The 2013 iPad + iPad mini Buyers' Guide, From iLounge.com

WELCOME
Less than three years ago, Apple released the
first iPad. Today, with over 120 million iPads
and 300,000 iPad-specific applications in the
marketplace, Apple’s tablet is the clear leader in
both sales and software. Why? As competitors
keep churning out products with confusing
form factors and software, Apple has stuck to a
simple lineup of devices, giving its computers,
tablets, and pocket devices optimized
interfaces and apps. People love them.
Yet Apple hasn’t been perfect. Strong sales of
the iPad mini and 7” rivals demonstrated that
people wanted smaller tablets. Pricing has also
presented challenges. iPads dropped from
$499 to $329 in 2012, but Apple’s now entering
developing countries that demand even
lower price points. Today’s fourth-generation
“Retina iPad” and iPad mini could be kept as
low-end models after their sequels debut.
Apple itself is working through a rough patch.
CEO Tim Cook sacked his iOS software and
retail chiefs late last year, just before the
somewhat odd debut of the fourth iPad. An
“iTV” television project was put on hold after
failed negotiations with content providers.
Apple’s stock tumbled as investors questioned
its ability to innovate. And recent ads have
come across as unpolished. So is it wise to
invest in an iPad or accessories right now?
Our latest Buyers’ Guide answers that question
in depth, but the short answer is “yes,” so long
as you pick the right iPad and accessories.
That’s why we’re here. You can decide for
yourself what to purchase - our job is to show
you the best of what’s available, give you
the most accurate information we have on
what’s coming next, and help you spend your
money in the wisest way possible. We look
forward to doing exactly that in the iPad +
iPad mini Buyers’ Guide pages that follow.