I have been holding on to my iPad first gen since Apple first launch it. I was the very first to own it before the ipad was official launch in m'sia as I decided to buy a parallel import unit from Sg. Owning the first iPad open me up to the world of Apple eco-system and I must say its a unique experience like no other. Ever since then I am an Apple convert as I vow my next PC and laptop will be Apple too once they fail or the need replacement.

I almost upgrade my iPad first gen to the New iPad but decided to wait as my iPad 1 still works fine although very slow. I thought I have to wait till next year for the next iPad, but Apple surprise everyone with the 4th gen iPad yesterday and a brand new iPad Mini.

Both iPad Mini and iPad with Retina Display looks awesome in their own rights so that is rather diificult as to which one to choose. The size and the weight of the Mini makes it really good to hold and carry around but it lacks the Retina Display. The bigger iPad have nicer display but its a little too heavy.

Damn...maybe I will buy them both for different occasion!

If you ask me, I would recommend the iPad with retina display instead of the mini.
Actually even for the mini you can't put them inside pocket and still have to hold them. I don't think the difference in weight is really THAT much for 2" difference in size.

havent own any ipad. but was planning to buy an ipad3 last month. well, luckily i didnt. for me im gonna buy the ipad4 for sure. love the retina display.

iPad 3 also has retina display ma and it already dropped in price. If you don't mind foregoing a few features in the new iPad then i think you could get iPad 3 now with a price tag of 1379 for 16gb.

Well, if you can wait for the 4th gen then of course just wait for it..

iPad mini no retina display...

really? where did you see that? care to provide link
apple store malaysia removed ipad3 from website.

Erm, you know switch store? Go facebook and search for it.

EDIT :

[Reprice for the 3rd Generation iPad]
16GB Wi-Fi: RM1379
32GB Wi-Fi: RM1679
64GB Wi-Fi: RM1979

16GB Wi-Fi + Cellular: RM1779
32GB Wi-Fi + Cellular: RM2079
64GB Wi-Fi + Cellular: RM2379

*Stocks availability differs in each outlets. Please contact the nearest outlet for further information. While Stocks Last. http://switch.com.my/contact/

This post has been edited by justamember: Oct 24 2012, 12:22 PM

Ipad mini built to be smaller and lighter..it is more convinience to bring anywhere..

iPad 3 no more. Apple simply replace it with the 4th gen iPad.

would definitely go for iPad 4.

Refer to my post above for the link for 3rd gen iPad and their revised price. Still available as of now. Maybe in another few days or so it'll be gone though.

mini is less than half weight of ipad 4

308g vs 652g

This post has been edited by altimi: Oct 24 2012, 12:25 PM

oww yea. forgot about switch store.
might as well save a few hundred now. processor doesnt mean much to me.
thanks

If I were you, I would wait (and pay the extra RM120) for the 4th gen iPad........

still contemplating. haha. l think im gonna wait until ipad4 release. compare side by side. baru puas hati

can iPad mini making calls like iPhone? anybody can confirm this?

That's one of the selling point to me.The weight is,

ipad mini for me, more private to use in public.

frankly, im in the same situation as lightning, still with the 1st ipad, no brainer for me, straight go for mini

basket , the 1st gen ipad heavy like hell

I think I better go for iPad with Retina display. More future proof as the A6X processor is twice as fast as the New iPad.