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Originally Posted by OtinG
One should try to see through others's eyes though. For example, if someone merely wants a terrific ebook reading iPad and won't use it for much else except perhaps web surfing, then the iPad mini 2 at around $100 or less is a heck of a bargain. For reading and web surfing you won't find a better screen. True the modern iPads have Display P3 screens, but that extra color space is overkill for reading ebooks. So it all depends on what tasks for which a person will use the iPad.
Personally I think trying to rate iPads or any other thing is ridiculous and impossible because no two people will ever have the same needs, wants, restrictions, et cetera.
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That's the thing though. OP's #1 suggestion is an iPad Air 2 but that's not really much (if it even is) cheaper than iPad 5th gen or 6th gen (brand new or used). Heck, you can find a new 6th gen cheaper than a used Pro 9.7 in good condition.
My primary iPad is a Pro 9.7 and I'm still very happy with its performance (granted, battery is definitely showing signs of wear). However, if one is buying today, I wouldn't recommend the Pro 9.7 unless someone finds a killer deal (like $200?). There are better options for the same price nowadays.
Quite honestly, the reason this sent my spidey senses tingling is because I remember reading a very similar article as the OP on a review site back in 2016 when I bought my Pro 9.7. Iirc, pricing at the time was so the recommendations definitely made more sense then:
- $399 Air 2
- $199-249 Mini 2 (not exactly sure but it's within that range)
- $599 Pro 9.7