iPad mini Just ordered an iPad Mini 5 WiFi

[kevjen888]

Took advantage of Rakuten’s Memorial Day 15% off everything discount and scored a iPad Mini 5 WiFi model for $339 plus CA tax. I think it’ll be a perfect complement to my 15” MBP.

For long flights do you guys think iPad mini is too small for movie watching? I’ll go on a trip to Asia soon, should I bring my 15” MBP or IPad Mini for the flights?

 

[AutomaticApple]

For long flights do you guys think iPad mini is too small for movie watching? I’ll go on a trip to Asia soon, should I bring my 15” MBP or IPad Mini for the flights?

The iPad Mini 5 is a great consumption device no matter where you are.

 

[Shirasaki]

iPad mini screen is indeed a bit too small for consumption, and this is part of the reason I go for iPad Pro. Larger screen means everything is bigger. But during a flight, smaller screen means a bit more wiggle room to place iPad in a better position. Just my $0.02

 

[Apple_Robert]

I watch tv and movies on my mini 5. It doesn’t bother me.

 

[ericwn]

As usual the answer is highly subjective. Give it a try yourself, it may work for you, or it may not.

 

[Wokis]

For a flight tray I’d say the smaller the better Though the main advantage over a laptop will be the lack of a keyboard (+computer part) taking up precious space.

Too small for movies is subjective. I don’t think so.

 

[simonsi]

Unless you are flying business class I’d expect the space available will prevent the 15” having a sensible viewing angle and/or the trackpad will have to be inside your body.

Mini all the way, especially at airplane viewing distances. As with others Ive always found the Mini fine for viewing, YMMV.

 

[Jimbo Limbo]

The iPad mini is the best size to take with you on the go. I have used Mini 2 before and currently Mini 4. Both have LTE option, allowing me not to need a phone as well. The mini series fits great in jacket pocket, in a bag you might be carrying, and even fits in my dress pants pockets at work, tho not my jeans.

Ipads are better than phones, because they run iPad apps, and 3:2 aspect ratio is so much nice for most uses. I recently picked up an iphone SE, actually, after upgrading my wife from a iphone 6 to 8, my daughter took her six, and an SE became available. I plan to use the phone pretty much only when going biking or running or boating. Actually, I would love to get an Watch 4 LTE, and leave the phone at home.

Phones do have better cameras, I concur.

You are going to love that Mini 5! I am not taking responsibility for it, but I emailed Tim Cook requesting an update to the iPad mini.

 

[Shanghaichica]

I have a 10.5 inch iPad Pro but since I got my iPad mini 5 I’ve been using it a lot more than my pro. I had the mini 4 before but it was quite slow.
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Took advantage of Rakuten’s Memorial Day 15% off everything discount and scored a iPad Mini 5 WiFi model for $339 plus CA tax. I think it’ll be a perfect complement to my 15” MBP.

For long flights do you guys think iPad mini is too small for movie watching? I’ll go on a trip to Asia soon, should I bring my 15” MBP or IPad Mini for the flights?

For a flight I think the mini is perfect. It’s compact enough but still has a big enough screen.

 

[scotsmandc]

Not many know this but you can hang your iPad using the smart cover or the cover of a case into the slot of the back seat where all menu, magazine, safety pamphlets are held when you're flying. No need to take up your table tray space .

 

[kevjen888]

I have a 10.5 inch iPad Pro but since I got my iPad mini 5 I’ve been using it a lot more than my pro. I had the mini 4 before but it was quite slow.
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For a flight I think the mini is perfect. It’s compact enough but still has a big enough screen.

Thanks Shanghaichica, Shanghai is my home town too.

 

[ssledoux]

Not many know this but you can hang your iPad using the smart cover or the cover of a case into the slot of the back seat where all menu, magazine, safety pamphlets are held when you're flying. No need to take up your table tray space .

This is a great idea! We use a similar setup with my grandkids' iPads in the car. They are in those foamy/rubbery cases with the handles that can bend and act as a stand. We loop a bungee through the handle opening and hook it to the car's headrest. It works great for movie watching, but doesn't allow the iPad to be a projectile in the event of an accident.

 

[Wokis]

Not many know this but you can hang your iPad using the smart cover or the cover of a case into the slot of the back seat where all menu, magazine, safety pamphlets are held when you're flying. No need to take up your table tray space .

I used to do this with my ipad 2017 and official apple smartcover until once the magnetic locking proved not to be strong enough and the ipad took a tumble (but survived). Though maybe the lighter mini would be fine and maybe I was just unlucky.

 

[scotsmandc]

I used to do this with my ipad 2017 and official apple smartcover until once the magnetic locking proved not to be strong enough and the ipad took a tumble (but survived). Though maybe the lighter mini would be fine and maybe I was just unlucky.

I actually never tried it with a smart cover but just assumed it was strong enough. The cover of a case definitely works though

 

[voidfire]

iPad mini 5 is really in perfect size for me. Use it everyday for any occassion. For long trip, I prefer to use ipad mini coz it is sooo portable. The screen size still okay for watching movies.

 

[thelookingglass]

iPad mini 5 is really in perfect size for me. Use it everyday for any occassion. For long trip, I prefer to use ipad mini coz it is sooo portable. The screen size still okay for watching movies.

You don't find the text way too small when browsing a website in portrait mode?

 

[*~Kim~*]

You don't find the text way too small when browsing a website in portrait mode?

It’s the perfect size for me too, and yes too small for website browsing in portrait mode. I always had my old iPad locked in landscape though so it doesn’t bother me. I only use portrait mode for those apps that need it.

 

[Shanghaichica]

You don't find the text way too small when browsing a website in portrait mode?

Why don’t you increase the size of the text if you find it too small?

 

[AutomaticApple]

Why don’t you increase the size of the text if you find it too small?

Or pinching to zoom...

 

[thelookingglass]

Why don’t you increase the size of the text if you find it too small?

Pretty sure increasing text size doesn't always work uniformly, especially within Safari.

 

[Apple_Robert]

Pretty sure increasing text size doesn't always work uniformly, especially within Safari.

True. It also dependent on the website. Many don’t offer the ability.

 

[voidfire]

You don't find the text way too small when browsing a website in portrait mode?

I think the text size still in good size. Since I bought iPad Mini, I love to read more than ever. In fact, I often read and reply on this forum via iPad Mini. Much more comfortable to read (and of course easier, coz I can check it every time I want).

Yes, you can increasing the size if you don’t mind the size not uniformly get bigger, or you can pinching it or make it landscape. Hope it helps you.

 

[ericwn]

Another option on some websites may be to switch to reader mode and increase the text size then. But it’s not working well for anything that isn’t an article.

 

[M5RahuL]

I really wish Apple would release a phone capable mini ( I always use BT ) That would be the ultimate convergence device for me! I could use GV or WhatsApp for talking/video chat, but that's not what I want.

Wishful thinking, I know.

 

[psac]

Yeah I always browse in Landscape mode with my mini. I'm just used to looking at it that way for websites. Email I do portrait because the text scaling works well.

In terms of viewing TV/movies, by far the Mini form factor is the absolutely best size for flights for me. I love it. But even for everyday usage, we don't have a TV in our kitchen, so I use it to watch the news in the morning through my cable provider's app while I'm eating breakfast.

Also, when travelling, I always take my Mini with me, while half the times my wife won't take her 11" iPad Pro because it's "too big and heavy."