Which iPad should I get? (iPad gen 3 vs mini)

Hi all, I've been saving up for an iPad for a while and am now considering which one to get. My first choice was the 32GB wifi/3G mini ($829NZD), but a refurbished gen 3 iPad with the same GB and connectivity specs ($715NZD) is slightly better for my budget... So now I'm a bit torn and need your help! Is the mini's size really worth $114 more? Its primary purposes would be PDF annotation and reading (most of my classes at my level and degree are shifting away from using textbooks and giving us PDF format, independent readings) as well as note taking in class with an attachable keyboard. I would also probably do some VERY light word processing on it, and plan to use it as an e-reader for books and comics, as well as the regular stuff like email and social networking. With those uses in mind, which would you recommend for me? Also, I don't mind that much about having the super latest model or not - as long as it will still support iOS updates for the next few years, which is one of my concerns about getting the 3rd gen iPad. Thanks in advance!

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