iPad mini 2 and its best alternatives
posted by Nick T.
/ Nov 12, 2013, 3:28 AM
Ever since the first model's introduction, Apple has been selling iPads by the truckloads, and the latest models are likely to be in high demand as well. The iPad mini 2, in particular, is expected to land in the hands of millions of buyers once it is released. What makes Apple's smaller slate so sought after? Well, brand recognition and image aside, the iPad mini 2 is definitely shaping as one of the best small-sized tablets under the sun. It doesn't only look great. The iPad mini 2 has been blessed with a gorgeous Retina display, while the beefed up hardware under its hood makes the tablet just as capable as its larger sibling.
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- Display 7.9" 2048 x 1536 pixels
- Camera 5 MP / 1.2 MP front
- Processor Apple A7, Dual-core, 1300 MHz
- Memory
- Storage 128 GB
- Battery 6471 mAh
32 Comments
1. Sainiwinchester
Posts: 3; Member since: Jul 22, 2013
nothing beats ipad.....in tablet segment....././looking forward.....
posted on Oct 23, 2013, 7:14 AM 10
3. PapaSmurf
Posts: 10457; Member since: May 14, 2012
Note 10.1 (2014) > iPad Air
posted on Oct 23, 2013, 7:16 AM 18
5. YuLeven
Posts: 50; Member since: May 14, 2013
The iPad is a well built, beautiful and fast tablet. Plenty of that 'smothness' that everyone seems to go nuts after nowadays.
The constrained operating systems, bad aspect ratio for videos and having to use bloody iTunes for every single file transfer (not to mention having to spend hours converting videos) plus the hefty price hardly make it a no brainer for me.
Not to mention that having 7.9" of screen and being forced to do only one thing at once is quite boring, at least for me. I think Apple should implement some form of multitasking. After all, with all it's powerful apps and stuff, I still do a lot more on a Windows tablet, even though being forced to use the browser to counter the lack of apps on it.
posted on Oct 23, 2013, 7:27 AM 5
15. taikucing unregistered
nothing beats ipad.... except some random Chinese tablets
posted on Oct 23, 2013, 8:19 AM 3
24. TechCrazyedBoy
Posts: 129; Member since: Nov 12, 2013
u got that right..
posted on Nov 12, 2013, 3:39 AM 0
19. kabhijeet.16
Posts: 883; Member since: Dec 05, 2012
Xperia Z> ipad air
Nexus 7 (2013) $229 > iPad air & mini 2 ($ so much)
posted on Oct 23, 2013, 12:30 PM 2
20. gixxerrider311
Posts: 25; Member since: Mar 14, 2012
I totally agree with you, while Android and Windows are great platforms for productivity, in the tablet segment the iPad is the only tablet that provides a tablet like experience and the best for entertainment imo if I might add. It's sad that all these Android fanboys are close minded and can't admit that Apple is good in some of their products. I have an HTC One which I upgraded from an iPhone 4S (just got tired of the small display) but if I was to choose a tablet, the iPad Air or iPad Mini would definitely be my choice.
posted on Oct 23, 2013, 1:20 PM 0
4. HalaMadrid
Posts: 92; Member since: Sep 04, 2013
iPad Mini 2 beats all.
posted on Oct 23, 2013, 7:18 AM 3
7. Shatter
Posts: 2036; Member since: May 29, 2013
Silly phone arena, the best tablets for the money are the $300-$400 ones with quad core baytrails.
Z3740D
No SSD but its 8"
http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Venue-BELL8-1818BLK-8-Inch-Tablet/dp/B00FFVYV4K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382531055&sr=8-1&keywords=Dell+Venue+8+Pro
Has a SSD but its 10.1" convertible
http://www.amazon.com/Transformer-T100TA-C1-GR-10-1-Inch-Convertible-Touchscreen/dp/B00FFJ0HUE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382531107&sr=8-1&keywords=Z3740D
Just wait a little longer, these cpus are pretty new but they run it way better than the dual core atoms
did.
There are no benchmarks yet since no devices running android have one but http://ark.intel.com/products/76759/
It should be more powerful in cpu than the ipad mini, if you want a better gpu you will have to find a tablet with a dedicated Power VR GPU.
posted on Oct 23, 2013, 7:29 AM 0
10. fistigons
Posts: 368; Member since: Feb 11, 2012
I guess there are no Windows 8.1 tablets worth buying.
posted on Oct 23, 2013, 7:46 AM 0
11. fistigons
Posts: 368; Member since: Feb 11, 2012
I guess there are no Windows 8.1 tablets worth buying.
posted on Oct 23, 2013, 7:46 AM 0
14. JRodrigues16
Posts: 2; Member since: Sep 06, 2013
I have a nexus 7 (2013) and its the best thing i ever bought =))
posted on Oct 23, 2013, 8:08 AM 0
16. PhoneCritic
Posts: 1337; Member since: Oct 05, 2011
Want to get the wife and yourself a gift for Christmas? You can either buy two Nexus 2013 for the price of 1 iPad mini 2. But, If you have the money then buying two iPad mini is right for you. However, If you are like most Americans who don't have the money and are looking to make your limited funds go further then I think the two Nexus 2013 option is for you.
posted on Oct 23, 2013, 9:10 AM 1
31. TechCrazyedBoy
Posts: 129; Member since: Nov 12, 2013
Or two LG G Pad 8.3..
posted on Nov 12, 2013, 6:01 PM 0
18. HarryWild
Posts: 60; Member since: Oct 18, 2012
If I had to have tablet it would be an Apple iPad Mini Retina. The cost is only $150 more and you get better hardware and apps to go along with it! But I usually buy the top of the line model so in my case that would be $829.00!
posted on Oct 23, 2013, 11:32 AM 0
21. LG_is_the_best unregistered
The price pretty much sealed the deal that I won't be getting the iPad mini 2. So what should I get the LG G Pad 8.3, Nexus 7 2013... I'm feeling a little overwhelmed! I like the 7-8in screen size, I want nothing lower than a quad-core processor (lag drives me crazy), and I really like the high ppi screens. I'm open to windows too. Any help is appreciated!
posted on Oct 23, 2013, 6:28 PM 0
30. TechCrazyedBoy
Posts: 129; Member since: Nov 12, 2013
Lags drives everyone crazy..
posted on Nov 12, 2013, 6:00 PM 0
23. nexus7Tegra3
Posts: 2; Member since: Oct 28, 2013
Somehere want getting fcking ios device,much better if u bought nexus 7 2013 or nexus 5
posted on Oct 28, 2013, 3:23 PM 0
25. TechCrazyedBoy
Posts: 129; Member since: Nov 12, 2013
The iPad mini 2 is pricy than the Nexus 7 2013 and LG G Pad 8.3 and more (maybe) powerful...
Price: $229
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