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iPad Mini - $329 for 16GB WiFi only - ouch!

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griffindodd:

Well damn Apple, that seems pretty pricey for something with only a 1024x768 display and thicker than an iPad 2.

I was holding on before picking a tablet to use in my control panel, but at that price and spec, looks like I'm continuing to look at Android tabs.

griffindodd:

You're right, although it's a horrible value proposition.

ABACABB:

If you're in the market for a 7" tablet you have to look at the Playbook from BlackBerry.  I know RIM is struggling a bit these days and the only press they get is negative - but this thing rocks!  I have had mine for over a year and absolutely love it.  In fact I won an iPad2 when they first came out and after using it a while I went out and spent money to buy the Playbook because it is much more robust.

Native Wifi file sharing = the ability to map your Playbook as a network drive = NO iTunes!!!  Plus it is Flash enabled and the browser is on par with a pc browser unlike the "mobile browsers" of iOS and Android.  And with RIM struggling, you're likely to find a great deal on one of these.

TheShaner:

Android is definitely be your best bet Griff.  Im not sure how functional the iPad would be since it is such a closed system.  At least with the Android tablet or device you could root it and put whatever you want on it. 

What exactly do you plan on doing with it?

griffindodd:

It's primary cab function will be admin buttons. After that it will stream video from Plex, Netflix and TV, control my Sonos music system in the room and whatever other useful gizmos I can get it to do for fun.

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