iPad mini vs iPad 2?

[sknr]

I am planning on getting a iPad, but i can't make up my mind between getting an used iPad 2 or iPad mini (non-retina). The only reason i'm planning on getting an iPad is due to the fact that i'm currently working in the audio/live sound industry and all the software seems to be optimised for iOS and a lot of companies are not developing software for the Android platform (which is annoying as I have a Nexus 7). Just trying to figure out what would be a better investment, currently i'm leaning on the iPad mini side as it is newer than the now discontinued iPad 2, but then again the iPad 2 has a larger surface (be it with the same resolution as the mini).

 

Thanks in advance!

[Paralectic]

Get an iPad 3/4 on sale somewhere.

[Guest]

I recommend the iPad Mini, i have the iPad 4 myself and i find it too big and heavy.

[ShadowCaptain]

The iPad 4 should be out to replace the iPad 2 as apples budget option

 

Either an iPad 3/4 or iPad mini retina are your best bet for bang for buck

 

The iPad 2 and iPad mini will stop being support sooner rather than later (both share the same old processor and screen), eventually apps and updates will stop coming out for them

[Probenja]

If you need a big screen get the iPad 2, for everything else get the iPad mini, i would recommend the white version because the black has the same finish that the iPhone 5 and it likes to scratch.