Is The iPad Mini 7 Worth $500? A Painfully Honest Review.

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  • @Eric-qi9us
    @Eric-qi9us 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    That intro was a cinematic masterpiece. So refreshing to see such thing in this day and age. This video was so much better than other big tech youtubers. Keep it up man

    • @thejasontlewis
      @thejasontlewis  28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks. It was fun to make. I'm going to keep doing this kind of stuff as often as I can.

  • @barrywade8303
    @barrywade8303 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +82

    The only iPad that is a true tablet.I love it,

    • @niyazzmoithu20
      @niyazzmoithu20 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Yeah. pratical one. Aslo IPhone 12/13 mini are the only true smartphone, other all are just phablets. I Wish samsung would make the s series base to be 5.7/5.8 inch.

    • @prestonhice2111
      @prestonhice2111 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Same! It’s my remote work horse.

    • @zoganje
      @zoganje 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@niyazzmoithu20Could not agree more. I still stick to my iPhone 12 mini. Everything else just feels too big.

    • @chikarae17
      @chikarae17 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@niyazzmoithu20 i jumped from iphone 6s to 13 mini for personal use. tempted to switch to 16pro . after reading your comment, i might just stick with 13mini and get myself an ipad mini 7 instead . lol
      for work , i just got the S24 . that's the only small phone in Samsung ecosystem . sufficient and practical enough .

    • @kelvinzaragoza7331
      @kelvinzaragoza7331 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@niyazzmoithu20 My dream to bring those mini back. I want my ipad mini and iphone mini.

  • @saulramos79
    @saulramos79 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +62

    Awesome intro and outro, great info and some humor. Bravo for a great video Jason.

  • @esfuda
    @esfuda 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    The ipad mini is my main device as a home health nurse. I can review careplans, complete all patients forms etc. So far im really happy with it

    • @Smoovs1956
      @Smoovs1956 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You looking for a husband

    • @esfuda
      @esfuda 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @ I’m a dude

    • @Smoovs1956
      @Smoovs1956 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@esfuda well shet if you making good money my guy im still in

    • @Fran-ji6sk
      @Fran-ji6sk 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@Smoovs1956 ahhahahahahahahahahaahhahah

    • @ramondelgado6778
      @ramondelgado6778 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@Smoovs1956 Savage. And I loved it. Haha!

  • @josephmatthews1887
    @josephmatthews1887 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

    I traded my iPad Mini 6 to Apple for the iPad mini 7 it is the only iPad I own, it is my only computer other than my iPhone and Apple Watch. I traded up to the 256gb plus cellular, the mini 7 only cost me $200. I use luma fusion for editing videos, I also use Ferrite, Affinity photo, when needed I connect it to a monitor ( I do wish I could extended the display vs mirror), I can connect to other computers using RDP when needed. All in all I like the portability, and it saved me a lot of money vs purchasing an M4 iPad Pro or a Mac book etc.

    • @letsgowalk
      @letsgowalk 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m thinking about doing that too. I use my Mini 6 for Lumafusiom also. Have you rendered anything on the 7 yet? Is it much faster?

    • @Max-xl9qv
      @Max-xl9qv 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      the display could be extended via HDMI EDID emulator dongle, there's the video about it: shorts/ng2ikuGiZT4

    • @lamewatcher1
      @lamewatcher1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Are you in the US? Here Apple is offering only $210 for the iPad mini 6 as trade in. How did you get the 256 + cellular for only $200?

    • @brucelin5842
      @brucelin5842 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What do u use ur mini 7 for? And what iPhone r u using ?

    • @lamewatcher1
      @lamewatcher1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@brucelin5842 mostly for watching pornhub. I use a galaxy flip 5 phone.
      I like to keep my tools small just like my own tool ;)

  • @jason41a
    @jason41a 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    what i need is an ipad pro mini
    - no buy unless 120hz
    - no buy unless can plug in an external monitor without mirroring
    i'm literally still using samsung dex from 2019 lol.

    • @Mahindra_XUV7X0
      @Mahindra_XUV7X0 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Exactly, this ipad is great but lacks so many basic features

    • @JoATTech
      @JoATTech 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Problem is that small Android tablets usually also lack pro features ... like lame displays and zero support for more advanced styluses ...
      And most of them have very limited support for OS upgrades.
      Sure sometimes they are 10x cheaper :D, but still not very useful. I got one and BT is constantly disconnecting ... so now I'm eyeing iPad Mini :(.

    • @ignskeletons
      @ignskeletons หลายเดือนก่อน

      120hz and/or OLED screen improvement is all I ask for and I'll buy the iPad Mini 8th gen.
      Luckily I get an iPad MIni 6th gen for free through my employer due to my job requiring an internet connected device to acquire leads/sales in various markets. I've just been using the work device for uh... not work purposes such as reading Marvel Comics or playing some light games, content consumption like TH-cam.

  • @michaelwoolcock5600
    @michaelwoolcock5600 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    I upgraded from the mini 4 to the 7. No regrets, as it saves me upgrading my I phone 13 to get Apple Intelligence.

    • @csmarsh1957
      @csmarsh1957 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I upgraded from a Mini 4 too.

    • @michaelwoolcock5600
      @michaelwoolcock5600 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @ How are you enjoying it?

    • @csmarsh1957
      @csmarsh1957 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @michaelwoolcock5600 I like it. It transferred all my stuff from the mini 4 but I would like it to be different... don't know how to do that though

  • @mikem2132
    @mikem2132 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    Oled gives me headaches, so I bought the iPad mini 7. I think the display is awesome, I really appreciate the lcd display.

    • @gmr2gnr
      @gmr2gnr 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You might have cancer

    • @rycmrc
      @rycmrc 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So what phone are you using since all phones have OLED in it? Unless you really have an old phone

    • @mikem2132
      @mikem2132 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@rycmrc I have an iPhone 14 Pro Max that usually just sits in a drawer, unless I’m traveling and taking photos. I primarily use my iPhone SE 3.
      I’d be willing to pay Apple a couple hundred bucks to replace an iPhone 16 Pro Max’s screen to an LCD screen if I could. As much as Apple says they care about health, they should have an option like that for people who get headaches from PWM.

    • @MrWebon
      @MrWebon 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      This is the first time i hear this

    • @mikem2132
      @mikem2132 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MrWebon th-cam.com/video/99w3Wmp1agI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=kWGkHpLuGpECwDIY

  • @PInoyHenyoRito
    @PInoyHenyoRito 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Sold my M4 because of LOW PWM ,it causes fatigue and eye strain which no reviewer talks about ended getting an ipad mini 7 cellular and men its so PERFECT

    • @brucelin5842
      @brucelin5842 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      But I thought Oled is a better screen?

    • @ignskeletons
      @ignskeletons หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@brucelin5842 OLED screen quality is definitely higher. Blacker blacks, better colors, but in some rare instances people do report head aches due to the screen technology, though I've never personally experienced this. I worked at Best Buy and we had quite a few returns from folks over this particular 'issue'.

    • @maov3
      @maov3 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@brucelin5842some people get eye strain with oled…I’m one of them 😅

  • @stank_it8114
    @stank_it8114 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    That was great combination of fun and informative content. Kudos, Jason.

    • @thejasontlewis
      @thejasontlewis  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @helidrones
    @helidrones หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    When I am at the desk to get work done, I prefer a proper computer. The iPad mini is the right size for lying on the sofa while doing some research, taking notes or consuming content. Also, it fits snugly into the pocket of my favorite jacket. The iPad air always felt somewhat clumsy to me and the iPad pro does not seem to offer anything compared to a MacBook pro.

  • @commonwunder
    @commonwunder 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    The iPad range is such a contrasting field of potential tools... for peoples differing needs and requirements.
    Those that call themselves artists for instance, can inform you to only use the larger,
    more powerful and better screened - iPad Pros... if you exclusively want to use bitmap painting tools.
    Yet some creatives ( designers, vector illustrators, etc. ) use a desktop as their daily driver,
    but enjoy sketching roughs and ideas down on an iPad mini.
    So two different sets of 'creatives' will offer you completely opposite conclusions. As to which iPad to buy.
    This probably mirrors itself... within other fields and real world uses too.
    There's a range of sizes and 'power' for a reason. There is no standard iPad user.

  • @Slim1962
    @Slim1962 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    People that buy it love it for the portability and its uses. I’m buying one because I don’t want to take my 12.9 traveling with me on the road. The larger one stays at home so I don’t drop it and break the screen.

  • @pug_63
    @pug_63 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Upgraded from the 2019 5th Gen and, including the Apple trade-in, actually paid slightly less than that cost me in 2020. This is the form factor that works for me, and it really complements my iPhone 13 Mini. Just wish it came in the same Product Red colour.
    Thanks for the content.

  • @richard4079
    @richard4079 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    My opinion- the iPad mini does what its supposed to do and that is be a supplement to what you already have. I have multiple iPads -versions/sizes. I’m an average schmo so when I’m on the go I just need my mini to fill the gap of my multimedia consumption addiction. It’s only fair that I disclose that I am an apple fanboy and sometimes I upgrade just to have the latest.

    • @michaelwoolcock5600
      @michaelwoolcock5600 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@richard4079 My brother is all Apple and has the pro, the air and a mini 4 he uses as a sat nav. I didn’t want to upgrade my I phone 13 and decided it was time to upgrade my mini 4. Made better value sense to get the 256 gig version with Apple intelligence.

  • @mikep7744
    @mikep7744 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Very well done! I like how you share your honest thoughts and don’t gloss over shortcomings like most fanboys. And I am a fanboy. I’m typing this on an 11” M4 iPad Pro, and I have a 13” M4 iPad Pro, and MacBook Pro 14” M3. Was thinking about the iPad Mini 7, just to have a smaller device for reading, surfing the web, and watching TH-cam. Like you, I just don’t see it being worth the money, especially with all the shortcomings. I have big hands, so I really don’t see that much difference in size between the mini and my 11” pro. And with a smaller screen, you sacrifice screen real estate my older eyes need. Thanks for the awesome video!

  • @denver_dude
    @denver_dude 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    For right now the mini 6 64 gb is super cheap but I was going to get the 256 gb but the mini 7 128 gb is only$30 more so I got the 7 instead. I had the 5 so I think I made the right choice.

  • @DeusRegum
    @DeusRegum 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    The intro is why so many of us can relate to JTL.

  • @Miginyon
    @Miginyon 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I’ve got iPad Pro, iPad and iPad mini. Use the mini more than anything else

  • @cward2986
    @cward2986 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have Mini 6, 11” 2018, and 13” 21 or 22. If I could only have one of these, it would be the Mini. Anyone who reads will understand the joy of this lightweight format.

  • @azpekt
    @azpekt 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    We’re all Jason when it comes to money 😂

    • @thejasontlewis
      @thejasontlewis  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      God, I hope not. I'm terrible!

  • @yuyij6703
    @yuyij6703 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I traded in my IPhone 14 Pro Max at RM2700 for IPad Mini 6 at RM2200 and Pencil Pro at RM549. I only had to fork out RM49 extra ie. at USD12. Worth the trade 😊

    • @mr_red13
      @mr_red13 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What will you use to call people? The iPad?

    • @yuyij6703
      @yuyij6703 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I shout using loudspeakers. Hope ure satisfied

  • @LlamaDesignLabs
    @LlamaDesignLabs 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Holy guacamole i have never felt more called out during an intro

  • @CarlosJavier12
    @CarlosJavier12 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Intro killed me 😂

  • @xxnetravenxx6965
    @xxnetravenxx6965 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This was the review I was looking for thank you.

  • @axllebeer
    @axllebeer 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Love the format of this one Jason. I am an iPad mini fan but for what I use it for I will stick with my Mini 6. Look at it this way, It's a great time to pick up the mini 6 and save money. :)

    • @sultanalamri534
      @sultanalamri534 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      would you really recommend that? i'm worried about the chips! also the 7 starts at double the storage

    • @axllebeer
      @axllebeer 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sultanalamri534it depends on what you want from the device.

  • @gwaddles
    @gwaddles 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Love the background music and the opening. I have the iPad mini 6 and will let it ride. I need to upgrade my MacBook first

    • @thejasontlewis
      @thejasontlewis  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think the 6 is still a great device. No need for this one unless you have a burning need for Apple Intelligence.

  • @NickAndTech
    @NickAndTech 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I bought an M1 iPad Pro 12.9" with a white Magic Keyboard used locally for $600 last week. Three years ago it cost 1800+ retail. I can't imagine buying an iPad Mini for $500. I can imagine buying a folding iPhone that's the size of an iPad Mini unfolded for $1800 though...

  • @AceRockzTech
    @AceRockzTech 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    4:13 No. No it’s not 😂 love the intro! Digging the background music. Great video sir 🤘

  • @Tugennov
    @Tugennov 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the video. I appreciate your thoughts. Will it also work with the prior gen Apple Pencil?

  • @ed10523
    @ed10523 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I loved this video. It's Very Noir Esque. I actually found it informative and fun. Great work!

  • @apolitis1
    @apolitis1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've used the iPad Air 4th gen for ages and it's still a beast. Now that I bought a MacBook Air M3 I find the 11' size a bit cumbersome. The iPad mini seems a reasonable upgrade since I'll only use it for reading/signing documents

  • @TheAppleBias
    @TheAppleBias 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So great lord the intro. I old my M1 Pro for the mini and have some regrets as well, but I'm sure I'll get one again someday and repeat the process down the road.

  • @trainsandmodelshungary
    @trainsandmodelshungary 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome video, I’ve really enjoyed it! Useful as well, I’ve been on the fence abt buying the mini 7… at any rate, u have a new subscriber, loved your video n energy 😃

  • @MilleniumPlustv
    @MilleniumPlustv 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Cool videos Jason ! Great sense of humor... The intro was 🔥😅

  • @jnelly3426
    @jnelly3426 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It was on sale on Black Friday for $399 at Costco. It’s still more expensive than the iPad 10.2 which is consistently $299 or less. Right now, that 10.2 iPad is about $250. If I were you, I would have kept my other iPad as well. You can’t expect a smaller device like this to be your main device. That’s not practical, but I love the portability. Most people use larger iPads for productivity, but as you mentioned, they’re too big to lug around. My biggest issue is that it shouldn’t cost more than the iPad 10.2, which is a happy medium for most folks because of the price and portability.

    • @thejasontlewis
      @thejasontlewis  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think if I were to get something else it would be the 11” pro so I’d have that oled screen.

  • @crystaldragonwoman
    @crystaldragonwoman 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Such a useful enjoyable review .. thanks so much

    • @thejasontlewis
      @thejasontlewis  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you ! I'm glad it was fun.

  • @marcomarcon5802
    @marcomarcon5802 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I travel a lot, shorter one to three days trips, and when I do, I don't pack my Asus G15, which weighs over three kilos, with the power brick. This is why I need an iPad mini

  • @ProfessorTechNerd
    @ProfessorTechNerd 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Costco had them for 399 and Best Buy Price matches Costco. Amazon had the purple one specifically for 399 as well.

    • @The_MEMEphis
      @The_MEMEphis 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I guarantee they were selling the 6 not 7 apple products don’t get discounted that fast

    • @Jazzylovesroblox6
      @Jazzylovesroblox6 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@The_MEMEphis WRONG its was the 7..... 399 since I bought one. " your guarantee" is bullshite and people like you is good be ignored in any common sense....

    • @The_MEMEphis
      @The_MEMEphis 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @stn5562 why are you lying I literally just looked it up on Costcos website

    • @ProfessorTechNerd
      @ProfessorTechNerd 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@The_MEMEphis it was the 7.

    • @JoATTech
      @JoATTech 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I wish we have Costco here in Poland. Every apple product has a fixed price everywhere. I end up buying apple products usually from German amazon ....

  • @CeruleanCzarina
    @CeruleanCzarina 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We need an iPad Air Mini; same specs in smaller form factor.

  • @DragoonMS
    @DragoonMS 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    12:50 Yeah, they absolutely ain't interested in it despite the huge following. Meanwhile, the iPhone mini was a failed experiment due to being "too little, too late"; by the time it came around, folks have been spoiled hard by the massive screens...goin' back to smaller was simply & absolutely NOT an option for those hardcore folks.

  • @19simplyme93
    @19simplyme93 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! Thanks 🙏🏼

  • @zachbudnick1641
    @zachbudnick1641 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I really don’t notice the jelly scroll unless I’m specifically looking for it

  • @navinbagra
    @navinbagra 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The best part is its very handy, cosy, and has convenience

  • @yeongjunjoe5308
    @yeongjunjoe5308 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your sense of humor! That intro gave me a good laugh 😂

  • @johnpienta4200
    @johnpienta4200 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The price is interesting, because for what you're getting, compared to a new iPhone it's a great deal in some sense. But when you compare it to the iPad air, as you mentioned, not a great value.

    • @thejasontlewis
      @thejasontlewis  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah, the iPad Air is a better value if you’re looking for the same features. The Mini is great for portability and fun.

  • @Marimachavariani
    @Marimachavariani 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I thought I would watch a normal Ipad mini review, didn't know I would bump into some Adam Elliot's aesthetics ❤ loved it. Probably the Ipad mini will be my only Apple device ever. ☺

    • @thejasontlewis
      @thejasontlewis  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      First time I tried anything like this. It was fun!

    • @Marimachavariani
      @Marimachavariani 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@thejasontlewis I have even subscribed because of it. 😁 Please keep doing it ❤

  • @Ya-md3sb
    @Ya-md3sb 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Had the conversation with my wife over dinner, then I saw your opening. You aren’t doing me any favors bro. Guess I’m keeping my iPad Pro M4 11

    • @thejasontlewis
      @thejasontlewis  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm trying to help others through my stupidity.

  • @jlcornish
    @jlcornish 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for your excellent video. I like the cut of your gib!
    I’ve had bigger IPads from the beginning and currently use a 2020 IPad 12.9 inch. I love that machine. My wife gave me an old Mini 4 after she upgraded. I have to say that I am loving it for the portability and might get a Mini 7. The only thing I don’t like is that it only has 32GB of memory, which is nearly impossible to deal with.
    My advice…lean to getting more than you think you will need.

  • @blamejb
    @blamejb หลายเดือนก่อน

    “I didn’t think to do that” even though it prompts you to register more than 1 finger in both orientations during set-up… mmmmkay

  • @andrew5959
    @andrew5959 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Jason, I have to say, I truly enjoyed your intro 😂. Although I am retired and lazy, I do a lot of reading and sometimes consume a lot of streaming, but not having the stomach u r proud of, my elbows on the bed serve me well as a viewing platform. Having started with the IPad 1, then the 5, I do like the speed of the 7, size, portability and the memory. So I am content.
    Maybe you should do some improv, which seems like your niche .. thank you 👍🏼

    • @thejasontlewis
      @thejasontlewis  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks!. I definitely need to get rid of some of this belly. It started durning the pandemic and continued to grow. I'm going to do more videos like this. It was fun.

  • @TheKurtLyon
    @TheKurtLyon 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Look forward to seeing your review on that e-ink device.

  • @alatorreluis
    @alatorreluis 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Is It mad to change my iPad Pro m2 for this one due to portability ? Or m2 is way better

  • @craigo2142
    @craigo2142 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I think Apple has just gotten lazy or lacks creativity anymore. Resting on their laurels with no exciting new products or designs across their line-up. Maybe an iPad mini starting at 249$ that is just used for simple games, content viewing, and reading in a pinch (I, too love my kindle for reading) would be better.

    • @thejasontlewis
      @thejasontlewis  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think $250 oe $300 would be much more attractive, but then that steps on the base model iPad. And they can do just enough to market the Mini as a more "premium" device.

  • @CliveMcCabe
    @CliveMcCabe 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Enjoyed your video, great job.

  • @nessathedragon9968
    @nessathedragon9968 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The intro itself made me laugh out loud. Great work!

    • @thejasontlewis
      @thejasontlewis  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks. It was fun to make.

  • @nemesisut8793
    @nemesisut8793 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So will you take the ipad mini back?

  • @wesleyfrankenofficial
    @wesleyfrankenofficial 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Not a bad value because I payed 1400 Euros for the iPad Pro M4. Only because I need the flash with a slightly bigger screen 😂

  • @papadougsadventures
    @papadougsadventures 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    I bought the Mini 7 thinking I had more time to return it. I missed the return date(14 day) by 3 days so I won’t b returning it and I don’t like it. I got the maxed out WiFi+cellular 512GB. $1092 with an apple case and sales tax. The display sucks. Seems slow after using my M4 iPad Pro. I only wanted it as a travel iPad so I’ll make the best of it.

    • @johnpienta4200
      @johnpienta4200 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Ugh, I'm sorry to hear that, that's an absurdly small return window.

    • @SwornSecrets
      @SwornSecrets 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Dagnabbit! I just hate when that happens…goddamn return windows.

    • @jeffgermanich8105
      @jeffgermanich8105 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Don’t fret over it. It’s still a good travel iPad because of its size. Maybe over specked a bit since it’s not trying to do anything compared to an iPad Pro. I myself almost bought it but the wife convinced me that it just too small for photo editing, so ended up getting the iPad 10th generation. If it really bugs you to use it, trade it in, sure you’ll take a loss but that’s life. Then you can get the iPad you should have picked up, or keep it until Apple comes out with a true IPad Pro in this small size.

    • @rdizzo1313
      @rdizzo1313 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Why is everyone crying over this??….🥴🥴🥴

    • @deon.zoldyck
      @deon.zoldyck 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You should’ve waited until last week because mine is eligible for the holiday return until January 8th. I purchased mine 3 days ago but I haven’t opened it yet because I am waiting for the screen protector to arrive.

  • @Coffeebibber
    @Coffeebibber หลายเดือนก่อน

    Iowa? I grew up in Bussey, IA in the mid 80s. Good memories! I really enjoyed this vid and the info. Thanks! Oh, and I rock 3 iPads. My 13 M4 Pro is my main computer, and I love it. I have the 9th gen and mini 5 that I use for different purposes.

  • @karmacarms
    @karmacarms 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video Jason, avid mini 6 user and I don’t see a reason yet to upgrade to the 7. Thanks

  • @AALTERR
    @AALTERR 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was holding out for a good release of iPad mini, but Apple had other plans and barely did anything special to iPad mini 7. I’m glad I waited and got m4 11” iPad Pro. It’s perfect 👌

    • @thejasontlewis
      @thejasontlewis  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, if I had it to do over, that's what I would have done. The iPad Air is compelling as well.

    • @stevewellwood8288
      @stevewellwood8288 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@thejasontlewisI have the 11” M1 air and am seriously thinking of selling it for the mini , I have no use for two devices and now I have retired , no emailing daily , no CRM or zoom meetings ,my use case is content consumption , reading and light home admin and a journal so I think the mini along with a bluetooth keyboard and screen which I have will be perfect . The Ipad mini I want with wifi and cellular 256gb pencil and case in NZ $1600 the pro you had with apple keyboard and pencil $3500 NZD it’s a lot of money in NZ .

  • @Bifragura
    @Bifragura 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s funny that you said that the A17 is overkill and the reason I didn’t get the mini is because I didn’t think the A17 was enough

    • @thejasontlewis
      @thejasontlewis  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What are you going to do that will require more?

    • @Bifragura
      @Bifragura 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @ gaming. I ended up getting an M2 iPad Air 11" instead

  • @Seahawksnumber1
    @Seahawksnumber1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. I know you got bored of tech reviews, but you make them interesting .

    • @thejasontlewis
      @thejasontlewis  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, gotta keep it fresh. This one was fun.

  • @christianhotter
    @christianhotter 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It needs MagSafe so you can easily move it from the bedroom to the kitchen

    • @thejasontlewis
      @thejasontlewis  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      There are magnet cases or adhesives that you can use, but that kinda runins the aesthetic.

  • @stephencapillas1861
    @stephencapillas1861 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’d probably buy an IPad Mini 7 or 6 if only to use it as a secondary device for my IPad Pro 11 inch 2022 unit. Am leaning towards the 6 since I won’t have to buy an extra pencil and can swap it with my other unit. Except for storage, faster chip and AI, there’s very little difference between the two IPad Mini models.

  • @MikesVegas
    @MikesVegas 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Apple does deliver off there website. You can buy things without going to an Apple Store 😂

  • @joesalyers
    @joesalyers 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    iPad's are good for listening to podcasts while in the shower, and its a nice remote control for some desktop apps like Logic Pro. But I use to want the Biggest iPad pro then I picked up the base A14 iPad Pro and well its fine and costs like $299 so I'm happy!

  • @Johnedwardpeterson
    @Johnedwardpeterson 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It reminds me of the 12” MacBook. You’re paying more for the form factor I guess and I just got the iPad mini 7 my first mini and I have a 12.9” pro and I love my new iPad for the basic stuff I plan to use it for TH-cam and maybe PUBG mobile… I wasn’t a gamer either but u should try PUBG it’s super fun once you play a few rounds

  • @Kikiz_yt
    @Kikiz_yt 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ipad mini 7 or the 10th gen 2022????

  • @Tech4YourNeeds
    @Tech4YourNeeds 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice intro! Many people wonder why would you get rid of the iPad Pro M4, but at the end of the day, it's your choice.

    • @thejasontlewis
      @thejasontlewis  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I ask myself why I got rid of the M4. The 13" was too big, but the 11" woulf have been perfect. It was an aborted attemp to go all-iPad all the time.

  • @jefferyjones8399
    @jefferyjones8399 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I wish it was only like 300. Also, I think I've mentioned this but I am pretty sure we live in the same area.

  • @jherandsoleil6335
    @jherandsoleil6335 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Not sure why people comment on a product they know isn’t meant for them lol.

  • @metalliholic
    @metalliholic 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The price hold me off as well. The mini 6 is $350 and can sometimes be found open box even cheaper. But then its so close in price to the mini 7 that I would rather bump up but then its too expensive again lol.

    • @thejasontlewis
      @thejasontlewis  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You might as well go for the 6. the only real difference is the storage.

  • @victorkyaw532
    @victorkyaw532 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey, saw you reading absolute Batman, how do you like it? For me personally, I love it😂.

    • @thejasontlewis
      @thejasontlewis  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I've only read that first issue. I thought it was pretty cool. Looking forward to checking out the rest.

    • @victorkyaw532
      @victorkyaw532 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @thejasontlewis second issue is out now, i gotta go check it out too

  • @radiologistanonymous2353
    @radiologistanonymous2353 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If I don't have iPad mini at all, which one is better for money ? I am getting second hand mini 6 in half the price of new mini 7. Condition is perfect, no signs of use whatsoever.
    My use is reading, some writing and mild media consumption and as a companion to iPhone SE 22.
    Anyone who has both Samsung Tab with pen and iPad with pen. Because writing experience on Samsung tab is top notch, and people say writing experience with iPad and apple pen is not up to the mark.

    • @ramondelgado6778
      @ramondelgado6778 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I hope you are getting at least the 128 gb. Consider the Mini 7 has a processor that is 3 versions newer, double the RAM, double the standard storage, faster USB-C data transfer rates, so then, is the Mini 6 a better value? Not if you have to replace it in two years. It's already 3 years old so how long will you get updates for? The mini 7 is MUCH more robust and will last at least twice as long. So if you consider those things, the Mini 7 is a better value. Hope this helps.

  • @Jovi-x4j
    @Jovi-x4j 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I want to get an iPad mini 1. e-reader (i thought to get a kindle) 2. use during lunch break instead of using my phone (because i want something just a little larger) 3. may be a nice size to take notes with pencil 4. extra space for pics

    • @thejasontlewis
      @thejasontlewis  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The Mini is a great size for all that.

  • @ralphortiz1398
    @ralphortiz1398 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That was actually a painfully honest review. 😂

  • @Altabozz
    @Altabozz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I bought the Mini 7 after waiting a lot because of the hype with Mini 6 ...and everything is sooo small! You can put the fonts and icons bigger but the OS is not well made or fit properly and for some apps to take notes is not enough screen unless you take kind of post it size notes...or the webpages are the mobile version, so it is like reading on your phone or a little bigger. The screen is laggy even with the new chip. I don't know, but I feel I little bit disappoint after every TH-camr talking about the benefits of this size. Perfect for reading a book (maybe a kindle could be better and cheaper) and watching TH-cam in bed but not much more...

  • @DarkPa1adin
    @DarkPa1adin 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your stomach line made me laughed

  • @hahja40
    @hahja40 หลายเดือนก่อน

    10:50 it's not an e reader if brightness is not enough to read outside in bright sunlight

  • @anudeepmufc
    @anudeepmufc 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Here to request a video about your thoughts on general AI and the current state of this buzzword. Nice and (painfully) honest review! :)

  • @ericfaley9019
    @ericfaley9019 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve had the mini 6 and 7. Both too small when you have been using larger IPads. I found with both the 6 and 7 that the power button and volume buttons are poorly located. You’d expect the new 7 to have Face ID. Nope still has a finger print scanner. They may be great for travel. Step up and buy at least a 10 inch model.

  • @-ThePharaoh-
    @-ThePharaoh- 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Why did you change the channel name?
    It was unique.
    And I miss your intro.
    Tech so honest that hurts, 😅

    • @thejasontlewis
      @thejasontlewis  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I kinda felt like PHT was built on negativity, or peoplle expected negativity from it. The growth was stalled and I needed to do something different. All good things come to an end. 🤷🏻

    • @-ThePharaoh-
      @-ThePharaoh- 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @thejasontlewis I don't know...negativity never come to my mind when I heard it...honesty whether you like it or not came to my mind...it was unique and the way you started your video by saying it with that enthusiasm... It Was really great.

  • @dragonrain3343
    @dragonrain3343 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Are you trading this in for your iPad 13inch back? 🤣

  • @JimAlaska49
    @JimAlaska49 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I subscribed based on your intro alone :)

  • @jlcornish
    @jlcornish 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I too have a problem with distractions and losing focus, and wanted to tell you

  • @PhoneKings2
    @PhoneKings2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Le seul iPad qui est une vraie tablette. Je l'adore,

  • @theflyingscott1
    @theflyingscott1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Totally agree with you. It is no different from the iPad mini 6 I used to own. I bought this new one and I returned it within a couple of days because I realized that Apple were robbing their customers. I cannot tell the difference of having extra RAM and a new processor in a tablet which has such an awful operating system. You literally cannot do anything with this iPad because not having the M1 chip means you do not get proper monitor support and the display is just too small and incredibly mediocre for the price that customers have to pay. It is simply just a huge phone without cellular if you bought the Wi-Fi version.The speakers are still not good enough as they do not get loud enough and I absolutely hate having to look at this screen after I have just put my Samsung S24 ultra down on the table. Moving from a 120 Hz AMOLED Samsung display to this 1980s LCD display is a horrendous experience. It is like trading Margot Robbie for Hillary Clinton. Sorry Apple but this is a massive corporate grift. As an experiment, I went out and bought the $99 Samsung A9 tablet and it can literally do everything the iPad mini 7 can do albeit with a vastly inferior processor. I don’t think we will see the iPad mini refreshed ever again. Garbage.

  • @Danny-BigD
    @Danny-BigD 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Lol.. I wanna hear him explain "painfully". I have yet to read a review "OMG this is the best thing since Apple pie!" yeah apple pie. No one.. just letting better chip.. why they didn't put the A18 in.. things like that. Seems SOME are making something out of nothing to get views

    • @thejasontlewis
      @thejasontlewis  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This channel used to be called Painfully Honest Tech. This is a thing I've done for about 10 years. And all you have to do is type iPad Mini 7 in TH-cam search to find a ton of "The iPad Mini 7 is the Best iPad Ever" videos. So...yeah.

  • @Eeveewashere
    @Eeveewashere 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wrong question asked. I totally believe it's worth $500. But, I don't believe I'll ever get $500 of entertainment and productivity out of it. The screen may be perfection and yet I'll still cast the movie or video to my larger TV. Productivity and so I'm grabbing the cellphone or sitting down being productive with my M1 Mac instead. None of this is Apple's fault. My love of tablets faded as grabbing the phone is so darn easy.

  • @newfnshow031
    @newfnshow031 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    yea I don't get how people can use an iPad as their only computer. iPads aren't really good for anything when you already have a phone and a MacBook can do way more. That shot of you trying to use the keyboard for this iPad just seems daunting when MacBooks exist... that's my .02 though I've purchased and sold so many iPads

  • @KenGraichen-j4m
    @KenGraichen-j4m 22 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    returned mine, got money back.

  • @rdizzo1313
    @rdizzo1313 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Too many cry babies in here wanting this to be a full on editing tool….🥴🥴🥴🥴
    Get a grip. It’s perfect for what MOST PEOPLE NEED IT FOR….
    Save your pennies or ask mom for a raise in your allowance so you can get a iPad Pro if you desperately need it….

    • @thejasontlewis
      @thejasontlewis  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The point was that for $100 more you get an iPad Air with a much more powerful M2 chip, which offers a ton more power and can do jusut about anything. By your logic, the only reason to buy this is because it's small.

    • @Themeparkanxiety
      @Themeparkanxiety 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@thejasontlewisit really depends on what you need. If it's your only device, then yes it needs more. But I already have a top of the line MacBook that does it all. The mini is for fun!

  • @jasonzsiba6522
    @jasonzsiba6522 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hah, I have the same mug but it just says Yoda Best, no mom. So my mom can't use it.

  • @jeysmoothies
    @jeysmoothies 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I wish it had 120 hz
    New colors and landscape camera and thinner bezels

    • @thejasontlewis
      @thejasontlewis  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep.

    • @bad.chickie66
      @bad.chickie66 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Better better life and brighter/better screen is all

  • @JG-ke7gj
    @JG-ke7gj 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Makes me think that you can get a 65 inch tv for similar money.

  • @TAKUMI143
    @TAKUMI143 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Here in the Philippines the cost of the iPad mini 7 128gb is $603.82 😅

  • @djvalentin
    @djvalentin หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was debating on upgrading from from a mini 6 to a 7; I do not think it’s worth the upgrade being for use as note taking and content consumption. Then adding the the extra cost of the new apple pen pro . I have the Apple iPad Pro m1 from 2020 and it is still a beast , with the Magic keyboard , stage manager and Apple AI.

  • @damonnith3062
    @damonnith3062 หลายเดือนก่อน

    which app did u use for reading comic?