At an event today in San Jose, Calif., tech giant Apple launched its widely anticipated iPad Mini.
In terms of other tablets, the iPad Mini's main competitors in the small tablet market are Google's Nexus 7, the smaller Samsung Galaxy Tab models and Amazon's Kindle Fire HD. But the Kindle Fire is primarily a consumer media device, so it might not be ideal for most business users.
Pro: Fast functionality
The iPad Mini has the reasonably fast Apple A5 dual-core processor --
the same chip that was in the iPhone 4S. It comes with up to 64 GB of
memory and a high-resolution display, but not a Retina display. It has
powerful front- and rear-facing cameras. Prices start at $329 for the
16GB Wi-Fi only model.
Con: 4G costs extra
If you need LTE network access, the 16GB iPad Mini costs $459. Plus you'd be paying for a data plan every month.
If you don't absolutely need LTE connectivity or a lot of memory on a
small tablet, the Galaxy Tab and Nexus 7 Wi-Fi only models are worth
consideration for business use. They're both slightly bulkier than the
iPad Mini, and their specs aren't quite as high-end, but they do cost
considerably less, starting at $199 (8GB).
Related: 8 Great Tablets for Business
Pro: Portability
As with any smaller tablet, you can hold it in one hand. The iPad Mini
display measures 7.9 inches diagonally, and the entire device is 7.87
inches tall by 5.3 inches wide by a slim 0.28 inches thick. It weighs
0.68 pounds -- less than half the weight of the current iPad model.
It is small enough to fit easily into a pocket or purse. This
enhanced portability could make it worthwhile for some people to pay
extra for an LTE-capable model and data plan.
Con: Seven inches might be awkward for some users
The iPad Mini is just a bit too large to comfortably hold and also type
on it with your thumb using just one hand, as many people do with
smartphones.
Related: 5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Smartphone or Tablet
Pro: A decent display
The iPad Mini screen size is about 18 percent smaller than a standard
iPad display but its aspect ratio -- the proportions between its width
and height -- is the same for both iPad models. That's important, since
it means apps that are customized for the standard iPad should display
and function reasonably well on the iPad mini.
Of course, the vast majority of iOS apps do not yet offer an
iPad-optimized version. But on the iPad mini, it's possible that iPhone
apps might feel more comfortable -- giving iOS users the best of both
worlds.
Is Apple's New iPad Mini Worth it? The Pros and Cons for Business
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