iPad 4 or iPad Mini ?

[britton45]

Do not own a iPad. What should I buy?
iPad 4 64GB Black like Retina Display or iPad Mini Black 64 GB like the size.
Have a MacBook and iPhone 5.
Going to pre-order.
Let me know.
Thank you,
Tim

 

[Aspasia]

Not sure why you would pose such a question to random strangers.

Why not just write "4" and "mini" on two squares of paper, throw them in a jar, and pick one out?

 

[britton45]

Not sure why you would pose such a question to random strangers.

Why not just write "4" and "mini" on two squares of paper, throw them in a jar, and pick one out?

Great idea maybe I will.
Thank you.
Tim

 

[Aspasia]

Am sure you will be happy with either one, and that's all that really counts.

 

[maflynn]

The difference between the two is really on how you will use the iPad.

Do you want a retina display or will you prefer a smaller tablet that's easier to use in one hand, i.e., can use it to read books on the subway.

For me a smaller device fits my needs a heck of lot better then the larger iPad with a retina display.

 

[Ashwood11]

Buy both and decide which one you can't live without.

 

[britton45]

Preordered the iPad 4 for the retina display and faster I hope.
Thank you,
Tim

 

[Avatarshark]

Big screen or small screen?
Lower price or higher price?

GO with your needs.

 

[MRU]

iPad mini was developed for internet PRON as it keeps the other hand free


Really it depends on what you want, I have an iPad 3 but I'm actually going to move to an iPad mini (so some would argue a step down) but I find I primarily use my iPad in bed for reading each night, for sending app content to my appleTV via AirPlay and I think the smaller size and less weight will be more beneficial than the retina display (which is fabulous and I will miss) on the iPad 3.

I must admit was tempted by the 2x speed claims and 2x graphics of the A6x processor on the iPad 4, but then thought about it and realised that my iPad 3 never seems sluggish or slow so maybe I don't need more speed either right now, plus I have the A6 in my iPhone 5 anyway.

Either way I'm sure you'll enjoy your new iPad . Just hope it's for longer than the 6 months before we see another refresh...