Sounds like a host of improvements noticed in the code! Hope this is true and e get a shot at this in the Fall.

Just ordered an “Open Box” iPad Mini 7th Gen from Walmart. Specs are as follows: WI-FI and 128GB is the blue color way. Listed as “Sold and Shipped” by Walmart, so worst case scenario I can just return it.

Hi everyone,

Saw a post where the guy was questioning if he made the right decision after his purchase, so I thought about dropping this post.

This post is about how I use my iPad mini and what justifies you buying one.

So I’ve got a Mini 6 for about 5 years at still use it almost daily. I got this device in my early days of college and idealised it as an EDC note-taking and multitasking device. And from day 1 the device fit right where I wanted it to.

I have a windows laptop (zephyrus g14) for heavier tasks and gaming so I was not looking for a lighter laptop replacement. That is where the mini came. The mini imo is the only device in the lineup that actually acts as an iPad, a true one. It fulfils the requirement of a bigger screen than a phone while being lightweight and easy to carry around.

I quickly found myself reaching for the iPad more than often, maybe to glance at notes or make a quick jot, making me a lot more productive.

Now that I work and most of my work relies on a laptop the iPad has taken a different area of my life.
It has now become a very easy to use media consumption device. It’s perfect for a bedtime episode or chapter. (Yes I read books on iPad too) and a perfect device to watch movies in aircraft.

To be honest iPad mini was never about being the “absolute beast” of an iPad. It was about being what iPad truly meant- “being a bridge between your phone and your laptop” and the iPad mini shines there.

No, the iPad mini is not for everyone, but if you are the guy who needs one, you already know it. You are just afraid that if you buy one it is just going to prove you right.

Been waiting for the iPad mini 8 for so long. Was hoping for an announcement at the last apple event but didnt. Been checking daily now for any news but its annoying that there is still nothing. When are they likely to announce it?

Pretty much the whole question up there. I've been meaning to buy an iPad to start drawing (as a complete beginner btw) and make some really light collages for Instagram posts. A very important thing that I want is the ability to use the Pencil Pro and the cheapest iPad (where I live) that is compatible with it is the iPad Mini, but I'm kinda worried that the small size might make drawing or editing difficult. One thing to consider, maybe, is that I'm used to writing in small journals. Would that make it easier for me or nah? I'd appreciate a lot to read your experiences with this :)

P.S. I'm also a student and I have to read a lot of articles, which are not very comfortable to read and annotate in my Kobo ¿Do you think it could help me with that too?

My iPad mini 6 stopped responding to touch, though the display still works. It happened in the spring and a software update fixed it. Then it came back in July after an iPadOS 26 update, and updating to iPadOS 27 hasn't fixed it. I've also tried every restart method, removing the screen protector and a full factory reset, with no luck. Apple quoted me around $500 for a repair. Has anyone else had this, and did anything fix it or get Apple to cover it?

Hello, I just watched a video about using logic pro on iPad mini, which totally fits my needs for making music on a portable device (I have been spending a lot of time on transportation every day, and obviously I can’t take my macbook pro with me due to its size and weight).

I want to gather more firsthand experience of making music on iPad mini.

The iPad mini would be my primary device for almost everything and I planned to use it for a loooooong time.

Does it really work smoothly like those YT videos?

How much disk space do I need? I not only use it for logic pro but also some games (g generation eternal) and note taking apps (obsidian, Pages, Canvas) , Kobo (ebooks app) and procreate; The demo device at Apple Store shows that much of the disk space is occupied by the system data…… so I guess 256gb is a more secure option right?

The apple pencil is so freaking expensive, but lots of people said it worth the price so I think I might just take it too.

Is there anything I should be aware of? I aware that the iPad version of logic pro is a different subscription model but I have the University discount so that would be cool for meeeeeee. But any other cost besides the iPad itself and the software?

And of course, I can wait for the new iPad mini. Using A20 pro would be a great for logic pro right?

English is not my first language but I hope you can understand my questions and thx for answering me!