Small doesn't have to mean second-rate, we've seen the future of tablets and it looks like the Retina iPad Mini

Gorgeous build; stunning Retina screen; All day battery life; Much faster than the original Mini

Very expensive compared to 7/8in tablets; No expandable storage; Marginally inferior colours compared to Air's screen

The iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display is the iPad Mini we always wanted. We really liked last year's original model, but it always felt like the underpowered, under-specced smaller sibling to the full iPad. Now all that separates the two is size, and that makes for quite the pint-sized proposition.

Stunning screen; Fast performance; Premium design; Fantastic app selection

Apple found a lot of success with the original iPad mini. It delivered an Apple tablet experience in a smaller size and at a slightly more affordable price than the full fat iPad and people went mad for it. The only real problem it had was its screen which, frankly, wasn't all that.

Stunning design; Powerful; Good battery life

Expensive

Now at a new lower price, the renamed iPad Mini 2 is the best value iPad in the entire range

I upgraded to the iPad mini with retina display from an iPad 2. Best upgrade I have made, the iPad display is as good as my iPhone 5s. It is super fast to with the better processor.

When you are buying this, you are buying the best tablet; Really easy to set up and use; A real handy size to fit in a handbag.

Actually it is rubbish, its in the bin as it overheated just out of warranty. Avoid this rubbish. Less than 1 star. I have only given it 5 stars as this is what you will read, just type in apple ipad mini overheating into google and you will see what I mean.

the reason I bought mine was to vid call via messenger 6000 + miles away in Malaysia from Birmingham uk ,and it has not failed me the build quality is what you would expect for the brand name with a great price tag so I would highly recommend it !!!

Nice to get it strait away ,liked the way it was easy to handle,loved the way it is really light and seems easy to navigate round,a good buy well pleased.

Bought for child (4 years) for educational apps and games, when her baby brother was born. She is utterly delighted with it and suitably well-disposed to the new member of the family.

My wife has had the old mini since it came out. It has piqued my curiosity to own one.

It's an iPad (and I'm not even an Apple fanboi)

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