iPad mini Mini 2 vs. Mini 3

[SoonerChris]

I'm going to be buying my 7 and 11 year olds Minis for Christmas. Am I understanding correct that the only things different between the two is the 3 has Touch ID and ApplePay?

They have the same processor and retina display, correct?

Am I missing anything?

 

[comics addict]

Your correct on your assessment, only add the fact that it also comes in gold color option. That's it!

I myself bought a refurbished iPad mini 2 from the apple online store for a whole lot less for a 64gb model.

 

[SoonerChris]

Your correct on your assessment, only add the fact that it also comes in gold color option. That's it!

I would guess the best deal then is Target's $100 gift card with purchase of iPad Mini 2 for $299. Net cost of $199 + tax.

 

[Mr Kram]

yup, mini2 is the better value. i happened to get my 8 year old the 3 because best buy was offering more cash on trade in, otherwise i would have gotten the 2.

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I would guess the best deal then is Target's $100 gift card with purchase of iPad Mini 2 for $299. Net cost of $199 + tax.

link to this deal? i don't see it online.

 

[SoonerChris]

http://bfads.net/Black-Friday/Target/Ad?page=5

 

[IFRIT]

http://bfads.net/Black-Friday/Target/Ad?page=5

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Seems a total no brainer then.

 

[newellj]

Yes, and ApplePay is only in-app, not in-store at the terminal, like the iPhone 6. The Mini 2 is a great deal right now.

 

[Badrottie]

Mini 2 is better because your kids do not need Apple Pay anyway.

 

[Taylor814ce]

http://bfads.net/Black-Friday/Target/Ad?page=5

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I thought I saw somewhere $140 for the Air 2 at Target...

 

[Ann P]

I thought I saw somewhere $140 for the Air 2 at Target...

Keep dreaming, lol.

 

[Taylor814ce]

Keep dreaming, lol.

http://www.christiantoday.com/artic...ift.card.pad.air.2.tv.games.cameras/42919.htm

 

[Ann P]

http://www.christiantoday.com/artic...ift.card.pad.air.2.tv.games.cameras/42919.htm

I see, a gift card. Thought you meant the whole thing would be $140.

 

[perezr10]

I just faced the same decision. I was looking for an iPad Mini for my kids and I got them the iPad Mini 2.

I also bought a bunch of play money, and when they exercise (we're a family of avid runners) or do jobs around the house, my wife and I pay them with "Play Bux". They can then spend that play money on minutes of iPad time.

 

[Rodster]

If I buy a Mini during the Holiday season, it will be a Mini 2 hopefully for $199.

 

[ame8199]

If I buy a Mini during the Holiday season, it will be a Mini 2 hopefully for $199.

where are you buying a mini 2 for 199?? is that just the 16g? looking for a 32 g..

 

[mtneer]

I'm going to be buying my 7 and 11 year olds Minis for Christmas. Am I understanding correct that the only things different between the two is the 3 has Touch ID and ApplePay?

They have the same processor and retina display, correct?

Am I missing anything?

Also if you are buying new, the rMini 3 is the only way to get 64 and 128GB. New rMini 2's tap out at 32GB.

 

[newellj]

Also if you are buying new, the rMini 3 is the only way to get 64 and 128GB. New rMini 2's tap out at 32GB.

As a minor and temporary footnote, some non-Apple authorized dealers still have Mini 2 64gb models in stock. Probably not for long, though.

 

[iMas70]

I'm planning on getting the Mini 2 for my eight year olds. Twins so that means that I have to buy two. Plus it's time to upgrade my iPad 4 with and Air 2. The deals will be very much appreciated.