Is it worth getting an ipad mini or wait for next gen?

I have the money to buy the ipad mini right now, but what I'm wondering is if I should just wait and see if another generation comes out for the mini.

There is always a new model coming out, for better or worse. Which means if you always hold out for the newest and 'best' you'll always be waiting.

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  • Do you think it's worth getting an ipad mini or waiting for an ipad(5th gen)

    I really like the retina display on the ipad (4th gen) but I also like the portability of the ipad mini.  Do you think it's worth waiting for the ipad (5th gen) or do you think it will still be significantly less portable than a mini despite it being thinner.

    There is always a new model coming out, for better or worse. Which means if you always hold out for the newest and 'best' you'll always be waiting.

  • Hi, please can you tell me when the ipad mini 2 is coming out? i don't know whether to get the ipad mini, or wait for the 2nd generation

    hi, please can you tell me when the ipad mini 2 is coming out? i don't know whether to get the ipad mini, or wait for the 2nd generation

    Oh, ok. thanks for the help anyway

  • Ok so I have an iPod touch 4 and I want to get an iPad but don't know if I should get the iPad 2 or wait for the new one. I am 14 years

    iPad 2

    Well, it depends how long you can wait. We can't discuss rumors on here about release dates.
    Look at what you actually need though and decide how soon you need something.
    What you'll want to realize is that every year or two something new will come out.. so you have to learn to fight off the "I need the new one" bug if you want to be satisfied with your purchase.  At your age you probably won't get the opportunity to upgrade for a while, so you'll have to learn to live with your purchase decision longer.
    If the iPad 2 in it's current state does everything you want, and you enjoy playing around on it a lot, I'd get it now and be happy.  If you feel like you want the newest of the new and are willing to wait (in line and for it to release) then you should wait for the next release. 
    The iPad 2s are finally becoming available after many months backlog, so keep in mind the next release will likely be the same way and think if you could really wait that long to get something.
    Alternatively you could also consider getting a used iPad 1, then use that while waiting for the next version. The used one could then be resold for a fair amount once the new one comes out. Apple products tend to have a pretty good resale value, and the iPads are extraordinarily popular.

  • Should I get an iPad 2, or wait for the iPad 3?

    From what I have heard there will be an iPad 3 by the end of the year, so should I presume that this is true, or should I ignore the rumours and get an iPad 2 considering they were just upgraded.

    "found this out" is totally inaccurate. There are no facts to "find out", only rumors, most of which have been false and/or contradictory.
    If you go into the store and ask for an iPad 2 they will you give the upgraded one.
    Wrong; totally wrong. Apple still sells the iPad 2, and if you ask for one, that's what you'll get. Whether the local stores are stocking iPad 2s I don't know, but it's definitely sold as a different model.
    You are free to believe whatever rumors you wish to believe, but there is no indication from Apple that they have plans for any new model of iPad the rest of this year, and such a release would be completely out of their normal pattern. We obviously can't say for certain, though, so it's not impossible; Apple's broken pattern before. If you wish to wait, that's up to you.

  • Ipad mini or wait

    should I get the ipad mini or wait for the next one

    Only you can decide. We don't know when the "next one" will be released or what spec changes will be made from the current version.
     Cheers, Tom

  • If a get a ipad mini with wifi   cellular model can i insert a GSM sim card avialble i my country india

    If i get an Ipad mini with wifi + cellular , can i insert a GSM sim card available in my counrty India , and what is called nani sim card.

    Have you read my reply on your duplicate thread : https://discussions.apple.com/message/22097599#22097599
    If the iPhone 5 is sold in India then that implies nano-sim cards are available there - the iPad Mini takes the same size sim as the iPhone 5
    What sim card a device uses : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5554

  • I want to store movies on an SD disk, watch them on the way to Europe, then use the chip to record photos in my camera.  I can't get the iPad mini to recognize the videos I've recorded.

    I want to store movies on an SD disk, watch them on the way to Europe, then use the chip to record photos in my camera.  I can't get the iPad mini to recognize the videos I've recorded.

    I'm a bit lost - you first say
    "The only file(s) I can sometimes get it to recognize are the ones shot with a camera onto an SD card"
    then you say
    " If I take an unused SD card and record video with my camera, it will see, and import the file to the Photo app."
    In the first statement, aren't you using an SD card in the camera?  And what do you mean by "unused SD card"?    Cameras put their files in specific folders on a card, and your device only reads photos and video from those folders, not from anywhere else on the card.

  • I have imac 4.1 (operating 10.4.11) and am about to get an ipad mini, how will I sync my iTunes library which is 9.2.1

    I have imac 4.1 (operating 10.4.11) and am about to get an ipad mini, how will I sync the mini with my iTunes library which is 9.2.1

    nicso wrote:
    OK, thanks, that's what I thought/ feared.  Can I update my mac to those or is it not poss on a mac as old as mine?
    You should be able to update to those levels.

  • HT1923 Before I un-install itunes has anyone had a problem getting an ipad mini to show up in itunes as a device when connected to the computer? My old ipad shows up but not the new mini.

    Before I un-install itunes has anyone had a problem getting an ipad mini to show up in itunes as a device when connected to the computer? My old ipad shows up but not the new mini.

    Just wondered if anyone had any other suggestions.

  • I'm getting an ipad mini wifi   cellular, can i use this just on wifi without any sim cards?

    I'm getting an ipad mini wifi   cellular, can i use this just on wifi without any sim cards?

    Yes you do not need a Sim card for it to use Wi-fi

  • Is it worth getting an iPad 2 for university?

    Okay, so I'm thinking about getting an iPad 2 with my xmas and birthday money.
    I do already have a Compaq laptop, however, it is very heavy, very slow and crashed on me (went to blue screen) the other day, which makes me wonder if it'll last much longer.
    My question is this: is it worth getting an iPad 2?
    I am currently at university so feel that it'd be beneficial to my studies due to how light it is and how quick it is to fire up. I will still use my laptop for the typing up of long essays/assignments etc, however, an iPad 2 might be easier to take round university/record lectures more easily etc, however £399 is a lot of money to spend and I want to make sure I'm making the right choice.
    I was just wondering if there were any people out there who have iPads/and who go to university who could offer any pros/cons to getting one that I may have overlooked, help me make up my mind?
    Thanks

    It's very much a 'your milage may vary' kind of thing. I went to school when high tech was having a handheld recorder so the thought of having a computer to type out notes is nothing but a theory to me.
    I love my iPad, but people are right, it is NOT a computer. And it won't replace a notebook or netbook in functionality. It is a wonderful piece of tech, but to gain good typing speed and ability I know I need an external keyboard.
    And then you look at the pricepoint, 500 + at least 100 more for a keyboard and case and such...and less than 400 for a netbook.....and it's up to each person to decide what works best for them.
    I can afford the accessories and toys and the time to make them work, some can't.
    I think if you're a person with the patience to make it work then it can work for you. If you're impatient with having to fiddle and tweak and find workarounds, then you may want to stick with a more common piece of tech and operating system.
    You will have to find work arounds to make things print and to transfer files and compatibility with what your school may have.

  • I have an IPhone 4s and am getting an IPad Mini. Do I have to change my Verizon plan in any way to include the IPad?  After all I already have the phone number.

    I have an IPhone 4s and am getting an IPad Mini. Do I have to change my Verizon plan in any way to include the IPad?  After all I already have the phone number.

    Gina your post was very helpful to me as well. I recently Traded In my Apple IPad 3 WIFI Only Device for a Verizon Wireless Apple IPad Mini Pre-Order. This is actually my very first WIFI + Cellular IPad Purchase. The Price was Finally Affordable.

  • HT5457 would i be better off getting the ipad mini or the ipad 2 upgraded to ios6

    I want an IPAD that is fast and good for education, so I want to know if getting the IPAD mini is better then getting the IPAD 2 upgraded to IOS6 ,and witch one would I be better off getting.

    The iPad mini is basically a smaller iPad 2. However, there are a few differences.
    Compare iPad Specs http://www.apple.com/ipad/compare/
     Cheers, Tom

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    How much does it cost to get my ipad mini screen fixed. I need help ASAP..

    In the US the price for repair (i.e. replacement) is (from here) is $219, and here in the UK (from here) it's £216.44

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