iPad Mini 2 Release Date, Top 4 Reasons to Buy this Small Apple Tablet [VIDEO, PHOTOS]

iPad mini 2 release date falls within the U.S. holiday season, rumours say. There are at least three reasons why first time tablet buyers should get this small Apple tablet.

Before the iPad mini was first launched in early November 2012, many skeptics said Apple was wasting its resources. Millions of Apple mini sold on its first week proved many skeptics were wrong. To this day, the iPad mini is still a much-cherished device by happy tablet users.

The iPad mini 2 will reportedly arrive sometime between mid-September to late November (Thanksgiving season), depending on which rumour sources you follow. The general release date idea is sometime in the fourth quarter, in time for the Apple iPad mini's first anniversary.

iPad Mini 2, Top 4 Reasons to Buy this Small Apple Tablet

First time tablet buyers are naturally wary against suffering bouts of buyer's remorse. It is expected that the iPad mini 2 will compete with the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy Tab 3, and Nexus 7 for tablet shoppers' attention. Here are the top three reasons why buyers would go for the mini refresh:

1. Sophisticated design. Those who put a high value on aesthetics will find the iPad mini 2 irresistible. The first mini's sleek metal body, slim bezels and comfortable device-to-grip compatibility make the device a delightful gadget to hold.

2. Retina display. There are rumours that the iPad mini 2 will still lack the highly demanded Retina display technology. But if these rumours are wrong, many gadget shoppers will be pleased. The current mini's fine contrast and relatively sharper display are already enough for some users. Imagine the reception for the small Apple tablet with brilliant screen display.

3. Battery life. Compared to a lot of its competition, the iPad mini's battery has been proven to be longer-lasting. People on the go favour the mini for its battery power.

4. Efficient system. The iPad mini is powered only by a dual-core processor and 512MB of RAM. Despite the lacklustre specs on paper, the system works efficiently for many light-to-moderate mini users. The Apple iOS environment is intuitive and easy to navigate for many users. Android tablet shoppers tend to favour the Apple competition because iOS does not offer its users as much freedom as Android does.

Just as there are various reasons to buy the iPad mini 2, there are reasons to snub the new Apple mini, too. (Follow this link for the "Reasons to snub the mini 2.")

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