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All iPads Sold iPad 3 for $225!

m0nkeyb0y

m0nkeyb0y

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Felt good about that, got cash for it. It was in pretty good shape, a 16Gb black wifi model I only paid 250 for it (I managed to win a $300 Best Buy card in a post-race raffle), so I've basically paid $25 to use it for the last few years.

Ready for a new one, though I can't decide between Air (bigger screen real estate, easier PDF reading) and Mini (fits in coat pocket, easier to teach from while holding it one-handed). Really hoping for a base of 32Gb (possible, but unlikely) and 2Gb RAM.
 
The only reason to get the mini is if extreme portability is important. Otherwise, the Air is a much better experience. You are used to the larger screen so I'd stay with that if I were you.

Not sure on the RAM thing either. Everyone seems to want this but the data is NOT conclusive that extra RAM would make the iPad any better. You have some that have safari tab reload issues but many others who do not. I don't believe RAM is the root cause of that but no one knows for sure.
 
I'd go with the mini I have the air and it's bulky the mini is so much better even if you only use it at home.
 
I actually asked 250 (optimistic), but took 225, via Craigslist in NYC.
 
s2mikey said:
The only reason to get the mini is if extreme portability is important. Otherwise, the Air is a much better experience. You are used to the larger screen so I'd stay with that if I were you.

Not sure on the RAM thing either. Everyone seems to want this but the data is NOT conclusive that extra RAM would make the iPad any better. You have some that have safari tab reload issues but many others who do not. I don't believe RAM is the root cause of that but no one knows for sure.
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I disagree. I love my retina Mini. You can have it when you pry it from my cold, dead hands. My wife has an Air and it’s too big and bulky for me.
 
As the Best Buy gift card could have been converted to cash in essence you didn't only pay $25. for the use of the iPad over the time period you stated.

Even so, you are pleased with your arrangement and that is all that matters.
 
m0nkeyb0y said:
Felt good about that, got cash for it. It was in pretty good shape, a 16Gb black wifi model I only paid 250 for it (I managed to win a $300 Best Buy card in a post-race raffle), so I've basically paid $25 to use it for the last few years.

Ready for a new one, though I can't decide between Air (bigger screen real estate, easier PDF reading) and Mini (fits in coat pocket, easier to teach from while holding it one-handed). Really hoping for a base of 32Gb (possible, but unlikely) and 2Gb RAM.
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IMO, The mini is the best experience. As I've said in a different post somewhere else on this site, I use the mini 90% of the time, the Air and an Omni 10 the other 10%.
I can hold a mini one handed without thought or switching hands indefinitely. I cannot do that with the Air. I am an able bodied male. I can see where in teaching, the mini would be more convenient to use.
 
MonkeyBoy what did you do with full size iPad before? Then when it comes to iPad Air and iPad Mini, you will know what you want between two. :apple:
 
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