The $399 iPad mini (16 GB Wi-Fi) with Retina display is over $100 more expensive than the 16GB Nexus 7. It’s also $100 more expensive than the original iPad mini model (without Retina display), costs exactly the same as a 16GB iPad 2, and is only $100 cheaper than the iPad Air . These are not mistakes. The new iPad mini’s price puts it in a precarious position next to its competitors, both from in-house and away. Is it really worth its price? Is it sufficiently different from the original iPad mini to justify the price bump? Or perhaps you’re better off going all the way and shelling the extra cash for an iPad Air? To find out, we bought the new iPad mini with Retina display, took it for a spin, and compared it closely with its older sibling. Worth it or not, though, one of you will still win this gorgeous $399 tablet for free , and when it’s free, it’s always worth it. Read on for more details! Introduction While I already mentioned some of the competition above, th