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if you can text fast on your iPhone by using both thumbs, then the iPad mini is the way to go. Both thumbs can reach all the characters so its not not much of an adjustment. The iPad can be tricky to type on because its too big for thumbs only typing yet too small for computer style typing. If you ask me, this is one of the best features of the new iPad mini. Typing becomes a breeze.

• Answered by Andrew M from Statesboro
• 16/12/2012
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Depends on your needs. 32GB is already a lot of GB, I have it and I can't fill the space.

• Answered by Blaz S
• 03/10/2012
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Well, they both serve two entirely different purposes. I'm assuming you don't need a call function?!
If this is the case then obviously the iPad mini is a much better option all round....larger screen etc. And it will save you a few hundred pounds.

If money isn't necessarily an issue then I would personally recommend the New iPad, as it has an even larger display with retina, which looks spectacular for gaming and viewing photos. It comes with a higher spec processor which will allow you to multitask fluidly with ease, also helps if you're into gaming.

But again it depends on your needs.

iPhone 5's are fantastic, I have one and I would not be without, however, if you don't need a telephone then it rather defeats the purpose in my opinion.

Hope this helps :)

• Answered by Daniel W
• 13/02/2013
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The iPad 2 is the one I would recommend. It is cheap, has a large screen and is fast and loaded with IOS 6. The App Store will provide great apps for those with special needs, that will help them learn. You can also buy accessories that go with apps to make it more fun for them. It is also cheaper than the iPad 3. However the iPad 3 does have a retina display (3.1 million pixels!) and twice as fast as the iPad 2 but it is £80 more. The iPad mini is relatively the same as the iPad 2 (technology). It has the same resolution screen and the same power as the iPad 2, only smaller. If you have the extra bit if cash, then get the iPad 2.

Hope this helped.

• Answered by Ben F
• 07/01/2013
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I don't understand your reasoning behind wanting an iPad mini when you already have the iPad 3; But go with the MBA. It'll be of far more use than a smaller version of what you already have. And the MBA can do much more than everything you can do on your iPad; It's a more logical choice to skip the mini, and get the Air. If your only concern is that you can't sync your iPad anymore, then skip both. Since iOS 5 was released, it hasn't been necessary to sync you iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch for updates. And you can find an app in the App Store to back up your data.

• Answered by Max B from Jacksonville
• 21/11/2012
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yes you can do that

• Answered by Cristiano R from Melbourne
• 25/03/2012
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If your question is "Is there a Stylus that will work with the new iPad" The answer is yes, there are several, look for "ipad stylus" on google.

If your question is "Can I use just any old stylus i have laying around the house to drive the iPad" the answer is no.

There are two types of "touch screens". The old style "pressure" touch screen (Called a Resistive Touch Screen) which works by identifying where on a device a presure is occuring, and a Capacitive touch screen (I may have the term wrong) which works by identifying where an electrical connection is being made on the screen.

A pressure (Resistive) screen works how you expect, when something pushes down on the screen, hardware within the device calibrates where that pressure is occuring and (in some cases) how hard the pressure is. This is what lets the device know where the "tap" occurs.

iDevices (and many others now adays) have switched from the "pressure" type to the Capacitive type of touch screen: When your finger touches the screen it causes a portion of the screen to gain/lose electrical resistance which is what tells the underlaying hardware where the user is touching.

Generally, most stylus devices are made from some kind of plastic, and plastic is non-conductive. While a stylus works for a Resistive screen (anything that applies pressure allows the hardware to track where that pressure occurs), most stylus will not work on a capacitive screen because touching the screen with a non-conductor like plastic doesn't change the electrical capacitance of the screen. This is also why you can swipe your finger along your iOS device and cause it to do something but if you put your hand under your shirt and try the same thing it won't work. Even something like a metal pen won't work becuase it doesn't create ENOUGH of a connection on the screen.

There's a good article on "how stuff works" that helps explain.

• Answered by Douglas W from O Fallon
• 26/04/2012
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Yes.

• Answered by Allan R from Listowel
• 28/10/2012
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