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iPad Mini - worth it?

  • 23-07-2014 7:43am
    #1
    Dinosaur Controller
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37 ✭


    Thinking about buying an iPad mini (not retina) and just wondering if it's worth it at this stage of its life cycle.

    I really just want it for reading, browsing and streaming, but I'd like it to perform with the next version of iOS...

    What do to think?


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  • #2
    Creamy Goodness
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,584 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    I wouldn't. It's woefully underpowered and can just about run iOS 7. It can run iOS 8 but the new design style of iOS 7 (thin fonts etc.) is meant for a retina screen.

    Stretch for the retina one if you can, it's my favourite iOS device I've ever owned.


  • #3
    Dinosaur Controller
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37 ✭Dinosaur Controller


    Thanks for that. I'll hold out and get the retina one so. :)


  • #4
    TBi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,784 ✭✭✭TBi


    I have iPad4 (first full size iPad with lightning connector) and iPad Mini Retina. The Mini is a joy to use and the old iPad seems too big and heavy now.

    Definitely would get a retina over a standard Mini.


  • #5
    Dinosaur Controller
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37 ✭Dinosaur Controller


    Yeah looks like the retina one it is.

    Was thinking about the Nexus 7, but I prefer the mini's size and OS.

    But more saving to do so!


  • #6
    DubDJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    Retina would be a huge advantage especially for reading. Check out the refurb store if your looking to save a bit on one.


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  • #7
    Dinosaur Controller
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37 ✭Dinosaur Controller


    DubDJ wrote: »
    Retina would be a huge advantage especially for reading. Check out the refurb store if your looking to save a bit on one.

    Cheers! Forgot about the refurbs!


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