All iPads iPad Mini or iPad 2?

[AlmostJosh]

I really would like to buy an iPad but I am stuck between the Mini and a refurbished iPad 2. The mini is $330 but the iPad 2 is only $359.99 for a 16GB WiFi model. I already have a Nexus 7, which I usually use only for games and web, so I am familiar with the 7" tablet class. However, even though I may enjoy the extra 2" or so that the iPad 2 would give me, I'm at a loss for which one I should purchase. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Che Castro]

It all comes down to portability

One is bigger & the other is smaller


I found the ipad to be too heavy for what I use it for

 

[SunnyStudioNeo]

If you're a heavy game player, get iPad; if you just need it for light social platforms and want to use on bed, get iPad mini.

 

[raccoonboy]

If you're a heavy game player, get iPad; if you just need it for light social platforms and want to use on bed, get iPad mini.

On a contrary, i think if you are heavy gamer... get Ipad mini. It is a lot lighter and more mobile so you can play game comfortable. Ipad 2 is way too heavy for games like Dark Knight Rises or temple run. My suggestion, lose the Nexus and add more bucks to get 32G ipad mini. Nexus 7 and Ipad mini is purposed exactly the same.

 

[sparks9]

Get the mini it's the future (for the next 6 months at least)

 

[Che Castro]

Get the mini it's the future (for the next 6 months at least)

6 months ?

 

[Nautilus007]

If you want a small tablet, iPad mini if you want a larger one buy the 4.

 

[velocityg4]

The iPad Mini is just a repackaged iPad 2 if you look at the specs. However it does have higher resolution cameras.

It really comes down to do you want it to be lighter and smaller with better cameras or a larger screen?

http://www.phonearena.com/phones/compare/Apple-iPad-mini,Apple-iPad-2/phones/7523,5255

 

[Boob]

2 because of the larger and more enjoyable screen space

Got my refurb 2 last month for $319 on apple.com

 

[darngooddesign]

Get a 2, try it, and if you don't like it swap to the Mini.

 

[ucfgrad93]

It really comes down to do you want it to be lighter and smaller with better cameras or a larger screen?

Agreed, this seems to be the key question.

 

[QCassidy352]

Mini. Better cameras, better wifi, lte (if you want), Siri. And it's cheaper, lighter, and thinner. The ONLY thing the iPad 2 has going for it is a bigger screen (same resolution tho). And I say this as someone who has and loves his iPad 2.