Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) - Wi-Fi + Cellular - 256 GB - Purple

I was hoping to downsize from my 12.9 iPad to a smaller easier to carry model. I found it is definitely too small compared to other iPads and other tablets on the market. I found the power button is definitely in an inconvenient location when useing sideways. Finger is always shutting the screen off. The volume buttons are definitely in a poor location. Being this is the latest and greatest with AI and a new processor it would finally have face recognition. Nope finger print scanner is old technology. Sent it back.

This truly is "THE iPad." At least for me, it's the perfect size for doing things that are just more comfortable to do on a *slightly* larger screen than an iPhone. The split keyboard makes it super-easy to type on if needed; using a stylus (or an Apple Pencil Pro, which I don't have) for navigating, handwriting & taking notes is outstanding. Consuming media, reading, social networking, email & even texting is made super-easy on a device of this size. The screen is bright, the iPad mini is very portable, and is so lightweight -- often times I have no need to bring a larger device when on day trips or short travel days. Any screen that's larger becomes cumbersome, heavy if connected to a keyboard case, and defeats the purpose of having a large-enough screen to do ... MoreThis truly is "THE iPad." At least for me, it's the perfect size for doing things that are just more comfortable to do on a *slightly* larger screen than an iPhone. The split keyboard makes it super-easy to type on if needed; using a stylus (or an Apple Pencil Pro, which I don't have) for navigating, handwriting & taking notes is outstanding. Consuming media, reading, social networking, email & even texting is made super-easy on a device of this size. The screen is bright, the iPad mini is very portable, and is so lightweight -- often times I have no need to bring a larger device when on day trips or short travel days. Any screen that's larger becomes cumbersome, heavy if connected to a keyboard case, and defeats the purpose of having a large-enough screen to do more than is possible on just a phone. The iPad mini is a terrific device.

I have an iPad Pro, so I wasn't sure if I would like the mini. I only bought this because of its size. I am surprised at how much I use this. Because of the small size, I find myself taking this with me just about everywhere. I can drop it in my bag or just carry it with me.It runs my production tools very well, and has fast performance. I keep my documentation in Evernote, so everything is at my finger tips. All my apps run just as well on this as on my ipad pro with a few obvious exceptions.Video editing is limited. This can do it for small videos, but with the A17 chip, the Mini can't be expected to be a powerhouse. Basic video editing works fine.The screen is good, but don't expect it to look like an OLED.It's the convenience and small form factor that ... MoreI have an iPad Pro, so I wasn't sure if I would like the mini. I only bought this because of its size. I am surprised at how much I use this. Because of the small size, I find myself taking this with me just about everywhere. I can drop it in my bag or just carry it with me.It runs my production tools very well, and has fast performance. I keep my documentation in Evernote, so everything is at my finger tips. All my apps run just as well on this as on my ipad pro with a few obvious exceptions.Video editing is limited. This can do it for small videos, but with the A17 chip, the Mini can't be expected to be a powerhouse. Basic video editing works fine.The screen is good, but don't expect it to look like an OLED.It's the convenience and small form factor that makes the iPad Mini shine. Unless I expect to do something that requires processing power, this is the device I carry.