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I'm going to have to disagree here. At almost 8", it's still to big for most pockets, so it isn't easy to carry around casually. Spec wise, it's also inferior to the existing iPad in pretty much every way. The iPad mini seems like the "special use" device in my opinion.

I agree. Pretty much the only things they got right with the iPad mini are the aspect ratio and the form factor. An a5 processor and a non-retina screen don't justify the price in my opinion.

I'd recommend it to someone who absolutely hates both android and larger tablets, but most people would be better off with a refurbished iPad 3, the new iPad 4, a Nexus 10, or the Kindle Fire 8.9 when it comes out. All of these devices represent a far better value.

"The full sized iPad is tiring to hold for extended periods of time"

It's 1.44 pounds for F's sake!

Try holding an iPad with one hand for an extended period and then we'll talk. It's not possible and I always finding myself propping it up against something. The iPad is not a e-reader. Too heavy.

Once it's got a retina-class HiPDI screen, then we'll talk.

IPad Mini obsoletes the iPad