I'll only upgrade to iPad Mini 7 even if it has a big difference *for me*...that would be only if its get 120hz and FaceID...but I really really doubt that it will get that. As far as I remember the leaks say that it will likely only be an upgrade to new chip and that will be it. And I really think this will be the most possible case to happen.
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iPad mini iPad Mini 7 - will we see one this year?
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I really wish they'd put at least an M1 w/ 120hz screen in the mini now...if they are going to wait, then next year it needs to be an M3 (for power consumption) and 120hz screen - this form factor has been my go to device since the retina mini came out!
I’ve tried the Mini on 3 separate occasions thinking some of the deals I got along the way would justify the device. The lowest I got it for was $350 but with the UI scaling and jelly scroll it still didn’t make it worth it. Additionally, the battery life is subpar and the display has more ghosting than a Scooby-Doo episode (feels like a 30hz screen).
Just a poorly engineered device and lack of support from Apple shows how much they care about iPadOS and the Mini in general. It was simply not enjoyable to use and I found myself reaching for my phone even with the Mini on the coffee table.
Just a poorly engineered device and lack of support from Apple shows how much they care about iPadOS and the Mini in general. It was simply not enjoyable to use and I found myself reaching for my phone even with the Mini on the coffee table.
What we need...! ;^p
Apple iPad mini Pro
Apple iPad mini Pro
- M3 SoC
- 9" OLED 120Hz ProMotion display
- 128GB/256GB storage = 8GB RAM
- 512GB/1TB storage = 12GB RAM
- Cameras from iPhone 14 Pro
- FaceID
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Was that supposed to be 8Gb RAM for the low end models (since the M1/M2 already have 8Gb RAM)?
I asked Santa for a Lamborghini Aventador for Christmas but alas ...
That’s exactly what I use mine for. It’s also easier to transport than my iPad Pro 12.9. The screen is the perfect size for browsing and reading while at home or outside of the house.
How about we ratchet it up a notch...?
Apple iPhone Ultra, it's also a folding iPad mini Pro...?
- 256GB storage = 8GB RAM
- 512GB storage = 12GB RAM
- 1TB storage = 16GB RAM
Hella expensive...!
;^p
Just need to phase out the A chip and use the M chip is already a major upgrade. A chip is no longer good in today’s context
How is the A chip not good in the context of a pocket computer? The mediocre battery life of my M1 iPad doesn’t make me want that chip in an even smaller enclosure.
Except the 4GB RAM im more then happy with the Mini 6, even with 64GB storage. The only reason (for me) to upgrade to Mini 7 will be more RAM - 8GB will be great, anything else will be nice bonus.
Yeah, M1 + 19.3Wh battery + smaller chassis (more heat) likely isn't a good combo.
The iPad minis never got the A#X chips before even when the 10" iPad had it. For example:
- Air 2 (A8X/2GB)
- mini 4 (A8/2GB)
u may think batt life is important, but i think otherwise.well, different strokes for different folks.
I think you’ll find on devices designed to be used mobile and mostly handheld, battery life is an important factor for most users. Not sure what you need an m1 for in this form factor, the question still stands.
Depends a lot on your usage. If you use the device a lot away from charging capabilities, then it is quite important.
The M1 (4+4+8) is basically an A14 (2+4+4) with 2 more performance cores, 3-4 more GPU cores, extra memory bandwidth plus extra stuff to make it more suitable for macOS.
In terms of performance, you'd be hard pressed to see much of a difference (ignoring 4GB vs 8-16GB RAM) unless you're running heavily multi-threaded apps or gaming.
Not being a gamer myself, I hadn't given that aspect much thought. But I could see how a juiced-up (memory, processor, display) Mini could be a very attractive hand-held gaming device.
True. Even between M1 and M2, there are some very noticeable gains.
That said, I reckon high end gaming is a fairly niche usage. Most folks probably just play on their phones or console anyway.
Mind, even the A14 is miles ahead of the Tegra X1 on the Nintendo Switch. That console/handheld is overdue for an upgrade. Some of the recent 3rd party titles I've played run like crap on the Switch.