New iPad Mini Begins Shipping to Customers

[klky]

I went to check out the new iPad mini at the Apple Store today. I've been really excited about seeing them since the announcement. Unfortunately, I came away pretty disappointed.

I really don't like how iPadOS 15 handles the app layout and spacing on the home screen. The app icons generally seem too big for the mini's screen and poorly spaced in both orientations (not sure if this is customizable in the settings?).

I'm not one to typically fuss over borders but the ones on the mini just look too big. The device almost looks dated despite it having a complete design refresh. I feel Apple could have done a better job here. There's nothing Apple can do about the borders but hopefully they can improve the app layout through software. I still really want a mini.

 

[ipaqowner]

The borders are no bigger than the ones on the Air and Pro.
Without them you'd be holding it by the screen.

 

[klky]

The borders are no bigger than the ones on the Air and Pro.
Without them you'd be holding it by the screen.

Yes, the borders are no bigger than the ones on the Air and Pro, but the mini is a much smaller device. It can more comfortably be held by the edges, similar to all the minis that preceded this latest one that all had smaller borders.

 

[Macalway]

I was afraid about it not having enough border, as that I figured would be the main complaint with this new design.

So i'm gald about that complaint about too much border

 

[bobcomer]

Curious are they shipping with UPS or Fedex?

UPS here, and out for delivery!

 

[zenotds]

Been playing with it for a day. I LOVE IT.

 

[RouterCFW]

My order is still processing

 

[ElectronGuru]

What’s the point of a $499 iPad mini when it’s barely bigger than the iPhone pro max.

Have you actually compared them?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ipadmini/comments/puvbvy

 

[chucker23n1]

Have you actually compared them?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ipadmini/comments/puvbvy

It's probably confusion from the diagonal screen size. 8.3 inches vs. 6.7 sounds like just a 24% size increase, but the aspect ratio is so vastly different that the actual screen area is 2.13 time as big.

 

[bobcomer]

Yes, the borders are no bigger than the ones on the Air and Pro, but the mini is a much smaller device. It can more comfortably be held by the edges, similar to all the minis that preceded this latest one that all had smaller borders.

I got mine yesterday, and actually think the borders could be slightly bigger, but they'll do. Holding it for long periods of time just by the edges really isn't comfortable. Love it btw!

 

[code-m]

not a big fan of external storage solutions on a mobile device like this. my iPhone SE is using just above 64GB. Since the mini is going to be used for media consumption I expect to to use a few more GBs, but nowhere near 256.

Personal choice, I prefer it as I can connect the external SSD to the NAS, Mac and iPad.

 

[Neepman]

I got mine yesterday, and actually think the borders could be slightly bigger, but they'll do. Holding it for long periods of time just by the edges really isn't comfortable. Love it btw!

Perfect design. A Mobile device that frustrates when...it...is...actually.....moved!