IPad Mini memory full

I have a 16 gb iPad mini. I don't know why, but with a fresh install of everything, my iPad has about 8 gb of storage available. Over the course of a couple of days, it completely fills up. With what, I do not know.
I use iTunes Match, so it's not music.
I turned off 'Documents and Data' followed by a reset of the ipad, so that's not it.
I turned off 'Mail' and 'Calendars' followed by a reset.
I do not have any Movies.
I have only a few photostream albums on the iPad.
I'm estimating my Apps take up only 3 to 4 GB.
Any ideas? If I restore the iPad and reload everything from the iCloud backup, it shows abut 8 gb of storage available. But 3 times in a row over the course of several days, it's filled up.

itunes match puts the music on your ipad so it does take up space (once you download it). if you connect ipad to your computer what does the space bar say is taking the most amount of space? you only get like 13 GB of data with 16 GB ipad. restoring from icloud backup can bring a corrupt file back each time (typically lots of errors in diagnostic and usage data). restoring as new is always the best option if this is happening.

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First, try a system reset. It cures many ills and it's quick, easy and harmless...
Hold down the on/off switch and the Home button simultaneously until the screen blacks out or you see the Apple logo. Ignore the "Slide to power off" text if it appears. You will not lose any apps, data, music, movies, settings, etc.
If the Reset doesn't work, try a Restore. Note that it's nowhere near as quick as a Reset. Connect via cable to the computer that you use for sync. From iTunes, select the iPad/iPod and then select the Summary tab. Follow directions for Restore and be sure to say "yes" to the backup. You will be warned that all data (apps, music, movies, etc.) will be erased but, as the Restore finishes, you will be asked if you wish the contents of the backup to be copied to the iPad/iPod. Again, say "yes."
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IPad / iPad Mini & Memory pricing

iPad Mini Retina
http://store.apple.com/de/buy-ipad/ipad-mini-retina/16gb-silber-wifi
16GB = 389 € = 530 $
32GB = 479 € = 652 $
64GB = 569 € = 775 $
128GB = 659 € = 898 $
Micro SD memory cards
http://www.amazon.de/s/ref=sr_nr_p_n_feature_browse-b_7?rh=n%3A562066%2Cn%3A5698 66%2Cn%3A1199764%2Cn%3A316913011%2Ck%3Asd+karte%2Cp_89%3ASanDisk%2Cp_n_feature_b rowse-bin%3A411635031%7C411636031%7C411637031%7C1357393031&keywords=sd+karte&ie= UTF8&qid=1400851938&rnid=411630031
If I look at these pricing comaprisons, I really have great difficulties in understanding your pricing politics.
The iPad Mini models above have exactly the same built technical features ... the only difference is ... the memory.
I mean, you could also offer a built-in SD card slot, where I could at least store more of my movies, photos, music etc. for *less*.
Right? or Wrong?

There are some other options for additional storage for somewhat less cost. Get a wireless external hard drive that can be used with the iPad.
Best iPad External Hard Drive Storage Options
http://www.unlocktips.com/2012/11/best-ipad-mini-external-hard-drive-memory-stor age-options/
iPad Storage Solutions
http://www.ipadstoragesolutions.com/iPadWirelessStorage.php
SanDisk Connect Wireless Media Drive
http://www.sandisk.com/products/wireless/media-drive/
SanDisk Wireless Flash Drive
http://www.sandisk.com/products/wireless/flash-drive/
WD My Cloud
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Another option:
Expand your iPad's storage capacity with HyperDrive
http://www.macworld.com/article/1153935/hyperdrive.html
On the road with a camera, an iPad, and a Hyperdrive
http://www.macworld.com/article/1160231/ipadhyperdrive.html
 Cheers, Tom

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Settings, general, usage will give you a rundown of what app is using what space and help you decide where your issue is

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That probably is correct. Out of the box, a 16GB iPad or iPhone only has about 13 GB of available storage because of the iOS and preinstalled apps already on the device.
take a look at this.
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Thanks for that link Kappy; I'd read that previously, but that's for clearing out stuff you might have accumulated along the way - which I understand and appreciate. It's having 0.5Gb on the shrink-wrapped device that's confusing me.
I would walk down to the Apple Store, but last time I had a problem the Genius said "I'll just Google that..." which didn't inspire confidence :-)
Gary

IPad mini memory (other data) problem!!

My iPad mini 16 gb only has three apps downloaded on it, only Youtube, ibooks, and netflix. No music or videos. Recently I checked the usage and all of a sudden 1.5 gbs were being used compared to the 960 ish so mbs being used before.
I then restored the iPad mini and then downloaded ibooks and Youtube. Then proceeded to connect to itunes to create a backup, however the other data just keeps piling up and up and I'm at 865 mb with no usage anywhere whatsoever.
What's the problem?

Check storage.
Tap Settigs > General > About the scroll down to: Available
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 Cheers, Tom

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If any of the above solutions work, please post back what solved your problem. It will help others with the same problem.
 Cheers, Tom

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Apps, music, movies, sync'd photos from iTunes are part of iCloud backup.
You should turn off photo backup to iCloud and regularly sync your photos to your computer and delete them from the Camera Roll.
-> http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4083
Also writing this question my iPad has been running slow, is this because of my iCloud storage being full?
No.
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