iPad mini What apps will you try on the Mini 6 first?

[PowerMac5500]

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[turbineseaplane]

I’m looking forward to editing photos in SnapSeed with the pencil. Moving from 2016 iPad Pro with pencil. That bad boy weighs 1.5lbs naked.

Why are you looking forward to editing photos on a smaller screen?

Also why does the weight matter for editing photos?
You should be doing that with the iPad on a supporting surface.

That’s a good example of something where your existing iPad will be objectively better unless you are trying to hold the iPad up in mid air or something? (Not smart when editing photos)

 

[PowerMac5500]

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[ericwn]

Anything I want. Nothing but love for you internet friend. Your question and mild admonishment did make me pause and think, then laugh. How old are you? I’ve been using Apple products to make a living for 20 years. I thought my username would have given a ballpark range to the age of my Mac pedigree lol. But, enough fake internet indigence. To your question and opinion. I’m looking forward to editing anything on it. Weight is everything. I edit photos in the rain, on a train, in the car, in a bar, on the go, and even in an easy chair don’t you know. I can do the same thing on my iPhone that I can do on my iPad. Why get a mini at all. I want to edit on the smaller form factor because I can. Speed, power, 5-year newer display technology… pretty sure these are going to benefit… everything. Pinch and Zoom really make screen sizes irrelevant, or at least inconsequential when mobility is desired. I don’t need to be mobile, I just want to be.

“Not smart when editing photos.” Lol. Classic Turbineseaplane.

I have to say I tend to think in the same direction. As long as I am not in a mobile use scenario I’ll always grab the bigger screen for photo editing where possible.

I could see the mini as a complementary editing device on the go, but really enjoy working on my images when at home.

 

[PowerMac5500]

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[Aka757]

I'm most looking forward to trying GoodNotes. I use it on my iPad Pro 11" right now, so I'm curious to see how it looks on a smaller screen. I tried it on an iPad mini 5 once for a couple minutes and felt everything was just too small.

 

[PowerMac5500]

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[Aka757]

Cool, yes, that was one of my thoughts as well, I feel like this is the first iPad I'll be able to really use as a digital notebook. I tried really hard with the 12.9"... 5 dang years I tried. I'd be sitting in a meeting or a conference and haul this thing and take notes and it was just not a great experience. From 2016 to 2017 the thing the 12.9" iPad pro was best at was attracting attention... "Is that an iPad?!"

I finally said "iPad, if you think your giant screen is so great, then you can just stay here on my desk with your friends Mr. iMac and Mrs. Secondary Display. You're now their adopted child..." And the iPad was like "Cool brah, just don't put me on Gazelle, I've still got some value." And I said to the iPad "Don't worry BRO I won't, I just can't take you with me anymore. And the iPad nodded, actually it just kind of fell forward off its stand and went *smack* on the desk. Then we laughed.

Digital notebook is exactly what I was thinking. I use GoodNotes for handwritten notes and PDFs, and Craft for typed notes. The smaller size definitely seems like it lends itself more to toting it around, and making it easier to type on it with the virtual keyboard like a phone. Interestingly enough, this redesign is only a bit wider and a bit taller than an A5 sheet of paper, so to me it's also fairly similar to carrying around an A5 notebook and pen. Kinda reminds me of the Nexus 7 with its form factor.

 

[LibbyLA]

Procreate and OneNote. For some reason, I’m more comfortable using Procreate on my Mini 5 than my iPP 11 but I think the extra screen space on the Mini 6 will be nice. I use OneNote for most of my notes because it syncs across all my computers and devices (several iPads, Android phone, several Windows computers).

I’m dusting off my Microsoft folding Bluetooth keyboard, although I doubt I’ll use the keyboard much.

 

[AltecX]

I'm eager to see if writing notes in OneNote feel better with the new pencil and the improved screen. I mostly use my Mini as my Notebook.

 

[PowerMac5500]

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[jdb8167]

I’m dusting off my Microsoft folding Bluetooth keyboard, although I doubt I’ll use the keyboard much.

How’s the feel on the Microsoft folding keyboard. I was looking at that for when my new iPad mini comes in. I might need a portable keyboard once I sell my 11” iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard.

 

[Aka757]

Love it. I'll have to check GoodNotes out. It's not a subscription app is it? I really have a hard time buying into subscription apps. Unless it's got a solid "subscription price" to "features" ratio, such as Adobe CC or Analytics Pro 3.

I tried OneNote first. I gave it my all. I had it uber-organized, was using it for everything. Then I just stopped. It was more work to keep it organized and to use all the bells and whistles than it was worth.

Then I tried Evernote, it was a similar experience, with too many features that I was unwilling to learn. Also, historically, I have had very little interest in "clipping" anything.

Then, Apple overhauled the notes app a bit more, I think it was right around the time the first 11" pro came out. So I gave that a whirl. I primarily type notes in it, but I use it every day, all the time. It's simple, it's on all the devices, the Notes widgets are handy. It's been my primary notes tool for work and life. My writing starts in notes, hashtag collections and youtube links get copy/pasted for use across devices. "It just works."

To differentiate notes and doodling... The Apple Notes app is actually a pretty decent doodle space, but sometimes the "productive" features/limitations of the app get in the way of creative freedom. So, I usually launch Paper or Procreate to doodle. I was thinking that I would double-down on using Paper as a doodle app...

I believe GoodNotes is not on a subscription model, but you do have to pay for the Mac version separately. I bit the bullet and paid for both versions to make it easier for PDF transferring and file sharing but if you don't use it on a Mac then it's pretty inexpensive.

Totally agree with your thoughts on the Notes app, I really like it. The Notes team has done a great job of improving it over the years, and I am starting to use it more and more. The quick note feature was badly needed but glad it's finally here. I do wish Notes had some of the tools that the more powerful note-taking apps have like being able to link to other notes or some markdown capabilities like toggled lists, but for me it gets the job done with a bit of adjustment.

 

[sparksd]

How’s the feel on the Microsoft folding keyboard. I was looking at that for when my new iPad mini comes in. I might need a portable keyboard once I sell my 11” iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard.

I have one and no longer use it - I didn't like the spacing between the keys at the fold or the key feel. I use this folding keyboard -

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0799LKCLJ/

 

[LibbyLA]

How’s the feel on the Microsoft folding keyboard. I was looking at that for when my new iPad mini comes in. I might need a portable keyboard once I sell my 11” iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard.

I haven’t used it in a while. It’s a bit odd because the keyboard is split in the middle. I’ll let you know when I get a chance to play with it. My recollection is that it’s not a great experience (I like the ASK and have used it on 9.7, 10.5, and 11 Pro and have been happy with all three sizes). However, for infrequent use, it will be fine. (I’ve typed on keyboards as small as those for 8” tablets and have used keyboards with all sorts of weird layouts over the years so I’m probably more tolerant of keyboard quirks than a lot of people.)

 

[LibbyLA]

I have one and no longer use it - I didn't like the spacing between the keys at the fold or the key feel. I use this folding keyboard -

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0799LKCLJ/

That one looks interesting and it’s even lighter than the MS one. I’ll probably use the MS one for a while but may get the one you recommend. I’ve not used a keyboard much with my Mini 5 so probably won’t use one much with the Mini 6, either. Thanks for posting this.

 

[sparksd]

I haven’t used it in a while. It’s a bit odd because the keyboard is split in the middle. I’ll let you know when I get a chance to play with it. My recollection is that it’s not a great experience (I like the ASK and have used it on 9.7, 10.5, and 11 Pro and have been happy with all three sizes). However, for infrequent use, it will be fine. (I’ve typed on keyboards as small as those for 8” tablets and have used keyboards with all sorts of weird layouts over the years so I’m probably more tolerant of keyboard quirks than a lot of people.)

Agree on the infrequent use. I've relegated mine to a connection to my TV for easier text entry when (rarely) needed. The thing was pricey, too.

 

[profets]

For me it’ll be Books. Looking forward to enjoying the mini as an e-reader.

 

[PilotC150]

Foreflight

Looking forward to the bigger screen to see more details on the charts. The improved processor should hopefully lead to some better battery life, too.

 

[turbineseaplane]

(Aw... frowny face reaction from someone. Sorry, emotion and affect just don't come through in text, and I don't really like chalking it up with emoji. I was just trying to be funny... If you'd like to read the (unedited) comment below as I wrote it, then it's with a smile on your face, happiness in your heart and sheer delight that after years of waiting, new iPad Minis are on the way. ☮ Also... I used "indigence" but that word is not what I thought it means, I was shooting for "offense/insult"... Enough of me pretending I was offended is basically what I was shooting for.)

Anything I want. But mostly photos of your mom… I’m just kidding. Lol. Nothing but love for you internet friend. Your question and mild admonishment did make me pause and think, then laugh. How old are you? I’ve been using Apple products to make a living for 20 years. I thought my username would have given a ballpark range to the age of my Mac pedigree lol. But, enough fake internet indigence. To your question and opinion. I’m looking forward to editing anything on it. Weight is everything. I edit photos in the rain, on a train, in the car, in a bar, on the go, and even in an easy chair don’t you know. I can do the same thing on my iPhone that I can do on my iPad. Why get a mini at all. I want to edit on the smaller form factor because I can. Speed, power, 5-year newer display technology… pretty sure these are going to benefit… everything. Pinch and Zoom really make screen sizes irrelevant, or at least inconsequential when mobility is desired. I don’t need to be mobile, I just want to be.

“Not smart when editing photos.” Lol. Classic Turbineseaplane.

To answer you questions, I'm likely your age or older -- not relevant

Also, don't go down the "photos of my mom" joke attempt - it's not funny, even if you quip that "you're kidding.
Just.
Don't.

Thank you.

 

[PowerMac5500]

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[turbineseaplane]

Sorry friend, honestly and truly.

Appreciate that

 

[jdb8167]

It sounds like it's "the best" of what's available for the category. But, then I felt like I would be spending money just to have an accessory that I'd probably never use.

Probably the same for me. I’ll go for a while without an external keyboard and see how it goes.

 

[dsusanj]

I believe GoodNotes is not on a subscription model, but you do have to pay for the Mac version separately.

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