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Writers argue the iPad Mini is a tempting trap

Original: The iPad Mini sometimes feels like a trap. It is, in some ways and for some people, the perfect iPad: meaningfully large

Commentary is circulating that the iPad Mini, despite being close to the perfect iPad for many people — larger than a phone yet light enough for reading in bed or gaming on the subway — can feel like a trap. The argument is that as the rest of the iPad lineup has grown bigger and more expensive, the Mini tempts buyers who may end up wishing for more screen or power.

Why now: A fresh review-style take on the iPad Mini's appeal and drawbacks is prompting gadget fans to debate whether it is the right iPad to buy.

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• The iPad Mini sometimes feels like a trap. It is, in some ways and for some people, the perfect iPad: meaningfully larger than my phone's screen but still small and light enough to use for reading in bed or gaming on the subway. As most of the rest of the iPad line has tilted… · verge@www.urbanmind.net · 3

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