iPad IPad 9th Gen vs iPad Mini

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I would think if you update this year the mini would be the best “true” update as going from 8th gen to 9th gen iPad would be underwhelming. True Tone and increased storage doesn’t really make up for the lack of design update. Though if they bumped up the RAM to 4gb that might be fairly impactful…

I’m not so sure. While the screen and the design haven’t had an update, the 9th Gen got a better CPU (A13 v A12) and a much better camera system (in addition to the storage bump). In the UK the Gen 9 is even cheaper than the Gen 8.

 

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LOL That was me! I initially purchased a Mini (Mini 4, 32GB) to complement my 12.9 Pro. Now I'm a fan of the Mini.


Thank you. I'm in the same boat. Most of my video consumption is 4:3. This is one reason why my 1st gen iPad (pre-ordered on day-1) is still in use in my house... as a digital picture tube for a vintage TV.


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That vintage TV iPad set-up looks amazing.

 

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That vintage TV iPad set-up looks amazing.

Thanks! The project was a lot of fun and I highly encourage others to give it a try. Periodically, I update the video playlist with different TV shows, movies, and commercials. It's quite a conversation piece.

 

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To me, non-laminated is good. The solid glass just looks and feels better without the touch and pressure sensitivity of laminated. I will miss the white bezel, a minority opinion here I know.