All iPads Refurbished iPad or Mini iPad vs forthcoming new one(s)

[mcNY]

I'd love some advice.

I have been wanting to buy an iPad for a while, something more portable beyond my MacBook Air (M2, still love it!). I'd always wanted the mini for that reason, even though the entry level makes more monetary sense for what it is. I write, so primary use will be documents and tons of pdfs, and probably streaming shows. I even looked into standalone ereaders, but they don't display pdfs well at all.

I was going to pull the trigger this year, waiting for the new models of each one to compare the two, and of course the prices just went up significantly. I noticed that there are new refurbished minis in the Apple Store, and wonder if it's worth waiting for the new models or not.

I can make a case for each of these options: buy the refurbished mini now; wait for the new iPads and decide then between the two but having a hard time making the decision. Also, is wifi plus cellular a better option?

Thanks so much, friends!

 

[Dansometimestheman]

Do you desperately need a tablet at this moment? Keep an eye on amazon. I’m confident they will have a sale on mini 7 again. If they get to 399 I’m buying another. If prices continue upward