This comment makes no sense. It's absolutely the right size for movies. The average coach seat on an aircraft is a 6-8" screen, just like the iPad.
On a regional jet, the full size iPad\laptop is entirely unusable. The size of the mini makes it perfect for those like me who spend half our lives in airplane seats.
Yeah, in business\first, the full size would work, but the last thing I want to take on an international trip is something that would increase the size\weight of the carryon bag I need.
Sounds like the anti-mini responders in here are trying to justify their purchase. Who cares people? I have both, so can speak without bias
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i just find the mini just a little bit small to be watching movies and i would prefer to be using a 9'7 inch iPad and take the full benefit of a bit of bigger screen if i am going to watch something for a long period of time