Some of the reviews for this don't make sense. This kzread.infoUgkxUGaHtKW8MwCql2fPyIm9-ftTqSMzKFFA works as well as any power strip I've used. Plug in what you need, be sensible about it & keep it movin' The construction is plastic but it's a sturdy piece. It has a single toggle switch & the swivel jacks are useful as well. Plugged in next to Tripp Lite Isobar takes some of these reviews with a pinch of sumthin' - does what it says & functions properly.Had for about a month. Perfect no complaints will update if anything changes.

@ronanhutchinson

10 ай бұрын

It’s one of my favourite pieces of tech! I’m glad to hear you’re enjoying yours!! Thanks for watching. 🫶🏻

I too have the base model Mini 6, bought it when it was released and have used it almost daily ever since. I moved up from the Mini 5 so I was already comfortable with the form factor.

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Yeah, I really love it! It’s my first mini. But I didn’t mind moving to the smaller form factor. I find I use it much more than any other iPad I’ve ever owned. I find the smaller form factor means I use it much more for work, and general browsing every day.

Consider getting Paperlike screen protector. Game changer in terms of using the iPad for writing.

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

I’ve actually decided to try one! I’m really excited to see what it’s like.

I don’t get why jelly scrolling is an issue to ipad mini 6 only. Literally all the iPads (I have an ipad pro) have jelly scrolling when you scrolling fast up and down that no one does that except quick to top sometimes. When you are reading you barely scroll up and down constantly. But I hope the mini has an m1 at least and promotion as mini has the longest refresh

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

I think people picked up on it because it was easier to see on the mini… for me it really isn’t a big deal at all though. I never really think about it when I’m using my iPad.

Nice video, i’ve been using ipad mini 6 and Apple Pencil 2 for some time now also with paper like screen guard. It’s perfect for writing and reading kindle as well due to it’s book size. For doing light paperwork i also use it with greenlaw keyboard case 😁

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

Nice! Sounds like you have a GREAT setup. I must check out that keyboard case!! Thanks for watching. I’m glad you enjoyed the video.

Great review Ronan! It's great how the pen charges magnetically on the side of the iPad 👍

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

Yeah! It’s really slick. It’s such a great solution. It’s also just a great way to store the pencil when it’s not in use.

Mine is in the post. Looking forward to getting my hands on it. Great video.

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed my video. You’re gonna LOVE your new iPad! They’re SO epic!

Good video. Worth pointing out that there are plenty of third-party keyboard cases available for this iPad mini, and all the usual Bluetooth keyboards work with it as they do for larger tablets. It's a great little device.

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!!! Yeah the iPad mini is amazing. I’ve seen some keyboard cases on Amazon. I have some Bluetooth keyboards already, but I’ve never paired them up. I really should use one some time. Just to round out my setup!

you did vary good talking about the new ipad

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad you liked the video.

7:40 you have to split the keyboard in portrait to type with your thumbs

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I sometimes do that when I’m using it. But I still don’t love it with the split keyboard.

I bought it few weeks back and it’s just perfect for watching stuff on your bed or when you are travelling. Go for this and not the bigger ones as they won’t fit that well on your hand

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! I think it’s the perfect size for when you’re on the go, or just watching stuff in bed. I love it!

My favorite iPad also, first the mini 5 now the mini 6. Both great mobile devices

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

Yes! The 6 has been my first mini iPad, but I’m not sure I’ll ever want a full size one again! It’s the perfect format for it.

Chugging on the mini4 cellular from 2015 still. no joke for as long as I've had it the thing is my favorite ever.

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! The Mini 6 is the first small iPad I’ve ever bought. But it’s easily my fav!! I really liked the older ones too. Im not sure I’ll ever go back to a full size iPad. Right now, I just can’t find a solid use case for it!

As Long as you primarily use it in landscape mode you won't be subjected to jelly scrolling. I was going to use this primarily as a reading device, but with jelly scrolling in portrait mode, it was a instant return.

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

That’s too bad. I use it in landscape and portrait quite a bit. I’m very glad I don’t notice the jelly scrolling. I was worried it would bother me when I bought my iPad. But thankfully I don’t notice it!

You need a film for the ipad to write its also a screen protector

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

Yeah. I got a Paperlike screen protector for it. It’s brilliant. It makes writing on the iPad SO much better. Thanks for watching, and for the suggestion.

Hi Good video 🇬🇧😊

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I’m glad you enjoyed it! 😁😁

I just bought one today. I'm going to use it as a reader. My iPad Air 5 becomes to heavy to hold while reading for more than 30 minutes.

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! The mini will perfect for reading.

I've had ipad air 2 and mini 2 / the mini is always preferable option cause of the weight / size / readability. So i'm gonna go for ipad mini 6 & pencil 2 thanks

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

That’s the combo I’d totally recommend. I’m never far from mine!!

@mayunaise7714

Жыл бұрын

Gone alr

The problem I see with apple making a Magic Keyboard for the mini is that the keys will be way too small. The mini really isn’t meant for typing. It would be better to use a laptop or a bigger iPad to type.

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

Totally. That’s why I use the pencil. It’s much better than the keyboard. But sometimes for short emails, the keyboard is ok. Although, I think if there was a Magic Keyboard for it, I’d 100% try it to see if you could use it for more general work.

I just couldn’t get around using this thing in meetings. Useless for taking notes. On a side note, if you’re good with swipe typing, you can pinch the keyboard to make it smaller and use the QuickPath feature. As to the clumsy feeling of the plastic pen against glass, the accessory you need is Paperlike.

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

Interesting. I find it really useful for taking notes in meetings. But you’re right, using a Paperlike really improves the experience. For me, it’s the my go-to device for streaming, browsing the web, productivity and note taking, and just general organisation.

I hear you about split screen too small, but if you think about it, if you split 50% then it’s the same size as your phone….. but yes, I have 12.9 and a mini and never use the split in mini

@ronanhutchinson

10 ай бұрын

Exactly! My feeling on spilt screen on the mini is that you can do it if you're stuck, but it's not the best option if you're need to multitask. Thanks for watching!!

I wouldn't try to put an iPad Mini 6 in my jeans because I am concerned it might scratch the screen.

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

That’s actually a good concern. If you have a case on it that covers the screen, you’ve nothing to worry about. I’ve had mine for about a year, and there isn’t a single scratch on my screen yet. Thankfully!! But I also don’t put it into my pocket that often either. (But I probably still do it more than I should 😅😅)

It would be the best if we got the full fledged A15 in it and not a discarded version of it, which wasn’t good enough to be put in an iPhone 13 Pro (Max)!

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

I’ve never had any issues with it, and it’s easily as fast as my iPhone 13 Pro

I was advised to purchase a matte or 'paperlike' screen protector to help with the pencil-on-glass issue.

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

I recently got one too. The paperlike is a game changer.

@Ohkeh640

Жыл бұрын

Can I ask why? And where do I buy a paper like screen protector. I stuck at putting them on never used one lol

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

Hey. PaperLike screen protectors are really easy to apply. I have another video about how to do it. You can buy them in some tech shops that sell iPads, but I got mine from PaperLike directly. Here’s an affiliate link: paperlike.com/ronan

@chrisg.

Жыл бұрын

@@Ohkeh640 Amazon -- they make a plastic mold that shapes around the device too to help you put it on without error. Good luck!

hi, tks for the video, i wanna know how is the screen for media, I have Samsung devices with oled scren and i don't know if the difference between them is a problem.

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I love the display on my iPad mini. It’s super crispy! I have zero complaints about it. I haven’t had an opportunity to compare it to the Samsung OLED screens, so they could be better… but the iPad screen is excellent in my opinion.

@blashomin

Жыл бұрын

@@ronanhutchinson thanks from Venezuela 🙋‍♂️

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

Your welcome from Ireland! 😄😄

Good video… is it bright enough? I read it only gets 500 where other iPads get 600nits

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yeah, I’ve never had an issue with brightness on the screen. I mostly use it indoors, but any time I’ve used it outside it’s been perfect. Being outside has never been an issue for me.

@jejunamja

Жыл бұрын

@@ronanhutchinson thanks good to know that was my one issue with this iPad one thinking about getting it

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

I think you’ll love it if you get it. For me it’s the perfect device for productivity, and for watching stuff!

Split the keypad or make it small and swipe to text

@ronanhutchinson

3 ай бұрын

I love splitting the keypad. It’s such a great feature for quick notes and stuff

Screen protector can damage the apple pencil ?

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

I’ve read about that. So far, I haven’t seen any evidence of damage to my pencil. But if it does, I can always just replace the tip. Given how much better the writing experience is, it’s a risk I’m willing to take.

The huge variety of productivity uses for the Mini demonstrates how versatile it can be. A Master of Non - But Good at a lot of stuff - Which is find by me!!! I bought an iPad Mini Cellular 9 years ago. I do not browse with it - I'm an adult -so I use my 14" laptop to browse and an Apple TV for viewing. After 9 years of ownership, I use my Mini almost exclusively when I "TRAVEL" - to do the following - otherwise it sits in a drawer. #1- as a GPS unit in my vehicles - the best GPS ever (70%) #2 - as a Sidecar or mirror screen to view video paired with a M2 MBA (25%) #3 - as an eReader (4%) #4 - the odd miscellaneous task (1%) Since it is on its last leg (but not dead) - I will likely buy the new Mini 7 when it comes out later this year. I would never buy a bigger iPad as the Mini is simply a great portable complimentary device.

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

I agree with so much of this. I do browse a little on mine, and I use it for streaming a LOT! I also use mine for occasional reading. But it’s also a productivity tool. It’s definitely a great complimentary device! Using it for navigation is brilliant! I don’t have the cellular model, but if I did, I’d 100% do this!

@TerryManitoba

Жыл бұрын

@@ronanhutchinson I've watched & posted my take on several Mini reviews & am blown away by the plethora of uses that the Mini performs.

@TerryManitoba

Жыл бұрын

@@ronanhutchinson After over 150K miles of road trips with the Mini for GPS use - I would highly endorse it for that purpose. If I would not put on so many miles & just use it for around town use - I would just stick with my iPhone.

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I mostly just use my phone for that, but I can totally see how the mini would be perfect for it!

What case do you use

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

I have a few different ones. The one I use most is a generic folio case I bought on Amazon. It cost about $10 and it’s got a slot for my Apple Pencil. I also have a really nice Pitaka case that has magnets so it sticks onto a stand magnetically, and can be charged through the magnetic port. That one is really cool!

I still prefer having more screen space so Air 5 is perfect for me.

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

Nice. The Air 5 is a great iPad too. What I love about the different iPads is how there’s pretty much an option to suit everyone’s needs.

Wallpaper please?

@ronanhutchinson

9 ай бұрын

My lock screen is my dog, and my Home Screen is an image from the James Webb telescope.

If you’re thinking about multi-tasking on an iPad, any iPad, you’ve got the wrong device. Get yourself a laptop. Also, think Paperlike for writing on the screen of any iPad.

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

Paperlike is amazing! I got one. It’s 👌🏻 yeah I would’ve normally be multitasking on my iPad. But it’s very doable if you’re in an emergency.

I’m watching this video on split screen 😂

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

On an iPad mini? Nice!! I only ever do split screen when I absolutely have to! 😂😂

The mini is...in my opinion nothing more than an overgrown iPhone.

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

Have you used one at all? I can see why some people might think that, but for me, they have VERY different uses. It’s become an integral part of my workflow.

whats the memery

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

Mine is 64GB. Works for me, but I’d recommend the 256GB if you need to store any big files.

I think you show something not just you talk about it 🙄🤦🏻‍♂️

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

But I did show it… Thanks for watching! And for the feedback and the engagement!

Suprised he didn't bother to check to learn that there's a great screen plastic cover (forgot what it's called) that gives it a more paper feel.

@ronanhutchinson

Жыл бұрын

Do you mean Paperlike? I have one on it now… I knew about it, but was reluctant to try it initially. I’ve a video on my on my channel about that now too.