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iPad mini My new mini 5 is here.
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Since I'm still in my mini's return window, I figured I'd swing by Apple and have a look at the Air 3 just to make sure the mini is right, since my previous two iPads were 9.7" and I've never had anything else.
For whatever reason I didn't realize the Air was 10.5" and not 9.7", so I was surprised. Couple that with now using the mini for a couple weeks and the Air felt positively huge...oh, and they are still bent/curved, just like the Air 2. I grew to really hate my Air 2 because it was curved out of the box from the manufacturing process due to being so thin.
Definitely sticking with the mini.
For whatever reason I didn't realize the Air was 10.5" and not 9.7", so I was surprised. Couple that with now using the mini for a couple weeks and the Air felt positively huge...oh, and they are still bent/curved, just like the Air 2. I grew to really hate my Air 2 because it was curved out of the box from the manufacturing process due to being so thin.
Definitely sticking with the mini.
With the mini 4 being my most used apple device, mainly due to the formfactor and light weight, I decided to upgrade.
Managed to sell my mini 4 for a very good price and got the mini 5.
Here it is with the clear case I got:
I miss the apple combo of silicone case and Smart Cover, but this clear case is good and keeps the iPad thin and light.
Cheers.
Looks fantastic! I love clear cases.
Also decided on the new Mini 5. Normally, I stick with regular 32gb iPads for low pricing, but the military store offered this model at a good price. A chance to experience the latest laminated display, fast A12 processor, and 64gb storage. Despite the smaller display, hope to enjoy and appreciate the smaller form factor especially as a portable tablet when traveling.
After a silver iPad Air, gold air 2, silver mini 4, gold mini 4 and gold mini 5, I am now back on the space grey camp. It’s a beautiful device also 
Picked up a SG64 gb wifi today for a good deal, $98aud off here, mainly wanted It for books and Sonos use at home and my work photos when on the road. Really like the little fellow, fast and great to use In portrait. I can see why people love the size.
Ordered a cheap esr case off amazon for work.
I have a pro 11” too.
Ordered a cheap esr case off amazon for work.
I have a pro 11” too.
Totally worth it.
I also have a pro 11, but the mini 5 is my most used Apple device by far!
The formfactor and weight are just perfect!
Well, the last tablet I have of this size is the Blackberry Playbook. Since I'm still waiting for delivery, we'll see how the iPad Mini 5 compares!
The size of the mini is awesome. I did wind up returning mine - just couldn’t make myself pick it up at night in bed instead of my phone. I just couldn’t find a way to hold it that was as comfortable for me as my phone with Loopy case. I really wanted it for reading, so I’m a bit bummed about that, but since I still had to prop it to read, I figured I could just use my 11” pro when I want to read in bed.
I really wanted to find a way to fit it into my lineup - it’s just such a perfect little device.
I really wanted to find a way to fit it into my lineup - it’s just such a perfect little device.
No point to it if you are going to prop it up or use it on a desk for reading, any size iPad is good for that, where the mini wins for reading is holding it like when reading a book, one hand and and thumb for flicking pages, it's perfect.
I've always thought of using my mini for reading but have a kindle. Be nice to use just one device.
How many of you use their mini for reading rather than a kindle?
I use the mini for reading, as well as everything else. No eye fatigue here after several hours, whether using the Kindle or iBooks app.
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Yes much better, great in portrait, sold my latest kindle paper white, i get iBooks 20% off and i like the reading themes, bigger screen, page turns plus all the other uses obviously. if you read books outside on the beach or pool you would need a kindle, my wife has a kindle too but only uses her iPad 9.7 mostly.
I'm looking to upgrade my iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) to the new iPad Pro 11 when they come out. If they don't release them this year, I might pick up an iPad mini 5. If there are some Black Friday deals I'll jump on that quickly. Just want something for reading on the train ride.
If Apple releases an iPad Pro mini or 9.7 pro again with less bezels I might be tempted to get the smaller one. I had the 9.7 pro and really loved the portability. My sister really enjoys it now and it works well to this day.
If Apple releases an iPad Pro mini or 9.7 pro again with less bezels I might be tempted to get the smaller one. I had the 9.7 pro and really loved the portability. My sister really enjoys it now and it works well to this day.
I hate fid on my 11” pro I’ve had for a year, and am liking the bezels again for holding on my mini 5.
Who knows if mini 4 gets iPadOS 14. It’s too early to tell though, I guess it depends on how well it performs (though the thing is I don’t see reviews of the Mini 4 on this OS, compared to the Air 2 and people have said that it works very well with iPadOS 13)
I think iOS 14 will drop support for A8 devices as Apple continues to improve iPadOS.
I'm still trying to get a realistic sense of the size. Is it something you could hold/operate with a large adult man's hand, or is it simply a two handed device? Anyone got a comparison photo?
I wish I knew the size difference compared to an iPhone 6/7/8 form factor. Mainly interesting in moving my gaming addictions to a device that's not performing surgery to play on, but not a giant canvas like the full-size iPads. I think the mini is the perfect fit, especially with the A12 Bionic graphics horsepower. I just can't visualize the physical size.
Also, the bezels are great since it gives you a spot to grip that isn't causing press or swipes on your screen.... at least I think so. Also Touch ID is something I can't part with. Still have my iPhone 8 because of that.
I wish I knew the size difference compared to an iPhone 6/7/8 form factor. Mainly interesting in moving my gaming addictions to a device that's not performing surgery to play on, but not a giant canvas like the full-size iPads. I think the mini is the perfect fit, especially with the A12 Bionic graphics horsepower. I just can't visualize the physical size.
Also, the bezels are great since it gives you a spot to grip that isn't causing press or swipes on your screen.... at least I think so. Also Touch ID is something I can't part with. Still have my iPhone 8 because of that.
It's definitely a two handed device, one to hold it and the other to operate.
If you can't visit a store it's worth watching some youtube videos for size comparison.
Getting tempted to get a mini 5
those with 11 pro max or Xs max it would given the size differences?
I have the 11 inch pro which the wife has now just thinking getting one to hold me going before the next 11 inch pro arrives...
those with 11 pro max or Xs max it would given the size differences?
I have the 11 inch pro which the wife has now just thinking getting one to hold me going before the next 11 inch pro arrives...
I have a xs Max that I only use when out.
Indoors, the mini 5 gets all the use.
The screen is just so much more comfortable to read and browse.
It is similar in size to kindle but with all the colors I find it much better to read magazines . Of course it does not have same battery life but at home I use it a lot.
Yesterday I purchased a iPad Mini 5 256GB off the Apple On-line Military Store at a discount and did not have to pay the State of Florida Sales Tax. This unit will replace my still-working iPad Mini 2. Total cost was $494.00!