How many of you bought the MINI and came back to the Ipad 4 and why?

[Eileen89]

Today at work someone came in with a new iPad 4 and while I do love my Mini, I really made me miss the Retina display of the iPad 3 and 4. Did get me thinking about selling my Mini and getting the 4 till the 5 or Mini 2 comes out. I would miss the smaller size of the Mini though when it comes to reading in bed at night.


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[2k1]

Love my min and can't wait for the retina one to come out its gonna be great I'm sure

 

[grassyblue]

I have both and use my iPad 4 a lot more. Bigger and nice screen is the main reason. The weight difference is very noticeable, but I find ways to make do (either by propping it up or using two hands, etc.). If the iPad 5 cuts the weight significantly as rumors seem to suggest, I'll definitely pick it up. An iPad 5 under or around 1 lb would be great.

 

[jclisenby]

I looked at both and I just liked the larger size and faster processor on the iPad 4. The retina display didn't even factor into my decision. I just like the larger screen. My iPhone is a perfect small screen and the iPad 4 is a great larger device. I don't see a need for a screen between the two. The full size is plenty portable.


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[anon5664829]

The Ipad 4 has a better screen and has the A6(future proofing)

 

[Frost Forged]

I went back to the iPad 4 from an iPad Mini because I use it as a laptop replacement. The mini's screen was too small/low res for me to use things like Parallels and take notes in meetings at work (smaller screen = smaller keyboard). I'm also a cord cutter so I really use my iPad for a lot of video. The higher res, bigger screen is just better in these situations. I also had a lot of problems with missed touch targets on the mini. I fat fingered things more often than not on the mini. It was better when used it horizontally but I don't like using safari in landscape.

For reading and games though the mini was amazing. I'm REALLY hoping the iPad 5th Gen cuts the bezel down and that can trim some of the weight. That would be the best of both worlds IMO.

 

[BreakingKayfabe]

i agree...the ONLY THING is i love the retina screen. thats the only issue with me...

This is the sole reason why I went back to my iPad 4 and returned the Mini. It's my only gripe.

 

[Mafiatounes]

Although i like the Mini (my brother has one) i will stay with the 4 it has the better screen and more grunt. I do like the smaller bezels of the mini and hope that the next version has a retina screen with better specs otherwise i will keep my 4.

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[dkhmwilliams]

My wife has the mini and I do like it. The smaller size seems awesome for reading books or taking it with you places. But I like the bigger screen on the iPad 4 because I like to type on the keyboard like on a laptop. It is a lot faster than thumb typing on the iPad mini for me. Having the extra real estate really makes a difference with web browsing and watching movies.