The best iPad for you will depend on what type of features you want and how you think you are going to use your iPad the most often. For example, if you are on the go and want an iPad that is easy to carry, then an iPad mini might be your best choice since it is 7.87 inches tall and 5.3 inches wide. However, if you want a bigger screen and don’t mind carrying the extra size around with you, then the other iPad versions are 9.50 inches tall and 7.31 inches wide.
Pricing for iPad Mini from Apple:
- With Wi-Fi is $329 for a 16 GB, $429 for a 32 GB and $529 for a 64 GB.
- With Wi-Fi and Cellular is $459 for a 16 GB, $559 for a 32 GB and $659 for a 64 GB.
If you want a larger screen instead of the iPad Mini, then the choice for you will depend what type of features you want. The iPad 2 is limited, although it does have a face time camera and back camera, it will only record at 720p, which isn’t bad but isn’t the best either. Yet, if you want the finest recording and best picture, then you would probably enjoy the iPad 2 with Retina Display because it records at 1080p HD. The iPad 2 with Retina Display also has more pricing options and the best viewing experience due to having a 2048 by 1536 resolution at 264 pixels per inch versus the iPad Mini and iPad 2 which only has a 1024 by 768 resolution at 132 pixels per inch.
Pricing for iPad 2 from Apple:
- With Wi-Fi is $399 for 16 GB
- With Wi-Fi and 3G is $529 for 16 GB
Pricing for iPad 2 with Retina Display from Apple:
- With Wi-Fi is $499 with 16 GB, $599 for 32 GB, $699 for 64 GB and $799 for 128 GB
- With Wi-Fi and Cellular is $629 for 16 GB, $729 for 32 GB, $829 for 64 GB and $929 for 128 GB
Source Apple