iPad mini I’ve almost clicked “buy now” on the mini about 3 times this weekend...

[zombierunner]

I want an iPad Mini but without the bezels. If they make a Pro style iPad Mini with the same internals, then it's an instant buy. Otherwise, I'd just get the 11 inch Pro.

 

[kazmac]

Congratulations on the iPad Mini 5 OP. It's a wonderful iPad. It will be perfect for your needs.

I went ahead with 2019 iPad, as it was $30 off at Amazon (more than the EDU discounts).

My 8+ is way too small for reading and I realized no matter how much I rail, I do more drawing digitally than traditionally so here I am.

You can always trade in your 11" iPP (if you're not going to hand it down) for Apple or Best Buy credit toward a new iPad.

Enjoy your Mini.

 

[ssledoux]

Congratulations on the iPad Mini 5 OP. It's a wonderful iPad. It will be perfect for your needs.

I went ahead with 2019 iPad, as it was $30 off at Amazon (more than the EDU discounts).

My 8+ is way too small for reading and I realized no matter how much I rail, I do more drawing digitally than traditionally so here I am.

You can always trade in your 11" iPP (if you're not going to hand it down) for Apple or Best Buy credit toward a new iPad.

Enjoy your Mini.

I used a 6th gen for a while between pros - great iPad, and GREAT price. It’s just not really smaller than my 11” pro, so not gonna work for what I’m wanting.

I think I’ll probably do that trade-in with my 11” iPP when new pros come out because if I really like having the mini, I’ll likely go back to a 12.9 pro.

 

[kazmac]

I used a 6th gen for a while between pros - great iPad, and GREAT price. It’s just not really smaller than my 11” pro, so not gonna work for what I’m wanting.

I think I’ll probably do that trade-in with my 11” iPP when new pros come out because if I really like having the mini, I’ll likely go back to a 12.9 pro.

I completely get the size requirement. I would love another Mini and may get one on sale for commuting and writing on the go. I need something bigger for home use.

I like this 7th gen better than the 6th gen, it’s lighter and easier to hold.

 

[bobsamm]

I love my iPad Pro 11” for everything except reading books, I still use it for them though, don’t like kindles so would love a mini 5, hard to justify though.

 

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[ssledoux]

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Why not?

 

[kamikazeeMC]

The Mini does make a great reader in bed! I've yet to drop it on my face, now that I've said it...

 

[hotr32]

I have both a mini 5 and an air 3, they both serve their purpose, I considered getting rid of one, but never realized how much I actually use both.

 

[cfurlin]

It all comes down to if you can really afford it and if you will actually use it. That’s always been my biggest issues with iPads. They’re great devices, but I never use them.

I feel the same way about MacBooks and desktop computers. I never use them. The iPad is light-years ahead in terms of usefulness for me.