I think the one concern might be weight/size. I barely used my older-model, larger iPad, and once I got the iPad mini I used it all the time, just because it wa

I think the one concern might be weight/size. I barely used my older-model, larger iPad, and once I got the iPad mini I used it all the time, just because it was comfortable enough for me to use. It's probably a good idea to go to an Apple Store and try out how it feels, or perhaps even buy one and return it if it's not working out (the return policy depends on your country, I guess). People are very different in what they find comfortable, so anecdotal evidence on this issue probably doesn't cut it.