Originally Posted by IvanIV:
“Just that you know, they will be upgrading it with retina display saying the old one is all shit for the lack of it and that you'll need the new one.”
It is possible. Everything is upgraded eventually. However it may be that as existng stocks of old ipads get sold out all that will be left as current stock are the ipad mini and the retina display ipad.
This would give Apple a range of prices from £269 up. As soon as the retina dispaly is put onto the iPad mini there is a less compeling argument to buy the full size version. Of course Apple may see it differently.
That said. I have the iPad mini. Much, much nicer to hold than the full size ipad - especially when reading as its easier to hold with one hand. I haven't noticed any real fiffence with looking at things on the smaller screen.
I was concerned about the lack of retina display - especially as I have an iPhone with one - as reviews said that once you have seen a HD display there is no going back. However, if you look closely (as in bring it up to your nose) you can see the pixels, but as in a lot of real world work, in ordinary use, holding it at a normal distance I'm honestly not aware of them (so far) Pretty much in the same way as you can see the pixels on a television if you sit close enough - however at a normal viewing distance they are not apparent.
The advantage of having an iPad (mini or otherwise) if you already have an iPhone is you don't have to re-buy your apps. Any you have bought for the iPhone are automatically available, free of charge, to download to the iPad.