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Buy the iPad Mini 4 now from Apple2014's iPad Mini 3 was a perfectly respectable tablet, but unfortunately it just wasn't the upgrade from the iPad Mini 2 that most people were expecting. Rather than revamping its internals, the only new feature introduce...
Image 3 of 14After the slightly disappointing iPad Mini 3, Apple is back on form with the iPad Mini 4, which is hands-down the best small tablet that you can buy. If you're looking for a bit of a bargain, the iPad Mini 2 is still available. The screen's n...
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itpro.co.uk Updated:
2016-10-21 04:11:22
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It may seem odd to start a review of the Apple iPad mini 4 by talking about its predecessors, but it's important to place Apple's latest 7.9in mini tablet in context. The iPad mini 2 was the equal of the original iPad Air in almost every way with the same...
Robust build quality, Fast and accurate Touch ID fingerprint sensor, Spoton responsiveness and performance, Great quality screen, Thinner and lighter than ever...
Outdone by the competition when it comes to battery life...
A great 8in tablet, but Apple needs to put a little more work into battery life...
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The iPad Mini 3 stuck out like a sore thumb during its year-long existence. Whereas the iPad Mini 2 was the equal of the original iPad Air in every way but size, the iPad Mini 3 lagged behind the iPad Air 2. Apart from its Touch ID fingerprint sensor, it...
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What is the iPad Mini 4? Often the unloved tablet in Apple's lineup, the latest mini-iPad is pretty much an iPad Air 2 with a 7.9-inch display. It probably is what the poorly received iPad Mini 3 should have been, thanks to the improved CPU, 2GB of RAM, l...
Great size for media and games, iPad apps are the best, Looks and feels lovely, Fast...
Expensive, iOS needs more tablet additions...
iPad Mini 4 – Camera The iPad Mini 4 has a camera on the rear, and although the 8-megapixel iSight unit with an f/2.4 aperture is perfectly adequate, I'm going to take a guess and say that the smartphone in your pocket can probably do a much better job. P...
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Which iPad should I buy? Is it worth upgrading from the iPad mini 4?The release of the iPad Pro 9.7in during the Apple Event in March 2016 was an interesting addition to the iPad line-up, due to all rumours pointing towards an iPad Air 3 release instead...
iPad mini 4 is more portable, is cheaper and has no camera bump, iPad Pro 9.7 has a better screen, overall performance, better audio, alongside Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard support...
iPad mini 4 is slower, has lowerend specs, and doesn't have Apple Pencil nor Smart Keyboard support, iPad Pro 9.7 is heavier, not as portable and is more expensive...
The iPad mini 4 is a true portable tablet, but in comparison to the iPad Pro 9.7in lacks the power and features, making it a less desirable option for those looking for a laptop replacement.
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We're still waiting patiently for Xiaomi devices to get a proper UK launch but you can still easily import devices including the firm's latest tablet . But is worth it or should you just go and buy an iPad mini ? Here's our iPad mini 4 vs Xiaomi Mi Pad 2...
If money is no object then the iPad mini 4 is the superior tablet here with all-round quality on offer. That's not to say the Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 is bad, though. We're really impressed with it and you can save a lot of cash this way. However, prepare yourself...
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The iPad mini 4 had a fleeting moment onstage at Apple's Autumn event. Whilst the iPad Pro took centre stage, Tim Cook mentioned the mini 4 in passing when speaking of Apple's 2015 iPad lineup. While Cook made it seem that the mini 4 wasn't an interestin...
In many ways, the iPad mini remains the small tablet to beat. The performance enhancements in this version keep it ahead of its competitors, and iOS 9 is now well ahead of Android as a tablet operating system for most people. The quality of third-party ap...
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Back in September, Apple quietly unveiled a new iPad mini, the iPad mini 4, and it went on sale the very same day. Despite being squeezed in between the impressive and all-new iPad Pro, a long-awaited new Apple TV and a shiny Rose Gold iPhone 6s and 6s Pl...
Gorgeous design, Touch ID fingerprint sensor, gold option, impressive performance, better cameras...
Still not quite as powerful as iPad Air, no screen improvements, no 32GB model, shorter battery life than predecessors...
The iPad mini 4 is a great little tablet that comes in at a price that reflects its quality and capabilities. It looks gorgeous, is a breeze to use and leaves little to be desired. It's a shame that Apple has kept the 16GB model, as we were really hoping...
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Apple's iPad is arguably the most well-known of all the tablets, and it was the first to hit the market. Available in a ranger of sizes from 7.9in to 12.9in, iPads run the same operating system as the company's iPhones, iOS, making them easy to navigate...
Comes in 16GB, 64GB or 128GB capacities, Touch ID means you can unlock the tablet using your fingerprint, Easy to navigate interface that makes the tablet simple and straightforward to use, The iCloud backup keeps your contacts, photos and messages safe e...
There is no microSD card slot, so the memory cannot be expanded, There is no HDMI port, so you can't easily watch images or videos from the iPad on your TV unless you invest in a TV streaming device...
We can't fault the Apple iPad Mini 4 if you're after a good all-rounder tablet that's the perfect size to slip in your handbag. It's simple and straightforward to use, so even if you've never used a tablet or smartphone before you won't struggle with this...
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Apple's bite-sized iPad Mini has never gotten the love it deserves. Ever since it launched, it's been a step behind its bigger brother in terms of processing power and screen resolution. This year's iPad Mini 4 is no different, but that doesn't mean it's...
Small and compact, Strong and attractive all-metal design, iOS 9's multi-tasking is useful, Faster A8 processor...
It's pricier than Android alternatives, iPad Air 2 and iPad Pro offer more...
The iPad Mini 4 is still among the best 8-inch tablets you can buy, although the Galaxy Tab S2 and Dell's Venue 8 7000 give it a run for its money – especially now that they've been discounted to $350 each (for 32GB model). If you really want a small iP...
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What do you do when you've made a massive tablet that's got tongues wagging? You slip out a well-made teeny one and don't really tell anyone about it, apparently.That's what Apple's done with the iPad mini 4. The iPad Pro is getting the bulk of the intere...
Great screen, Compact dimensions, Thinner chassis...
Old chipset, Camera unimpressive...
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It's hard to work out what Apple's up to with its iPad range. You'd have said that the mini selection of tablets was being retired after the mini 3 got the minimum upgrade possible… but then the iPad mini 4 was quietly rolled out.And it's actually rather...
Brilliant screen, Sleek design, Great app library...
Older processor, No 3D touch...
If this was the iPad mini launched alongside the Air 2, it would have been an easy five stars. However, even with a year in between, it still performs very well for a smaller slate...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2016-10-21 04:11:23
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It's hard to work out what Apple's up to with its iPad range. You'd have said that the mini selection of tablets was being retired after the mini 3 got the minimum upgrade possible… but then the iPad mini 4 was quietly rolled out.And it's actually rathe...
Brilliant screen, Sleek design, Great app library...
Older processor, No 3D touch...
If this was the iPad mini launched alongside the Air 2, it would have been an easy five stars. However, even with a year in between, it still performs very well for a smaller slate...
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Last year was far from a classic year for the iPad mini . We still gave its third generation five stars for performance, but it was ultimately little more than an iPad mini 2 with a fingerprint scanner. This year, Apple's smallest tablet has come out swin...
Sharp, vibrant screen, Excellent colour balance, Fast, slick performance, Detailed, refined sound, Gorgeous design, Strong app selection...
Storage is non-expandable...
There's no doubt that the iPad mini continues to dominate the smaller tablet market, and its fourth generation comes with more tricks up its sleeve than ever.Of course there are Android alternatives that offer strong competition, but when it comes to answ...
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Which is better: the iPad mini 3 or the iPad mini 4? I've got the mini 3, and I'm wondering if it's worth updating to the new iPad mini 4.The iPad mini is one of Apple's understated heroes, and Apple's new iPad mini 4 has improved specifications. But how...
iPad mini 4 has better internal specs, iPad mini 3 is cheaper for same external design...
iPad mini 3 has slower performance and will age faster...
On the whole, we think the faster components of the iPad mini 4 are well worth the additional spend. It'll get software upgrades from Apple for a longer time thanks to the slightly faster chipset and additional RAM. Spend the additional cash and get the n...
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Contradictory claims have been made about the iPad Mini 4. This tablet is thinner and lighter than the model that precedes it, and yet it is faster and more powerful. Tweaks to the display make it better at viewing content, and although the battery has go...
Excellent build quality, Fast computing hardware, Anti-reflective screen, Improved cameras, Touch ID biometric finger scanner...
Expensive, Battery drains quick under heavy use...
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The iPad Mini 4 replaces the iPad mini 3 and with it closes the book on one of Apple's laziest upgrades in recent years. Overshadowed by huge advancements with the iPad Air 2, last year's iPad mini 3 struggled to find its place in the range, coming acros...
Smaller and slimmer design, decent performance, Touch ID fingerprint scanner, anti-reflective screen...
Screen is a bit small for Split View in iOS 9, not as powerful as the iPad Air 2, iPad mini 2 far cheaper...
The iPad mini 4 is faster, slimmer and more accomplished than its iPad mini 3 predecessor. This time around the mini succeeds in finding is place, despite not being as altogether powerful as the iPad Air 2. For most that doesn't mean the mini is a...
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Is Apple interested in making small tablets anymore? Last year's iPad mini 3 would suggest not.Priced at a cool £319 and featuring only one new trick, Touch ID, it caught fistfuls of flak from anyone with an opinion on these things. And several people who...
Subtle display tweaks make it easier on the eyes, Super portable form factor, Longevity in battery life...
FaceTime camera is still a measly 1.2MP, No 3D Touch...
We think it's just the right size for a portable entertainment hub So do Apple's petite tablets make sense any more? I've been running with the iPhone 6s Plus in tandem with the mini 4, just to see how often I'd reach for the mini's extra 2.5 inches of s...
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APPLE HAS LAUNCHED the iPad Mini 4 , the latest version of its mid-range, small form factor tablet...
Multi-tasking, slim and light, high-quality display, smooth performance...
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I'm thinking of getting an iPad mini, but Apple has two for sale: the iPad mini 2 and iPad mini 4, what is the difference and which one should I get? Also, what happened to the iPad mini 3?The iPad mini is a great tablet to buy. It offers all the power an...
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Basically the size of an eBook reader, the mini 4 brings a vast array of functionality, power, connectivity and entertainment to a device that can easily slip into your coat pocket.Consider that iOS 9, which the iPad mini 4 ships with, effectively revamps...
As Apple idles the iPad Air line for 2015 in favour of the up and coming iPad Pro, the iPad mini 4 becomes the most desirable mini tablet for the rest of us.With a slimmed down profile, a stunning new laminated display and more powerful processor, RAM, gr...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2016-10-21 04:11:23
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Apple has launched the iPad Mini 4 , the latest version of its mid-range, small form factor tablet. The new version offers a processor upgrade, a slimline and lightweight design, and proper multi-tasking abilities. We've been trying out the iPad Mini 4 t...
Multi-tasking, slim and light, high-quality display, smooth performance...
Relatively pricey...
The iPad Mini 4 might be a relatively costly tablet compared with other 7in and 8in models, but we think the high price is justified thanks to proper multi-tasking, impressive display, smooth performance and great build quality...
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You might not know it given the fewer than 20 seconds of attention Apple gave the device during the company's recent keynote , but the iPad mini 4 exists, and it's on Apple Store shelves right now.While the device features improvements one might expect fr...
Beautifully designed with impressive build quality, Significantly more powerful than the iPad mini 1/2, High-quality display, Battery life is impressive, Perfect size for gaming and portability, iOS still has the best games/apps...
Not that significant of an upgrade over the iPad mini 3, iPad Air 2 costs only about $100 more, 16GB base storage is still too low, Camera performance isn't on par with the iPhone...
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The Mini 4 (left) is much slimmer and slightly taller than the Mini 2 and 3. Photo: Tim BiggsPhysically the device is very similar to what we've seen in the past, although it is 30-40 grams lighter, a smidge taller and a millimetre-and-a-half thinner than...
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phonesreview.co.uk Updated:
2016-10-21 04:11:23
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Unusually for Apple the iPad mini 4 released as soon as it was announced in September. The tablet was hotly anticipated and many are likely to be adding it to their holiday wish lists. If you're unsure whether to add it to your own wish list or purchase i...
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The iPad mini is a bit like the child which gets all the hand-me-downs from an older sibling, but that's not to say you shouldn't buy one. The iPad mini 4 just inherited a load of great features from the iPad Air 2, and here we explain the differences bet...
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Perhaps a sign that the mighty iPad's popularity is waning, Apple announced the iPad mini 4 (and iPad Pro ) alongside the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus rather than hosting a separate event this year. But if you're in the market for a new tablet, the new mo...
There are cheaper tablets - cheaper iPads even - but if you can afford to buy the iPad mini 4 you won't be disappointed. It finally has a great screen and while it can't match the more powerful iPad Air 2, it's got more than enough poke to satisfy demandi...
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The new laminated display, which was introduced with iPad Air 2, now makes images pop even more on iPad mini 4 and viewing the display outdoors is way less painful than with previous versions.The iPad mini 4 has been slimmed down and powered up. Apple's s...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated:
2016-10-21 04:11:23
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Lisa Gade reviews the iPad mini 4, Apple's latest 8” tablet launched in Sept. 2015. The mini 4 has a 7.9” IPS “Retina” display with 2048 x 1536 resolution. It moves up to the Apple A8 dual core CPU clocked at 1.5 GHz with 2 gigs of RAM. As per usual you h...
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Apple has just unveiled its new iPad mini 4 , which unlike its predecessor has some pretty significant spec bumps to make it thinner, lighter and speedier. Last year, we compared the iPad mini 3 with the Tesco Hudl 2 and decided that the iPad mini 3 wasn'...
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Back in September 2015, Apple quietly unveiled a new iPad mini, the iPad mini 4, and it went on sale the very same day. Despite being squeezed in between the impressive 12.9in iPad Pro, a new Apple TV and the shiny Rose Gold iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, the iPa...
Gorgeous design, Touch ID fingerprint sensor, gold option, impressive performance, better cameras...
Not quite as powerful as iPad Pro 9.7, no screen improvements, no 64GB model, shorter battery life than predecessors...
The iPad mini 4 is a great little tablet that comes in at a price that reflects its quality and capabilities. It looks gorgeous, is a breeze to use and leaves little to be desired. It's a shame that Apple has kept the 16GB model, as we were really hoping...
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Last year's iPad Mini 3 wasn't much of an upgrade. In fact, the only thing that changed from the Mini 2 was the inclusion of Touch ID. And at this year's iPhone 6s launch event, the iPad Mini 4 was given about 20 seconds of on-screen time. Does Apple no l...
So why isn't Apple making a big deal out of the Mini 4? Honestly, we have no idea, because this is the best iPad Mini Apple has ever made. The only thing we can think of is Apple doesn't want to take focus away from the iPad Pro.The iPad Mini 4 may look t...
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Last year's iPad mini 3 wasn't much of an upgrade. In fact, the only thing that changed from the mini 2 was the inclusion of Touch ID. And at this year's iPhone 6s launch event , the iPad mini 4 was given about 20 seconds of on-screen time. Does Apple no...
Stunning, colorful display, Faster performance, Longer battery life, Much better camera, Lighter and slimmer...
Old cases don't fit, Chamfered edge design looking a bit dated now...
So why isn't Apple making a big deal out of the mini 4? Honestly, we have no idea because this is the best iPad Mini Apple has ever made. The only thing we can think of is Apple doesn't want to take focus away from the iPad Pro.The iPad mini 4 may look th...
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Is Apple interested in making small tablets anymore? Last year's iPad mini 3 would suggest not.Priced at a cool RM1,310 and featuring only one new trick, Touch ID, it caught fistfuls of flak from anyone with an opinion on these things. And several people...
Subtle display tweaks make it easier on the eyes, Super portable form factor, Longevity in battery life...
FaceTime camera is still a measly 1.2MP, No 3D Touch...
So do Apple's petite tablets make sense any more? I've been running with the iPhone 6s Plus in tandem with the mini 4, just to see how often I'd reach for the mini's extra 2.5 inches of screen. In the face of phablet-sized competition, you might think tha...
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wovow.org Updated:
2016-12-22 19:52:54
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IPad Pro is not the only tablet that has now seen the light in the event of Cupertino: the iPad mini 4, the true successor of the first iPad mini Retina has just been introduced to bring improvements finally we would have liked to see and not found in the...
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When the iPad mini 4 was launched at Apple 's Autumn event in 2015, it seemed like an afterthought compared with the iPad Pro, which took centre stage. While Cook made it seem that the mini 4 wasn't a compelling iPad proposition, it's exactly what every...
In many ways, the iPad mini remains the small tablet to beat. The performance enhancements in this version keep it ahead of its competitors, and iOS 9 is now well ahead of Android as a tablet operating system for most people. The quality of third-party ap...
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The launch of the iPad mini 4 was low-key by Apple's standards. The iPad Pro was hugging all the limelight, which was a shame as there's something really impressive with this smaller model...
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devontechsupport.com Updated:
2017-05-14 09:15:11
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It's hard to work out what Apple's up to with its iPad range. You'd have said the mini selection of tablets was being retired after the mini 3 got the minimum upgrade possible… but then the iPad mini 4 was quietly rolled out.And it's actually rather good...
The display on the iPad mini 4 is really lovely. It's got less glare, a lovely resolution and pin-sharp clarity; in short, it's a joy to look at everything on this tablet, The power and performance are really strong too; while it's not quite at the iPad A...
This will come as no surprise, but it would have been mega if Apple has decided to throw 3D Touch onto this device. The mini 4 has the ability to run it (in terms of screen clarity), and while I understand that the brand wants to hold some toys back to ma...
The iPad mini 4 is going to be an underground hit for Apple. While the mini 3 was woefully disappointing (coming with literally just Touch ID and a new color as upgrades over the mini 2), there's a real step forward here.The mini 4 should have been launch...
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There's a new iPad Pro but should you spend an extra £180 on it instead of the iPad mini 4? We explain how these two tablets differ in price, design, hardware, specs and features in our iPad mini 4 vs iPad Pro 9.7 comparison review. See also: Best tablets...
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In April 2017 Apple launched a new iPad, as had been widely predicted. But in other ways it defied expectations. This wasn't the blockbuster iPad Pro 2 launch we were hoping for which may have to wait until WWDC 2017 instead, it was a quiet update to, an...
Which budget-friendly iPad is best for you? If budget really is the be-all and end-all, the iPad 2017 is your best bet, because it starts at £339 instead of £419; bear in mind, however, that you're saving £80 because it comes with less storage. Still, you...
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Tablets seem to be a little out of fashion these days. It's phones this and phones that and, sometimes, that horrible portmanteau “phablet”. But when the iPad was introduced back in 2009, it really was a game changer. In part because Apple did such a grea...
Delight to use, stacks of storage, very well developed, works beautifully in Apple ecosystem, slim...
Large iOS updates, app store functions split between iPhone and iPad, some Apple things like CarPlay don't work...
Do note, if you want to get into iPadding at the lowest possible price and you don't envisage needing lots of space of media, you might want to consider going to the full sized current model iPad with its 9.7 inch screen. The 32GB model is $469, or a full...
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Farewell, iPad mini 3, we hardly knew ye. Casually announced at the end of Apple's iPad Pro presentation, the iPad mini 4 replaces last year's mini 3 as the company's high-end small-screen tablet. The iPad mini 4 is a lot like its predecessor in many ways...
Excellent build quality, Upgraded hardware from last iteration, Good camera, Reduced screen glare, Unbeatable app experience...
Expensive, Occasional minor performance issues in testing...
The Apple iPad mini 4 is a top-notch small-screen tablet with unparalleled build quality and app support, but it's still hard to justify the jump in price over the iPad mini 2...
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In March 2018 Apple launched a new iPad. Like 2017's iPad before it, the 2018 iPad has a 9.7in screen, starts at 32GB storage with an 128GB upgrade option, has an 8Mp camera with 1080p HD videos and a front-facing camera that is still 1.2Mp with 720p HD...
Which of these ‘budget' iPad options is best for you? If budget really is the be-all and end-all, the iPad 2017 is your best bet, because it starts at £319 instead of £399. However, as we said above - that £80 saving can partly be attributed to the fact t...
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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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Apple launched a pair of new iPad Pro models to great fanfare seriously - the New York crowd were totally unruly on 30 Oct. But almost as significant was what they did not talk about: the iPad mini line.Which leaves the iPad range in a strange state. It's...
The mini 4 is too old; the Pro is too expensive. Unless you urgently need the smallest possible tablet (get the mini) or a super-powered tablet that can support the second-gen Apple Pencil (get a 2018 Pro), you should compromise on a middle path and get t...
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Apple's latest iPad mini, the 4th generation model to be exact, helps to diversify the company's portfolio, which recently got expanded with the introduction of the iPad Pro, but for those looking to keep it slim, compact, and simple, the iPad mini 4 is...
Thinner & lighter design, Improved battery life, Brighter & more color accurate Retina Display, iOS 9 brings real multitasking, Smooth overall responsiveness...
Still light with the camera shooting modes and controls, No 4K video capture or slomo at 1080p, Pricey cost...
Anyone looking for a compact sized tablet will be delighted by what the iPad mini 4 brings to the table. It's premium in its construction, nearly flawless with its processing performance, and all the new goodies included with iOS 9 undeniably elevates it...
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I wondered, though, does all this new speed – and RAM – matter for daily use? I moved to the iPad mini 4 right around the time iOS 9 was released and hadn't had any long-term experience with iOS 9 on my previous model. With that I recently went back to th...
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macnn.com Updated:
2016-10-21 04:11:23
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Apple's iPad remains one of the most accessible personal computing devices ever made. Young, or old, there has never been a more intuitive way for people to engage with technology. When it was first revealed, the naysayers dismissed it as just a "big iPho...
Outstanding design & build quality, Great new display, A8 processor is fast, iOS 9 gives iPad new tricks...
More expensive than competition, Little else...
The iPad mini 4 is very much like a shrunken down iPad Air 2. This makes it a very potent little tablet that pretty much blows away the competition in just about every regard. Everything from its design, build quality, display quality, performance, camera...
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For a while now Apple has been holding two launch events toward the end of each year. The first event in September is used to launch new iPhones, and new products and services like the Apple Watch and Apple Pay. In October Apple then has an event where th...
I wasn't very excited about the iPad Mini 3 when Apple announced it last year, as it was just the iPad Mini 2 with Touch ID while the iPad Air 2 was a substantial upgrade from the iPad Air in many ways. The iPad Mini 4 represents an update on the same sca...
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In a possible attempt to declutter the mini tablet landscape and make up for past transgressions, Apple has discontinued last year's iPad mini 3 and has replaced it with the iPad mini 4 – a solidly designed mini tablet with a vastly improved display and a...
Vastly improved display quality and color saturation, Dramatically lighter than its predecessors, Upgraded A8 processor enables multitasking, Cameras support burst mode photography...
Battery life is long, but remains unimproved over previous models, Pricey compared to market competition...
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Does anyone care about Apple's new iPad mini 4? I don't even think Apple does.The iPad mini 4 got barely a blip of onstage time during the company's big iPhone, Apple TV and iPad Pro event back in September. And for good reason, too: The iPad mini 4 is es...
Ultra thin and light, 10-hour battery life, Beautiful laminated Retina display, Incredibly speedy performance, TouchID security, iOS 9 multitasking is amazing, Capable cameras...
Pricey, Lock/orientation switch is gone, Design is starting to get old...
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When Apple releases new hardware like the new iPad mini 4, one way to look at it is to compare the new device to the one it replaces. In this case, the replaced device is the iPad mini 3, a completely forgettable iPad. How forgettable was it? Apple decide...
With the holidays fast approaching, the iPad mini 4 will be a popular gift, maybe even for yourself. If you own an older iPad—especially if it's over two years old—you'll be very satisfied with the iPad mini 4 as an upgrade. It's fast, sports a great-...
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computershopper.com Updated:
2016-10-21 04:11:23
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Now, we're not going to paint Apple's iPads with the same brush as discretionary consumer luxury goods like these. But considering that you can buy a serviceable 8-inch Android-based tablet for $150 or $200—or, for that matter, an earlier-gen Apple iPad M...
Screen is as good as you'll find on a compact tablet, Improved rear camera, Closer in performance to full-size iPads than the Mini 3 was...
Pricey for a compact tablet, Costly relative to Apple's own previous-gen (and still-available) Air and Mini iPads, Rotation-lock switch relegated to software, As ever, no storage expansion via MicroSD...
Among the best compact tablets you can buy—if money is no object—the iPad Mini 4 is now a true, almost-no-compromise small alternative to the iPad Air 2. Read More…...
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For shoppers looking for a compact, wallet-friendly tablet with premium features, the $399 iPad mini 4 is a solid choice. This device has not been completely overhauled or upgraded since the previous generation mini 3 and mini 2. But Apple's 7.9-inch slat...
Sleek design, Good battery life, Excellent multitasking features...
Unimpressive audio quality, No microSD card slot...
The iPad mini 4's sharp screen, above-average battery life and new multitasking abilities are all reasons to get this small tablet...
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Fans of Apple's smaller iPad Mini caught a tough break last fall when the company unveiled its new tablets for the year. Although Tim Cook & co. lavished plenty of attention on the faster, slimmed-down iPad Air 2, the upgraded iPad Mini 3 was regarded as...
Vibrant screen, iOS 9 is great for multitasking, Solid performance, Respectable battery life...
Rotation lock switch is gone, Still less powerful than the iPad Air 2, Base model only has 16GB of storage...
After a yearlong wait, we finally have a properly upgraded iPad Mini. While it adopted the iPad Air 2's super-slim aesthetic and got a similarly great screen, the iPad Mini 4 makes do with Apple's dual-core A8 chipset. Performance is remarkably solid, th...
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The small iPad is really good againLast year, Apple delivered a dud of an iPad. I'm not talking about the iPad Air 2, which set an incredible new benchmark for the type of speed and performance consumers can expect from tablets. No, I'm referring to the d...
Stunning, colorful display, Faster performance and better camera, iOS 9 multitasking...
Old cases won't fit, Lackluster speakers, Jony Ive can't let go of chamfered edges...
More times than not, the Verge score is based on the average of the subscores below. However, since this is a non-weighted average, we reserve the right to tweak the overall score if we feel it doesn't reflect our overall assessment and price of the produ...
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Apple iPad Mini 4 Review: Apple's latest compact iPad is basically a dinky iPad Air 2, replacing the iPad MIni 3 entirely while improving performance and slimming down the design.Apple introduced the world to the iPad Mini 4 in roughly eight seconds durin...
Super thin and light, Slick performance, Great battery life...
iOS 9 a bit glitchy (for now), Pricey, No microSD still...
Apple hasn't revolutionised the iPad Mini with this fourth model but it's certainly one of the best sub-10-inch tablets you can buy right now. A desirable combination of slick performance and longevity, combined with some serious media chops, make the Min...
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There's life in the old dog yet. It has been very quiet around the small iPad lately. Some people even claimed that the Mini could be cancelled. Phil Schiller from Apple only mentioned the iPad Mini 4 with two sentences during the keynote. With that in mi...
Impeccable build quality, Sophisticated materials, Low weight and thickness, High performance, Excellent GPS sensor, Convenient display with usable "anti-reflective coating", Usable features thanks to iOS 9, Usable cameras...
only under good lighting conditions, Proprietary Lightning connector, Bad maintainability, No NFC, High price...
The most interesting feature of the Apple iPad Mini 4 is the new operating system iOS 9. The ninth version of the Apple OS not only introduces several new and useful features, it also seems to have a positive effect on the overall performance, which is co...
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Apple's Silicone Case is a thin soft-touch case that provides proper coverage of the sleep/wake button and volume controls. As one one would expect, the cutouts for the camera and microphones are spot-on, and the fit is secure — though not as absolutely p...
Apple's new iPad mini 4 is too tall for older iPad mini cases, so we'll be seeing a whole new slew of cases for the device. The first is Apple's own iPad mini 4 Silicone Case ($59). Unlike the company's past Smart Case for iPad mini, Silicone Case is a mo...
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The iPad mini 4 packs almost all the power of an Air 2 into the Apple's lightest tablet ever.Last year Apple updated the iPad Air 2 with the convenience of Touch ID, the clarity of a laminated display, and the power of the A8X chipset. The iPad mini 3 onl...
Ultra-compact, ultra-portable tablet, Laminated, high color-gamut Retina display, Apple A8 performance, Incredible build quality...
Big screen, big experience, Access to Apple Pen or Smart Keyboard, Apple A9 performance, Low, low pricing...
Many are going to say the iPad mini 4 is what the iPad mini 3 was meant to be. That sounds like a cliche because it is. It took engineering time to get almost everything from the iPad Air 2 distilled down to 7.9 inches. To get the higher color gamut, lami...
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Once seen as the future of the iPad, the iPad mini is now a lower-priority device, losing ground to oversized smartphones on one side, and bigger tablets that double as PCs on the other. Too bad, then, that the best iPad mini by far is launching to an inc...
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Apple's iPad mini 4 ($399-$729) occupies a strange place in the company's expanding lineup. While the company's most recent event introduced the super-sized iPad Pro, a new Apple TV, and new iPhones with 3D Touch tech, Apple spent roughly 30 seconds of it...
The thinner, lighter design is even easier to hold than past iPad minis. A more powerful processor boots up the iPad and opens apps faster. Rear iSight camera has been upgraded to 8MP, with slomo video recording and burst mode shooting. Colors are sharper...
Still often feels like a step down from iPad Air 2. No 3D Touch display. 16GB capacity will be too small for most users. 1.2 MP iPad FaceTime camera feels outdated. The design has been tweaked enough that old iPad mini cases won't fit. Smaller battery mee...
Pros: The thinner, lighter design is even easier to hold than past iPad minis. A more powerful processor boots up the iPad and opens apps faster. Rear iSight camera has been upgraded to 8MP, with slo-mo video recording and burst mode shooting. Colors are...
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Farewell, iPad mini 3, we hardly knew ye. Casually announced at the end of Apple's iPad Pro presentation, the iPad mini 4 replaces last year's mini 3 as the company's high-end small-screen tablet. The iPad mini 4 is a lot like its predecessor in many ways...
Excellent build quality. Upgraded hardware from last iteration. Good camera. Reduced screen glare. Unbeatable app experience.
Expensive. Occasional performance issues in testing...
The Apple iPad mini 4 is a top-notch small-screen tablet with unparalleled build quality and app support, but it's still hard to justify the jump in price over the iPad mini 2...
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Andrew CunninghamThe iPad Mini 4.Andrew CunninghamThe iPad Mini 4.Andrew CunninghamThe MIni 4 (right) is a smaller version of the Air 2 in a lot of ways.Andrew CunninghamThe Mini 2 (left) next to the Mini 4. The tablets look similar at first glance but th...
Improved performance thanks to the Apple A8 SoC, 2GB of RAM enables iOS 9 multitasking and cuts down on serious annoyances like Safari tab reloading, Screen has a color gamut similar (if not identical) to the full-size iPad, and fusing the LCD panel to th...
Doesn't actually fit the performance of the now-year-old iPad Air 2 into a Mini-sized body, The hardware mute/rotation lock switch is missed, Cases and covers from older Minis often won't work with this one...
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Dual built-in microphones and stereo speakers, 3.5mm stereo headphone jack.Size: 8.0 x 5.3 x 0.24 inches. Weight: 10.5 ounces (298.8 grams).Battery: Rechargeable 19.1 watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery. Not user replaceable. Claimed usage tim...
Faster, thinner, lighter, better display, better rear camera, split-screen multitasking, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, 2GB RAM...
No 3D Touch, no significant upgrade to the front camera, no hardware mute/screen rotation lock slide switch...
While a worthy upgrade over its predecessor, the iPad Mini 4 is all about making it better, rather than the top of Apple's tablet lineup. With tablet sales on the decline, Apple seems to be hedging its bet by offering cutting edge processors and best in c...
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Apple recently lowered the price of the 128GB iPad mini 4 knocking $100 off the price while also introducing a new 9.7-inch iPad at an amazing introductory price of $329. However, does the new lower cost of the 128GB iPad mini 4 make it a compelling purch...
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A tablet is a necessity for some, while simply a desire for others, but none can argue that tablets have witnessed an increase in popularity during the last couple of years. This is a great thing as they offer a good alternative to laptops and right now w...
It's clear why this is a tough decision, since both devices are so similar in many ways. They both have similar displays and iOS 9 and TouchWiz have common features. But the design is a bit different, addressing a different type of customers (premium vs p...
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Over the years, Apple has dominated the tablet market and very few were considered real competitors until more high-end Android devices started to roll out (like the Samsung Galaxy Tab series). iPads were and still are quite popular and the first iPad was...
Great display, Premium design, Good cameras, Multitasking, Reasonable battery life...
Only 16GB storage for the base model, No microSD storage, A bit expensive, Performance is a bit under iPad Air 2, Audio quality could be improved...
This year we got (at last) a good iPad Mini, there are a lot of great and improved features and although it has been claimed to be a shrunken iPad Air 2, it clearly isn't, hardware-wise it's quite different.So, if you want a good, lightweight tablet, with...
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For many people, the tablet era began in 2010 with the launch of the original 9.7-inch iPad. But tablet devices have a much longer history than that. For example, I recall seeing Bill Gates show off the first prototype Windows tablet at Comdex in Las Vega...
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