The concept is intriguing, no doubt. An iPad that is smaller (or rather, mini) and yet boasts the capabilities of the full sized iPad. But the most interesting question it poses is whether the concept will be able to compete with the practicality.
Aside from this, critics have debunked the iPad for "not fitting any particular niche". There were mobile phones for the pockets, desktops for the desks and laptops for the beds. So where did the iPad come in? Or rather, to generalize, where did tablets fit in? After all, if they didn't fit a niche, why would someone buy it ? Yet it managed to find a place in our lives.
With the iPad Mini, however, this question remains to be answered. There are two main reasons why things might not play out quite as they did for the iPad. (The Cons)
Why not ?
1. It's an iPad: The iPad Mini is a smaller iPad. That's the truth, that's the problem but that's also Apple's marketing strategy. It's smaller yet the same. The problem is that we are being forced to choose between a 10-inch tablet and an 8-inch tablet. And apart from the price difference, which isn't as big as one might like or expect it to be, the 10-inch tablet is more appealing in all aspects. It's the same but with a bigger and a better screen.
"It's bigger so it's better, right ?"
2. It doesn't feature anything unique as far as the iPad is concerned. In other words, there's little except the price to drive people towards the iPad Mini.
Why ?
In spite of this, I believe the iPad Mini is sure to be a hit from the start. Here's why.
It's features everything the full-sized iPad does, including a stunning display and all of the iPad's powerful apps. It has an incredible display of the same resolution as that of the iPad 2 and with the sides narrowed down, it's beauty is enhanced. It has a 35% larger screen to work with than most 7-inch tablets and flaunts the same 5MP camera capabilities and 1080p video capabilities as the iPad. It features the lightning connector which is reversible (my favorite part) and clicks in a very satisfying manner. And of course, let's not forget the beloved and super-intelligent Siri.
It's also super-light and portable at 308 grams and can be held comfortably for long periods of time with one hand like an iPhone or with more than one hand. It's a 7.9 inch unibody design with perfection embossed all over it. It's 23% thinner than the iPad and 53% lighter. The color is a beautiful blend of silver and white or black and slate. It's aluminium back is reminiscent of the iPhone 5. Like all other Apple products, it's just stunning.
Summing It Up
So where does it fit in ? It fits right in the hand(s) of the people who feel the full sized iPad is too big or who feel the iPad is too pricey for a supplementary device. It's a godsend for companies and schools that use or want to use a large number of iPads. It fits perfectly into the life of the avid reader. It fits in with those who are looking for the right balance of portability, power and price in a device. It simply fits.
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