iPad memory. How much?

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kah22
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I’m on the lookout for a new iPad to replace my old iPad mini. As it is really only for personal use and I’m in no particular rush I think I’ll try and find a refurbished one.

The problem is I don’t know what storage I should aim for. I do know that the operation system will take a large chunk of it and I’m assuming pre-installed programs will do likewise. It will be for general use: surfing the net, the niece is into YouTube, photos, radio and some music

What would be your suggestions and why?

Kevin
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  • Catswhiska
    Catswhiska Posts: 103 Forumite
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    Really the biggest amount of storage you can afford. If you are keeping it for a few years then at least 64gb possibly 128gb
  • CardinalWolsey
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    kah22 wrote: »
    It will be for general use: surfing the net, the niece is into YouTube, photos, radio and some music

    If you're not fully bought in to the Apple ecosystem, which it doesn't sound as if you are, then go Android. You can get an Android tablet that takes SD cards, so you can expand memory very cheaply. The key thing to then look out for is how much system memory / RAM the device has, and not have to worry about general storage capacity. In our household we have a selection of iPads, but more recently 8" Kindle Fire HD, 10" Kindle Fire HD, and a Samsung tablet.

    IMO you get a lot more value for money from an Android tablet, but be aware that not many apps (even now) are optimised for a tablet on Android, they're mainly targeted to phones. But from the usage you've mentioned that shouldn't be an issue for you.
  • Dreamnine
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    I'd say 64GB should be plenty for you unless you like to store a lot of films/games/music, even then you may well be fine.

    On my iPad Pro 10.5 I've used 14.6GB out of 64 and have all my favourite apps on there.
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  • System
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    What is the storage on your iPad Mini, has it ever been a problem for you? If not then what you've currently got is going to be fine in a newer iPad.
  • ukcarper
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    I've got the basic 32gb and have only used 14gb. I don't take or store videos and have no music on it only a few photos so I find 32gb plenty.
  • DCFC79
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    If I could change the memory I have in my Samsung tablet Id swap from 32GB to 64GB.
  • kah22
    kah22 Posts: 1,830 Forumite
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    CardinalWolsey wrote: »
    If you're not fully bought in to the Apple ecosystem, which it doesn't sound as if you are, then go Android. You can get an Android tablet that takes SD cards, so you can expand memory very cheaply.
    I’m not an Apple disciple as such. I have an iPhone, iPod and an iPad mini 32gb with a little over 20gb used and I see what Tarambor means. That’s really what’s keeping me within the Apple family. I have a dreadful Windows laptop which I use if I’m doing detailed work
  • stojom
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    Before you change your iPad there's a rumour that the may be bringing out a cheaper one with same specs as last years model5. May be worth hanging on a couple of months.
  • 20aday
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    If/when you do decide to go for an iPad in terms of photos there are apps like Google Photos whereby you can store unlimited copies in a compressed format or if you wish to keep higher quality images then it!!!8217;ll count towards your 15GB Google Drive allowance.
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  • DCFC79
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    OP what have you decided to do ?
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