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iPad Mini vs Ipad Air for Work

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razamin130

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Oct 23, 2013
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Hi Everyone,

I was hoping to get some of your perspectives of bringing a table to work. Which table would be better for work use?

Primarily use: email, PowerPoint, taking notes during meetings.


I love the form factor with the mini, and now it's retina seems like a good deal. However what's the typing experience on it?

Thanks, any advice is highly appreciated!

Regards
 
Now they are the exact same thing except for less than 2" more in diagonal screen size and 1/4 pound more weight. Same processor, same resolution. So pick the one you like the best. They will work the same.

I prefer the bigger screen. I got the old mini, but am getting the Air since they made it smaller than the regular iPad. I will use it for 13 days, and if I dont like it, I will return it and get the mini retina. Cake.
 
The air because I use it with a keyboard case. Makes it much easier than the regular keyboard.
 
As someone else already said, it's totally personal preference. I find it a lot easier to type on the full size screen, but others have found that they find the mini a lot easier.

The only way to really find out is to buy both and try them for a few days. Trying them in the store won't really give you a full picture. However, I will not be responsible if you can't make up your mind and end up keeping both!
 
I have the current Mini and I don't enjoy working on it that much due to the speed and possibly size. I love reading on it though.

I think I'm going to opt for the Air and if I don't like it, return and get the Mini as another user stated. Since they both have the same processor now, I have to assume the speed issues will be resolved. But with the full size being a lot lighter than before... it might be comfortable to read on in addition to typing on it.
 
If you are bringing a table to work, the best thing would be to make sure it's big enough to place on it all the things you wish to use.
 
razamin130 said:
Hi Everyone,

I was hoping to get some of your perspectives of bringing a table to work. Which table would be better for work use?

Primarily use: email, PowerPoint, taking notes during meetings.


I love the form factor with the mini, and now it's retina seems like a good deal. However what's the typing experience on it?

Thanks, any advice is highly appreciated!

Regards
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I use my iPad 3 for the same work functions, and will be upgrading to the Air.

Definitely go for the Air. Note taking on the 10" screen takes getting used to. An 8" screen is just to small.
 
redman042 said:
I use my iPad 3 for the same work functions, and will be upgrading to the Air.

Definitely go for the Air. Note taking on the 10" screen takes getting used to. An 8" screen is just to small.
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Completely agree. Although I loved my Mini, it was more of a reading/watching device as opposed to a creation device. iPad/iPad Air is bit enough to legitimately type on with two hands. The Mini is closer to typing on an iPhone.
So, unless you're going to use an external keyboard for notes, definitely go for the Air.
 
FoundAHalo said:
Completely agree. Although I loved my Mini, it was more of a reading/watching device as opposed to a creation device. iPad/iPad Air is bit enough to legitimately type on with two hands. The Mini is closer to typing on an iPhone.
So, unless you're going to use an external keyboard for notes, definitely go for the Air.
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Ditto. Well said.
 
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