We have in the family both: an iPad Mini and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3, both 8 "Caveat:. Both are absolutely comparable quality but the Samsung costs around 30% less and also has a few other advantages that I personally very much. guess: + Slot for memory card - the iPad NOTHING. + Infrared interface - can be used as a remote control. Nowhere is highlighted and I was therefore pleasantly surprised. + Netflix and Chrome Cast Dongle work great - a lot of free and videos can be easily transferred to the TV. + When video streaming extremely low power consumption - you can not long look :) + Hotspot (Bluetooth) with the iphone works just as well as with ipad. + "Normal" charging connector - no special connectors such as the iPad. + The size is optimal - fits perfectly in the inside pocket of a business jacket. + WIFI reception is great! Where I am with the ipad or iphone already out there, I've been using the Samsung still receiving. + EBooks are automatically synchronized with Kindle after registration - I with the iPad, however, never tried.
Conclusion: if you can cope with the Galaxy Android scores: lower cost, effective additional storage, a standard charging plug and otherwise completely equivalent.