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Updated: 2020-01-01 13:17:09
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It makes for a great machine that's a lot of fun, but what's going on inside can't overcome that the small screen isn't as versatile as the Air's.The iPad mini now starts at £399 with 64GB of storage, or you can jump to 256GB of storage for £549, though t...

Very strong processor and graphics, Vibrant and sharp True Tone screen, Apple Pencil support, Small and light, of course...

Screen size limited for working, Design is a bit outdated now, No Smart Connector for keyboards...

Originally, the iPad mini was a small, cheap games and media machine – ideal for kids or a bit of sofa browsing. Limited versatility from the screen size wasn't a problem, especially before iOS had proper multitasking.This new version has hardware geared...
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We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article.If you're looking for a tablet that's small enough to slip into your bag but doesn't compromise on speed then Apple's iPad Mini 5 is the ideal buy. It builds on the previou...

Also comes with 256GB storage space (£549) or in a wi-fi and 4G version for £519 (64GB) or £669 (256GB), You can run two apps side-by-side simultaneously on the iPad, Simple and straightforward to use, iCloud makes it easy to back-up everything on your ta...

There's no way to expand the storage space with a MicroSD card slot...

Ideal if you're looking for an extremely compact tablet that doesn't compromise on speed or battery life. It doesn't come cheap, but with the screen that's great for reading e-books and support for a stylus, this is a great buy.Key SpecificationsScreen si...
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Apple just announced two new tablets, 2019 versions of the iPad Air and iPad mini. They join the latest iPad Pro models that rolled out last year, along with the budget-friendly standard iPad. That's four different iPad lines with five different screen si...
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This new operating system helps turn iPads from large iPhones into impressive mac-esque work stations, with functions like gesture controls and improved markups. Check out our iPadOS hub for everything you need to know about the new operating system.Make...

Perfect size to tote around, Works with the Apple Pencil, Surprisingly powerful specs...

Unchanged, bezel-heavy design, Uses the older Apple Pencil, Costs more than the iPad 9.7...

The iPad mini (2019) is the best small tablet to carry one-handed, even if its design hasn't changed in any significant way from the iPad mini 4 more than three and a half years ago. Its 7.9-inch screen is a familiar, albeit unbeatable way to read and wat...
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For three and a half years people buying the iPad Mini were getting the same bit of kit – the same device, the same power, the same everything.That left most of us wondering if the iPad Mini's days were numbered, and while we may have speculated that a...
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The iPad Mini 5 is excellent for the purpose for which it's designed. This isn't a productivity beast, nor is it attempting to replace your laptop; it's a super-fast tablet that will slip easily into your bag and act as an incredible gaming and video-view...

Lovely size, Ideal device for iOS gaming, Welcome Apple Pencil support...

Chunky bezel surrounding display, Design could have done with a freshening up, Apple Pencil not included...
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Theinquirer.net Updated: 2020-01-01 13:17:10
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FOR A WHILE it looked like the iPad Mini was on its way to the bone orchard. While Apple updated the iPad Pro and gave the standard iPad a cursory refresh, the iPad Mini was stuck in its fourth-generation, which was but a minor refresh and happened way b...

Powerful A12 Bionic chip, improved display, excellent app ecosystem...

Lack of design innovation, no fast charging out of the box, no new features, Rating:...

Though Apple has done the bare minimum to update the iPad mini, it remains a lovely device and perhaps the last hurrah for small tablets before foldable phones iron out their display wrinkles and potentially render such tablets redundant...
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Apple tends to update its tablets regularly, but it definitely took its time with one. What makes the 2019 iPad Mini interesting, and is it worth buying?There are plenty of 10 inch tablets out there, but if you want something smaller and made for your h...

Feels excellent in the hands, Great size and weight, Excellent performance, Lovely screen, Supports the Apple Pencil...

Seems expensive given the size and price, No water resistance...

It won't be for everyone, but the 2019 Apple iPad Mini makes a case for itself by being itty-bitty and brilliant, offering a tiny tablet that is sized perfectly and performs as well as anything else Apple makes, to let you take the web, content, games, an...
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Like a pocket Moleskine, 2019’s iPad mini isn’t ideally sized for drawing – but it might be your perfect travelling companion. Sometimes smaller is better. While most of us at any given moment would prefer to sketch, draw or paint on a surface large enou...
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The market for tablets has been stagnant for a while, with manufacturers who once focused on tablets now having barely a passing interest. But no one seems to have told Apple – there are now no fewer than five models to choose from in its iPad line-up.The...

Bright, punchy and vibrant, Lots of dark detail, Crisp sound...

Blacks could be deeper, Speaker placement...

Outwardly, the new iPad Mini doesn't look like much of a departure from its predecessor, and even some of its improvements, including to the camera and touchscreen pencil, will be wasted on those who use it purely as a media consumption device.But both th...
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This wasn't meant to happen. The iPad mini hadn't been updated since 2015 and was left out in the cold, costing more than the larger 9.7in iPads that were released since. We thought Apple had left it for dead. The introduction of this new 2019 iPad mini...

The iPad mini lives on in a very capable package that includes the blazingly fast A12 chip. It's the cheapest hardware with Apple's latest processor.The ageing design is a downside, but this iPad design is a certified classic and we don't think it'll put...
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This wasn't meant to happen. The iPad mini hadn't been updated since 2015 and was left out in the cold, costing more than the larger 9.7in iPads that were released since. We thought Apple had left it for dead.The introduction of this new 2019 iPad mini is...

The iPad mini lives on in a very capable package that includes the blazingly fast A12 chip. It's the cheapest hardware with Apple's latest processor.The ageing design is a downside, but this iPad design is a certified classic and we don't think it'll put...
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A lot has happened in the intervening three years, then, but one constant in that time is that interest in a new iPad mini still hasn’t waned. On the Expert Reviews website, it has remained one of the most consistently searched-for products and, when the...

Small and light, Powerful, Apple Pencil support...

Big, fat bezels, More expensive than the 9.7in iPad...

On the face of it, then, there isn't much wrong with the Apple iPad mini (2019). It takes a popular recipe and updates it, adding more performance and Apple Pencil support along the way. But I think Apple has missed an opportunity here to do even more. In...
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In March 2019 Apple updated two of its iPad models. Neither saw a significant redesign on the outside - the Home button lives another day - but both saw a big leap in the internal specs. The big surprise was that the updated iPads were the iPad mini, last...

There are very few differences between the 2019 iPad Mini and the iPad Air. The iPad mini simply has all the features of the Air for less money, the only ‘disadvantage' being that it's smaller. But for many being smaller is the iPad mini's advantage.The o...
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The iPad mini first graced shelves in 2012 and its design hasn't changed much over the last seven years. The internals are a different story though, and Apple has upgraded it several times - this 2019 model being the fifth generation of the popular compac...

Supreme power, Best-in-class for the size, TrueTone screen welcome, Apple Pencil support...

Design hasn't moved on, Bezels are still huge, Not a cheap option - it's pricier than the 9.7in iPad...

The iPad mini is a huge leap in terms of performance over its predecessor and last year's 9.7-inch iPad, too. If you want a more compact iPad, there's little we can say against it.Yes, there is some sadness that iPad mini couldn't have had smaller bezels...
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Apple's iPad mini will always be special to me for a few reasons.The iPad mini 4 is not only the first device I reviewed when I started at MobileSyrup, it's also the best iPad size for reading and playing mobile games, as far as I'm concerned.Fast-forwar...

Powerful, Perfect size for gaming and reading, Compact and portable...

Expensive, Look is dated, Still features Touch ID...

"For a very specific demographic, the new iPad mini (2019) could be the tablet they've been waiting for"...
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While many thought the iPad mini was about to be retired from active service, Apple has done the opposite and updated the diminutive tablet for 2019, along with the introduction of a new iPad Air. This gives consumers more options when wanting to avoid th...

The iPad 9.7in 2018 is, as we've said before, one of the best deals that Apple offers. It's a classic design, highly usable display size, fast enough for most things, and won't break the bank. Just make sure you opt for the 128GB version rather than the 3...
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Prefer your iPads on the smaller side? You will be happy to learn that Apple has updated the iPad mini, almost four years after the previous model launched in September 2015.If you were hoping for a redesign you'll be disappointed, the new 2019 iPad mini...

There was a time when we feared that Apple wouldn't update the iPad mini and that, the horror, the iPad mini would be discontinued. There were suggestions that because the screen size of iPhones was getting bigger there was less demand for the smaller siz...
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After Apple launched two new iPad models in early 2019 – a new 10.5-inch iPad Air model and a fifth-generation iPad mini, both supporting Apple's Pencil stylus. Add in the latest 10.2-inch iPad and there's now a busy lineup of Apple tablets to choose from...

Super portable, Runs advanced illustration tools, Fully laminated model, Affordable...

Smaller screen area, Only supports first generation Apple Pencil...

While not quite as powerful as the iPad Pro, the latest iPad mini is a convenient and sturdy tablet that's ideal for creating on the move...
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Sign up for our daily newsletterImage 1 of 13It's been four long, hard years since the last time Apple bestowed a new iPad mini on the public, and fans (including us) have been crying out for an update to the much-beloved range. Finally, Tim Cook has...

Outstanding speed, Portable and convenient size, Beautiful display, Apple Pencil support...

Few added features over the mini 4, reduced battery life...

The 5th-generation iPad mini might not massively shake things up compared to its predecessor, but massive performance improvements combined with the mini's near-perfect form factor make Apple's diminutive tablet an absolute joy to use...
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Yes, Apple is not letting up on the iPad and has been releasing new models with remarkable consistency for the past two or so years. iPads may have become increasingly niche devices in the past few years but clearly Apple thinks there's a future for them...

How do they perform?Since the new iPad Air and iPad Mini are powered by the Apple A12 Bionic, it's not surprising to see that their performances were largely similar to the iPhone XS Max.That's not a bad thing as we can see that the iPad Air, iPad Mini, a...
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When the iPad mini stayed unchanged for more than three years, fans must have thought Apple had given up on its smallest tablet.But surprise - a new iPad mini was finally launched last month. The iPad mini 2019 looks exactly like the last iteration, t...
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I've been a convert to Apple's iPad line of tablets with the launch of the astounding iPad Pro 2018 last year. Utilising the iPad Pro daily as a MacBook replacement (but alongside my Mac Pro desktop computer), I've grown accustomed to the quirks and limit...

How the iPad Mini (2019) holds up to long-term heavy usage awaits our more in-depth review slated in the coming weeks. With an intensive day of usage, the iPad Mini ticks all the boxes: power, functionality, and portability all check out well.With mere fi...
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When the iPad mini stayed unchanged for more than three years, fans must have thought Apple had given up on its smallest tablet.But surprise - a new iPad mini was at last launched last month.The iPad mini 2019 looks exactly like the last iteration, th...

Much improved performance, Apple Pencil (first generation) support, Better display...

Dated design, Only up to 256GB storage...
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