Thats not to say that the iPad mini is perfect for everyone.
I wont be scrolling through spreadsheets or typing out long documents on the mini.
The mini is just the right size for casual web browsing and watching videos.
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Tiny Giant
The mini looks like a giant iPhone 13.
It feels great in hand, perfectly balanced like a slim hardcover book.
Using the mini makes me realize that my iPhone 12 Pro Max is too small for many computing tasks.
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My aging eyes are easily strained by even the iPhone’s relatively large screen by smartphone standards.
The mini is just the right size for casual web browsing and watching videos.
Faster Than Thou
The new mini is a speedy little beast.
The cameras on the mini are a pleasant surprise.
The front-facing camera has been boosted from 7MP to 12MP.
The mini now can shoot 4K video and has a wide 122-degree field of view.
The rear camera also has been upgraded from 8MP to 12MP, and now can support 4K video recording.
I found pictures and videos to be sharp and lifelike in simple tests over the last few days.
Do you need the iPad mini?
Probably not if you already own an iPhone or an iPad.
But the mini can’t be beaten in the cute department.
