iPad Mini en route

[Gazwag]

Right so what is the point of the ipod touch now, similar price (although double the space) - is the only real difference that you can put it in your pocket - likewise what is the point of a mini ipad as you still have to carry it around and can't put it in your pocket, you may as well save a bit more money and buy the full size.

 

[Nibble]

Clearly you don't agree? I think google have got a great shot with the Chromebook etc. I'm expecting good things no?

 

[Triggaaar]

£269!

 

[clippedgull]

What is the general consensus on the Kindle Fire? Released at the end of the week and HALF the price of ipad mini. Looks pretty smart to me.

Kindle Fire: Amazon.coms #1 best-seller, now even better

Certainly good value.

Personally I have a lot of investment in apps via Apple and I will be going for the mini iPad to supplement my Ipad 3

 

[sirtonybloomthankyou]

Im looking at buying three Ipod's, one each for my daughters as xmas presents, not understanding much about Ipad etc are they still the must have items or should I be considering looking at google's new computer thing?

 

[beorhthelm]

Personally I have a lot of investment in apps via Apple and I will be going for the mini iPad to supplement my Ipad 3

completly understand sticking with Apple, but really have to ask why you'd feel the need to spend £270 on something about 1/3 smaller than what you have, so no more portable, just a bit lighter.

 

[Wilko]

Certainly good value.

Personally I have a lot of investment in apps via Apple and I will be going for the mini iPad to supplement my Ipad 3

For me I just want a cheap tablet to take on mini breaks and short holidays. I am not bothered apps, just want a handy tablet for reading, short internet usage and the odd film so I think the Kindle fire suits me.

 

[Bozza]

For me I just want a cheap tablet to take on mini breaks and short holidays. I am not bothered apps, just want a handy tablet for reading, short internet usage and the odd film so I think the Kindle fire suits me.

Tablets are largely rubbish for reading...

- (relatively) short battery life
- glare making outdoors reading very difficult

If I were wanting a cheap tablet, I'd avoid the Kindle Fire, as Amazon restrict heavily what you can do on it meaning a lot of standard Android apps, for example, are not available. For the cost of the Kindle Fire HD you could probably pick up a used/refurbed Kindle for your reading and a Blackberry Playbook. The latter is surprisingly decent and well-made. £129 for a 64gb version means you can load it up with a lot of films and the like for a price well below other 16gb tablets - BLACKBERRY PlayBook Tablet PC - 64 GB - Free Delivery | Currys

 

[Wilko]

Tablets are largely rubbish for reading...

- (relatively) short battery life
- glare making outdoors reading very difficult

If I were wanting a cheap tablet, I'd avoid the Kindle Fire, as Amazon restrict heavily what you can do on it meaning a lot of standard Android apps, for example, are not available. For the cost of the Kindle Fire HD you could probably pick up a used/refurbed Kindle for your reading and a Blackberry Playbook. The latter is surprisingly decent and well-made. £129 for a 64gb version means you can load it up with a lot of films and the like for a price well below other 16gb tablets - BLACKBERRY PlayBook Tablet PC - 64 GB - Free Delivery | Currys

I have already got a kindle which I think is a TOP notch bit of kit. I will take a closer look at that BB playbook though. Looks NIFTY.

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

Right so what is the point of the ipod touch now, similar price (although double the space) - is the only real difference that you can put it in your pocket .

You've answered your own question.

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

I have already got a kindle which I think is a TOP notch bit of kit. I will take a closer look at that BB playbook though. Looks NIFTY.

Even as an apple fanboy. It's surely Aaaall about the nexus if you're after a cheap tablet?

 

[Wilko]

Tablets are largely rubbish for reading...

- (relatively) short battery life
- glare making outdoors reading very difficult

If I were wanting a cheap tablet, I'd avoid the Kindle Fire, as Amazon restrict heavily what you can do on it meaning a lot of standard Android apps, for example, are not available. For the cost of the Kindle Fire HD you could probably pick up a used/refurbed Kindle for your reading and a Blackberry Playbook. The latter is surprisingly decent and well-made. £129 for a 64gb version means you can load it up with a lot of films and the like for a price well below other 16gb tablets - BLACKBERRY PlayBook Tablet PC - 64 GB - Free Delivery | Currys

Tell you what Bozza, that looks spot on. Cheers for the advice.

 

[clippedgull]

completly understand sticking with Apple, but really have to ask why you'd feel the need to spend £270 on something about 1/3 smaller than what you have, so no more portable, just a bit lighter.

First of all I appreciate it's pricey! But the smaller size will be ideal for reading for long periods and surfing the net when out and about. I may even end up selling the iPad if the mini is not too small At least with Apple you can buy and try and return if not satisfied (within the 14 days of course).

 

[Deleted member 18477]

Are you happy with your iPad3?

If you are, then why does it matter that there is subsequently a newer one? I bought the Ipad2 9 months before yours came out. I love it. There's nothing I need from it, that it doesn't have (although the better cameras would be nice to have).

Yes, I could have waited, but if you think like that, you'd never buy anything, would you?

I expect to have the latest model for at least 12 months!

 

[willow147]

It's surely Aaaall about the nexus if you're after a cheap tablet?

Bought mine a couple of weeks ago, love it.

 

[Triggaaar]

Got a groupon email this morning, and instead of tickets to go and see Palace, they're offering deals on the iPad 2. Surely Apple should be above Groupon?