Trouble deciding: iPad mini vs iPad 2 vs Retina iPad? Do NOT get an iPad 2.

[jazz1]

Go retina and you'll never regret it or go back.

I was in my local Apple Store today and spent a long time with the iPad3's retina display. I've only briefly seen it on a friend's iPad3. For me the retina screen's quality confirmed my decision to upgrade from an iPad2 to a 3. The iPad4's other features are frosting on the cake!

My other realization about the retina display is that it has to be on my next Macbook Pro. I also wish the Air had the retina.

 

[D.T.]

BTW, 1.44 lbs = ~652 grams (you've got 601 on the 4th gen)

Here's the comparison page right at Apple:

http://www.apple.com/ipad/compare/

Slightly more on topic: I agree, the iPad 2 seems to be a in an odd place, if you're OK with the larger form factor, the $100 extra (2nd vs. 4th gen) gets you: 2048x1536 display, an A6X SOC, 1GB RAM (vs. 512MB), better FF and RF cameras, Siri, better WiFi.

If you want a smaller form factor, that's noticeably lighter/thinner, but comes with several of the same 4th gen perks (better cameras, Siri), plus a nice little PPI bump, then the Mini is definitely the way to go, plus it's even _cheaper_ (vs. the iPad 2 ... new vs. new).

 

[johndallas999]

If your main uses are browsing, reading and watching videos, the Mini may really be the "best iPad yet." Far superior to the iPad 2, and the smaller screen makes things quite sharp when compared to the iPad 2.

You left out:
Grossly overpriced.