[Carmelreader]

I think you would love the mini! But if you get one, do get the new one with retina. I bought the Nexus 7 a few months ago and returned it. I prefer the proportions of the mini, the ease of use (for me). And it just works. And smoothly. Plus one of the biggest things for me, the battery life is great. I have the Kindle Fire hdx and had the Nexus and was very disappointed in the battery life of both. I still have the Kindle and use it, but I have to plug it in all the time. I have found it is better if on airplane mode and put to sleep in mid book (regardless of the fact I am not using it for reading). And even though you may not be getting the mini for reading, I think you will find that it is quite delicious to read on. Go for it! But the new one not the older one (I had that too and it is good, I loved its form but the difference in screen for reading is significant).