iPad mini 5 or mini 6 for a nursing student on a budget ?
Hi everyone!
I’m a nursing student wrapping up my first year. 💉
Coming from a design background, I used to do everything on a laptop. This year, I switched to a desktop at home and a tablet for class, thinking I wouldn't need a heavy setup.
I bought a Samsung Tab S6 Lite on a budget, but honestly? The Android UI drives me crazy. As an iPhone user, I waste so much time looking for basic settings that I end up avoiding the tablet entirely. Plus, it feels a bit too big and heavy for my needs.
I take all my core notes on paper first, then convert them into infographics on Canva via my desktop.
I only use the tablet to check emails, download slideshows, fill out forms on Word, and occasionally annotate PDFs.
I want to switch to a budget-friendly iPad mini. I have two options:
iPad mini 5 for $190
iPad mini 6 for $340
Since money is tight, is it worth spending the extra $150? Could the iPad mini 5 be powerful enough for my light usage (paired with a small Bluetooth keyboard and an Apple Pencil once a week)?
Thanks for your advice!