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Apple Introduces Redesigned Sixth-Generation iPad Mini With Touch ID, USB-C Port, 5G, and More
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No 128GB option is a shame. It makes it a £140 difference in price between the 64GB model, which is too small, and the 256GB. The same as the additional cost to include cellular support, so the starting price of £479 quickly becomes £759 for something useable (to me).
Also it seems odd not to offer a 512GB option. It makes no sense to save that for the Pro range as though form factor does not matter to people who specifically want a mini. For me the mini is the perfect size for where and how I use it.
I desperately need to replace my iPhone 6 as the second battery is dying. But I am very underwhelmed by the new iPhones (no touch ID on the button, and no always-on display) that I will just buy a refurbed older model. So splitting that purchase with an upgraded iPad mini was very tempting. Up to £650 for 256GB cellular it would have been an easy decision, but instead I think my mini 4 will have to last me a while longer yet.
Also it seems odd not to offer a 512GB option. It makes no sense to save that for the Pro range as though form factor does not matter to people who specifically want a mini. For me the mini is the perfect size for where and how I use it.
I desperately need to replace my iPhone 6 as the second battery is dying. But I am very underwhelmed by the new iPhones (no touch ID on the button, and no always-on display) that I will just buy a refurbed older model. So splitting that purchase with an upgraded iPad mini was very tempting. Up to £650 for 256GB cellular it would have been an easy decision, but instead I think my mini 4 will have to last me a while longer yet.
Ordered I'm a bit disappointed they max out at 256gb they should have at least offered 512gb. And $799 with 5G. I traded in my 5th get got $225 for it bringing the iPad down to $575 otherwise I would have spent it but it keeps my foot in my apple ecosystem, but in comparison I just paid $533 for a galaxy tab7 plus and that OLED screen.
I got the Starlight as it seemed like its between the white and silver, and the white folio
I got the Starlight as it seemed like its between the white and silver, and the white folio
Thrilled with everything except the colors. I'm tired of Space Gray and a previous mini was pink. Starlight looks "beige", so Purple it will probably be. I haven't pulled the trigger yet. I'm thinking I'll wait until Costco carries them as they usually discount by $20 or so, get better return policy and then also get additional cash back on my Citi/Costco card. Gotta think on it 
Went for a purple one with a dark cherry folio. Looking forward to this one.
This is like an iPad Air (5?) with a smaller screen for $100 less. The cheap Mini is long gone.
I have been getting by for years with 16gb storage on my ipad mini 2 and so 64gb will be all I will ever need while using icloud, dont see any need for more storage IMHO
Really tempted to get this for note-taking, media consumption and light productivity for around the house. Not to mention it could make for a great ultra-portable device on the move if I don't want to have a laptop with me. All we need now is an ultra-cute tiny Smart Keyboard for it 😉
I do think a 128GB option would have been the sweet-spot for me.
I do think a 128GB option would have been the sweet-spot for me.
I ended up buying purple too. Beige isn't my color! Dark blue or dark green would have been nice.Thrilled with everything except the colors. I'm tired of Space Gray and a previous mini was pink. Starlight looks "beige", so Purple it will probably be. I haven't pulled the trigger yet. I'm thinking I'll wait until Costco carries them as they usually discount by $20 or so, get better return policy and then also get additional cash back on my Citi/Costco card. Gotta think on it
I wasn't going to buy any apple products, but geez, my mini's (v2) was failing and this has everything I want in a mini. It'll be replacing my iPad Pro 11" as well.
No silver version? Did I miss something? Regardless, $649 for 256GB is a little pricey for me. Gonna stick with my Air 3 for now--still a great iPad!
Came here to say much the same. For me the disappointment is the iPhones now start at 128 but this is left with 64 at the entry level? I can live without cellular but not with only 64gb for something I will occasionally want to rack up with movies to take travelling with me.
The mini is likely to stay in the lineup for 2-3 years unchanged.
That's probably why they gave it the 5G treatment (also, 5G kind of makes sense in an ultraportable tablet).
Like many others, I've been waiting for a Mini like this for a long time. Ordered my first Space Gray device; really disappointed there's no silver option.
Who is the iPad Mini aimed at? The best I can come up with is a deferred parenting device or ebook reader.