I was looking for a cheap reliable tablet for my son and to use while travelling. Found the first generation Xiaomi Mipad 64GB for $187. Bought one.
I was looking at the Mipad 2 but the cheapest for 16GB model is about $230. I can't find the Mipad 1 anywhere else. Mipad 2 64GB is about $300. Can't directly compare them both but I was looking for something under $200.
The major change between the first & second version is the processer - Mipad 1 has 2.2 GHz Quad Core Nividia Tegra and Mipad 2 has 2.24 GHz Quad Core Intel Atom X5-Z8500. Not sure how much difference it will make in the performance. Mipad 2 is made of metal body and Mipad 1 is plastic body. Mipad 2 is slimmer and lighter. Screen resolution is the same on both.
For me the positives of Mipad 1 is 64GB with expandable storage (no expandable storage in Mipad 2) and slightly bigger battery.
You can find the comparision here - http://www.gizmochina.com/2015/11/24/mi-pad-vs-mi-pad-2-comp…
I thought it is a good option for someone looking for a cheap table. If you think it is not a bargain let me know and I will delete it.
This.version with k1 chip is about 25 percent faster than mipad 2 plus sd slot win win great price great tablet very tempted at price for spare.What is aliexpress like to shop with bit worried no paypal.