I wonder if they would come out with two design versions, the same version based off the iPad mini 4 & 5 but with updated internals to satisfy the pilots and other bulk users and also a new Air mini design version, based off the iPad Air design. I could see them do this and bump the new design price up the $100 and then keep the current design version the same price or drop it by $50. Just a thought. I love my iPad mini 5. Would be torn though if a new design version comes out to upgrade.
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Apple Asks iPad Mini Users' Opinions About Screen Size Ahead of Expected Redesign
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So much for a 2021 iPad Air Mini - warmed over milk toast at best for 2021 (iPad Mini 5s with A13)...
I know you have to start somewhere, but usb c would make it LESS likely to upgrade. We have 5 lightning devices in the house, to be able to mix and match any plug makes it really convenient.
the new os beta given me error blalala(over something) when i charge so i bought usbc to lightning cable to charge from my imac . The magsafe also usb c .
This poll is for future devices. This years specs/designs surely are locked and loaded.
I doubt we get a new iPad mini this year. This survey seems to also indicate that as it will take Apple at least until next year in the Fall to produce a mini based on this survey. But the internet guessers will continue to spread their garbage predictions while hoping they get one guess right.
The size is perfect. It just needs apple pencil 2, usb-c and stereo speakers in landscape orientation.
…but yeah the ipads camera app is typically useless, bc it puts the controls awkwardly under where your hand is holding the device and makes you twist your thumb backwards to try to tap one little round dot which most of the time doesnt recognize the tap.
It reinforces my belief that no one at apple actually uses an ipad, bc its implementation of iOS is full of irritating & broken functionality problems that have been there since day 1 that never get fixed.
…but yeah the ipads camera app is typically useless, bc it puts the controls awkwardly under where your hand is holding the device and makes you twist your thumb backwards to try to tap one little round dot which most of the time doesnt recognize the tap.
It reinforces my belief that no one at apple actually uses an ipad, bc its implementation of iOS is full of irritating & broken functionality problems that have been there since day 1 that never get fixed.
Tell me you're an artist without telling me you're an artist.
The same reason artist pay beaucoup bucks for a jumbo graphics pad w/ color display and stylus.
Maybe they're working out whether or not to keep the 5th gen Mini around at a lower price point if there is still demand for the screen size? Could make sense if there is a price hike for the new Mini.
Darth Tulhu
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Who wouldn't want a larger screen? I mean, within the same dimensions of the current iPad Mini, that is.
I guess the decision Apple is making is to either keep the screen size and shrink everything else, or keep the overall size and enlarge the screen.
I'm more in favor of the latter, but I'm a size queen (I'd kill for a 17" 16X10 iPP).
I guess the decision Apple is making is to either keep the screen size and shrink everything else, or keep the overall size and enlarge the screen.
I'm more in favor of the latter, but I'm a size queen (I'd kill for a 17" 16X10 iPP).
As the owner of a first Retina display iPad Mini (Gen 2?), I'm hoping the next one is worth buying. I agree with @H3LL5P4WN and others that Apple should keep the outer dimensions so it still fits in a cargo pants pocket, but fill the area as much as possible with the display. A better camera and ability to run the Watch app is also on my wish list.
If they’re asking the question about screen size for advertising/Keynote purposes, the logical conclusion is that they’re looking for confirmation that the current screen size is fine, and that there’s no need to increase the size. if they were going to change the size of the display, they wouldn’t ask for confirmation this late in the process. On the other hand, the marketing team could be confirming that a slight increase is exactly what users would like to have and that it was the right decision.
Hey, that could be the Apple "Television" that we are all waiting for 15 years that Steve Jobs said they "cracked" it.
8.5 inch screen and ability to make phone calls! they would sell millions of them!
Less bezel, MORE SCREEN!
Why can a cellular iPad not also make cellular phone calls?! This is dumb.
Why can a cellular iPad not also make cellular phone calls?! This is dumb.
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Darth Tulhu
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I would love a 17" iPad attached to something like this:
It would basically be an iMac G4 base and arm that houses a dock for all kinds of I/O, maybe an external drive, and pass-thru power.
The iPad would be held magnetically and use the pins for power and data, like the Magic Keyboard.
I like the iPad Mini, but if I could have my idea of the "perfect" display it would be a 16:10 aspect ratio, OLED technology, 8.4" diagonal measure, 360 ppi density.
I enjoy watching movies in dimly lit rooms. I need to be able to comfortably hold it in one hand while in portrait orientation.
I enjoy watching movies in dimly lit rooms. I need to be able to comfortably hold it in one hand while in portrait orientation.