iPad Mini debut, which took place yesterday at the stage of "California" in San Jose, means that now Apple offers just three iPad models on the market. If you missed the iPad mini event you can always download it. Now the user can choose from a wide range of Apple tablets. So, let's compare iPad Mini with iPad 4, iPad 3 and iPad 2. iPad 2 is on the market for about 20 months and still be a great choice for any user. Equipped with a dual-core A5, the device has great performance and can run demanding games and applications from the App Store. The tablet has a 9.7-inch screen with a resolution of 1024 × 768 pixels and a density of 132 pixels per inch. In this case, the iPad 2 does not support wireless network LTE. Announced yesterday iPad 4 or 4th generation iPad had a Retina display with a resolution of 2048x1536 pixels and a density of 264 ppi. This model is based on a powerful processor with four graphics cores A6X. Performance of the graphics system has doubled, while the new iPad looks just like its predecessor. Cell module is used in iPad 4 which features compatibility with a broader range of LTE 4G network. In addition it has a connector Lightning connector, which is used in the iPad mini and iPhone 5. Another feature of the device is a faster Wi-Fi and an improved FaceTime-camera. iPad mini is based on 32-nanometer version of the 2-core processor A5. They are also equipped with iPad 2. The newest and most powerful A6 chip novelty has not received. Given that the screen resolution of mini-tablet is 1024 x 768 pixels, the device offers the same computing and graphics performance as the iPad 2. Unlike the last novelty features Lightning connector. iPad mini cost starts at $ 329 for the version with 16 GB of memory. This is the most affordable Apple tablet. 10-inch iPad 2 16 GB costs only $ 70 more. If you want the device for basic tasks, surfing the net and mail scanning and mobility iPad mini takes a back seat. It is better to choose iPad 2. But if you want it for more powerful use you better choose the 4th generation iPad. The device is the leader in all aspects, from the display and processing power, and the last image quality photos / video, and provides the best performance in games and applications. The minimum cost of this model is $ 499. You can also compare iPad Mini with iPad 3, iPad 4 and iPad 2 looking at the picture below: