Which iPad to buy?

The 2.5 years old iPad 2 is available in the market for $399 and a year old iPad mini aswell for $299. So, is it a good choice to go with these? Clearly I will say NO. Both of them run on A5 whereas the latest iPad Air and iPad mini with retina display run on A7. That clearly makes the new iPads 4 times faster than the older iPads. Plus the new iPads have M7 coprocessor which takes motion sensors to a whole new level, especially beneficial for use in tracking runs and other fitness activities. The camera has a little bit improvement from the iPad mini but there is no comparison between the new cameras of the new iPads with the camera of the iPad 2. And also, the iPad 2 doesn't has lightning connector, which is being used in all iOS devices since 2012. Then lets talk about the display. Well I don't need to say anything on this, you all know the latest iPads have retina display, which means 4 times the number of pixels present in the displays of the earlier iPads. And yes of course the quality of the speakers have slight improvement and the dual mics now make audio recording way better. The design of the iPad air makes the iPad 2 obsolete. The great aluminum body of the iPad air is so sleek, strong, beautiful and much easier to hold. But there is no improvement in the design of the iPad mini, instead the newer one is slightly heavier and thicker but it is justified because of the retina deisplay and a bigger battery. 

Now lets come to what to buy and what not to. So if you don't have any iPad now then don't even think about the older iPads. Spending a hundred dollars more can do wonders. If you have the iPad (1st gen) or the iPad 2 then you must switch to a newer iPad. If you wish to continue with the 9.7 inch display then pick up the iPad Air or else the iPad mini with a 7.9 inch retina display will suit your needs. If you have an iPad mini then you need to do a lot of thinking. I am myself using an iPad mini and right now writing this blog on it. It is a great device. Switching to the newer iPads will definately be very good but I will say that you should continue with this device if you are happy with it's performance or graphics. My work is to only suggest you, buying the iPad is your decision. For more information about the iPads please visit apple's website or if you have any question the please do ask me by sending an email or an iMessage to suyash7a@gmail.com.