This case is so good and makes the iPad look way more elegant than the acrylic case! I’m really in love with it. However, I noticed that when you hold the iPad with two hands, it can be a bit tricky to keep the pencil steady. Still, I’m happy with it.
I'm having a hard time deciding what to do and would love some input from people who have experience with both the iPad Mini and iPad Pro.
I currently own an iPad Mini A17 and have been using iPad Minis for the last couple of years. I know the iPad Mini 8 is expected to be released sometime in the near future, and from the rumours I've seen, it sounds like it could include some of the upgrades I've been hoping for.
My main uses are content consumption and note-taking. I don't do anything particularly demanding beyond that.
What I absolutely love about the Mini is the portability. I came from an 11-inch iPad Pro, and being able to throw the Mini into my crossbody bag and take it everywhere with me is fantastic. I don't use it every single time I'm out, but knowing it's there if I need it is incredibly convenient.
That said, I do have a few issues with the current Mini.
I know the iPad Mini 8 is rumoured to get an OLED display, and that's probably the feature I'm most excited about. Even if Apple doesn't significantly increase the brightness, I imagine the OLED panel alone would make a huge difference because of the improved contrast and black levels.
Now here's where things get interesting.
Yesterday I was at my local Walmart and somehow got incredibly lucky. They were clearing out a bunch of products, and I found a brand-new, sealed 11-inch iPad Pro M4 marked down to $899 CAD. Not open box. Not refurbished. Completely new. The outer box was a little dusty and dirty, but the seal was intact.
At that price, I figured I'd never see a deal like that again, so I bought it. I also made sure I could return it if I changed my mind.
Now I'm torn between two options.
Option 1: Return the iPad Pro and wait for the iPad Mini 8.
My thinking is that the Mini 8 could potentially solve many of my complaints with the current Mini through an OLED display, improved thermals, and a newer chip. Realistically, I also think Apple will increase the price, meaning the Mini 8 could end up costing close to what I paid for the Pro anyway.
Option 2: Keep the 11-inch iPad Pro M4.
While it's not as portable as the Mini, it's still reasonably easy to carry around and nowhere near as bulky as a 13-inch iPad Air or Pro. I'd also be getting the OLED display, ProMotion, better brightness, significantly more power, better speakers, and a larger screen right now instead of waiting.
For those of you who have used both sizes, do you find the extra screen space and premium features of the 11-inch Pro worth giving up the portability of the Mini?
One last thing: Would you pay $899 CAD for a brand-new M4 iPad Pro today, or gamble that the iPad Mini 8 ends up being the better long-term device for content consumption and note-taking? I know the Mini will be more portable, but I can't help feeling like getting a new M4 iPad Pro for essentially the same price as a future Mini is an absolute steal.
TL;DR: I currently own an iPad Mini A17 and recently bought a brand-new 11-inch iPad Pro M4 for $899 CAD. Do I keep the Pro, or return it and wait for the iPad Mini 8?
I'm thinking of buying an iPad mini very soon, but according to new rumors, I've heard that they're going to introduce the new iPad mini at the end of October (not officially approved by Apple yet) . Do you think I should wait or buy an iPad mini? (I'm a college student)
previously had iPad 9.7" which wasn't grate for my use cases, but on other hand I wasn't ready to pay 790 usd for new iPad mini 7 with 128gb memory(hello from EU region).
So I start looking for used iPads mini 5/6.
And I found one - iPad mini 5 256gb for only 120$. battery is 83%(which is bearable).
The funny thing is that only after I got home with the "new" iPad I found that it is only cellular version, so I consider it true bargain.
I loved this form factor. Installed iPadOS 26.7.1 and feel good to me.
Hello! Does anyone know if there’s like a sticker or something I could put on that black part of the screen? I got bored of it I wanna make it pink or something instead of the original color. It doesn’t match the aesthetic my cover. If there is let me know what is called and thank you!
In love with this dexnor 3rd party Magic Keyboard for my mini 7. Legit feels as close as possible to the official Magic Keyboard I have for my iPad Pro m5 (besides that it’s mainly plastic under the cheaper feeling faux leather, but it’s also less than 1/3 the price). Both the iPad and keyboard instant sleep & wake with closing and opening the case. The magnetic Apple Pencil holder is awesome and makes it impossible to loose your pencil in your bag or fall off the device while carrying it. 10/10 would buy again
Was waiting to see about the new model, but saw this deal on an open box 2024 model direct from Walmart. Seems like a great deal even with the new one expected soon?
iPad mini 7 has been a great iPad but past 2 months I’ve been having black screen or non responsive. I would just do a force reboot thinking its a bug with iOS 27 beta. Today this happened, would this be covered with Apple limited warranty (doesn’t expire until Dec 2026. Just very odd. Also if it’s not covered, how much is a screen replacement from Apple anyway? I do have an appointment for next week. Thanks in advance!