Harinina: iPad mini buying guide

Congratulations. You've decided to buy the Apple iPad mini. You considered the Kindle Fire HD, the Nexus 7?and even an iPad 4th generation but you're dead set on an iPad mini. In this post, we'll help you decide which version you should pick up.?

Storage

Like its older brother, the iPad mini comes in three storage capacities: 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. It starts at $329 for the 16GB model and the price goes up by $100 for each storage upgrade.?

The $329 option may be the most appealing for your pocketbook but I'd suggest shelling out a little extra cash for the 32GB model, especially if you plan to do any traveling with the iPad mini. I travel a fair bit?and having a tablet on my trips is a revelation but I start to feel a bit constrained with just 16GB.

Let's say you want to load up your tablet with a few high-definition movies. This can be up to 3GB per film, so you can see how quickly that adds up. Even if you load some standard definition movies or shows, when you throw on your music collection, eBooks and the increasingly larger games and apps, you'll be happy to have that extra storage space.

Of course, the 64GB would be even better, but I think $529 is too much to pay for an iPad mini. You should also consider how you're planning to use the device when thinking about storage. If you're mainly going to use the iPad mini in your home and will stream your movies and music to it, the 16GB model will be fine.?

Bottom line: While it adds to the cost, the 32GB iPad mini will give you ample space on your iPad mini so you won't have to worry about how many apps or movies you have on it.?

4G or not 4G? That is the question

The iPad mini will come with the option of including 4G LTE and this will give you always-connected capabilities at a somewhat steep price. The 4G LTE iPad mini will cost $459, $559 and $659 for the 16GB, 32GB and 64GB versions, respectively. You can get 4G LTE for AT&T, Sprint and Verizon.?

The benefits of 4G LTE are clear: This will let your iPad mini always be online without having to worry about finding a Wi-Fi hotspot. Even in San Francisco, which has a lot of free Wi-Fi access points, it can be kind of a pain to log on, especially when you have to go through verification screens. Additionally, the 4G LTE network can often be faster than some Wi-Fi and coverage is rather ubiquitous in the major cities.?

I'm just not convinced it's worth the extra cost, though. The one caveat I have is if you use your iPad mini on the go a lot for work, then having an integrated connection just makes sense. Otherwise, I think you'll be fine hopping on Wi-Fi connections or using your phone to create a mobile hotspot.?

If you do choose to go with a 4G LTE iPad mini, I'd suggest choosing the Verizon version. It has the largest 4G LTE network by far, has been the most consistent I've seen and it provides super-fast download speeds.?

Bottom line: 4G LTE is nice to have but probably not worth the premium for most of you. If you do buy a 4G LTE iPad mini, go with the Verizon version.?

Accessories

As much as I admire the design of the iPad mini, it's probably a good idea to get a case or screen protector for it. This is especially important for the iPad mini because i think you'll be transporting it around more often than the larger iPad.?

Apple is offering a new Smart Cover for the iPad mini and this protects the screen and can also wake up the device when you peel off the cover. It fits into the design philosophy of the device, provides a nice screen protector and it can be used to prop up the tablet for watching movies. The downside is that it doesn't protect the back from scratches or dings.?

It's probably going to take a few weeks or months for third-party companies to create cases that will protect the whole device. I'd wait to pick one up because we've seen some innovative cases before that take care of your device while also fitting in with the overall look and feel.?

Like the iPhone 5, the iPad mini will have the Lightning connector dock?and Apple is the only one selling those cables right now. Apple's cables and adapters to the old 30-pin cables may seem overpriced (they are) but try not to succumb to a cheap, third-party option just yet because the Lightning port has special connections that may not work with non-official accessories. Give it a few weeks and we'll have a better idea of what are the must-have accessories for the iPad mini.?

Bottom Line: The pickings may be slim at launch, so stick with official Apple accessories for your iPad mini at the beginning. If you can wait, we're bound to see some really cool accessories from other companies.?

Remember, iPad mini preorders start Thursday, so bookmark this page before you buy. Who's planning to pick one up?

Source: http://www.knowyourcell.com/news/1648744/ipad_mini_buying_guide.html

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