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sakabatou

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Sat Apr 27, 2013, 06:18 PM Apr 2013

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I wish I could ChairmanAgnostic Apr 2013 #1
Both are good for an older person. The Mini is lighter and smaller hand friendly. onehandle Apr 2013 #2
I have the iPad 3 NV Whino Apr 2013 #3
As an older mom with vision issues.... northoftheborder Apr 2013 #4
Thanks to all, my mom's chosen the iPad. sakabatou Apr 2013 #5

ChairmanAgnostic

(28,017 posts)
1. I wish I could
Sat Apr 27, 2013, 06:24 PM
Apr 2013

The mini I have never touched, only seen. But the iPad regular? Big screen, easy to expand text for those with vision issues, extremely easy to use. I strongly recommend the big guy.

onehandle

(51,122 posts)
2. Both are good for an older person. The Mini is lighter and smaller hand friendly.
Sat Apr 27, 2013, 06:38 PM
Apr 2013

But as noted above, the bigger screen has its own advantage.

NV Whino

(20,886 posts)
3. I have the iPad 3
Sat Apr 27, 2013, 07:37 PM
Apr 2013

Don't think I would go with the mini must because of the larger screen. I also have an iPod if carrying and size is a problem.

northoftheborder

(7,575 posts)
4. As an older mom with vision issues....
Sat Apr 27, 2013, 07:45 PM
Apr 2013

.....I asked the same questions when pondering which to buy. I needed the IPad or Mini to replace some functions on my IPhone which are simply too small and difficult to read, causing eye strain. I decided on the IPad because size of print can be enlarged. The Mini is hardly larger than a Phone. However, I do wish the IPad was not so heavy. I've really enjoyed reading books in bed on my IPad, but I have to have a pillow prop for it to rest on; cannot hold in hands very long without cramping. Also, I seldom take it in my bag because it makes it so heavy.

Also, I seldom surf the internet with the IPad, still use my computer for that, because you cannot navigate very well between sites, at least I haven't discovered how. It's best to get the App for various sites that you look at often.

Guess I haven't been very helpful. Wish I could have both! If you want to take your Mini with you a lot, I would get that one. .

sakabatou

(42,202 posts)
5. Thanks to all, my mom's chosen the iPad.
Sat Apr 27, 2013, 10:57 PM
Apr 2013
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