The iPad is the product standard, but you pay a hefty price for it. There are other lower cost tablets that have better features and specifications,...

The apps available

The price is too high compared to the competition

The iPad Mini is a decent tablet that is almost affordable by Apple's standards, making it a good choice for anyone already comitted to the Apple ecosystem.

Decent build quality; good battery life; iOS 6

Screen isn't as good as other Apple devices; A5 processor doesn't offer top end performance

I've heard many complaints about the iPad mini. I've heard people moan about the dated processor and the low resolution, 4:3 screen. I've even heard a few complain about the lack of GPS in the Wi-Fi version.

Smaller; lighter & more portable; Beautifully designed and built; Huge selection of apps; Seamless integration with Apple devices

Ageing processor; Relatively low resolution screen

The iPad mini is a 7.9-inch version of Apple's popular iPad, and offers a polished tablet experience in a smaller package. It's too expensive however, and its display resolution doesn't measure up to competing tablets, or other iOS devices.

Ultra-thin and light; Handles ebooks and iPad apps well; Camera; storage and optional 4G make for a full iPad experience

Over £100 more expensive than rivals; Low-resolution display; A5 processor isn't particularly quick

The Ipad mini is one of the latest additions to Apples tablets, not forgetting the upgraded model with retina display. I don't own an Ipad mini but I have borrowed my friends for the last week to give it a try.

fast; portable; amazing operating system; stylish; robust

too small; app screen size isn't accurate

The ipad mini is almost the perfect tablet for me, i love the size and the lightness of the device. Along with the os which i really do prefer on tablets mainly due to there being so many apps built around the ipad.

The operating system

Screen quality

The iPad mini doesn't arrive in stores until November 2, but our US colleagues got to spend some time with one after Apple's media event at the California Theater in San Jose. Their conclusion: Yes, it's a small iPad-but there's more (and less) to it than that. Here are their hands-on impressions.

this is an amazing piece of technology!! i have one and i can take it anywhere because it is nice and small.

Purchased the IPad mini 16gb Wifi as a gift for my dad and I have to say its an excellent decision. My Dad loved it!! I have had a good experience in my purchase of a IPOD in the past and had the trust that apple products had the quality in them. It stands true to-date.

I love the iPad mini I have the white model. Even though it came out almost 2 years ago it is still one of the faster tablets on the market. I like iOS 7's functionality but not design!

Design Weight Battery Life iOS 7

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