I have a full size iPad and an iPhone, always enjoyed them, but the iPad was a bit heavy for some occasions and the iPhone was too small for some web pages. iPad mini seems to be a perfect in-between.

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.

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

Charging time

I have had other tablets but for me nothings compaired to the ipad. Im really into games and i found that the others didnt have the greatest games

Many things in app store Great size Display and screen are perfect; still great to watch movies

Battery sometimes tends to die fast; Charging is a bit longer then your iphone

Honestly, the reason I bought the iPad mini 16G, WiFi was: one, it can fit in one hand; two, it is cheaper than a new iPad; and three, because I wanted it. So: I've stated that I'm a loyal Apple customer and probably will be the rest of my life.