I have an iPad 2 that I am very eager to replace. I use my girlfriends mini 2 a lot and it feels like a very comfortable size. I'm aware that the mini 3 still has the same internals as the mini 2 but I love Touch ID and I just like to have the latest and greatest. But I also don't want to give up any of that bigger tablet experience so that's where I think about spending the extra money and buying the Air 2. I use my tablet for Internet roaming as well as writing papers. What do you guys think?
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All iPads iPad Mini 3 or Air 2?
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Going from my iPad 3 to the iPad Air 2 it feels a lot like I'm on a mini due to the reduced bezel size and the dramatic drop in weight. All that and I didn't give up in screen size. I'm very happy with this upgrade.
I have the iPad mini retina, and for me it's the perfect size. It just fits into my suit jacket pocket and goes everywhere with me.
But the Air has a beautiful screen, and is already lighter and portable than the iPad 3. Unless you have a strong preference for the form factor of the mini (as I do), it may well be the better choice for you. If you can, I'd go to a store with some demo units and play with them a while.
But the Air has a beautiful screen, and is already lighter and portable than the iPad 3. Unless you have a strong preference for the form factor of the mini (as I do), it may well be the better choice for you. If you can, I'd go to a store with some demo units and play with them a while.
The Air 2 is the current latest and greatest. Much stronger tablet, and it won't have the poor color gamut of the mini. No brainier-get the Air 2, the mini 3 is a stop gap and a very disappointing upgrade.
In your case, the iPad Air 2 is the best of both worlds, because you're getting a huge upgrade from your iPad 2, AND the slimmer bezel makes it seem smaller. It's way lighter than the iPad 2 as well.
I just recently did a presentation/demo for work on a work-issued iPad 2 (didn't want a whole bunch of people manhandling my personal iPad, so I took whatever they were giving), and the difference between it and my Air 2 is really noticeable. It'll feel like and iPad mini to you, but will still have the same effective screen size. And of course, the retina display will look so much clearer.
And this is putting aside all of the performance differences with the new processor and everything, which is also a huge plus.
So, my vote is for the Air 2.
I'd say the only thing that would determine that choice for me is the price.
If you can afford/willing to spend, the Air 2 then it's a no brainer, it's quicker and has more longevity. It's light and smaller overall than the earlier models.
If you didn't want to spend that much then if it was me I'd opt for the Mini 2 and save even more money. As we know the Mini 2 and 3 are the same tech just one with a Touch ID option so you're as good off with the 2.
Just my opinion but between the two, I'd take the Air 2.
If you can afford/willing to spend, the Air 2 then it's a no brainer, it's quicker and has more longevity. It's light and smaller overall than the earlier models.
If you didn't want to spend that much then if it was me I'd opt for the Mini 2 and save even more money. As we know the Mini 2 and 3 are the same tech just one with a Touch ID option so you're as good off with the 2.
Just my opinion but between the two, I'd take the Air 2.