The latest, greatest, iPad -- in this case the late 2012 iPad 4 -- can't be considered a no-brainer buy this year because Apple has now also introduced the all-new iPad mini. The iPad 2 has also stuck around in some sort of limbo-like middle ground, further complicating your purchasing decision.
Power vs portability, starting at $329 vs. starting at $399 or $499 -- there's a lot of factors to consider.
(Late) 2012 iPad product line
Just when you thought Apple had already introduced the new iPad this year, they went and introduced a newer one! If you haven't taken the iPad plunge yet, or if you're looking to upgrade from another tablet or a first generation iPad, that just means you have even better value for your money.
iPad mini: $329 Wi-Fi, $459 Wi-Fi + cellular
The iPad mini is slightly cheaper than the iPad 4 or the iPad 2, but that's just a side benefit of being a little smaller and a lot lighter. In terms of hardware, it's got basically the same body and components as the 2012 iPod touch 5, including the aluminum unibody, Apple A5 processor, and storage options. It has the iPad 2-style screen, however, at 1024x768, only shrunk down from 9.7 inches to 7.9 inches. That makes it slightly higher density -- the same 163 ppi as the iPhone 3GS if you're keeping score -- than the 132 ppi iPad 2, but nowhere near the 264 ppi of the iPad 4.
The lightness is the biggest differentiator, however. You can hold it easily in one hand, and while it's not small enough to be an on-the-go style device like the iPhone or iPod touch, it's not relegated to be a sitting-down, on-you-lap style device like the full sized iPad either. It's much better lying down, and much easier to hold for longer periods of time. It's also easier to stash in big jacket pocket or small carry bad.
Apple offers the iPad mini Wi-Fi at three price points depending on the amount of storage:
- 16GB - $329
- 32GB - $429
- 64GB - $529
If you want it with 3G GSM/CDMA, and 4G LTE version, the prices go up $130:
- 16GB - $459
- 32GB - $559
- 64GB - $659
If you value portability over the power of the processor and prettiness of the screen, get the iPad mini.
iPad 2 (2011) 16GB - $399 Wi-Fi, $529 Wi-Fi + 3G
If you want it with 3G GSM/CDMA, and 4G LTE version, the prices go up $130:
- 16GB - $629
- 32GB - $729
- 64GB - $829
If you know you want a top of the line iPad, with the latest and greatest features and every bit of cool technology Apple has to offer, then get the new iPad.
Any questions?
If you're still not sure, hit up our iPhone Forums to get the help you need to make up your mind.
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