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What is better for college? An iPad air or an iPad mini with retina display?

I'm currently a junior in high school and I'll be graduating in the summer of 2015. My parents, well mostly dad, are planning on buying me the iPad air with 128 GB of memory. I got curious and went to look at the price and compare models and I saw that the iPad mini with retina display was the same as the iPad air, the only difference is the size. Since I saw that it was cheaper I was thinking on telling my parents to buy me that instead of the iPad air because it is more costy and my family isn't really the rich kind of people. I will be only using the iPad for school and nothing else since I have my iPod to play games on and stuff so it will only be used for purely educational purposes. Plus I've been hearing around that the iPad air is not that great and stuff because it has a bigger screen and such. Personally for me, I do not care about the screen size I just care about the price for my parents' sake because I don't like it when they have to spend a lot of money. So can you please help me decide on which to get and why it would be better than the other? Please and thank you.

Posted on Jun 10, 2014 6:29 PM

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Jun 10, 2014 6:37 PM in response to Cuddles2405

The larger the screen, the larger the typing area which means easier typing for notes, etc. But most university work is going to require a computer of some form, rather than a tablet, so you can download the software that is compatible with the school's requirements. You will also need a means to print at school, so a computer gives you more flexibility.


For now, the iPad Air is a good choice, but when you head for the university you will have to think in different terms.

Jun 10, 2014 6:42 PM in response to Ralph Landry1

I'll most likely use it to record lectures and take notes in class because the laptop I have right now is big and heavy and I do not want to take it every where with me because it is a big hasle. I wanted to get a little notebook laptop but my parents turned down that idea and insist on getting me the ipad hence why I'm stuck between the two at the moment.

Jun 10, 2014 6:56 PM in response to Cuddles2405

iPad Air vs. Retina iPad Mini: Which tablet is right for you?

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-31747_7-57610252-243/ipad-air-vs-retina-ipad-mini-w hich-tablet-is-right-for-you/


Should I Get the MacBook Air or the iPad Air

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/should-i-get-the-macbook-air-or-the-new-ipad-air -good-tech-questions-196728


Unless you are going to store many thousands of high resolution photos and LOTs of movies or videos, you don't need a 128GB storage. Save some $ and get a smaller capacity.


16GB vs 32GB vs 64GB: Which new iPad storage capacity should you get?

http://www.imore.com/2012/03/08/16gb-32gb-64gb-ipad-capacity/


How much content will fit on my iPod or iPhone?

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1867


How Much iPad Memory Do You Need?

http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad-Tutorials/a/How-Much-iPad-Memory-Do-You-Need.htm


You might consider getting a refurbished iPad for less than the regular retail price.


Buy a Refurbished iPad? The What, When, Why and How

http://www.maciverse.com/refurbished-ipad.html


Has new screen, back and battery, and 1-year warranty.


Refurbished iPads from Apple

http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/ipad


 Cheers, Tom 😉

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