Ipad Air or Retina Ipad Mini for College?

Hello guys!
So, i'm in medical school and i'm seriously considering to buy an iPad.
I'll use it for entertainment like watching some movies or listen to some music, photos, games, but also for productivity, i'll use some apps related to medical contents and i want to take it for class too
Here's my dilema, i dont know if i should buy iPad mini with Retina display as it is more portable or iPad Air that may be better as the screen is bigger.
I'd like to spend 600 maximum, so if it was mini it would be the 64gb model, however if i choose iPad Air it would be 32gb model... What do you think? Is the 32gb model enough? Or should i buy the 64gb one?
Maybe i'll buy a stylus pen too (btw what do you think it is the best out there?)
What do you think?
Thank you guys!!!!! ^^

I find the mini too small and much prefer the larger iPad, but you may feel differently. I'd strongly suggest you visit an Apple Store or iPad dealer and try them out for yourself.
As to capacity that's a factor of what you'll keep on it. The storage can't be expanded, so buy as much as you can afford. It's always better to have more storage than you need than less. I've never gone beyond my 32GB's capacity and I have quite a bit of music, several movies, a few books, and a number of apps, but your mileage may vary, particularly if your apps or textbooks contain a lot of graphics and hence are large.
As to stylii, check out the many reviews. None are perfect, but some are better than others. This one:
http://adonit.net/jot/script/
looks promising, though it will only work with apps that support it.
Regards.

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Buy a Refurbished iPad? The What, When, Why and How
http://www.maciverse.com/refurbished-ipad.html
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Refurbished iPads from Apple
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 Cheers, Tom

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Hello,
I'm considering getting a 16 GB ipad mini for college this year. My question is, would 16GB be enough? I plan on using the ipad mostly for note taking. Thanks!

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Because you'll be in college, I suggest you get as much space as is possible!!!
The thing is, many, many people, once they start using an ipad and learn all they can use it for, end up needing more storage space on their ipads. And you cannot increase space. So go for the most you can afford.
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If you planned on buying a new 16 gb mini, it costs $279.00 In the refurb store. The refurbished 32 gb mini is $359.00 - twice the space and only $30.00 more than you planned to spend on a new 16 gb. A refurbed 64 gb will cost $110.00 more than a new 16 gb - four times as much space. They are only sold via the website and come in a brand new box.
So if I were you, I'd go for the certified refurbished ipad from the Apple website. Please note that the different colors and sizes come and go in the refurb store, so when you see what you want, act on it. Delivery is fast.
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 Cheers, Tom

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