It's nice to hear that iOS 10 is actually improving device performance. Maybe people around here will stop going on about how updates cripple devices and you should never install a major update.
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iPad mini Do you think we'll see a new iPad mini?
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It's nice to hear that iOS 10 is actually improving device performance. Maybe people around here will stop going on about how updates cripple devices and you should never install a major update.
I have every intention of updating my Mini 2 to iOS 10 and don't expect it to cause any issues. iOS 9 is running well for me even though I know its slower than my iPhone 6s of course. But its not annoyingly slow like the iPad 3 was before I got rid of it.
I actually want the mini to get a "Pro" version just so the mini 4 would see a price decline and I could get one just for books and casual usage.
I think the 4 is fantastic, so might be a bit weird of a reason, but that's my heart wish..
I think the 4 is fantastic, so might be a bit weird of a reason, but that's my heart wish..
Yeah, I can see that too and would welcome it. All I really use my Mini 2 for is reading articles, Kindle books, MacRumors and Twitter. Those are the primary things I use it for and they're not overly taxing either.
I'm torn about an update for the mini. I love my mini 4 and since it is my travel companion, the 64GB is an ideal capacity. If the mini became a Pro with the 32/128GB structure, the 32GB would be limiting for travel and the 128GB overkill. Definitely would appreciate Pencil support and an improved camera though.
Even if there isn't a new mini this year I expect to see a price drop of the mini 4. It doesn't make sense to keep it priced the same as the Air 2, so I think by the end of the year it will be cheaper.
I would like to see that as well if no new one is released. I'd be tempted to move from my Mini 2 to the 4 at that point.
The mini 4 offers a number of improvements over the 2/3. If you like the 2, I think you'd be quite happy with the 4.
Do you live in the US? If so, you should have taken advantage of Best Buy's sales by now. $100 off the mini 4 regularly.
Yeah I've seen the deals. I haven't been ready to upgrade yet. I'm just speculating for down the road and waiting to see if Apple does release an updated Mini or not.
Well whether Apple drops the price or not, I doubt you'll see much if any lower than $299 for an iPad mini 4. There's no way Beat Buy is knocking a significant amount of money off a $299 iPad.