iPad Refurbished iPad 3 or iPad mini? Need help choosing my 1st iPad!

[Colin0317]

Hi,

I want an iPad mostly for gaming, video, apps and web. I currently have an iPhone 5 and a 4s. Which one would you guys recommend? The iPad 3 is very tempting with it's retina display (really love the 4s and 5 screens), but the form factor, build and style seems better on the mini. The iPad 3 refurb is $379 ($50 more than the mini). Which one is a better buy?

 

[mncmoore]

Not the iPad mini. It doesn't have the retina which makes it worth I it. Processor is the same though.

 

[AbGilley89]

I had the same question. I was using a nexus 7 for a while and a lot of things about the mini disappointed me especially the lack of a retina display but when I saw how much the iPad 3 was discounted I could not resist and I am happy with my decision I find it just the right size. It is good for just about anything and being a college student I can just throw it in my bag and I am good to go.

 

[Scott2345]

Hi,

I want an iPad mostly for gaming, video, apps and web. I currently have an iPhone 5 and a 4s. Which one would you guys recommend? The iPad 3 is very tempting with it's retina display (really love the 4s and 5 screens), but the form factor, build and style seems better on the mini. The iPad 3 refurb is $379 ($50 more than the mini). Which one is a better buy?

I was in the same boat as you, I ended up going with the refurb iPad 3 16GB. It's also my first iPad. Just seems like a no brainer.

 

[BaBaBoooooooey]

I would just wait and play with one in a store and see which one you like better. Its hard to weigh all the pros and cons based on others opinions.

 

[Scott2345]

They only got the black 16GB in stocks now, white sold out.