iPad Mini, Nexus 7 2, or wait?

farleyflask · 31 Jul 2013 at 20:48

Invested in both Android and iOS. Paid apps on each. Have an iPad 3, but not happy with the size, so wanted a smaller tablet. Don't know whether to go for an iPad Mini - keeps me in the iOS ecosystem, and sell my iPad... or keep the iPad and get a Nexus 7 2. Or scrapping that, and waiting to see if the new Mini has a retina display.

Opinions?

TommyV · 1 Aug 2013 at 10:03

mini w/ retina IMO

roughavoc · 1 Aug 2013 at 11:15

Being an Android person, I'd go with the Nexus 7.1 (or whatever the new one is called now)

KIA · 2 Aug 2013 at 20:56

Nexus 7 2013 or wait for new iPad Mini.

pumaz · 3 Aug 2013 at 21:02

Wait for the new iPad mini and if it still lacks retina etc. pick up a Nexus 7 V2

warren_1979 · 4 Aug 2013 at 14:11

Nexus 7 (2013)

theheyes · 4 Aug 2013 at 14:31

New Nexus 7.

han_solo · 9 Aug 2013 at 09:23

or maybe the the Pipo max m7 pro?

Marine-RX179 · 9 Aug 2013 at 12:02

pumaz said:
Wait for the new iPad mini and if it still lacks retina etc. pick up a Nexus 7 V2

Yea but what are the chances of the new iPad mini not being around twice the price of the Nexus 7 V2 and lower spec than it? :rolleyes:

B1ng · 9 Aug 2013 at 13:21

It will be interesting to see what they squeeze into the new Mini. I would wait until that appears and make your decision then.

If nothing else, the 2012 Nexus and original Mini will drop in price!

pumaz · 9 Aug 2013 at 20:08

Marine-RX179 said:
Yea but what are the chances of the new iPad mini not being around twice the price of the Nexus 7 V2 and lower spec than it?

Yes it will cost more but hey it's an iPad and you get access to the best mobile eco system (I'm in both btw).

I originally had a iPad 4 which spec wise was superior to the mini but I sold it and bought the mini. It's not all about the specs

WuMyster · 10 Aug 2013 at 17:40

I too am in the same boat. I'm waiting to see if the mini has a retina display. If so, I'll probably pick a mini up if the price isn't too much more than the nexus. It's bound to happen but hopefully it's not too much.
Still with apple because of the Eco system.

alfalavala · 13 Aug 2013 at 08:35

New Nexus. I believe it's due end of this month. As a recent iOS to Android convert I would wholly recommend the environment.

85256638 · 14 Aug 2013 at 14:19

I just order the NEXUS7 from staples. Check the hotdealsuk

Aidenwyatt · 24 Aug 2013 at 06:45

Do wait for Nexus 7..It has excellent specs, bright screen.....

han_solo · 24 Aug 2013 at 09:55

Got my n72 couple days ago.. its very nice esp for the money

McManicMan · 27 Aug 2013 at 12:06

pre-ordered 32gig nexus7 v2 for £198. My old nexus 7 will go to mum,

Amp34 · 27 Aug 2013 at 14:44

Check the screens. They are actually very different devices IMO, mainly down to the screen aspect ratio. The mini has a much bigger screen and due to the aspect ratio is better for web browsing and games, whereas if you watch a lot of films moreso than browse then perhaps nexus 7 may be a better bet.

rigby93 · 28 Aug 2013 at 11:15

I'd go for the Nexus 7 (2013) but then again if your already tied into the iOS ecosystem it might be better for you to wait for the new mini

Genoma · 29 Aug 2013 at 20:29

I would wait for the Apple event and see what the price drop is like on the current mini.