Snappy gear
You don’t have to spend big to get a great, well-specced laptop or tablet, as Stephen Errity’s rundown of some of the best models around right now at lower price points shows
Apple iPad Mini
Price: from €469
Launched in March, the latest 7.9-inch iPad mini represents a major upgrade for the device. It has an A12 Bionic chip, which Apple says makes it a powerful multi-tasking machine, delivering three times the performance and nine times faster graphics than before. There’s also a Retina display with True Tone technology and wide colour support that Apple says is 25 per cent brighter than before, with the ...