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Alleged Leaked CAD Image Suggests 'iPad mini 5' Will Just Be a Specs Bump
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They're not going to cannibalize the iPad Pros. You don't put newest designs and latest tech in cheaper models. It's like cars; there's a trickle-down effect that takes place after a while. Everything from the flagships gets moved down after a while.
What are you even on about?? People use normal sized pens to write in tiny notebooks. There aren't pens better suited to a4 or a5 because of their size. Sigh.
Why, so that you and others can bib-dribble that it's *not* been updated in all these years and how Apple has totally abandoned [insert assumed market group here] and that it's nothing more than a money grab.
That's why.
XR vs XS vs XS Max. 319 iPad vs the 10.5" Pro. The thing you're saying doesn't happen, happens often with Apple.
Give it the same specs as the iPad (2019) and sell it for the same price - say $299?
Nah, I think it's because you so maturely used the phrase bib-dribble to describe someone. Want to turn the mirror back on yourself? Your passion comes from falling HARD for Apple's marketing. If you can't respond without unkind name calling, don't respond at all.
Not really. Increase the screen size a bit, but keep the total size or even trim down.. you know, without bezels.
when I look at MacBook, it seems if you want Power and Option you need to get the 15", you can't get a real graphic card in a 13". iPad start to be the same, larger screen get all the option and the small one are just there to show a low price item, and to attract you the the more expensive and more interesting model.
But I will buy the iPad mini 5 because I love the size even with if the put an outdated CPU in it.
But I will buy the iPad mini 5 because I love the size even with if the put an outdated CPU in it.
Maybe, but I certainly would never pay $599-699 for a big, heavy iPad Pro.
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Exactly. But what they don't get is that for many people the large model is not interesting at all. Not because it is more expensive, but because it's simply too large and too heavy. iPhone XS Max (even XS), iPad Pro, MacBook 15... it's all the same. And then they offer smaller low-budget models lacking many features such as Pencil support, with bad CPU and graphics and they'll go like "See? We told you there's no market!"
I'd love an updated iPad Mini regardless of whether it is just a simple specs bump or an entirely new design. However I do agree that if they plan to keep it low cost it is unlikely that they'll include FaceID or an edge-to-edge display.
I could however see them using a "liquid retina" display like the XR currently has -- it just wouldn't be edge-to-edge.
I could however see them using a "liquid retina" display like the XR currently has -- it just wouldn't be edge-to-edge.
do you even have an Apple Pencil and have you forgotten the size of normal pens or the iPad mini?
when people write in tiny notebooks they usually use smaller pens.
even compared to standard full size pens, the Apple Pencil is large and long.
Personally the only time I use a tiny writing utensil is when I play mini golf. Otherwise, it’s full size, regardless of the size of the paper.do you even have an Apple Pencil and have you forgotten the size of normal pens or the iPad mini?
when people write in tiny notebooks they usually use smaller pens.
even compared to standard full size pens, the Apple Pencil is large and long.
I guess it’s too much to hope for an ipad mini pro design....but The previous ipad Mini has one of the best screens of any iPad. Seems kinda weird to go backwards and give it a worse screen.
Why can’t they just give us a iPad mini pro.. oh wait
I've asked for the miniPro for several years.
It's the perfect size just to take meeting notes on.
And yes, I'd pay more to get real pro functionality.
Size should not dictate pro features.
Why is just a speck bump a good thing? Because many people, myself included, find the present form factor mini to be ideal and simply want to run the current iOS version and current demanding apps in a robust manner. It’s just that simple.
This is really good new actually. Because if the iPad mini isn't getting any thicker, that means it gets to keep it's laminated display. Possibly even a slightly improved panel.
Also that increases the chance that the new "standard-size" low end iPad, supposedly 10-something inch, will have a laminated display and a thin chassis as well.
And the more I think about it, the A11 chip increasingly seems like the obvious choice for new iPad mini, iPad and iPod touch all the same. Possibly a 7nm die shrink.
Also that increases the chance that the new "standard-size" low end iPad, supposedly 10-something inch, will have a laminated display and a thin chassis as well.
And the more I think about it, the A11 chip increasingly seems like the obvious choice for new iPad mini, iPad and iPod touch all the same. Possibly a 7nm die shrink.
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This makes sense in light of the 9.7" iPad (2018). Just put that or a newer A-chip in there, maybe with pencil support and it's good to go. And, given other more recent redesigns, maybe that is a blessing.
As for cost, I don't see why it wouldn't be priced the same as the 9.7" model. It's a great price-point, just pick your size preference. Those two models could actually be locked together in terms of hardware specs... ie: just iPad, comes in either 7.9" or 9.7".
As for cost, I don't see why it wouldn't be priced the same as the 9.7" model. It's a great price-point, just pick your size preference. Those two models could actually be locked together in terms of hardware specs... ie: just iPad, comes in either 7.9" or 9.7".
Agreed. But again, 3 years to swap to new CPU? They let it age out to 4.5 years old. Timmy could not care less about Apple products.
Just like the iPad Air and mini 2 were matched when introduced. I remember going back and forth at the Apple Store and deciding on the mini 2. The air and mini 2 were $100 difference in price for the same storage tiers.