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iPad Mini Stock Dwindling at Apple Stores, Refresh Could Be Coming
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About time anyway... Not that there's much to improve on the mini, however, I'd need that 4k+ Resolution out of the USB-C port so that I can use it as thin client. Preferably 4k/120Hz if that isn's asked too much, but I guess it is.
There is good reason for TouchID on the mini. I'd prefer to have both, Touch ID and FaceID, but in case of <or> it's gonna be Touch ID simply for the reason that the tablet too often just rests on a table and the face actually may be out of reach for FaceID...
No. Please not. They are needed to actually hold the device firmly.
If they dont put a decent processor in it then it wont be a good multitasking experience.
Having said that, regular iPads arent used that often to multitask screens - always feels a bit "aaarrrggghhh".
If they can put an M1 in a 11" iPad surely this is doable with better thermo management they now use?
And given the mini commands a higher price, it should get better hardware too.
I'd love a Magic Keyboard... the ultimate Road Warrior tool.
What's with your tagline/bragline? You just buy one of everything as it is released to add to the list?
Make me think the first M5 device will join it quickly...
It some of them belong to my family members, not all that I use it myself.What's with your tagline/bragline? You just buy one of everything as it is released to add to the list?
Make me think the first M5 device will join it quickly...
Yes, with tax iPad Pro M4 1 TB with Magic Key board + US Government Tax, went a long way beyond $2500!Was going to say "on a student discount" as well
A17 Pro makes no sense anyway. The mini gets the latest chip because it's not updated often, just like the iPhone SE.
Also, the current mini is using a down-clocked A-chip. Pro variant is useless.
Also, the current mini is using a down-clocked A-chip. Pro variant is useless.
The iPad Mini 6 has a terrible display, which is why I don't own one. If the Mini 7 fixes the display to at least where I don't get a headache every time I look at it, and if 128GB becomes the smallest available storage size, then I will probably replace my aging Mini 5 with a Mini 7. As far as "Apple Intelligence" is concerned, I could care less about that in any device. I am just not sold on AI, at this point.
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Have a mini 6–sadly the jelly scroll is as annoying and prevalent as we always feared
Unlikely. It's not a big seller. For one reason, Apple priced it out of reach for most people with the 1TB requirement.
I replaced my iPhone 13 Pro Max with an iPhone 15 and I will buy the Ipad Mini 7 as soon as possible!
This will be the perfect combination of devices for me. Btw, I own also an IPad pro 11.
If the Ipad mini wasn't appealing to anyone, Apple would have discontinued it long ago. It is the only tablet on the market in the small size that is powerful enough in the Apple ecosystem.
Ohh!! Look at that! The Apple event is September 9th! And what did you say macrumors website operators? You said it is DEFINITIVELY September 10th! You were wrong!! Stop presenting rumours as FACTS! You don’t know ANYTHING! The only ppl that are in the KNOW are the ppl bound by contract, yes, the internal employees of Apple. NOT YOU. Stop pretending you actually know what the new iPhone colours will be! Stop misinforming ppl so you can make them glued to your website! Misinforming ppl to increase your own profits. You don’t know SH*T! You should release a statement apologizing for your misleading ppl! September 9th?! Ohhh that was way over your head! How embarrassing for you to literally cement in stone it would be the 10th!
If there were multiple mini iPad options that would be great. But since there is only one they need to strike a good balance for ALL the different people who want a mini iPad. And that means not making it a budget iPad. I think where it is positioned right now (a mini iPad Air vs a mini iPad 10 or mini iPad Pro) is the way to go.
A cheaper mini would stick with 64gb base storage (awful) and probably have a worse screen (again awful) and who knows what other compromises to cut costs. I would much rather have Apple continue to target the middle tier option. And these things last forever. They also go on sale regularly through third party stores. The price is fine as it is (as long as they up the storage on the base model).
Will they update the 2022 and mini same time? And are we thinking September or October release?
It doesn’t need to be a big seller. It’s a $100 option for those who want so it pays for itself. And it shouldn’t be used to force people to storage they don’t need. Besides the more people that experience it the more that will want it. I expect to see it as an option everywhere, iPhone included, and as the little iPad gets refreshed so rarely I sure hope we get it now. Otherwise no reason to upgrade.
I think most of us accept the fact that MacRumors is very much about rumors, some more likely than others.
For the record -
A18 - check. I concede that the A17 Pro is going away due to it being on a more expensive process node than the A18/A18 Pro.
8GB of DRAM - check. Needed for AI. Leaving the mini out of AI would be silly given its infrequent update cycle.
Wi-Fi 6E/BT 5.3 - check. Possibly Wi-Fi 7, but I doubt it.
4K/120Hz - no, but 4K/60 external display support is more likely.
120Hz Pro Motion - no.
USB-C 10Gbps - check. This is a relatively easy thing to do and provides lots of benefits.
Nano texture display - no.
Smaller bezels - no. Get over yourselves, people.
Touch ID - check.
Less jelly roll - check, but still not enough to be truly satisfying.
OLED - no, let it go people. No one here is going to pay $799 for an OLED mini Pro, no matter what they say. Macrumors users on the whole talk a big game and then hide behind the tiny missing feature excuse. I see it every time.
Horizontal camera - no.
Pencil Pro support - check.
128GB, 256GB, 512GB storage options - check.
$599, $699 and $899 starting price - check.
Same 4 colors as the iPad Air M2 - check.
Magic Keyboard - no.
5G cellular options - check.
Camera changes - no.
Stage Manager support - when connected to an external monitor only.
I think that covers it. We’ll see if I’m any good at my predictions.
A18 - check. I concede that the A17 Pro is going away due to it being on a more expensive process node than the A18/A18 Pro.
8GB of DRAM - check. Needed for AI. Leaving the mini out of AI would be silly given its infrequent update cycle.
Wi-Fi 6E/BT 5.3 - check. Possibly Wi-Fi 7, but I doubt it.
4K/120Hz - no, but 4K/60 external display support is more likely.
120Hz Pro Motion - no.
USB-C 10Gbps - check. This is a relatively easy thing to do and provides lots of benefits.
Nano texture display - no.
Smaller bezels - no. Get over yourselves, people.
Touch ID - check.
Less jelly roll - check, but still not enough to be truly satisfying.
OLED - no, let it go people. No one here is going to pay $799 for an OLED mini Pro, no matter what they say. Macrumors users on the whole talk a big game and then hide behind the tiny missing feature excuse. I see it every time.
Horizontal camera - no.
Pencil Pro support - check.
128GB, 256GB, 512GB storage options - check.
$599, $699 and $899 starting price - check.
Same 4 colors as the iPad Air M2 - check.
Magic Keyboard - no.
5G cellular options - check.
Camera changes - no.
Stage Manager support - when connected to an external monitor only.
I think that covers it. We’ll see if I’m any good at my predictions.
Point is: Why does Apple require you to buy 1TB at insanely inflated prices to have nano? If they were to offer nano as simply a $100 option, then it would be more likely that the Mini could see this. btw, I have nano.
I see it more as an alternative to an E-reader like the Kindles, but Apple branded. Others may not need all the bells and whistles of the Pro’s or the non-Pro’s. Others may prefer a smaller form factor for home use or on-the-go workflows that don’t require much screen size or something lightweight for travel.
That’s the beauty of Apple products; different sizes to satisfy different tastes and preferences. Though Apple should consider restructuring their lineup as it’s getting more and more confusing
I agree with the point. They shouldn’t offer nano only at the most expensive configurations especially as it isn’t a free perk if one chooses more storage, like the added ram and added core that come for free. As it is a paid option it should be available in any configuration. And I think they only introduced it in such a way and it will find its way to all Apple displays. And as the mini is rarely updated and also an expensive product for the screen you get, I hope that they treat us to the nano now.