What I like about your videos is that you make what seems to be just another boring unboxing and first impressions video into something fun and amusing. You were born for this, man. Congrats.
Hey Gary how you doing? If i may: please when you do a full review of this ipad, please please concentrate on the size and let us know how it is and how it feels to use a mini. Pros, cons, different situations where it works better and / or worse than the bigger ipads, etc. I know it sounds obvious but lately i feel like the TH-cam reviewers community went from "reviewing" to "reading the spec sheet and stating the obvious with a bit of complaining about the stuff they wanted but didnt get". Everyone is repeating the same stuff over and over, and not letting us know anything new compared to simply reading apples website....i watch a review to see how it would be to own the product, not to get the video version of the spec sheet. And i took the time to write this to you because i know you can deliver, thats exactly the reason why i subbed to your channel many years ago when you reviewed cameras. Many thanks if you read this, cheers mate!
Dang. That front camera is crispy. Def upgrade. The spacing of the icons is crushing the soul of us OCD people. Hope they fix that. Otherwise, mine will be here Monday :) Same exact model.
This starlight color is sick. In broad daylight it’s a bright silverish but in lower light it develops a gold hue. I’m loving so far. The speakers are nuts too
@@hilalm.397 i havent tried note taking. But drawing on it is really good with the bigger screen real estate from the mini 5. Multi tasking is dope. Im watching “For all mankind” on apple tv while texting. Its a win for me
I had already standardized all my notebooks on the U.S. Letter half-page size. I was delighted to find the iPad mini fits right in. It wants you to set up two different fingers so you can set up your right finger and your left finger so you can use Touch ID in ANY orientation. The volume control buttons work so that the upper button increases the volume and the lower button lowers the volume in ANY orientation. I got my old mini with the maximum storage so I could load it up with ebooks, magazines and ripped movies. I ended up using it for everything. But I cheaped out and didn't get it with cellular and have regretted it ever since because Wi-Fi still isn't everywhere yet. I liked the way that in a notebook cover it could pass as a Kindle like so many other people on the bus have so I wouldn't stick out as That Guy with an iPad. This one will do nearly everything ANY other iPad will do except fit in your jacket pocket. The thing is CRAZY portable, big enough but Never too big. I've heard that many people are getting this new mini with cellular to use as a cheaper, larger iPhone! I'm getting mine with the maximum storage AND cellular (I promised myself this time) and it will still cost only $799. I paid $699 for my iPad with Retina display (iPad 2) with the maximum storage (128 GB) and no cellular. It still works well, but this new one has enough new features to justify the upgrade AND it comes in PURPLE?!
I didn’t know the design spelt “MINI” either. I have set it on the lock screen. Mine said “Australia”. I got the Space Grey. Main purpose it to use on public transport (after the world’s longest lockdown) I was able to type from my bluetooth keyboard. Also if you press Command button comes up with a box of shortcut suggestions.
Equally disappointed. Glad Gary mentioned it. I hope this is fixed. The "reason" they did it was for sure due to widget alignment consistency across portrait/landscape, but the spacing changes are just really disturbing. Until they make the App Library customizable, I rely on home screens, and now I have to look at a bunch of spacing on all the sides (not using any widgets anyway). :(
When I walked in to pick up my preordered 13 this morning - I immediately went to the mini. It’s a difference of 1.6 inches from the Pro Max and I just couldn’t justify it. I rarely use my 2020 11” Pro since I picked up my M1 iPad 13” and as much as love how the minis from the past felt in my hand… oh my gosh… Did I just talk myself, I just talked myself into having this lil guy being delivered in a few hours. Gall darnnit.
I’m dying right now because I literally told my husband how proud I was of myself for not buying it and then I watched this review and I was like, “GAWDDAMMIT It feels so good it your hand.” It won’t cause a divorce or anything, but I gots some explainin to do. He’ll probably think I’m losing it. I couldn’t get purple but that sand light is awfully pretty.
So having it in my hands right now it is nearly twice the size. I’m terrible at measurements - but this is easily the most comfortable tablet I’ve had since I ditched the mini in 2014. Dammit. I didn’t even wait 8 hours before I already ignored my new iPhone. I’m such a sheep. Baaaaaa
my first impression is also about the icons being so small, the screen doesn't look as nice as the ipad pro and the response to pen is little laggy. But in general, I think "mini" is creating a new era for tablets. The size is so satisfying to play, to read and also to text.
@@Dr.OneilAakashBiswas1038 I was on the 11" and had to quickly go right back to it. The scaled down version they have going on with the mini just is ridiculous. All the wasted space on the sides and the app icons and everything seem larger on my iphone 12 pro than on this larger mini. I am returning it today.
I don’t understand why reviewers keep disparaging people who use iPad cameras, especially recently when the cameras have gotten pretty good, when those big, bright, colour-accurate iPad screens make such great viewfinders. I think this new iPad mini will be especially popular with kids and elders.
The Mini feels like it was built for the post-pandemic era that's not quite here. If you're frequently reading or playing games on a train or at the coffee shop, it's great! But I'm still spending most of my time indoors, and it's tough to justify such a high price on a screen when I already have so many around me. And the 64GB is ridiculous for the price of 500 bucks!
Hey Gary, i updated my 8th Gen iPad to OS 15 Wednesday night and the first thing i noticed when the screen turned back on was that the aspect ratio seemed way off and there looked like a ton of wasted space. At first i thought the same as you, maybe changing the app icon size would help but obviously it didnt lol. Im really liking everything else about iPad OS15, just hope they change the layout and take more advantage of the wasted space. Great video brother!
A video I would like to see is, can the iPad mini be used as a cheaper iPhone replacement? Seems really interesting since not only is it cheaper, but it’s also bigger, doesn’t have side rails that are fingerprint magnets, and is more comfortable to hold two-handed
iOS 15 is why the icon border is weird, not the iPad Mini 6. My iPad Mini 5 looks the same after I upgraded from iOS 14 to 15 a few days ago. I agree this needs to be fixed
Hey great video as usual! Im watching your video on the mini right now. Excited about playing around with it this weekend. This is the best $499 that I’ve spent in a long time.
Just set mine up here in Sweden. Love it. Got the purple, Wi-Fi, 256gb version. In Sweden our region is set to Germany by default. Need to scroll through the list. Love your content 👊🏼
Great unboxing! Im from Australia and had to scroll through the list to find it on my iPhone 13 mini..Didn’t need to om the iPad 6. Just got my iPad mini today and so far I’m loving it.
I got the same model! Can't wait to play with it this weekend. Also, this was the first time I went to an Apple Store on a release day in a long time and I love the energy.
I'm a teacher and would like it as a note taking device. I think it'd work really well. I currently have an iPad Pro 11" 2018. The speakers are great on this device. Do you think the smaller device would cope with producing audio for listening material in a 30m2 auditorium?
Got my 256gb Wi-Fi space gray delivered this morning. I love it overall. I really do regret not getting the one with cellular though. Having to pick up my phone to reply to texts is already proving to be annoying. If I do have any gripes its not having Face ID. Remembering I have to keep scanning my finger feels so old fashioned. I also felt like the 120Hz on my iPad Pro wasn’t a big deal, but now back to 60Hz with the mini it’s definitely noticeable so I do wish they gave us that as well. Animations seem a bit choppy at times.
@@NickdeBey yeah. I already have it setup, but without cellular you can only reply to other iMessage users. In order to reply to a text from someone on an Android, you need the cellular unfortunately because standard text messages still use SMS technology. :( UPDATE: you were right! I forgot to turn on continuity from my iPhone. It’s working now!
Turning on Continuity will also simpify Personal Hotspot, so if the iPad cannot get to wifi, you just have the iPad join the iPhone hotspot, now the iPad has Internet access through the iPhone. Which is why I never pay extra for a cellular capable iPad.
I bought the purple one for my mom and starlight for myself. Picking up later this afternoon and I'm so excited! Already have the screen protectors and third-party cases ready for these amazing devices :)
It’s not just the new mini. I updated my mini 5 to iOS 15 and am disappointed how small the widgets became. Literally smaller then on my iPhone 12 mini. It’s because they Increased the margins on the sides to make multiple sized widgets work with the icon grid. I hope they change this in a future update.
Battery test would be a great start.. I just got mines and haven't set it up yet. I was bummed out by how every other YouTubber bragged on the purple but, man, that Space Gray is lit. I looks black on my tv screen. So, I've been looking at some of your videos and I like so, I'm subscribing. Good review so far.
I love the design and was considering getting one, but for the life of me I could not think about what I would use it for. I already bring my Macbook Air with me everywhere so I can work on my music or watch stuff while at work. Maybe if I could actually draw I would get one haha.
Gary, couldn’t you just re-do your touch ID to include your left thumb so you can just use your iPad Mini “upside-down” portrait position? The screen automatically rotates anyways.
I already have the pro, but am considering getting one for more portability since the pro is more like my laptop and photos backup. I appreciate the attention to detail like mentioning the stickers were plastic. This first hands video really put me on the fence, I will wait until the holiday season though. Not for a sale just as a present to myself 😂
I ve goy the pro 12,9 2018 and recieved my mini on friday : il s à perfect complément to Watch TH-cam, play , read my emails, read books …. And i can do that In my couch or In my bed Don t regret my purchase ( starlight colour 256 go)
At work note taking (in meetings, to do lists, other notes)? I currently have the iPad Pro 11 inch and love it but sometimes feel that it is to big for simple note taking, I used to use a moleskin notebook. Maybe even go into apps that you find helpful? Really like the videos and appreciate your perspective on tech.
Hi Gary. Can you let us know if the 'padding' annoys you? I didn't like how the apps were squished together to the centre. Somehow it makes the screen looks a lot smaller. (Which is a downside for me). I like the whole aesthetic, but when I see it inside, its like.. meh.. Thanks for the honest impression!
Thanks for your honest opinion. People are chasing for specs and omitting the basic reason why we buy devices for. Refresh rate is really overkilled at the expense of battery life and cost. Some famous TH-camrs are bashing at specs and says this is a meh product. Thanks for your down to earth review.
I'm from the Philippines, and my iPhone 12 PRO is the HongKong variant, but when I first booted my phone, it was region specific and had the Philippines on top of the list. :-)
Just recieved my iPad mini 6. Love it. When I upgraded my iPad mini 5 to iOS 15, the emty space on the home page showed up. Hate it. A video on how to change it back to the way it was in iOS 14 would be great!
Currently using the 5th Gen Mini, and waiting for the 7th before I upgrade. Looking forward to losing the Touch ID (which I never liked), and gaining USB-C, plus whatever else Apple decides to 'give' us. It'll probably be overly expensive for its form factor but - having just upgraded to an iPhone 13 Mini - it's the size that meets my needs. Anything bigger might end up unused in a drawer. Thanks for the content.
Hmm, that excess space may be a buffer to rest our fingers and to reduce unwanted activation of apps. Yes, there is already a thick bezel around the perimeter. However, iPads are used for many purposes, so better safe than sorry.
I haven't read it anywhere so far, can anyone confirm if there mini has strong magnets like the pro does when it attaches to the Apple keyboard? There are some new stands for the Pro on Kickstarter that are using this as a way of mounting the iPad. It would be nice if they had similar options for the mini.
Wow that’s a really good point! I’ve been seeing the spacing issue mentioned in a ton of reviews and you’re the first to point this out…def makes sense so you’re thumb doesn’t hit apps when holding w/ one hand. Very insightful. Thanks!
im sure there is an answer for this, but A15 for a tablet that most people will most likely use to watch YT, take notes, draw, read and call ? it seems a bit overpowered. But then its not like an older CPU would be a better solution.
Think imma trade in my air for the mini. Love my iPad but it’s biggest annoyance for me is it’s size. Gonna wait to be able and hold and see it firsthand before making my final decision
I was thinking about doing this but I really do love the extra screen real estate on the air for drawing! not sure the screen size on the mini would be enough
What I like about your videos is that you make what seems to be just another boring unboxing and first impressions video into something fun and amusing. You were born for this, man. Congrats.
Yea, you can tell he's a fun guy 👍
Hey Gary how you doing? If i may: please when you do a full review of this ipad, please please concentrate on the size and let us know how it is and how it feels to use a mini. Pros, cons, different situations where it works better and / or worse than the bigger ipads, etc. I know it sounds obvious but lately i feel like the TH-cam reviewers community went from "reviewing" to "reading the spec sheet and stating the obvious with a bit of complaining about the stuff they wanted but didnt get". Everyone is repeating the same stuff over and over, and not letting us know anything new compared to simply reading apples website....i watch a review to see how it would be to own the product, not to get the video version of the spec sheet. And i took the time to write this to you because i know you can deliver, thats exactly the reason why i subbed to your channel many years ago when you reviewed cameras. Many thanks if you read this, cheers mate!
Couldn’t have said it better myself!! I ABSOLUTELY second every word Pe Peroni said!!
I agree with this in it’s entirety.
Totally agree with you.
💯💯
I am sure Gary will do a great review 👍
Got the mini today too and I’m in LOVE ❤️
Dang. That front camera is crispy. Def upgrade. The spacing of the icons is crushing the soul of us OCD people. Hope they fix that. Otherwise, mine will be here Monday :) Same exact model.
It’s an OS problem not an iPad one. All iPads are shit after the update.
@@hossamsaleh6240 ok they fix it
This starlight color is sick. In broad daylight it’s a bright silverish but in lower light it develops a gold hue. I’m loving so far. The speakers are nuts too
How is multitasking and note taking?
@@hilalm.397 i havent tried note taking. But drawing on it is really good with the bigger screen real estate from the mini 5.
Multi tasking is dope. Im watching “For all mankind” on apple tv while texting. Its a win for me
I had already standardized all my notebooks on the U.S. Letter half-page size. I was delighted to find the iPad mini fits right in.
It wants you to set up two different fingers so you can set up your right finger and your left finger so you can use Touch ID in ANY orientation. The volume control buttons work so that the upper button increases the volume and the lower button lowers the volume in ANY orientation.
I got my old mini with the maximum storage so I could load it up with ebooks, magazines and ripped movies. I ended up using it for everything.
But I cheaped out and didn't get it with cellular and have regretted it ever since because Wi-Fi still isn't everywhere yet.
I liked the way that in a notebook cover it could pass as a Kindle like so many other people on the bus have so I wouldn't stick out as That Guy with an iPad.
This one will do nearly everything ANY other iPad will do except fit in your jacket pocket.
The thing is CRAZY portable, big enough but Never too big.
I've heard that many people are getting this new mini with cellular to use as a cheaper, larger iPhone!
I'm getting mine with the maximum storage AND cellular (I promised myself this time) and it will still cost only $799. I paid $699 for my iPad with Retina display (iPad 2) with the maximum storage (128 GB) and no cellular. It still works well, but this new one has enough new features to justify the upgrade AND it comes in PURPLE?!
I didn’t know the design spelt “MINI” either. I have set it on the lock screen. Mine said “Australia”. I got the Space Grey. Main purpose it to use on public transport (after the world’s longest lockdown)
I was able to type from my bluetooth keyboard. Also if you press Command button comes up with a box of shortcut suggestions.
You’re not alone, I also didn’t notice the design actually says “mini” until I saw it for the third time lol
"If I can figure it out, you can figure it out"...no one said how long it would take.
Picking mine up this afternoon. I agree, wasted space for the icons. That’s my only gripe. Hope there’s an update.
I was psyched for it until I saw that😂 especially because I really wanted the purple🥺 oh well it's not worth it for me personally lol
@@YourGirl_Nancyy that’s not a hardware problem, it’s the software
The wasted space…ugh! I’m interested in what you think of the sound quality and stereo speakers.
I had the same reaction with the space around the apps after my iPad updated to iOS 15. Not sure what they were going for there… Really weird.
I think that if you get rid of the widgets it will change the grid
Equally disappointed. Glad Gary mentioned it. I hope this is fixed. The "reason" they did it was for sure due to widget alignment consistency across portrait/landscape, but the spacing changes are just really disturbing. Until they make the App Library customizable, I rely on home screens, and now I have to look at a bunch of spacing on all the sides (not using any widgets anyway). :(
@@Den-xb5og I tried that immediately and it doesn’t fix it.
I really hate that
I just bought one in space gray with the cherry brown case along with the Apple Pencil 2nd gen
When I walked in to pick up my preordered 13 this morning - I immediately went to the mini. It’s a difference of 1.6 inches from the Pro Max and I just couldn’t justify it. I rarely use my 2020 11” Pro since I picked up my M1 iPad 13” and as much as love how the minis from the past felt in my hand… oh my gosh… Did I just talk myself, I just talked myself into having this lil guy being delivered in a few hours. Gall darnnit.
I’m dying right now because I literally told my husband how proud I was of myself for not buying it and then I watched this review and I was like, “GAWDDAMMIT It feels so good it your hand.” It won’t cause a divorce or anything, but I gots some explainin to do. He’ll probably think I’m losing it. I couldn’t get purple but that sand light is awfully pretty.
So having it in my hands right now it is nearly twice the size. I’m terrible at measurements - but this is easily the most comfortable tablet I’ve had since I ditched the mini in 2014. Dammit. I didn’t even wait 8 hours before I already ignored my new iPhone. I’m such a sheep. Baaaaaa
Can you use the Ipad mini 6 as your only video editing computer plzzzz 🙌🙌🙌
I just got mine in purple and I am thrilled. Getting it set up tonight
my first impression is also about the icons being so small, the screen doesn't look as nice as the ipad pro and the response to pen is little laggy.
But in general, I think "mini" is creating a new era for tablets. The size is so satisfying to play, to read and also to text.
finally a youtuer who get the spec as i did, just seeing no point of having celluar and additional storage, enough to watch youtube video lol.
Watching this on my iPad mini right now and I absolutely love this device . Coming from a 2018 iPad Pro this was worth the upgrade for me
I’m doing the same. Hope it’s worth it.
Which iPad pro were using? 11inch or 12.9?
@@Dr.OneilAakashBiswas1038 I was on the 11" and had to quickly go right back to it. The scaled down version they have going on with the mini just is ridiculous. All the wasted space on the sides and the app icons and everything seem larger on my iphone 12 pro than on this larger mini. I am returning it today.
@@Dr.OneilAakashBiswas1038 11 inch, I definitely understand the use case for 12.9 but never needed it for myself
I don’t understand why reviewers keep disparaging people who use iPad cameras, especially recently when the cameras have gotten pretty good, when those big, bright, colour-accurate iPad screens make such great viewfinders. I think this new iPad mini will be especially popular with kids and elders.
The Mini feels like it was built for the post-pandemic era that's not quite here. If you're frequently reading or playing games on a train or at the coffee shop, it's great! But I'm still spending most of my time indoors, and it's tough to justify such a high price on a screen when I already have so many around me. And the 64GB is ridiculous for the price of 500 bucks!
Hey Gary, i updated my 8th Gen iPad to OS 15 Wednesday night and the first thing i noticed when the screen turned back on was that the aspect ratio seemed way off and there looked like a ton of wasted space. At first i thought the same as you, maybe changing the app icon size would help but obviously it didnt lol. Im really liking everything else about iPad OS15, just hope they change the layout and take more advantage of the wasted space. Great video brother!
just got mine!!! i disagree on the smart connector...doesn't seems logic for me lol i have the ipad pro for that. great review! just subbed!
true
I got a pro but sometimes I want an even more portable device I can do light productive stuff in case I have to be on the go out of nowhere
It really is too small for keyboard, the touchscreen keyboard works very well though
I’m seriously very happy about this coming out !
I’ve been waiting for it . My 256 WF model will be here Monday 👍🏼
Got the purple one today. Got $250 for my Air 3. Loving this 👍
you have no idea how much this guy reminds me of my Dad.
A video I would like to see is, can the iPad mini be used as a cheaper iPhone replacement? Seems really interesting since not only is it cheaper, but it’s also bigger, doesn’t have side rails that are fingerprint magnets, and is more comfortable to hold two-handed
iOS 15 is why the icon border is weird, not the iPad Mini 6. My iPad Mini 5 looks the same after I upgraded from iOS 14 to 15 a few days ago. I agree this needs to be fixed
Hey great video as usual! Im watching your video on the mini right now. Excited about playing around with it this weekend. This is the best $499 that I’ve spent in a long time.
Just set mine up here in Sweden. Love it.
Got the purple, Wi-Fi, 256gb version.
In Sweden our region is set to Germany by default. Need to scroll through the list. Love your content 👊🏼
Oh look, my next phone. Not kidding,
As for keyboards I have the last version and typing is a little tight but doable.
Great video as always.
Great unboxing! Im from Australia and had to scroll through the list to find it on my iPhone 13 mini..Didn’t need to om the iPad 6. Just got my iPad mini today and so far I’m loving it.
Waiting to receive an iPad mini I ordered. Super excited. A lot of things to look forward to
Settings > Home screen and Dock > select the “more” option. For more apps in a line
I got the same model! Can't wait to play with it this weekend. Also, this was the first time I went to an Apple Store on a release day in a long time and I love the energy.
I saw this device yesterday, I like the size format, great for business, web conference, and vlogging.
I'm a teacher and would like it as a note taking device. I think it'd work really well. I currently have an iPad Pro 11" 2018. The speakers are great on this device. Do you think the smaller device would cope with producing audio for listening material in a 30m2 auditorium?
Don’t have to scroll through the list. Australia is normally at the top. Can’t wait to get my iPad mini!
Great video I can’t stand unboxings that act like we are only here to see what’s in the box and the set up process.
Got my 256gb Wi-Fi space gray delivered this morning. I love it overall. I really do regret not getting the one with cellular though. Having to pick up my phone to reply to texts is already proving to be annoying. If I do have any gripes its not having Face ID. Remembering I have to keep scanning my finger feels so old fashioned. I also felt like the 120Hz on my iPad Pro wasn’t a big deal, but now back to 60Hz with the mini it’s definitely noticeable so I do wish they gave us that as well. Animations seem a bit choppy at times.
You can forward SMS texts to iPad. it's under Settings > Messages
@@NickdeBey yeah. I already have it setup, but without cellular you can only reply to other iMessage users. In order to reply to a text from someone on an Android, you need the cellular unfortunately because standard text messages still use SMS technology. :(
UPDATE: you were right! I forgot to turn on continuity from my iPhone. It’s working now!
Thanks , as I’m trying to decide between cellular or not
@@WyattLite-n-inn check my update. It does work without cellular. Forgot to turn on continuity to the new iPad on my iPhone so save the $50.
Turning on Continuity will also simpify Personal Hotspot, so if the iPad cannot get to wifi, you just have the iPad join the iPhone hotspot, now the iPad has Internet access through the iPhone. Which is why I never pay extra for a cellular capable iPad.
I bought the purple one for my mom and starlight for myself. Picking up later this afternoon and I'm so excited! Already have the screen protectors and third-party cases ready for these amazing devices :)
How lucky you are .
Starlight - same like me. I also bought screen protectors and the case before the iPad itself. My one should arrive tomorrow. Enjoy your new device 🙂👍
Video from iPad looked GREAT.
My 13 pro I picked up at Apple today unlocked, had to scroll all the way down to US
Somehow I’m getting mine from AT&T early December, even though I ordered mid-November! Whoo! So I’m watching a lot of mini vids before then
Just got my iPad Mini and it came with “Australia” as the predetermined region. I live in New Zealand so I did have to scroll down to select it.
just got my 13 pro max in gold today and brown leather case and will get the iPad mini in purple either tommorrow or Monday 🤩
Yes the wasted space on iOS 15 Home Screen irks me.
This is the review I've been waiting for!!!
It’s not just the new mini. I updated my mini 5 to iOS 15 and am disappointed how small the widgets became. Literally smaller then on my iPhone 12 mini. It’s because they Increased the margins on the sides to make multiple sized widgets work with the icon grid. I hope they change this in a future update.
did you notice to holes on the bottom of the screen when in landscape, they look like cameras
I just got my ipad mini in purple. I did an unboxing too, the purple really surprised me!
Battery test would be a great start.. I just got mines and haven't set it up yet. I was bummed out by how every other YouTubber bragged on the purple but, man, that Space Gray is lit. I looks black on my tv screen. So, I've been looking at some of your videos and I like so, I'm subscribing. Good review so far.
I got my iPad 9 today and I am loving it! It’s more than enough for me!
would you use it as a phone?
Hi! There is a toggle in the iOS 15 settings page to increase the size of the icons on the Home Screen. I have it set up on the 12.9 inch
IPad mini 5 and mini 6 comparison please!!!
I love the design and was considering getting one, but for the life of me I could not think about what I would use it for. I already bring my Macbook Air with me everywhere so I can work on my music or watch stuff while at work. Maybe if I could actually draw I would get one haha.
Gary, couldn’t you just re-do your touch ID to include your left thumb so you can just use your iPad Mini “upside-down” portrait position? The screen automatically rotates anyways.
In Canada, my mini already showed Canada as the first option.
I’m from The Netherlands 🇳🇱, and I always have to scroll through the list to find my country
3:45 god I laughed so hard at that hahahaha even replayed it a few times hahaha. They should use that as a ringtone or something 😂😂
I already have the pro, but am considering getting one for more portability since the pro is more like my laptop and photos backup. I appreciate the attention to detail like mentioning the stickers were plastic. This first hands video really put me on the fence, I will wait until the holiday season though. Not for a sale just as a present to myself 😂
Smart thinking, this is exactly what we are doing at our company [I work for an airline]. You just out thinked the think tank 👌🙌
I ve goy the pro 12,9 2018 and recieved my mini on friday : il s à perfect complément to Watch TH-cam, play , read my emails, read books ….
And i can do that In my couch or In my bed
Don t regret my purchase ( starlight colour 256 go)
American living in Sweden and I have to scroll every single time.
Wasnt expecting the fast pulls with the tabs 😂😂
It was region locked for me in Australia.
Oh man, pining for external keyboards! Asleep at the wheel
wHY GET SUCH A BASIC COLOR?
Put it into pocket with Apple Pencil 2, identify issues and nice cases that still work when you pocket them.
At work note taking (in meetings, to do lists, other notes)? I currently have the iPad Pro 11 inch and love it but sometimes feel that it is to big for simple note taking, I used to use a moleskin notebook. Maybe even go into apps that you find helpful?
Really like the videos and appreciate your perspective on tech.
Hi Gary. Can you let us know if the 'padding' annoys you? I didn't like how the apps were squished together to the centre. Somehow it makes the screen looks a lot smaller. (Which is a downside for me). I like the whole aesthetic, but when I see it inside, its like.. meh..
Thanks for the honest impression!
Please tell apple to fix the space issue, I'm willing to have one of this but still considering due to the space problem...
For region locking, here in New Zealand it is set to Australia by default as our stock comes from there. We need to scroll down to New Zealand. :)
Got the exact same ipad mini should arrive monday. Agree on the wasted space in the app layout. Not botherd by the lack of smart connector though
First review I’m seeing that doesn’t have the Purple/Lavender model
Thanks for your honest opinion. People are chasing for specs and omitting the basic reason why we buy devices for. Refresh rate is really overkilled at the expense of battery life and cost. Some famous TH-camrs are bashing at specs and says this is a meh product. Thanks for your down to earth review.
Ipad mini or A14 ipad air? Which one should I buy?
I'm from the Philippines, and my iPhone 12 PRO is the HongKong variant, but when I first booted my phone, it was region specific and had the Philippines on top of the list. :-)
My 13 mini already pre selected to Australia when switching on!
you said it was embarresing to not not notice that the wallpaper said mini for me it took me a year i just reallized today when you said it
Just recieved my iPad mini 6. Love it. When I upgraded my iPad mini 5 to iOS 15, the emty space on the home page showed up. Hate it. A video on how to change it back to the way it was in iOS 14 would be great!
Would like to see its use as a reader and social media consumption device please
From Canada -- I had to scroll through to find Canada in set up. But the cellular option may be region specific
I updated my iPad Pro 11" to IPad OS and didn't even notice the "wasted space". Maybe stuff like that just isn't important to me.
I loved this video... your feels was natural and I liked it :)
Currently using the 5th Gen Mini, and waiting for the 7th before I upgrade.
Looking forward to losing the Touch ID (which I never liked), and gaining USB-C, plus whatever else Apple decides to 'give' us.
It'll probably be overly expensive for its form factor but - having just upgraded to an iPhone 13 Mini - it's the size that meets my needs. Anything bigger might end up unused in a drawer.
Thanks for the content.
The design to finger print and the type C😊
FEELS PERFECT 🥰
Hmm, that excess space may be a buffer to rest our fingers and to reduce unwanted activation of apps. Yes, there is already a thick bezel around the perimeter. However, iPads are used for many purposes, so better safe than sorry.
I haven't read it anywhere so far, can anyone confirm if there mini has strong magnets like the pro does when it attaches to the Apple keyboard? There are some new stands for the Pro on Kickstarter that are using this as a way of mounting the iPad. It would be nice if they had similar options for the mini.
3:05 a slight correction, it's one and a half iphone 12 pro max
Hey, I’m Australia got my 13 pro max and iPad mini on Friday. Both has USA first had to scroll to Australia
This had absolutely no point 😭
@@adityakrishnamalhotra1 Agreed
The spacing/layout of the icons is by design I think to facilitate one handed use (more accessible for the thumb)
Wow that’s a really good point! I’ve been seeing the spacing issue mentioned in a ton of reviews and you’re the first to point this out…def makes sense so you’re thumb doesn’t hit apps when holding w/ one hand. Very insightful. Thanks!
im sure there is an answer for this, but A15 for a tablet that most people will most likely use to watch YT, take notes, draw, read and call ? it seems a bit overpowered. But then its not like an older CPU would be a better solution.
Are bluetooth keyboard cases that much worse than the ones that use the smart connector?
IPad X (10th Generation) will adapt the design language next year which put Ipad Air in an awkward situation. I will be getting the mini for myself
Yes standard icons too small, Go into Settings and select “Home screen and dock” and make them larger
Loved the “Apple” to the tune of “Sega 🎵”
My dad ordered the 13 Pro, arrived today and the top region was China mainland and we are from the UK
Just picked one up. The jelly scroll in portrait mode is horrendous. Worst I’ve seen on a high end tablet. Will be returning mine ASAP.
I think the new iPad mini looks really good, can’t believe how small it looks 🤗
Think imma trade in my air for the mini. Love my iPad but it’s biggest annoyance for me is it’s size. Gonna wait to be able and hold and see it firsthand before making my final decision
I was thinking about doing this but I really do love the extra screen real estate on the air for drawing! not sure the screen size on the mini would be enough
What leather case is that for your iphone 12 pro max?