The mini will never be a Pro the form factor simply doesn't allow the X series processorsI'd say wait and see if the iPad lineup gets updated in October. Hopefully the mini gets the "Pro" treatment with the A9x and much better cameras.
The mini will never be a Pro the form factor simply doesn't allow the X series processorsI'd say wait and see if the iPad lineup gets updated in October. Hopefully the mini gets the "Pro" treatment with the A9x and much better cameras.
I'd say wait and see if the iPad lineup gets updated in October. Hopefully the mini gets the "Pro" treatment with the A9x and much better cameras.
The mini will never be a Pro the form factor simply doesn't allow the X series processors
I faced this choice and opted for the mini 4; perhaps next year I'll upgrade to something in the pro line (I hope they make a mini pro) having had the 4 for 2 years by then.
The iPhone 7 does not have a true quad-core processor. It has two high power cores for better performance, and two low power cores for better battery life. They're each used independently.I doubt that the iPad lineup will get updated anytime soon.
I used to have a 4.7" iPhone 6S and switched to an 4" SE because of the preferred smaller size. I chose a refurbished Air 2 as a tablet for surfing, reading, gaming and even working (e.g. for Logic Remote, several music apps and Pixelmator). The size of the Air 2 is the perfect sweet spot between my iPhone and my MacBook - the mini would be too small.
Keep in mind, I'm not recommending an Air 2 here- i just think it's the better tablet for what i am doing!
Something to consider:
1. don't underestimate the 3rd core of the Air 2. Apple just made the iPhone 7 a quad core device and future tablets might have/rely on more than two cores. So, a mini could age a bit faster than an A8X powered Air 2.
2. Of all the iPads I ever owned (2, 3 and Air 1) the Air 2 drains its battery fastest. This IS a disadvantage, it's not a deal breaker though.
3. In iOS 10 the Air 2 feels smooth as silk.
I doubt that the iPad lineup will get updated anytime soon.
I used to have a 4.7" iPhone 6S and switched to an 4" SE because of the preferred smaller size. I chose a refurbished Air 2 as a tablet for surfing, reading, gaming and even working (e.g. for Logic Remote, several music apps and Pixelmator). The size of the Air 2 is the perfect sweet spot between my iPhone and my MacBook - the mini would be too small.
Keep in mind, I'm not recommending an Air 2 here- i just think it's the better tablet for what i am doing!
Something to consider:
1. don't underestimate the 3rd core of the Air 2. Apple just made the iPhone 7 a quad core device and future tablets might have/rely on more than two cores. So, a mini could age a bit faster than an A8X powered Air 2.
2. Of all the iPads I ever owned (2, 3 and Air 1) the Air 2 drains its battery fastest. This IS a disadvantage, it's not a deal breaker though.
3. In iOS 10 the Air 2 feels smooth as silk.
Why doesn't the form factor allow the X-Series? I'm genuinely curious.The mini will never be a Pro the form factor simply doesn't allow the X series processors
Why doesn't the form factor allow the X-Series? I'm genuinely curious.
I thought it was just the 'future generation' (I.e, just more powerful, for example same difference than A7 to A8) didn't know it was bigger. Thank you.Its a bigger more power hungry chip. Why cant a 13" mbp have the same quad core as the 15"?
I think the X chips may generate more heat and require more power, so they need to be in a larger device to better manage heat dissipation and with a much larger battery to supply the higher power requirements.Why doesn't the form factor allow the X-Series? I'm genuinely curious.
I am on my mini 2 and in the market for a new ipad, what are your thoughts on either one