iPad mini iPad mini vs iPad 3/4 storage use

As for size, I don't think there will be much of a difference. There are some cases where there are HD apps for Retina, but I think most just have the Retina images scaled down for the different resolution. As for screen quality, you will notice a difference. It's one of those things where no matter how much anyone types and how specific you are, you still have to see and use the device to get a feel for the screen.

I have the iPad 3 and now the iPad Mini; they complement each other very nicely, as both are the same configuration and the same capacity so that when I leave the house with the iPad Mini in hand I can still do stuff on it that I would with my iPad 3 back at home. I also have the iPad 2, which I was using as a sort of backup to the iPad 3, but now it will soon be on its way to a new home.

As for the retina display, yes, I love it on my iPhone 5 and on my iPad 3, but I have to say I don't really miss it all that much on the iPad Mini, although of course it would've been nice to have. I am happy with the iPad Mini's size and weight and if that meant that right now, this year we couldn't have a retina screen as part of that package, so be it. I'd rather have the iPad Mini they brought us than nothing at all. It's a gorgeous and useful little device just the way it is and I love it!

Can't really answer the question about differences in file sizes but because the iPad Mini does not have the Retina screen and because it has a different processor, yes, there will be a slight difference in the amount of space used up on it vs an iPad 3 or iPad 4. I have my two devices set up pretty much identically and the Mini uses somewhat less space than the iPad 3 for what that's worth. I also have them both filled with my entire iTunes music library and all my apps but have limited them as far as movies; if I were to be planning a long trip where I'd want to be watching a few movies on the way, then I'd whack out some stuff (some music, some apps) from one device and put a few movies on it for the purposes of the journey while retaining the music and apps on the other device. The new iPad Mini is so small that unless one is really restricted in terms of luggage, carry-on and such, that one could easily take a Mini AND a full-sized iPad along on a journey and just leave a heavier, bulkier laptop at home.

I thought the whole thing was apps would be the same size regardless if you are on a Retina device or not?

PDFierro said:

I thought the whole thing was apps would be the same size regardless if you are on a Retina device or not?

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I think so, because apps on my Ipad 2 frequently asked for update for Retina display suitable and my Ipad dont even have retina. Such a waste of space. I ended up play less game and focus on browsing and video.