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Review on πŸ’» Renewed Apple iPad Mini 4 - 64GB Silver WiFi: The Perfect Portable Device by Kim Eunu ᠌

Revainrating 5 out of 5

A valuable purchase, some advantages!

Even with the above cons for me, this is the best device of this kind without reservations. It is far ahead of the competition in design, features, power and flexibility of use. Big new iPads are already invading laptop (Macbook) price territory, while providing less functionality than laptops, and they are hard to hold and take with you everywhere. Therefore, my opinion is that for movies, games and study - this Mini is the best choice. I really hope this line doesn't die.

Pros
  • 1. Power in a compact package. This is no longer a stripped-down solution, but actually a flagship (with the exception of a couple of points). You can literally do whatever you want on it: edit videos, play all games, etc. 2. Screen. Very bright, colorful and most importantly - it does not burn your eyes like AMOLED does at low brightness. For example, the Galaxy Tab S2 caused a burning sensation in the eyes to redness (especially in an airplane, where there is low humidity during the flight). Another of the pluses - the color temperature is automatically adjusted, more pleasant in the dark. 3. Ecosystem. My smartphone is on Android, but I appreciated how simple and convenient everything is done in the Apple ecosystem. There are many goodies for owners of MacBooks, iPhones and other devices, everything goes well together and complements each other. Not to mention the upcoming changes in iPadOs. No heaps of unnecessary pre-installed junk. I liked the iTunes U application - there are a bunch of free educational courses, including those with teachers from famous universities - it's useful. In general, it is felt that they thought about people. 4. Support for Apple Pencil. You don't have to be an artist to find a use for it. You can take notes in handwritten form, as we have been used to since childhood, sign documents, make various drawings and sketches, for example, during repairs or when you are making something - there are a lot of options. Applications for this, too, the sea. 5. Design and build quality. Light weight allows you to take it with you everywhere. The paint on the case will not be erased (as on my Samsung), since it simply does not exist. 6. There is a 3.5mm jack. For an Apple device in 2022, this is just a gift.
Cons
  • 1. The sound from the speakers frankly let us down, it is deaf and not expressive. In the same Galaxy Tab S2, it was juicier. This mini mic loses in sound and in comparison with the iPhone SE and Samsung S8. Personally, I often use headphones, so I'm not so critical. But they could put something more impressive, after all, an entertainment device. 2. For some, the outdated design will be a minus. But this is so-so minus to be honest. Firstly, it allowed to keep the audio jack. Secondly, the frames on the sides allow you to comfortably hold the tablet and not smudge the screen. 3. Very easily soiled screen. Fingerprints on it stand out strongly, you have to clean it often. 4. Speakers on one side only. But it is clear that this is a consequence of the old design and technological base. 5. Price is high (so far). But taking into account cashbacks and bonuses, it turns out quite acceptable. In terms of the totality of characteristics, you will still not find alternatives in the daytime with fire.