An HP netbook is far more likely to get a virus.
When trying to decide which is better, the iPad or the iPad Mini, it is important to consider factors such as screen size, cost and portability. The iPad has a bigger screen than the iPad Mini, is slightly more expensive and while it is portable, cannot fit in your pocket as can the iPad Mini. Decide what is most important to you out of these factors before making your choice.
iPad Mini's
You can order an iPad at store.apple.com or at most electronics stores that carry Apple products.
Unlikely. The iPad Mini is the most likely replacement for the Touch line of products - but I could be wrong...
The iPad Mini uses the A5 chip. Though dual core, it is plenty fast for the tablet. In fact, most competition uses quad core, but the iPad Mini will still tend to outperform them.
The iPad Mini (or 7" iPad) MAY be annouced at the end of October, 2012. There is no official word from Apple.
Furnaces are not constructible in the Minecraft iPad version, but most likely will be in the next update.
Based on the symptoms it's most likely a virus.
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It is not a virus, unless you are trying to download it free illegally. In which case it would most likely be a virus.
An iPad mini with 16GB WiFi can be bought for around $329. That is the most inexpensive version of the device on the market. It is possible for the price point to drop by Christmas 2013, although no plans for a change in price have been announced.
smiley? most likely