I just signed a new contract with my provider and they are offering a mini for free to share data with my cell plan or the air for 170. Is the air that much better than the mini? This is my first PAD experience
I have yet to pick up an iPad. I've never used one. For me, it would come down to screen size. And I'm still undecided about that. It partly would depend on which iPhone 6 size I got, provided they come in both the purported rumored sizes. As far as which is better, someone with experience with both will need to chime in.
I don't have either of those but I have had the iPad 3 since shortly after it's release. While I like it I really think that I would use a mini more. Easier to carry with me.
I have the Retina Mini and an iPhone 5. Love both. I love the mini and is a great companion for the bigger screen. As someone else mentioned, the specs are identical so it's just screen size. $170 for a few more inches is a large amount of dough. Just my 2 .02
Thanks for the comments guys. I ended up chosing the air mainly because I will be using it for mostly couch potato browsing and what not. I'm not going to be bringing it everywhere with me.
Before the announcement of iOS 8 I would have said go with the Air all day long. But iOS 8 is bringing the ability to download third party keyboards which means gesture typing is coming. That is the biggest reason why I have chosen the Air over the mini is because I need the space so that I can type. But with gesture typing I won't need the space and I will be just as fast and accurate. So then I would have to go with the mini because it is easier to handle and better for gaming.
I have an Air and swear by it. My adult daughter has a retina mini an says she would never go back to full size. We both use them to read. We each read on average a book a week and the size preference for us has to do with the health of our eyes.
I would see if they have each at the store and just see which one fits your situation.
I always buy the smaller sizes because I can shove them in coat pockets or cargo shorts. But I like to be mobile with my tablet a lot. If it was mostly for home I'd get the Air.
I always buy the smaller sizes because I can shove them in coat pockets or cargo shorts. But I like to be mobile with my tablet a lot. If it was mostly for home I'd get the Air.
Even with a mini those would be some man sized pockets you got there
I just signed a new contract with my provider and they are offering a mini for free to share data with my cell plan or the air for 170. Is the air that much better than the mini? This is my first PAD experience
I like the mini for smaller size and little bit better portability. You can't go wrong with either, all comes down to personal preference
When I get an iPad, it will be the Air. I too want the real estate for my old eyes. But forget cargo pants, I have a man bag that will give it mobility.
depends what you use it for. I got both and both are great for what you use.
If you using it at home (reading in bed, multitasking) i recommend the air. The mini is great sized and do most things just fine too, and great for taking it out for work etc.