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iPad mini Should I sell my iPad mini?

JerTheGeek

JerTheGeek

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Hello all.
I have been recently considering whether or not I should sell my iPad mini first generation. It doesn't get much usage anymore. I mainly use my MacBook air 13 inch or my iPhone 5s. It just seems like a better experience on my newer, faster, and much smoother iPhone 5s. Do you think I should sell my iPad, or should I give it another chance by getting a newer and faster one? I have also considered getting a bigger ipad, do you think that would change things at all? Perhaps I would be better off with a 6 plus, as I find myself using my phone a lot of times at home, even when I could use my mini. I would appreciate any opinion on this. Thanks!
 
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ardchoille50

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If you like to read, perhaps that iPad mini could see new life as an ebook reader (iBooks, Kindle, etc.). The form factor is ideal for this purpose. Just a thought.
 
JerTheGeek

JerTheGeek

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ardchoille50 said:
If you like to read, perhaps that iPad mini could see new life as an ebook reader (iBooks, Kindle, etc.). The form factor is ideal for this purpose. Just a thought.
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I'm not a big reader; I only usually read for book reports in school
 
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ardchoille50

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JerTheGeek said:
I'm not a big reader; I only usually read for book reports in school
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Well, then perhaps it's time to sell it and put the funds toward something that would get more use. An iPhone 6 Plus would provide a larger screen than that of your iPhone 5s and may be easier to purchase if you have funds left over from the sale of the iPad mini.
 
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Closingracer

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ardchoille50 said:
If you like to read, perhaps that iPad mini could see new life as an ebook reader (iBooks, Kindle, etc.). The form factor is ideal for this purpose. Just a thought.
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Eh I like reading and prefer the full size iPad imo. Also with the first gen iPad meh the resolution is pretty mediocre and would get the 2 at least
 
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ardchoille50

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Closingracer said:
Eh I like reading and prefer the full size iPad imo. Also with the first gen iPad meh the resolution is pretty mediocre and would get the 2 at least
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I have an iPad mini 2.. I would recommend going with the iPad mini 3 as I feel it would have a longer update life than the 2. I also have an iPad Air 2 and I find myself using it more than I use my Mac mini these days.
 
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Closingracer

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ardchoille50 said:
I have an iPad mini 2.. I would recommend going with the iPad mini 3 as I feel it would have a longer update life than the 2. I also have an iPad Air 2 and I find myself using it more than mi use my Mac mini these days.
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The mini 2 and mini 3 has the same exact specs other then gold color and Touch ID . No way worth $100 more
 
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tills24

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JerTheGeek said:
Hello all.
I have been recently considering whether or not I should sell my iPad mini first generation. It doesn't get much usage anymore. I mainly use my MacBook air 13 inch or my iPhone 5s. It just seems like a better experience on my newer, faster, and much smoother iPhone 5s. Do you think I should sell my iPad, or should I give it another chance by getting a newer and faster one? I have also considered getting a bigger ipad, do you think that would change things at all? Perhaps I would be better off with a 6 plus, as I find myself using my phone a lot of times at home, even when I could use my mini. I would appreciate any opinion on this. Thanks!
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I'm in the same boat, I'm thinking of selling my 1st gen Mini. I use my 13" MBP retina and my iPhone 6 all of the time. I have a 1st gen iPad Air for work, so if I ever got the iPad itch, I could use that.

What is the "best" trade in site? I was thinking of just going to Amazon's trade in, because I'll use their store credit.
 
JerTheGeek

JerTheGeek

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tills24 said:
I'm in the same boat, I'm thinking of selling my 1st gen Mini. I use my 13" MBP retina and my iPhone 6 all of the time. I have a 1st gen iPad Air for work, so if I ever got the iPad itch, I could use that.

What is the "best" trade in site? I was thinking of just going to Amazon's trade in, because I'll use their store credit.
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If you want top dollar, eBay is the best way to go.
 
BenTrovato

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Sell it. When the time comes when you actually want to use an iPad quite a bit then you can buy the latest and greatest and enjoy it then.
 
Badrottie

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JerTheGeek said:
Hello all.
I have been recently considering whether or not I should sell my iPad mini first generation. It doesn't get much usage anymore. I mainly use my MacBook air 13 inch or my iPhone 5s. It just seems like a better experience on my newer, faster, and much smoother iPhone 5s. Do you think I should sell my iPad, or should I give it another chance by getting a newer and faster one? I have also considered getting a bigger ipad, do you think that would change things at all? Perhaps I would be better off with a 6 plus, as I find myself using my phone a lot of times at home, even when I could use my mini. I would appreciate any opinion on this. Thanks!
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I don't think you really need an iPad Air 2. MBA is good enough for you. :apple:
 
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