Do you think I should get the mini 7 or the iPad 10 I plan on using my iPad for casual use basically everything you expect a person to do on an iPad like content consumption some drawing gaming and that’s it pretty much
3rd year medical student in the US, to this day the iPad mini provides the easiest pocket reference for trainees. Where looking up information on a phone will get looks, no physician will scold a student using an iPad for information reference. That being said, clinically, there's very use for an iPad mini for healthcare professionals as all of the documentation is on desktops located all throughout the hospitals.
As an artist, my main content creation device is an iPad Pro, but when I really wanna travel light, I always grab my iPad mini. It’s the perfect size digital sketchbook when on the go. Do i wish the iPad mini 7 got an OLDD screen with thinner bezels & face ID? Sure. But it’s still a HUGE upgrade for my iPad mini 5. But even if I had the iPad mini 6, I’d probably still upgrade for the apple pencil pro support & faster chip. But I’m an artist, so that’s important to me. For others, it may not be worth the upgrade. The iPad mini 8 will probably get the better screen that everyone wanted this time. But that probably isn’t coming until 2027. In the meantime, the iPad mini 7 will suit me well.
- no 120hz (they intentionally save this for future models) - no independent external display (only mirroring) these two are dealbreakers. when these two comes, i will buy.
I bought iPad mini 7 with & Pencil Pro yesterday. I already have a MacBook Air M1 and iPhone 13 Pro which I replaced the battery last month at the Apple Store. I was debating getting a iPad Air it didn’t make sense for me , so went with IPad Mini 7.
I was holding out for the updated iPad Pro but just couldn't get over the cost of the device and the accessories. Then when I took an honest look at how I wanted to incorporate a new iPad into my professional life the Mini actually started to make more sense. I needed something that I could use for note taking and file support while visiting clients on the road. I've been using a 10.5" iPad Pro since it launched for my needs but in conjunction with a padfolio/pen/paper so I hadn't gone totally digital. I visited my local Best Buy once the Mini 7 hit the streets and was all set on going that route. In the back of my mind though I kind of felt like Apple was just mailing it in with this upgrade. Once I started comparing the 11" Pro and the Mini there was just no way I could settle for the Mini. The new 11" Pro feels way more manageable than my old 10.5 Pro and the Pencil Pro is a gamechanger when taking notes and working with the new iPad OS. Plus, there was a sale going on that took almost $200 off the price of the Pro so it was a no brainer at that point. I'm now about a month in and the conversion to full usage has been awesome! The initial client visits felt strange since I no longer had my padfolio in hand but it felt way more comfortable when working with clients if that makes sense. I love the fact that I can jump right into a Note and then transfer it to the customers file to be reviewed or updated later. I've always been someone who prides themselves on keeping great notes and keeping client data on hand. Now I can keep all of that on one device and I don't have a stack of paper to recycle at the end of the week. I guess I didn't realize how much time and effort it took to convert the printed data into a digital format via e-mails & internal website data entry.
It would be great to see a side by side comparison with the Mini 6 to see how much faster the Mini 7 is doing common tasks. I get the feeling it might not be a huge difference so it would be good to see it in action.
I purchased the mini 7 and did some speed test against my M1 iPad Pro and the speed difference is negligible. I’m talking 0.4 or 0.3 millisecond speed difference on the mini against the iPad Pro M1.
I watched this on my iPad mini 7 😁 I love it and having upgraded from a 2018 iPad the difference is night and day. I don’t need it for anything more than viewing content online and doing emails. Voice control even works pretty well on it for me, it had ground to a halt on the 2018 iPad. 0:06
it’s kinda frustrating that they didn’t even fit a 90hz screen into it, this screen size is literally perfect for mobile gaming & media consumption. 17pro is super capable to run games with 90fps. & to handle the power consumption, they could adjust the battery like +200mAh
The Pro means here that it is intended for mainly artists. If it is used for occasional note taking, the USB-C version would be sufficient. I just feel Apple could have added the magnetic charge as note takers won't have any benefits from the pressure sensitivity, barrel roll or tool changer.
We are most desirous of an iPad MINI Pro… One that at least has most of the features that can be found on an iPhone 16, or even better an iPhone 16 Pro… Things like; FaceID + TouchID, Spatial Capture, ProRes Recording to an SSD, 1TB Storage Capacity option, Thunderbolt/ USB4, LiDAR Scanner, Pro Motion, and maybe 1000 nits… An iPad MINI Pro would be a game changing device…. 🤔
was very disappointed in the mini update. no reason they couldn't have put an M chip in there, upgraded display... I love the 8"(ish) form factor. fits perfectly in one hand, works best for me for reading, yadda yadda it still has the same horrible file management issues that are just "the apple way", and I have found work arounds to them for the most part. I'm probably going to end up dropping all apple products in my life for android in the new year anyway.
I have the Samsung Tab S9 and also the Mini 7, because of the form factor. I find iPad os limited compared to Samsung/Android. Surprisingly, the WiFi range on the Mini 7 is significantly worse than the Samsung tablet. But I bought it because there is no high quality small Android tablet.
Funny how apple makes you feel like the only options are the options they sell, or used to sell When there's a whole world of tablet pcs and android tablets out here, with better displays and prices. Although I couldn't resist but buy a 90€ mini 6 with a broken charge port, its size makes it just too cute
Yeah you could pick an m1 ipad pro for the same price, or pick a mini 6 for half the price Either you the 7 doesn't make much sense, but Apple upgrades often don't
@@jasonlittle2666 it’s been a while since I’ve owned a Mini (Mini 4, in fact) but as someone who always gets the largest iPhone, even when I had that mini, I have to say that there is quite a difference between even the smallest iPad and the largest iPhone. The difference in total size might not sound like much, but the aspect ratio makes a significant difference. The iPad mini is wider while even a Max sized iPhone is still very narrow relative to its hight. Hence why you can do things like use the Mini is landscape mode and split screen multitask. Plus there Pencil support if that matters to you. At the end of the day, one is still a full fledged tablet while the other is still a phone.
How can I configure my iPad mini so when I take notes with the apple pencil it can "sharpen" my calligraphy? I've seen it in a few videos but I can't find the configuration. Thanks!
Fair review. Took mine back and will stick with my M1 11 in pro until the mini gets 120hz - jelly scrolling and motion blur too bad for my eyes. As you said a refurbished M1 11 will far outperform the new mini. The M4 iPad 11 is far better than the mini and a bit better than an M1 (my M1 is 16/2tB as a Costco exit model last year for £699……bargain.)
I got the new iPad Air that came out this year I got a deal through my carrier this is the second iPad I've ever owned so maybe in the future I will go to a mini cuz it looks like they're getting better and it's not like iPad is a one size fits all thing anymore got the iPad the are the pro the mini right now though I am liking the size of the air
@@PeteMatheson maybe one day like I said the last iPad I had was a generation 2 and now I got the are so I'm probably going to stick with that I don't know I haven't had an iPad since 2016 and like I said it was the Gen 2 which is like 2011
They are always penny pinching us. They could give us a simified Ipad line up but no they give us this mess that we now have. I have no idea what they are thinking about. It's the same reason why I am going to get the Samsung Ultra 10 or the Samsung Tab 10 5G. Simple to decide and not 1 million different variants or pencils
What did you think of the iPad Mini 7? Good / bad / excited / disappointed?
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Do you think I should get the mini 7 or the iPad 10 I plan on using my iPad for casual use basically everything you expect a person to do on an iPad like content consumption some drawing gaming and that’s it pretty much
@@Stfu1125u considering air?
@@elijaheverything9644 2 expensive
3rd year medical student in the US, to this day the iPad mini provides the easiest pocket reference for trainees. Where looking up information on a phone will get looks, no physician will scold a student using an iPad for information reference. That being said, clinically, there's very use for an iPad mini for healthcare professionals as all of the documentation is on desktops located all throughout the hospitals.
As an aerospace engineering student, the iPad mini is the most commonly used device, especially in smaller cockpits and tight spaces
As an artist, my main content creation device is an iPad Pro, but when I really wanna travel light, I always grab my iPad mini. It’s the perfect size digital sketchbook when on the go. Do i wish the iPad mini 7 got an OLDD screen with thinner bezels & face ID? Sure. But it’s still a HUGE upgrade for my iPad mini 5. But even if I had the iPad mini 6, I’d probably still upgrade for the apple pencil pro support & faster chip. But I’m an artist, so that’s important to me. For others, it may not be worth the upgrade. The iPad mini 8 will probably get the better screen that everyone wanted this time. But that probably isn’t coming until 2027. In the meantime, the iPad mini 7 will suit me well.
My first and only iPad is an Air 2 from 2012… so I can’t wait to grab the 7th gen mini. It’ll be a massively worthwhile upgrade.
iPad Air 2 launched in 2014 mg
@ you’re right! 2014…. simple mistype
@@doctheop3034 no damage done, I didn’t wanna come off as 🤓 was just wondering cause I had the OG air in 2013
@@kylecastellino6402 🙂
Ipad air 6 better.
- no 120hz (they intentionally save this for future models)
- no independent external display (only mirroring)
these two are dealbreakers.
when these two comes, i will buy.
I bought iPad mini 7 with & Pencil Pro yesterday. I already have a MacBook Air M1 and iPhone 13 Pro which I replaced the battery last month at the Apple Store. I was debating getting a iPad Air it didn’t make sense for me , so went with IPad Mini 7.
I was holding out for the updated iPad Pro but just couldn't get over the cost of the device and the accessories. Then when I took an honest look at how I wanted to incorporate a new iPad into my professional life the Mini actually started to make more sense. I needed something that I could use for note taking and file support while visiting clients on the road. I've been using a 10.5" iPad Pro since it launched for my needs but in conjunction with a padfolio/pen/paper so I hadn't gone totally digital.
I visited my local Best Buy once the Mini 7 hit the streets and was all set on going that route. In the back of my mind though I kind of felt like Apple was just mailing it in with this upgrade. Once I started comparing the 11" Pro and the Mini there was just no way I could settle for the Mini. The new 11" Pro feels way more manageable than my old 10.5 Pro and the Pencil Pro is a gamechanger when taking notes and working with the new iPad OS. Plus, there was a sale going on that took almost $200 off the price of the Pro so it was a no brainer at that point.
I'm now about a month in and the conversion to full usage has been awesome! The initial client visits felt strange since I no longer had my padfolio in hand but it felt way more comfortable when working with clients if that makes sense. I love the fact that I can jump right into a Note and then transfer it to the customers file to be reviewed or updated later. I've always been someone who prides themselves on keeping great notes and keeping client data on hand. Now I can keep all of that on one device and I don't have a stack of paper to recycle at the end of the week. I guess I didn't realize how much time and effort it took to convert the printed data into a digital format via e-mails & internal website data entry.
It would be great to see a side by side comparison with the Mini 6 to see how much faster the Mini 7 is doing common tasks. I get the feeling it might not be a huge difference so it would be good to see it in action.
I was excited for the iPad mini 7, but iPad Pro M4 11 is just so portable that I couldn't justify it. They could've done something better imo.
Yeah I really am thinking the same!
Yes I did just that and love it! I pad pro 11” Oled is beautiful aftermarket magnetic protective holder can’t be beat for slim carry along.
I purchased the mini 7 and did some speed test against my M1 iPad Pro and the speed difference is negligible. I’m talking 0.4 or 0.3 millisecond speed difference on the mini against the iPad Pro M1.
I watched this on my iPad mini 7 😁 I love it and having upgraded from a 2018 iPad the difference is night and day. I don’t need it for anything more than viewing content online and doing emails. Voice control even works pretty well on it for me, it had ground to a halt on the 2018 iPad. 0:06
planning to get one this end of the year!!
Upgraded from the 2019 5th Gen. Really complements my iPhone 13 Mini. Just wish it came in the same Product Red colour.
Thanks for the content.
Oh yeah for the 13 Mini it would make a great companion!
I think I just need to grab this and try it out. Worst case scenario I can take it back
thinner bezels and same size ipad mini would be the greatest upgrade for me.
it’s kinda frustrating that they didn’t even fit a 90hz screen into it, this screen size is literally perfect for mobile gaming & media consumption. 17pro is super capable to run games with 90fps. & to handle the power consumption, they could adjust the battery like +200mAh
Why does Apple call it the Apple Pencil Pro if it's not exclusive to Pro iPads? I think people may find that confusing as the Mini isn't a Pro 🙈
🤪 is all I have to say about that... lol.
Careful what you wish for, they'll launch the Mini Pencil next!!
The Pro means here that it is intended for mainly artists.
If it is used for occasional note taking, the USB-C version would be sufficient.
I just feel Apple could have added the magnetic charge as note takers won't have any benefits from the pressure sensitivity, barrel roll or tool changer.
@@addsimpson1 it’s called the a17pro so I’m guessing for a mini it’s a pro
@@dieseldawg7132True, the chip in the iPad Mini is called the A17 Pro, but strangely for the iPad Pro, the chip is the M4, not the M4 pro. 😅
@@addsimpson1 Well why did they put the A17 PRO on the iPad MINI????
so does my regular apple pencil for my ipad pro 5th gen M1 not work for the ipad mini 7?
do you have any left handed people close by to test the pencil? i've heard the ipad/pencil setup isn't as lefty friendly...
What iPad you recommend mainly for watching movies and doing one-on-one presentations for clients and some sketching.
Depends on budget but m2 iPad Air is great or old iPad Pro
Ipad pro or ipad air 6
I've got the 6. I'm hanging on for the Mini Pro.
Me too.. However, at this rate we are gonna be hanging on a long, long time.
3:48 coincidentally??????? how is that a coincident 😒😵💫
We are most desirous of an iPad MINI Pro… One that at least has most of the features that can be found on an iPhone 16, or even better an iPhone 16 Pro… Things like; FaceID + TouchID, Spatial Capture, ProRes Recording to an SSD, 1TB Storage Capacity option, Thunderbolt/ USB4, LiDAR Scanner, Pro Motion, and maybe 1000 nits…
An iPad MINI Pro would be a game changing device….
🤔
was very disappointed in the mini update. no reason they couldn't have put an M chip in there, upgraded display... I love the 8"(ish) form factor. fits perfectly in one hand, works best for me for reading, yadda yadda
it still has the same horrible file management issues that are just "the apple way", and I have found work arounds to them for the most part. I'm probably going to end up dropping all apple products in my life for android in the new year anyway.
The time sections are broken, they are labeled as if it is a Macbook video. Might want to fix it.
That’s weird! The timestamps are definitely right…
With all that borders they could have added FACE ID?
How quickly will they drop the prices for the mini?
It's going for $399 right now
I have the Samsung Tab S9 and also the Mini 7, because of the form factor. I find iPad os limited compared to Samsung/Android. Surprisingly, the WiFi range on the Mini 7 is significantly worse than the Samsung tablet. But I bought it because there is no high quality small Android tablet.
Funny how apple makes you feel like the only options are the options they sell, or used to sell
When there's a whole world of tablet pcs and android tablets out here, with better displays and prices.
Although I couldn't resist but buy a 90€ mini 6 with a broken charge port, its size makes it just too cute
Yeah you could pick an m1 ipad pro for the same price, or pick a mini 6 for half the price
Either you the 7 doesn't make much sense, but Apple upgrades often don't
Is it really worth getting the mini seven if I already have an iPhone 15 Pro max? Doesn’t seem like it would be that much bigger..
@@jasonlittle2666 it’s been a while since I’ve owned a Mini (Mini 4, in fact) but as someone who always gets the largest iPhone, even when I had that mini, I have to say that there is quite a difference between even the smallest iPad and the largest iPhone. The difference in total size might not sound like much, but the aspect ratio makes a significant difference. The iPad mini is wider while even a Max sized iPhone is still very narrow relative to its hight. Hence why you can do things like use the Mini is landscape mode and split screen multitask. Plus there Pencil support if that matters to you. At the end of the day, one is still a full fledged tablet while the other is still a phone.
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returned the mini 7 expensive and last upgrades
Paperlike has been so agressive with the release of the Mini A17 gosh.
How can I configure my iPad mini so when I take notes with the apple pencil it can "sharpen" my calligraphy? I've seen it in a few videos but I can't find the configuration. Thanks!
It has a pro chip, it supports a pro pencil, all it’s missing is a pro display and ProMotion…
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Fair review. Took mine back and will stick with my M1 11 in pro until the mini gets 120hz - jelly scrolling and motion blur too bad for my eyes. As you said a refurbished M1 11 will far outperform the new mini. The M4 iPad 11 is far better than the mini and a bit better than an M1 (my M1 is 16/2tB as a Costco exit model last year for £699……bargain.)
So 4weeks with the iPad mini 7…
0:15 I still rather save up for a Pro, waiting for the Mi6🏴 chip to come out 💪, let’s hope I last that long 🤞
Yeah I think that makes sense! Haha, temptation is always difficult eh!
Jokes on you, I SMASHED the subscribe button, and there's nothing you could do about it...
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I got the new iPad Air that came out this year I got a deal through my carrier this is the second iPad I've ever owned so maybe in the future I will go to a mini cuz it looks like they're getting better and it's not like iPad is a one size fits all thing anymore got the iPad the are the pro the mini right now though I am liking the size of the air
Mini Pro is definitely where I want to be 😬 Maybe one day... !
@@PeteMatheson maybe one day like I said the last iPad I had was a generation 2 and now I got the are so I'm probably going to stick with that I don't know I haven't had an iPad since 2016 and like I said it was the Gen 2 which is like 2011
The Mini is great for its portability. If you use your iPad at home only, the Air is a better choice.
Considering one
Nice! What sort of use?
lacks upgrades for the price do not buy wait for the mini 8
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Why would anyone pay 500 dollars for a device with a 60hz screen 😂🗑️💩
They are always penny pinching us. They could give us a simified Ipad line up but no they give us this mess that we now have. I have no idea what they are thinking about.
It's the same reason why I am going to get the Samsung Ultra 10 or the Samsung Tab 10 5G.
Simple to decide and not 1 million different variants or pencils
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