How big is the screen to watch videos compared to the pro max/plus iPhones? I really want this iPad but only if the screen is bigger to watch videos than the plussized phones
I started with the iPad mini - yes, an iPad mini was my first iPad. And I loved it but then I moved on to iPad Pro so I can write more expansively. Now I'm on an 13" M4 iPad Pro and, yes, it's a really cool device which I use a lot - even more than my 14" M2 MacBook Pro. But this is about the iPad mini 6 - not the original iPad mini I started with but the one I just traded in for, yes, my new iPad mini 7. And, yes, I'm loving it. Yes, OLED, Faster resolution, thinner bezels, etc, etc but I'm VERY happy with what it is now. BTW I love your energy and style: keep up the good work with your videos.
iPad mini is my first entry to iOS too back when I was a poor entry level employee. Loved the iOS and eventually got the phone, but would not have converted it if I didn’t try out on mini. Now on mini 5 and still the only iPad I am using , small and very “toiletable “ is why I take it everywhere I go
I bought one as an upgrade from a mini 4. I don’t understand the hatred for the tablet with some You tubers out there. Not everyone wants an M4 chip in a huge screen that will not fit in a pocket. Doctors and small plane pilots are two examples that spring to mind. This fits the gap between my iPhone 13 and my Mac. Plus, I get the chip for Apple Intelligence without having to pay more money to upgrade my phone.
just started the video 30 seconds ago and your intro prompted my HomePod mini which literally responded "no." never had it respond with such attitude before, caught me off guard.
Thx to this iPad my MacBook Air hasn’t been used for a week. Video and sound editing, gaming, watching content and reading it does a great job of them all. I filmed and edited some promo video on it and it did a great job
1st ipad. Went with 512 gig wifi + cellular so I could take 1 item with me on trips instead of Kindle and larger ipad or MacBook. Loving all it can do.
Very good video on the new mini. I have way too many tablets but the mini is in a class of it's own. I was about to return it because I prefer brighter, better displays but decided I'd keep it and just use it as a indoor reader and iPad sidekick when I don't feel like holding the M4 pro.
Watching this on iPad mini 7. I had a 10.5” and 12.9” pro and I’m loving my first mini, not laggy with 60hz display at all and LCD screen is still very nice even with an OLED iPhone 14 Pro Max. Loving the form factor
Agree with everything you said except the paperlike. The best reading experience is on the mini. I've had the 12.9, 11, 10 they all suck for enjoying a book. 100% agree that its also the best for consuming entertainment while doing chores being easy to pickup and place in any place. Pretty upset that apple didnt improve the screen but doesnt impact my use-case, its a def pickup especially with the Costco discount thats going on now.
I had an iPad mini 2 way back in the day lol and now I was in the market for a new kindle and My iPad 12.9 is too big to be my edc. I will be using my new IPad mini 7 for my edc. For reading, games, media consumption, entertainment. And for when I travel. The 12.9 will be used mainly at home and travel with me when I do need a larger screen.
One thing that would be awesome would be if on the next update when in gaming mode the tablet could be used in power pass through mode…. Notice with hard gaming and fast charging it sometimes gets hot
One thing I wish apple would adopt is magsafe charging for iPads or something similar to what the Pixel tablet implemented in magsafe mode or something. 😂😂
I guess it's the most balanced review of this device I watched (and I watched like 50 of them already). Looks like I will get it next month then :D. What is your storage option? Base 128GB or more?
Not the smartest of moves but I’m considering trading in my iPad Pro 1” M2 256gb for the base mini. At least I can try it for 14 days and not return my trade in till I know that I really prefer it.
Nice review. I’m a mini 6 owner. On the fence about the 7. The extra onboard storage is nice. May AI but I use Google on my Pixel 9 Pro for that. I just like iPad minis!
Love it that you are a fellow Pixel and iPad user. Who says that we all have to be completely tied into the ecosystem?! 🤣 And yes, I’m in a similar boat as you. I have the Mini 6, and wondering about the 7. I’m also just about to upgrade my Pixel 6 to 9 Pro XL.
Thkx for an honest review laced with a bit of humour. Might add i think that the folio for the mini 6 also fits the mini 7… is this your experience? My biggest wish for the mini 7 was for facial ID… i’m older and the skin pattern on my fingers changes a little with time so touch ID frequently doesn’t work reliably. Cheers!
I absolutely love my mini 6! I wanted to upgrade but I really can't see why at this point anyways. I might in the next year or so. I am glad about the updated storage options but I currently have data on my mini 6 and I do not want to pay the extra for it on the 7. Either way, the MINI lineup is amazing! it is great for general public and I know pilots and doctors are using it also.
I feel that! I was on the border of returning it until I tried the iPadOS 18.2 Beta. Definitely a deal"maker" for me. iPad mini 6 is still insane value, especially used or refurbished
@@MinimalisTech I’ve had mine since launch. I will have the AI on my M3 MacBook Air so if I need it I’ll have it there. For now, I’m staying with the 6 and my 13 PM.
I would have loved to see a brighter display on the Mini 7, that was the only feature I was disappointed to see Apple not include. But I’m still considering replacing my 11 inch M2 iPad Pro with the Mini 7 because quite frankly, the Mini’s form factor is perfect for my iPad use case - which is just media consumption, drawing, notes, Duolingo, and the very occasional typing. PS. I have the exact same wallpaper that’s on your iPad Pro on my iPad Pro as well 😂😂
It’s preventing me from making a decision. I want a mini so bad but it’s half bezel, the air 11 is still too big for me to lug around everywhere. Sigh.
@MinimalisTech because it's not properly supported anywhere but in China and you have to do a ton of workarounds to get standard things like the Google Suite to work.
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“And the bezels are still thicker than me” 😂😂😂
Watching this on my iPad mini7 😊
And me on my M1 Pro 12,9. This is good but its a bit big when you want to use it outside the Magic Keyboard
How big is the screen to watch videos compared to the pro max/plus iPhones?
I really want this iPad but only if the screen is bigger to watch videos than the plussized phones
@@6FootVampire it’s definitely bigger than an iPhone max
@jand7299 thanks!
Me toooooo!!!❤
I started with the iPad mini - yes, an iPad mini was my first iPad. And I loved it but then I moved on to iPad Pro so I can write more expansively. Now I'm on an 13" M4 iPad Pro and, yes, it's a really cool device which I use a lot - even more than my 14" M2 MacBook Pro. But this is about the iPad mini 6 - not the original iPad mini I started with but the one I just traded in for, yes, my new iPad mini 7. And, yes, I'm loving it. Yes, OLED, Faster resolution, thinner bezels, etc, etc but I'm VERY happy with what it is now. BTW I love your energy and style: keep up the good work with your videos.
iPad mini is my first entry to iOS too back when I was a poor entry level employee.
Loved the iOS and eventually got the phone, but would not have converted it if I didn’t try out on mini. Now on mini 5 and still the only iPad I am using , small and very “toiletable “ is why I take it everywhere I go
I bought one as an upgrade from a mini 4. I don’t understand the hatred for the tablet with some You tubers out there. Not everyone wants an M4 chip in a huge screen that will not fit in a pocket. Doctors and small plane pilots are two examples that spring to mind. This fits the gap between my iPhone 13 and my Mac. Plus, I get the chip for Apple Intelligence without having to pay more money to upgrade my phone.
60hz is 2004
I’m seriously considering getting this to delay a decision to upgrade the phone.
just started the video 30 seconds ago and your intro prompted my HomePod mini which literally responded "no."
never had it respond with such attitude before, caught me off guard.
LOL. That HomePod got some sass. My bad tho
Siri doesn't love me either 😂
Hang in there brotha, maybe one day 💔
@@MinimalisTech i will brotha, i will 😅
Traded in my mini4 and enjoying my mini7. Great review and funny AF!
Thx to this iPad my MacBook Air hasn’t been used for a week. Video and sound editing, gaming, watching content and reading it does a great job of them all. I filmed and edited some promo video on it and it did a great job
1st ipad. Went with 512 gig wifi + cellular so I could take 1 item with me on trips instead of Kindle and larger ipad or MacBook. Loving all it can do.
beast! I'm tempted to swap mine for a cellular version since I'm using a flip phone
this is the best channel ever
Very good video on the new mini. I have way too many tablets but the mini is in a class of it's own. I was about to return it because I prefer brighter, better displays but decided I'd keep it and just use it as a indoor reader and iPad sidekick when I don't feel like holding the M4 pro.
Watching this on iPad mini 7. I had a 10.5” and 12.9” pro and I’m loving my first mini, not laggy with 60hz display at all and LCD screen is still very nice even with an OLED iPhone 14 Pro Max. Loving the form factor
Watching your video on my iPad Mini 7.
If you want a better case and a little cheaper the Zugu case has more protection and versatility
Agree with everything you said except the paperlike. The best reading experience is on the mini. I've had the 12.9, 11, 10 they all suck for enjoying a book. 100% agree that its also the best for consuming entertainment while doing chores being easy to pickup and place in any place. Pretty upset that apple didnt improve the screen but doesnt impact my use-case, its a def pickup especially with the Costco discount thats going on now.
I loved your review . You were so Real!! I loved the way you but things!!
I had an iPad mini 2 way back in the day lol and now I was in the market for a new kindle and My iPad 12.9 is too big to be my edc. I will be using my new IPad mini 7 for my edc. For reading, games, media consumption, entertainment. And for when I travel. The 12.9 will be used mainly at home and travel with me when I do need a larger screen.
Is It mad to change my iPad Pro m2 for this one due to portability? Or m2 is way better
10:51 it doesn’t protect the sides or railing where the buttons and ports are
« Your physical attributes are exceptionally robust » I spat out my drink 😂
Them professional writing tools be saving the day
I tired it and took it back. It’s hard to get into that screen after you’ve used a pro motion device.
😂😂😂😂
Thank you. Great video. Just subscribed.
One thing that would be awesome would be if on the next update when in gaming mode the tablet could be used in power pass through mode…. Notice with hard gaming and fast charging it sometimes gets hot
Hi, What’s that poster in the black frame in the background?
I've got two from Sandgrain studios. One is Mac miller, and the other is blink 182
One thing I wish apple would adopt is magsafe charging for iPads or something similar to what the Pixel tablet implemented in magsafe mode or something. 😂😂
I guess it's the most balanced review of this device I watched (and I watched like 50 of them already).
Looks like I will get it next month then :D.
What is your storage option? Base 128GB or more?
Not the smartest of moves but I’m considering trading in my iPad Pro 1” M2 256gb for the base mini. At least I can try it for 14 days and not return my trade in till I know that I really prefer it.
Do you use Cellular or wifi? I am pretty confused about the use case. Thank you. Wifi model is lot cheaper.
I use the cellular modem it’s a game changer as it’s portable
@@thomassetzer Thank you.:)
How Final Cut works on the iPad??
Nice review. I’m a mini 6 owner. On the fence about the 7. The extra onboard storage is nice. May AI but I use Google on my Pixel 9 Pro for that. I just like iPad minis!
Just 1 generation difference is probably not worth the upgrade
Love it that you are a fellow Pixel and iPad user. Who says that we all have to be completely tied into the ecosystem?! 🤣
And yes, I’m in a similar boat as you. I have the Mini 6, and wondering about the 7. I’m also just about to upgrade my Pixel 6 to 9 Pro XL.
Thkx for an honest review laced with a bit of humour. Might add i think that the folio for the mini 6 also fits the mini 7… is this your experience?
My biggest wish for the mini 7 was for facial ID… i’m older and the skin pattern on my fingers changes a little with time so touch ID frequently doesn’t work reliably. Cheers!
Yep! Same folio fits my mini6 and 7
it needed the 18 chip at least and maybe 90 refresh rate or 120
Okay. The writing in crayons sold me. 😂😂
I really want the ipad mini to fold like the z fold, I think that would be my ideal device.
It has new features more memory and cheaper bonus imo
I absolutely love my mini 6! I wanted to upgrade but I really can't see why at this point anyways. I might in the next year or so. I am glad about the updated storage options but I currently have data on my mini 6 and I do not want to pay the extra for it on the 7. Either way, the MINI lineup is amazing! it is great for general public and I know pilots and doctors are using it also.
I feel that! I was on the border of returning it until I tried the iPadOS 18.2 Beta. Definitely a deal"maker" for me. iPad mini 6 is still insane value, especially used or refurbished
@@MinimalisTech I’ve had mine since launch. I will have the AI on my M3 MacBook Air so if I need it I’ll have it there. For now, I’m staying with the 6 and my 13 PM.
Dope video. Real talk lol.
I would have loved to see a brighter display on the Mini 7, that was the only feature I was disappointed to see Apple not include. But I’m still considering replacing my 11 inch M2 iPad Pro with the Mini 7 because quite frankly, the Mini’s form factor is perfect for my iPad use case - which is just media consumption, drawing, notes, Duolingo, and the very occasional typing.
PS. I have the exact same wallpaper that’s on your iPad Pro on my iPad Pro as well 😂😂
I feel like every upgrade this guy is asking for would make this device really expensive.
100% haha, I imagine that's why it aint happening
I didn’t know it could get Final Cut Pro now I feel dumb about getting a m2
Agree ! oled is what is a major con for me too .
I’m in the same minority. 😂
U mean the chicken eating bag stealing tree hanging one?
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The perfect amount of tech and humour as usual ! #minimalistechdumptruckftw
LOL. That hashtag
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Me as iPad Mini 7 user in EU crying in the corner seeing Apple Intelligence stuffs
Aside from summaries, just use ChatGPT
Bro you're funny asf. 🤣🤣🤣
0:15 i'm one proud member of that minority (though i'm still on the mini 6)
Just look at those two lane wide bezels 🤣
It’s preventing me from making a decision. I want a mini so bad but it’s half bezel, the air 11 is still too big for me to lug around everywhere. Sigh.
It doesn't have the exact A17 chip
Slamming the flip phone 😂😂
going to make a very hard decision to downgrade from my old iPad Pro M1 12.9 to iPad Mini 7
Sold my ipadmini 7 then bought lenovo y700 2025 version oh mygod its perfect
wtf, I didn't even know this existed, I'm intrigued. So far so good? surprised this didn't market this harder
@MinimalisTech because it's not properly supported anywhere but in China and you have to do a ton of workarounds to get standard things like the Google Suite to work.
7:35 🤣😂😅
Hmm is it only me who notice that magic tissue😂😅
Good review. Thanks
You’re not in the minority I love this iPad also I have it.
You smart, sick, sonofabitch! First visit to your jam... Subscribed!
Applauding Apple for this lackluster upgrade is encouraging Apple to continue giving us trash!! The iPad mini 7 is iPad mini 6 smh
you're funny :D
NERD!
I would not buy anything from the wackos at Apple, so easy for me 🙂