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jocampo · 11-15-2013, 08:11 AM

Well, got my Retina Mini , use this site, seaturtle.org , to order it faster , thank me later ;-) ...

Let me tell you, the difference in weight is almost nothing. What I can tell is that believe or not, the Air feels lighter when holding it. Maybe because the weight distribution? More mass distributed over a larger area.

The Mini is way better for typing with your thumbs though . I'm using it right now to create this post. It's also better at bed if you watch videos or browse Internet.

The difference reading on the new Mini vs the old one is noticeable, but to be honest, not as dramatic as an old and bigger iPad.

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For reference, these are the models I am comparing:

-2012 old iPad mini , 4G version
-2013 iPad mini retina display, 4G version
-iPad air wifi only

Old mini is lighter than new one, and iPad air is heavier than the retina mini, a few grams.

11-15-2013, 08:11 AM	#1
jocampo Layback feline Posts: 3,034 Karma: 6980745 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Device: Oasis 2nd gen, Sony DPTS1, iPad Pro 10.5"	The iPad air feels lighter than the Retina Mini Well, got my Retina Mini , use this site, seaturtle.org , to order it faster , thank me later ;-) ... Let me tell you, the difference in weight is almost nothing. What I can tell is that believe or not, the Air feels lighter when holding it. Maybe because the weight distribution? More mass distributed over a larger area. The Mini is way better for typing with your thumbs though . I'm using it right now to create this post. It's also better at bed if you watch videos or browse Internet. The difference reading on the new Mini vs the old one is noticeable, but to be honest, not as dramatic as an old and bigger iPad. * EDIT * For reference, these are the models I am comparing: -2012 old iPad mini , 4G version -2013 iPad mini retina display, 4G version -iPad air wifi only Old mini is lighter than new one, and iPad air is heavier than the retina mini, a few grams. Last edited by jocampo; 11-15-2013 at 09:53 AM.