Which tablet do you find games more enjoyable on? I sold my 3rd gen ipad for the mini and haven't looked backed since because I like how the mini is so much lighter. But the Air is also ridiculously light! I have the Mini with retina right now and I'm loving Hearthstone on it. But I can't help but wonder how much nicer it would be on the Air with bigger screen and better color contrast...
It's personal preference really, I have the first gen mini which is going strong and my daughter has the ipad2. We are both saving for upgrades, I'll be sticking with the mini for it's size and portability and shell go for whatever full sized model is out at the time cos she likes the bigger screen.
If you prefer portability, go with the iPad Mini. If you prefer the bigger screen, Air it is. That's my take. Me, I have always wanted a Mini since I can take it almost anywhere that I'd like.
I want a widescreen ipad. Like the shape of an iPhone 5. 16:9 is better screen shape than the ipads square boxy screen look. Plus it creates ugly borders at the top and bottom of clips when watching movies and possibly games.
The gamut is not as good on the mini according to folks with both and tests done on both. Personally I did a quick side by side and didn't really notice a huge difference in colors. Of course they were both in demo mode though. That being said if I were to buy another iPad it would probably be the mini because it seems like it would be easier to handle with games. Like with platformers especially. Devs now a days seem to add movable controls but some from the past are still fixed (I'm looking at you, Storm in a Teacup!) and they're awkward to play.
I love my ipad mini with retina. I highly recommend it. I hope that the next version comes out soon because I need the 128gb version.
Yeah thoose pesky borders when playing games. Annoying. I personally actually like the colors better on the rmini compared to the air since more gamut does not always mean a more realistic color reproduction. In alot of games on the air (as on previous ipads) the colors feel way too saturation feeling sometimes more neonish.. But the this is something you probably get used too if you dont switch devices constantly and see the differences all the time. Of course retina on the mini is gorgeous
I would go with Air for superiority in strategy games. If those are your cup of tea, bigger is better. Also, typing.
Got news for you..... that can happen with any movie..... they don't all shoot in the exact same aspect ratio.
strategy games? how so? typing? split keyboard on the mini is alot more enjoyable on the small one even with the shaved off weight of the air, the air is in comparsion still a fatty.
I ensure you that it doesn`t matter if you choose the iPad Air or the iPad Mini with Retina if it comes to Games like HearthStone and similar Games since those Games look on both iDevices great. If I were you I would choose the iDevice that would fit better your needs: If you want to use your iDevice more while being on the road or wearing it with you on the way to School/Work I would choose the iPad Mini with Retina instead of the iPad Air since the extra Weight and the Size would probably sooner or latter become a handicap for you if you want to always wear it around. If you want to use it more as a second Screen to watch Movies or play the newest Shooter also in the upcoming next (two) Years without any hassle I would go with the iPad Air. Overall both iDevices are great and worth it, it`s just that one might better fit what you want to do with it.
I personally prefer iPad mini. But both devices are fantastic. If you want to use your iPad mostly at home, it might be a better idea to go with Air, if you plan to take it with you everywhere, it is better to buy Mini, IMO
16:9 tabletes are basically unusable in landscape except for games and movies. I have a Nexus 7 which I love and I'd kill for it to be 4:3.