The top iPad and iPad Mini competitors

A new full-size iPad and new iPad Mini are coming, but they won't appeal to everyone. To that end, here's a look at the top alternatives to owning an iPad.

On Tuesday October 22 Apple is set to announce not one, but two new iPads: the next version of the full-size iPad -- or 'iPad 5' and the iPad Mini '2'.


As exciting as prospect of new iPad may be for some, not everyone will share in the enthusiasm. To that end, I've compiled the top alternatives for both the iPad 5 -- for lack of an official name -- and iPad Mini 2.

These are all high-quality tablets that offer some unique features you won't find on Apple's flagship slates.

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iPad Mini 2: What to expect regarding the price, specs, and release date of Apple's next iPad Mini

The iPad Mini is 1 year old. What will Apple do for an encore?

On October 22, Apple will have an event. While the company has given no agenda beyond the "We still have a lot to cover." tagline of the press conference invitation, new iPads are an inevitability. And that includes a new iPad Mini.

What do we know for sure? Nothing. But, while early rumored leaks point to some design changes in the larger iPad, there are still a surprising amount of unknowns surrounding the second-gen iPad Mini. Yes, it will have the same basic form factor, and it will run iOS 7 out of the box. But what else?

I certainly have my own iPad Mini wish list, and it's pretty easy: a Retina Display, a faster processor, and as little expansion to the Mini's size and weight as possible.

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