Despite the late Steve Jobs' pronouncements that Apple would never release a 7-inch tablet, Apple unveiled the iPad mini , a shrunk-down version of the 9.7-inch iPad. The general consensus around the Web is that the iPad mini is an excellent compact tablet.

This is the first generation of the iPad mini, and it uses a lower voltage charger than gen 2 and 3, but still I was sent a cheap non-Apple charger that tends to get hot when charging. Other than that, I have no complaints about this refurbished item. It worked well out of the box.

So, is it worth the extra £100? We think so.

Great design; IOS 6 is easy to use; screen size is good; long battery life; good camera

Screen isn't as good as Apple's Retina display; Expensive compared to rival Android tablets

The iPad mini is a very difficult device to describe to someone. On paper, it's not all that impressive. There are some numbers that are lower than other devices' number, some specs that mostly look two years old, and a price that doesn't exactly make it the most budget friendly device in the Nexus...

Best for portability

Very large screen for its size; Very light for its size; Fast system speed; Good sound quality; Consumer testers loved the design and feel; Consumer testers loved the camera functionality

Resolution not as impressive as other tablets tested; Few connectivity options

Apple's new iPad mini is likely to become its most popular iPad, due to a light, thin design that delivers tablet optimized apps in a more portable package at a reduced price.

Hard to write a review for an iPad cover. But this is a great colour, does exactly what it needs to do. It arrived very quickly and as it is a gift will be loved I am sure.

This is my first tablet. Ironically, I have recommended friends and family to get a tablet instead of a pc or laptop, seeing that they wouldn't need the power a full blown pc or laptop can provide. For myself, however, I always imagined that I would need a laptop.

I bought this for my 13 year old daughter and it's the perfect size for school work, entertainment, everything! I'm equally impressed with the extended battery life.

Ease of use

nothing

This replaces my iPad 2 as my mobile device. Half the weight, half the size, faster Internet and cellular, and lighter on my shoulder every day. I read, surf web, pay bills, organize thoughts, organize bills, GPS, listen Internet radio, Internet TV...; have formed a habit that can't live without it.

App Availablity; Battery Life; Easy To Customize; Light weight; Operating System; Screen; Web Browsing; WiFi

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