The base WiFi model with 64 GB storage is $ 350, while the upgraded model with 256GB storage is discounted up to $ 500. Apple last updated the iPad mini in 2019 and we gave it a score of 85. It is the best small tablet that you can get, namely for its fast performance, improved display and solid battery life. Apple updated it with the same chipset found in the iPhone XS, making it just as powerful as the company’s flagship smartphones. You can also use it for a while before you have to charge it thanks to its 11-hour battery life.
The iPad mini makes for a more versatile e-reader thanks to its 7.9-inch display where it is great for reading books, comics and articles. But thanks to iOS, you’re not limited as you would use a standard e-reader – you can use the iPad mini to watch videos, search the web, shop online, play games and more. The display now also supports the 1st generation Apple Pencil, so you can more easily take notes and doodle on the iPad mini. It may be a little for what people like, but this added Apple Pencil support makes the iPad mini a more viable option for students who want one device to digitally read textbooks, take notes, compile study materials and so on.
But the display also comes in with our biggest complaint about the iPad mini – its outdated design. The edges around the screen are chunky compared to those on the latest iPad Pros and the almost non-existent ones on the latest iPhones. However, some may like to keep this design choice because it allowed Apple to keep its old-school Home button with TouchID sensor. Tired design aside, the iPad mini remains the best option for those who want a compact tablet.
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