iPad Mini 2 w/retina $249 for 16gb, $299 for 32gb at Apple Store

[silvarios]

Apps are pretty big (I have apps that are 500MB to 1GB each) and a full iPad seems to prevent OS updates these days, but if you don't need the space, you don't need the space. I feel you. I'd get the mini 2 and save the dough if you aren't doing anything demanding.