions embedded in the app, munching your space.
I went for the 16 GB version. I thought this would be enough as I have a 64 GB iPod touch bu it isn't nearly enough space. I intend to get a 64 GB version next week. I might even spring for the cellular version although I'm not sure if I need it as I'm tethering my phone to my ipad at the moment and it works pretty well.
Base model storage can be sufficient.
For example, the only third party apps I use are Netflix, TuneIn Radio, SkySafari Pro, and MotionX GPS HD.
These, along with iBooks and the built-in Apps and services, provide the experience I'm looking for.
In my case, the extra money was better spent on the cellular model. YMMV
For example, the only third party apps I use are Netflix, TuneIn Radio, SkySafari Pro, and MotionX GPS HD.
These, along with iBooks and the built-in Apps and services, provide the experience I'm looking for.
In my case, the extra money was better spent on the cellular model. YMMV
DEFINITELY take the 32gB, I'm a college student too, and believe me you'll need a lot more storage than 16gB!
I got the 32G in January and I am sorry now I didn't get the 64, as I always have in the iPad 1,2,3, & 4. I aam almost out of space with podcasts, photos and music!
Got the 16 for my son, and added some basic apps for myself on there. No music on there as yet. Since I like the ipad enough to eventually get another strictly for me, I will buy the cellular model 32 GBs. I think you can get away with 16GB if you buy new ones everytime they come out. If you intend on keeping it for sometime, I'd suggest a 32.
I got the 16 for now, but once I upgrade (should be out of college by then + job) I'll definitely get 32gb
I've got a 32GB phone and even with loads of apps and music it still has 11GB free..
I'm buying a new iPad tomorrow and I'll probably trump for a 16GB too this time - I'll probably upgrade it when a retina version of the mini or the re design 5 drops (at this stage I haven't decided which iPad to buy yet).
I'm buying a new iPad tomorrow and I'll probably trump for a 16GB too this time - I'll probably upgrade it when a retina version of the mini or the re design 5 drops (at this stage I haven't decided which iPad to buy yet).
In the past I thought 16GB seems enough for me but apps with data grows overtime and not have much space for pictures and videos I went with 32GB I am happy now. 
I went with 16GB and it will be here tomorrow. Most of my storage use is Cloud-based so 16GB made sense. Music on Spotify, movies through Netflix / Hulu, documents on Google Docs / Dropbox, notes on Everclear.
Outside of that, I will probably just use the rest of it for a few games, which is pretty much what I use my iPod Touch for.
Outside of that, I will probably just use the rest of it for a few games, which is pretty much what I use my iPod Touch for.
Unless you just crawled from a rock and are new to Apple and the iTunes Appstore 16gb should do fine otherwise if you are like me an appaholic than 32gb would be a better buy.
Haha, own a MacBook, new to the iPad world. went with 16 GB, and absolutely love it. Next time around will definitely be 32 GB, but money wise 16 was the best option.
I just sold my iPad 3 32gb and have no IPad until the next gen IPad family arrives. I therefore envy you as the Ipad Mini looks so sleek and sexy. I personally hate the iPad 3 and 4 design it seems to be ageing on me. Oh what colour did you get is it a black (drool) and congrats.
Nah, went with white this time. I totally agree regarding the current iPads though. Ever since I got my mini the original form factor looks outdated. I just pages, and it's awesome for doing college work on!
I have a 16. After 8 months I still have 9+ GB still available.
Myth: "Apps take up a lot of room"
Only if you're an 'App Hoarder'. Most people have a very colorful screen with hundreds (if not a thousand) apps. They typically cannot find the one I ask about and they typically only use maybe 15 of them.
Fact: Of the 16 Gb the OS is going to take a couple of GB.
I have a ton of photos, a few videos (I use the mini for business) and I have been at 9+ GB AVAILABLE since I got the thing.
Unless you are going to load it with music & movies, don't worry about memory. Dropbox is where most of your stuff should be stored anyway.
Myth: "Apps take up a lot of room"
Only if you're an 'App Hoarder'. Most people have a very colorful screen with hundreds (if not a thousand) apps. They typically cannot find the one I ask about and they typically only use maybe 15 of them.
Fact: Of the 16 Gb the OS is going to take a couple of GB.
I have a ton of photos, a few videos (I use the mini for business) and I have been at 9+ GB AVAILABLE since I got the thing.
Unless you are going to load it with music & movies, don't worry about memory. Dropbox is where most of your stuff should be stored anyway.