NEW Apple iPad Mini (Latest Model) (Open Box)
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Color: Space Gray
Screen Size: 8.3"
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IPad Mini
By Xitlalic Ramirez on Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2024
Once upon a time, a little girl was playing on her 2016 iPad that still had a button on the bottom of the screen. This girl would play Roblox all the time and she would not do any house chores or go outside anymore; she would be on that iPad for hours. Till one day her father broke it because she did nothing to help- out in the house. Years later… Yes, I was that little girl. I worked in landscaping trying to make money to buy a new iPad for school. I saw that all the iPads were too big, or they were too expensive. Nothing was to my liking, I wanted something small that could fit in any bag I carried or if I wanted to carry it would not look so big on my arm. That is when I gladly found the iPad mini. It was small and cute, but even with it being small. It was perfect for everyday use. It has Touch ID but there was no button on the bottom of the screen, it was on top of the iPad where the on and off button is. Making is easy access to use your iPad and do not worry it also has your basic 4 or 6 passwords just in case anyone wants to counterfeit your fingerprint. Now, let us talk about the battery on this iPad. It lasts up to the end of the day which is good if you take online notes in class. It comes in any style of service, as a college student I have Wi-Fi only on this iPad which is good enough for me. Let me get started on how you can decorate your home screen in your style, you can use photo widgets to create a pretty style, making it any design you would want. Like if you love the ocean your iPad mini can be based on the ocean by putting cute photo widgets of the ocean. My design contains a forest and my favorite color with a simple that is in the color dark green. Not only can you decorate your iPad mini you could also add other widgets to have fast access to any app if you do not want to look for it or you can put the widget on your Home Screen or even your Lock Screen. Speaking about the Home Screen the good thing about it is that you can split your screen, and I love that feature because it makes it easier to read a passage of a book and then the other screen has the questions and that makes my life so much easier, I tell you. Making it faster to do homework. You can now have another app open while doing your homework, with the multi-task feature that allows you to watch your favorite show while doing your homework! Not only is the Home Screen and Lock Screen the best thing out there, but your iPhone or Apple Watch connects to the iPad, which also lets you send a sneaky text message in class if teachers do not allow phones. Not only are text messages connected to the iPad but also if someone calls it shows on your screen as well. So, there is no excuse for why you do not answer your mom’s messages. If you love taking pictures of anything, the iPad mini camera has such excellent quality, or if you love to make videos and you need somewhere to edit, you can do that on the iPad mini too. Let's say you are an artist, and you love to draw on the iPad, the new mini canvas feature can get that idea on your screen before you forget. Overall, what I love about the iPad mini is that even with it being small, the price for it is not even expensive. It is in a fair price range perfect for my 10-year-old self to afford with the birthday money I would have had, if only my parents did not take it away. It is a perfect starter iPad if you are a college student or high school student. Or even if you want one like I said something small and light weight the iPad mini is your perfect fit.!
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Kind of a dud of an update
By Jeff on Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2021
I've had an iPad Mini 4, 5 and now 6. I use them in the cockpit of a small plane, which is one thing Apple is now marketing the Mini 6 for. But I also use it for general tablet stuff; web browsing, watching YouTube, listening to music. I upgraded from the 5 to the 6 specifically for Pencil 2 support. The Mini 5 supports the first-gen Pencil, and while that was great as a first step towards going paperless in the cockpit for me, the way the Pencil 1 charges is just really an inconvenience for my use. I'd constantly get in the plane only to realize my Pencil is dead, and I'd have to just go back to paper anyway. I ended up just always carrying paper and a pen on me anyway, which kind of defeats the purpose of having the Pencil. So being able to have the Pencil 2 constantly stuck to the iPad and charging magnetically was enough in itself to get me to upgrade. You'd normally expect that any upgraded tech device would have all the stuff you liked about the prior model, but just with more power, features and/or a more elegant design. In the case of the Mini 6, though, I feel like it may be one step forward, two steps back. I'm really happy with the Pencil 2 support but not really with anything else. I may actually be returning it; I'll update this review if I do. First, jelly scroll is real. I'm always skeptical of complaints like this. They often start with one person who's either overly nitpicky or who just got a defective unit, and then they snowball as others with the same defect or a severe case of OCD write internet comments in agreement. But I was honestly shocked when I turned on my Mini 6, went to a random web page in Chrome, scrolled and saw the effect. It was much worse than I expected, and easily noticeable. It is difficult to believe this got past Apple's quality control. In reading some other articles about this, it seems clear that Apple's not really lying when they say this is "normal LCD behavior", but the problem is that they've mounted the screen controller in the Mini 6 sideways. If you look at the Mini 5, and pretty much any other tablet, you do see some jelly scrolling in landscape orientation, but not in portrait orientation. The Mini 6 is the opposite; it jelly scrolls in portrait but not in landscape. So it is, oddly, a landscape tablet. The weird thing about it, though, is that the controls are not really set up for that orientation, and I sure don't normally use it that way. It's not an efficient way to read web pages; the only thing it's good for is watching videos, where jelly scrolling isn't an issue regardless of how the screen controller's mounted. The screen is also slightly taller (or you could say "wider" if you consider it a landscape tablet), and that doesn't work well in portrait mode either. My Mini 5 shows 6 icons across and they are nicely spaced. The Mini 6, using the same settings (smaller icons), shows 5 icons across and they are weirdly bunched up in the middle. This could be fixed with an OS update but I'd never buy any product based on the promise of a future update. Also, it again is just a weird design decision from a company that's supposed to be all about design. I compared the screen brightness of the two tablets as well and while they're close, the Mini 5 is very slightly brighter. Again, I made sure they had the same settings - max brightness, Night Shift off, and True Tone both on and off. The Mini 5 screen always wins by a hair. Add to all that the removal of the headphone jack and I'd say that if you don't need Pencil 2 support, keep your Mini 5 or buy a refurbished one if you're in the market for your first Mini. Save yourself some money too. This was just not a very good update to the Mini line. Personally, I just need to decide if the Pencil 2 support is enough to overcome all of the Mini 6's downsides. My only viable alternative if I do want the Pencil 2 is the iPad Air, which is $100 more expensive and bigger/heavier... not necessarily an asset in a small plane carrying two people. The iPad Pro also supports the Pencil 2 but it is larger still and even more expensive. It's a tough call for me, but I'd definitely say that most people should get either a Mini 5 (if you don't need the Pencil 2) or an Air (if you want the Pencil 2 and have the space for a larger tablet).
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By Xitlalic Ramirez - Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2024
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Once upon a time, a little girl was playing on her 2016 iPad that still had a button on the bottom of the screen. This girl would play Roblox all the time and she would not do any house chores or go outside anymore; she would be on that iPad for hours. Till one day her father broke it because she did nothing to help- out in the house. Years later… Yes, I was that little girl. I worked in landscaping trying to make money to buy a new iPad for school. I saw that all the iPads were too big, or they were too expensive. Nothing was to my liking, I wanted something small that could fit in any bag I carried or if I wanted to carry it would not look so big on my arm. That is when I gladly found the iPad mini. It was small and cute, but even with it being small. It was perfect for everyday use. It has Touch ID but there was no button on the bottom of the screen, it was on top of the iPad where the on and off button is. Making is easy access to use your iPad and do not worry it also has your basic 4 or 6 passwords just in case anyone wants to counterfeit your fingerprint. Now, let us talk about the battery on this iPad. It lasts up to the end of the day which is good if you take online notes in class. It comes in any style of service, as a college student I have Wi-Fi only on this iPad which is good enough for me. Let me get started on how you can decorate your home screen in your style, you can use photo widgets to create a pretty style, making it any design you would want. Like if you love the ocean your iPad mini can be based on the ocean by putting cute photo widgets of the ocean. My design contains a forest and my favorite color with a simple that is in the color dark green. Not only can you decorate your iPad mini you could also add other widgets to have fast access to any app if you do not want to look for it or you can put the widget on your Home Screen or even your Lock Screen. Speaking about the Home Screen the good thing about it is that you can split your screen, and I love that feature because it makes it easier to read a passage of a book and then the other screen has the questions and that makes my life so much easier, I tell you. Making it faster to do homework. You can now have another app open while doing your homework, with the multi-task feature that allows you to watch your favorite show while doing your homework! Not only is the Home Screen and Lock Screen the best thing out there, but your iPhone or Apple Watch connects to the iPad, which also lets you send a sneaky text message in class if teachers do not allow phones. Not only are text messages connected to the iPad but also if someone calls it shows on your screen as well. So, there is no excuse for why you do not answer your mom’s messages. If you love taking pictures of anything, the iPad mini camera has such excellent quality, or if you love to make videos and you need somewhere to edit, you can do that on the iPad mini too. Let's say you are an artist, and you love to draw on the iPad, the new mini canvas feature can get that idea on your screen before you forget. Overall, what I love about the iPad mini is that even with it being small, the price for it is not even expensive. It is in a fair price range perfect for my 10-year-old self to afford with the birthday money I would have had, if only my parents did not take it away. It is a perfect starter iPad if you are a college student or high school student. Or even if you want one like I said something small and light weight the iPad mini is your perfect fit.!
I love this tiny toy!
By Amazon Customer - Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2022
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First let me tell you I was hesitant about buying an iPad Mini. I even considered buying an iPad Pro: I have had two 9.7" iPads (series 4 and series 6) so I thought I would miss a larger screen. Turns out, I didn't. I will give you a few hints on what to expect with this device: Pros: * Higher resolution: One of the main factors that led me to buy this tiny beast was the screen resolution (319 ppi), which is higher than any other iPad's resolution. I highlight this feature because I use my iPad primarily to read and watch IT videos. * Portability (it's really lightweight! You will be astounded when you pick one of these) * Size (You can hold the whole device with one hand while writing with the other, something unthinkable in larger iPads). * Battery life (Discharge rate: about 5% / hour when playing videos; Charge rate: about 10% / 14 min) * TouchID (Very convenient, and it recognizes the fingerprint very quickly) * Stereo speakers (they sound really good!) * Apple Pencil support (When paired with an Apple pencil, it's a breeze. I'm using a note-taking application that allows me to use my iPad as a small notebook. It made me wish I had done this while I was still studying). * Three months of Apple TV+, Apple Arcade and Apple Music (Apple gives you three months of Apple TV+, Apple Arcade and Apple Music by only purchasing the device. So I'm enjoying a series in Apple TV+ "For all mankind" and it really looks great in this screen. I'm planning to watch other productions during these three months). Cons: * No silent mode switch (I use teh control center to lower the volume when needed) * No FaceID (I use the TouchID and it's very convenient and fast) * No raise to wake (I gently double tap the screen to wake it up). * No Promotion (There is no workaround to this. The device has a standard 60hz screen, so you will have to decide if you accept it or not) * Some users report sort of a "jelly effect" in the screen when you fast scroll the screen. I haven't noticed anything similar to this behavior in any direction (up, down in vertical nor portrait mode). A word of advice about storage: * If you're thinking about this device, go for the 256 GB one. That was my selection, and I'm glad I did it, because after only one week of usage, I have already used 35 GB of storage. Had I selected the 64 GB version, I would be worried about the storage already. Conclusion: The iPad mini lacks some features its bigger brothers have, but despite this fact, this is totally a great device. If you can sacrifice those features in favor of portability (or you find a way to sort them, as I did), you won't regret. Hopefully we will be able to see an "iPad Pro Mini" in the future (I hope Apple folks read this review someday), but for now, I'm very happy with this purchase. I'm declaring myself an iPad mini fan from now on.
Exceptional Device for Work and Play - Apple iPad Review
By Morgan - Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2023
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I recently acquired an Apple iPad, and I am absolutely thrilled with its performance and versatility. This device has exceeded my expectations in every way and has become an essential part of my daily life. The build quality of the Apple iPad is top-notch. The sleek and elegant design is a testament to Apple's attention to detail and craftsmanship. The device feels solid and premium in hand, making it a pleasure to use and carry around. The display is nothing short of stunning. The high-resolution Retina display brings my content to life with vibrant colors and sharp details. Whether I'm watching movies, reading articles, or working on creative projects, the display truly enhances the visual experience. Performance-wise, the iPad is a powerhouse. Apps load quickly, and multitasking is a breeze, thanks to its impressive processing power and smooth user interface. Whether I'm editing photos, streaming videos, or participating in video conferences, the iPad handles everything with ease. The battery life of the iPad is outstanding. I can go a full day of use without worrying about running out of power. This reliability is especially appreciated during long trips or busy days when I need my device to stay functional. The integration of the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard has been a game-changer for productivity. The precision of the Apple Pencil is fantastic for note-taking, sketching, and creative projects. The Smart Keyboard turns the iPad into a portable workstation, making it ideal for work on the go. What truly sets the iPad apart is its vast ecosystem of apps. The App Store offers a wide range of applications tailored to various needs, from productivity and creativity to entertainment and education. This diversity of apps ensures that the iPad can cater to different interests and purposes. In conclusion, the Apple iPad is a remarkable device that offers a perfect blend of performance, design, and functionality. Its impressive display, powerful performance, and compatibility with accessories make it a versatile tool for both work and play. If you're in the market for a premium tablet that delivers on every front, the Apple iPad is an excellent choice that won't disappoint.
The Perfect Compact Tablet!
By Andros Reviews - Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2024
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The Apple iPad Mini 6th Generation is a powerhouse in a compact size. It’s incredibly lightweight and easy to hold, making it perfect for reading, gaming, and note-taking. The A15 Bionic chip ensures everything runs smoothly, from apps to multitasking. The display is vibrant and sharp, providing an excellent viewing experience. Battery life is impressive, lasting me all day with regular use. My only minor gripe is that the accessories, like the Apple Pencil, are sold separately, but the overall performance of this device more than makes up for it. Highly recommend it for anyone needing a versatile and portable tablet!
Perfect for carrying with me everywhere!
By Amy B - Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2023
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This is my third iPad. My first was an iPad Pro from 2017, second was my iPad Air 5th generation, and then this little guy. My boyfriend received my 2017 iPad from me (it still works well), and I love my iPad Air, but it’s a hassle to take it anywhere unless I have an enormous purse, or my work backpack. Hence, I bought this iPad mini during prime day (awesome deal!)I got the starlight color and 256 gb Wi-Fi only model. I decided to pay the extra $$$ to get the larger memory so that I can have the freedom to download movies and tv shows for when I don’t have Wi-Fi. Also, 64 gb is hardly enough storage nowadays, at least in my opinion. I use my iPad for reading, streaming movies/tv shows, as a planner, as a coloring book and sketchbook, and surfing the internet. I also purchased an Apple Pencil, second generation, and I purchased a Paperlike screen protector— it helps me write easier and smoother on it. I love this thing!!! It’s perfect to take literally anywhere and fits in most of my purses. I will say, battery life is subpar, especially when compared with my older iPad Pro. The 2021 iPad mini and 2022 iPad Air that I own don’t have the best battery life, but at least they charge up quickly with the included usb-c charger. I guess the newer models don’t hold a charge as long, but when I travel I bring an Anker portable battery with me, just in case. Yes… jelly scrolling is real, but not a deal breaker for me. You see it, but I don’t find it distracting at all. It only happens in portrait mode when you’re scrolling quickly, and because it’s an issue I expected, I’m not going to fuss over or complain about it. I’m planning on purchasing apple care. If you get an Apple device, there’s no reason not to get it, in my opinion. Apple will replace the iPad under warranty if something is wrong with it (not including accidents) for up to a year after original purchase, but if you don’t have Apple care and something happens after that, you’re stuck with a hefty bill. So… spend the extra coin and get apple care. This isn’t as heavy as my iPad Air, I can easily hold it in one hand, which makes it perfect for reading and watching shows. I believe it weighs about .5 lbs less than the Air or something like that. I don’t notice much of a difference between this iPad mini and my iPad Air with the M1 chip in it as far as processing power goes. It’s still fast and powerful, and can tackle anything I throw at it with ease. Delivery was okay. Amazon sent me a code to give to the Amazon driver on the day of delivery (the day after I ordered it). The driver dropped the iPad case I’d ordered on my doorstep, then left. I had to chase him down to give him the code and get my package. So a bit aggravating, but it ended up working out fine. I would definitely recommend this iPad mini to anyone who is looking for something larger than a phone, but smaller than an original sized iPad or laptop. It’s super portable. Sure, a little small for setting up two windows side by side, but I don’t do that often. Wait for a sale and purchase it! It’ll be well worth it.
Love the screen and size! Powerful and Portable!
By Amber - Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2022
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This has to be my favorite tablet in quite a long time - I enjoy the small form factor, rounded edges and quick charging! Incredibly easy to set up if you own other Apple devices like a phone or previous tablet - you just tap the two devices together when it tells you to, and wala! All set up! Overall, it runs everything I have thrown at it. I primarily play old school RuneScape in my down time and it’s buttery smooth goodness! I have also used it for school work and to watch videos on. I love how you can multi-tab or side by side screen on it by dragging one screen to one side then slowly pull up on the bottom bar and then drag another app to the other side. So in my use, I would have safari opened up, I would pull up the bottom bar by sliding my finger up slowly from the bottom, then I would slide word over to the other side until it showed a split screen type view. You can also split two web pages like that too! Just drag the other webpage tab to the side and you can have two sides of the browser open at once! Other than that, no hiccups or slowing down. Screen has been great and I have not had a screen protector on it since day one! Still maintains battery percentage and lasts me two days before I need to charge it - and that’s after heavy use. I need to eventually pick up an Apple Pencil 2! Would make an incredibly good “note” pad for school utilizing an Apple Pencil.
The best mini ipad since sliced bread!! It's awesome. WOW is all I can say. Highly recommend.
By Christopher R. - Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2024
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I spent 7 hours researching a good ipad. I wanted something to use in my hand, not to big or small. I am coming from the iPad mini 5th generation and WOW is this a huge step up. So many great things about it. Not one bad thing at all. I have 9 apple products and love them all. I'm well pleased. Apple does it again. I am glad that I got a good price for this. Apple and eBay sells this for $100 more so I bought it from Amazon. I am so glad that I did. It is super fast. Great feel, quality and awesome camera. The picture quality is unreal. It is very portable even with a case on it. The storage is great. I have 30GB free even after the new iOS install. This is a larger screen than the iPad 5th generation. No more home button, yay. I love the round square edges. I love the pencil 2 charging option. The new A15 bionic chip is awesome. So fast. The battery last 10 hours. Everything loads faster and better. My web pages load so much faster. The video content is awesome. I am very impressed. The 8.3" screen is larger than the 7.9" screens and you can tell the difference. I love the edge to edge viewing. The colors are so very real and vibrant. I highly recommend this. Must buy. I buy a new ipad Everytime they come out with the mini.
A Solid Upgrade - Apple iPad Mini (6th Generation) Review
By Adam Stevenson - Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2023
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Having been a long-time user of the iPad Mini 5th generation, I recently made the switch to the 6th generation model and have been thoroughly impressed. My primary use for the iPad Mini is reading and streaming media, especially when traveling. Its compact size is a perfect fit for these purposes, offering enough screen space while remaining highly portable. I also purchased the Apple Pencil, which has been a great addition. It's especially useful for highlighting texts in PDFs, and the compatibility with the iPad Mini enhances my reading and note-taking experience significantly. One of the most striking changes in this new generation is the removal of the home button, which has been exchanged for additional screen space. This design alteration makes the iPad screen feel much larger than the previous generation. However, the transition hasn't been entirely smooth for me, particularly with the new touch ID integrated into the lock button. I've found it somewhat unintuitive, often locking it by accident when I mean to use the touch ID. This feature might require some getting used to, but it's a minor gripe in an otherwise excellent device. Regarding the 'jelly scrolling' issue that some users have reported, I personally haven't noticed any problems. It's possible that my usage doesn't bring out this issue, or I might just be less sensitive to it. Either way, I'm glad I didn't let these concerns stop me from upgrading. In summary, the iPad Mini 6th generation is an ideal choice for casual users like myself. It strikes the perfect balance between size and functionality, making it superior for my needs compared to the larger iPad models. The only slight drawback is the learning curve with the new touch ID, but that's a small compromise for the overall quality and convenience this device offers.
Kind of a dud of an update
By Jeff - Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2021
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I've had an iPad Mini 4, 5 and now 6. I use them in the cockpit of a small plane, which is one thing Apple is now marketing the Mini 6 for. But I also use it for general tablet stuff; web browsing, watching YouTube, listening to music. I upgraded from the 5 to the 6 specifically for Pencil 2 support. The Mini 5 supports the first-gen Pencil, and while that was great as a first step towards going paperless in the cockpit for me, the way the Pencil 1 charges is just really an inconvenience for my use. I'd constantly get in the plane only to realize my Pencil is dead, and I'd have to just go back to paper anyway. I ended up just always carrying paper and a pen on me anyway, which kind of defeats the purpose of having the Pencil. So being able to have the Pencil 2 constantly stuck to the iPad and charging magnetically was enough in itself to get me to upgrade. You'd normally expect that any upgraded tech device would have all the stuff you liked about the prior model, but just with more power, features and/or a more elegant design. In the case of the Mini 6, though, I feel like it may be one step forward, two steps back. I'm really happy with the Pencil 2 support but not really with anything else. I may actually be returning it; I'll update this review if I do. First, jelly scroll is real. I'm always skeptical of complaints like this. They often start with one person who's either overly nitpicky or who just got a defective unit, and then they snowball as others with the same defect or a severe case of OCD write internet comments in agreement. But I was honestly shocked when I turned on my Mini 6, went to a random web page in Chrome, scrolled and saw the effect. It was much worse than I expected, and easily noticeable. It is difficult to believe this got past Apple's quality control. In reading some other articles about this, it seems clear that Apple's not really lying when they say this is "normal LCD behavior", but the problem is that they've mounted the screen controller in the Mini 6 sideways. If you look at the Mini 5, and pretty much any other tablet, you do see some jelly scrolling in landscape orientation, but not in portrait orientation. The Mini 6 is the opposite; it jelly scrolls in portrait but not in landscape. So it is, oddly, a landscape tablet. The weird thing about it, though, is that the controls are not really set up for that orientation, and I sure don't normally use it that way. It's not an efficient way to read web pages; the only thing it's good for is watching videos, where jelly scrolling isn't an issue regardless of how the screen controller's mounted. The screen is also slightly taller (or you could say "wider" if you consider it a landscape tablet), and that doesn't work well in portrait mode either. My Mini 5 shows 6 icons across and they are nicely spaced. The Mini 6, using the same settings (smaller icons), shows 5 icons across and they are weirdly bunched up in the middle. This could be fixed with an OS update but I'd never buy any product based on the promise of a future update. Also, it again is just a weird design decision from a company that's supposed to be all about design. I compared the screen brightness of the two tablets as well and while they're close, the Mini 5 is very slightly brighter. Again, I made sure they had the same settings - max brightness, Night Shift off, and True Tone both on and off. The Mini 5 screen always wins by a hair. Add to all that the removal of the headphone jack and I'd say that if you don't need Pencil 2 support, keep your Mini 5 or buy a refurbished one if you're in the market for your first Mini. Save yourself some money too. This was just not a very good update to the Mini line. Personally, I just need to decide if the Pencil 2 support is enough to overcome all of the Mini 6's downsides. My only viable alternative if I do want the Pencil 2 is the iPad Air, which is $100 more expensive and bigger/heavier... not necessarily an asset in a small plane carrying two people. The iPad Pro also supports the Pencil 2 but it is larger still and even more expensive. It's a tough call for me, but I'd definitely say that most people should get either a Mini 5 (if you don't need the Pencil 2) or an Air (if you want the Pencil 2 and have the space for a larger tablet).
An Everyday Essential
By Katherine Simpson - Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2025
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I use my iPad everyday for various reasons - gaming, school, streaming, you name it. It is one of my best investments!
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