iPad Mini 8: Release Date, Pricing, and What to Expect

[code-m]

120Hz would be welcome, but knowing Apple I wouldn't bet on it. I'm also hoping OLED will allow it to be slightly thinner and lighter.

ProMotion is probably saved for iPad Mini 9 and FaceID for iPad Mini X.

 

[Sosab123]

Never gonna happen. The iPad Mini is used by the medical and aviation fields. If anything, expect an iPad Mini Pro before an iPad Mini SE.

The Mini 7 is still plenty powerful. And still a good purchase.

What do people here use their iPad Mini for?

iPhone companion. Rather than having to carry a backup phone or battery packs, I prefer just using a somewhat larger companion device. That way my phone stays in pocket much of the time unless I otherwise need it. This results in less charge cycles too. I rarely have to rely on cabled chargers also I get away with using casual wireless charging where it's available.

The mini is a very satisfying device for what it's worth. It's very modest. Seems just right for browsing, reading, etc. While still being concealable and portable.

 

[dmr727]

Very popular for reading and in aviation.

Heh - was just gonna say this. I read on it and use it with ForeFlight.

Sometimes I think about just getting a big phone (or maybe the upcoming Ultra/Fold) to go down to one device, but I do a lot of international travel and tend to always be wandering around touristy areas - it's nice having a cheap(ish) phone in those situations in case it gets stolen.

 

[NightFox]

I was today years old when I realised the Apple-provided shots of these say 'Mini' on the screen. I think my brain had always subconsciously recognised it as writing but maybe read it as 'Milli', presumably a tribute to '80s pop frauds Milli Vanilli.

 

[dmr727]

I was today years old when I realised the Apple-provided shots of these say 'Mini' on the screen. I think my brain had always subconsciously recognised it as writing but maybe read it as 'Milli', presumably a tribute to '80s pop frauds Milli Vanilli.

The rumors are saying that Apple is making this one more water resistant. If you end up with water damage, you can no longer blame it on the rain.





I'll see myself out.

 

[Mr Todhunter]

What do people here use their iPad Mini for?

Everything that I want/need to do I do it on my mini 6. I have an Air ( which I feel was a waste of money) with better specifications that is lost somewhere around the house, which Ι don't bother to look for.

 

[Sosab123]

Heh - was just gonna say this. I read on it and use it with ForeFlight.

Sometimes I think about just getting a big phone (or maybe the upcoming Ultra/Fold) to go down to one device, but I do a lot of international travel and tend to always be wandering around touristy areas - it's nice having a cheap(ish) phone in those situations in case it gets stolen.

16e + Apple silicone case (for magsafe) + iPad Mini 7 Refurb will cost less than $800 if u get the right deal. Just keep the phone in your pocket and get a hand/wrist strap for the tablet.

 

[yyzguy]

No Face ID, no deal. Mini 7 is fine.

 

[jdclifford]

I swear....put a cellular modem in this and let it be used as a phone, and I suspect they would sell like hotcakes. Heck, it is not much bigger than the largest iPhone, as it is.

You will love the iPhone Ultra fold.