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Question: Can i use the mini 2 like my lap top
Document: I upgraded from the iPad 2. The size of the iPad mini is perfect. Retina screen is so nice! Super fast performance. This thing is a blast to use. I use this Mini 10 times more than I ever used the iPad 2. The size is perfect for gaming, travel, productivity and videos. I recommend this model above the iPad 2. The retina screen and upgraded performance is worth the $$ over the first gen iPad mini.
I like this mini so much that I wish that I had got the cellular version and not just wifi then it would be the only tablet I would ever use.
I don't have anything to add that hasn't been said here or in past reviews of full size iPad. The mini is the same, only smaller. This is the perfect size for my needs. It's like Steve jobs said, iPads were not designed for being productive, they're for exploring, playing, reading, checking email, etc., i.e. if I'm doing a task, like writing a report, I use my laptop.
This is my 4th Ipad - I always upgrade and give my parents or siblings the older ones. They somehow like to use my tried and tested products. It acts and looks as all the others have. When I was asked to give my one year old Ipad mini to my mother - I decided to upgrade to the retina display. I see no difference at all. Think its just marketing.
Its fast, screen is good, but speakers mediocre. However, I was unable to find a browser that would properly re-fit text into the screen edges when enlarged. My android has a very good after market keyboard. Also, Opera classic and even Opera mini have very good text adjustments for size and width but not on the mini.Accordingly I use Nexus 8 as work horse, and Nexus 7 for fun since it is like something out of science fiction.
My friend sold is old iPad 2 around the same time I bought this and he sold it for a little less than $200. I figured that if I ever wanted a new one, I could sell this and get a ton of money on the resale, whereas there are so many Android devices that they fade from memory and don't have high resale values.I've had it for a few months and use it for a wide variety of stuff. Its performance is amazing and I do not regret buying it.
I tested a few minis in the store and liked the feel (it's perfect for thumb typing, even for people with small hands like me!) of the tablet, and I was thoroughly surprised by the screen quality. Details were very crisp and it didn't feel crammed together like I originally thought. This all might not sound like much since I was coming from an iPad 2, but I do have a retina Macbook Pro.
im going back to my nexus - I cant use a network scanner - apple says no.I cant run any of my work tools, like a simple ip scanner, a wifi scanner to see channels - apple says no to these devices.
Time to buy a new iPad since my girl keeps taking away the iPad 3. I am not interested to buy the 1st generation of iPad mini since its not a retina display and the chip is almost the same with iPad 2.the iPad mini with retina display is definitely worth to buy. The most impressive thing is just how crisp and vibrant the screen looks. The processor is so much faster compare to iPad 3.
I just sold my iPad 2 and switched over to the mini with retina. The main problem I had with my old iPad (and full size iPads in general) was strangely the size. The screen space was great but came at the cost of portability. It added a significant amount of weight and bulk to whatever purse/bag I decided to put it in. That became a huge nuisance as a student constantly moving from one area of campus to another.
Answer: Yes and no. If you're just doing stuff like web browsing and social media, then it is great for that. However, it cannot do programs like Photoshop or any sort of Halo games. The good thing is that you won't need anti-virus for this device and this App Store is amazing, you can easily find something for everyone in it. If you're concerned about typing on a touchscreen, companies do make iPad Mini keyboard cases with Bluetooth in them. Plus, that Retina Display on the iPad Mini makes the experience a lot better than with the iPad Mini 1. Any other questions?