I wish they would release that though, my mini 6 is only used for watching Youtube now and then and reading ebooks due to the poor display.
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iPad Mini 7 With 120Hz ProMotion Unlikely, Says Display Analyst
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That would be a dream come true. The display was the only reason why I didn't pick one up.
Hopefully the Mini 7 will return to the aspect ratio of the Mini 5. The Mini 6 got taller and narrower. Almost every pilot I know carries an iPad mini to mount it on the yoke. The 5 was perfect as it fits the FAA approach plates better.
Absolutely!
The aspect ratio change got sort of under discussed due to all the (justified) jelly scroll talk
I really prefer the ratio on the 5 and older
It is a shame. Such a great device ruined (at least for me) because of a bad screen. Still hoping the 7 improves the screen.
Exactly, i use my mini 95% of the time in landscape, the other 5% is because of you MacroFactor, why are you forcing portrait, it makes usability super awkward, especially when I want to split screen with another app for creating recipes, etc
If they can sell 6.7" iPhones that support 120hz Promotion it is not too far fetched to suggest a premium 8.3" iPad mini with it also. Numerous people here would have loved to see that be sold. Incorporate a M1/M2 also, so it could drive an external display also, be the ultimate compact device.
Which is exactly why Apple won’t make it. They want you to have 2-3 devices to make the perfect 1 device.
Yes. Again, almost nobody compained about it with previous generations, so portrait is clearly the way to go. And sure, 120Hz would also help with it, but that’d entail a price increase (on top of inflation etc.)
I'd be okay, not happy, but okay with 60Hz if they fixed the jelly scrolling. Coming off a 2018 Pro and trying a Mini in the store I was absolutely shocked how terrible the motion was on the Mini. I can't believe anyone bought one and would much rather have the older model.
It really is oddly jarring… Even for a pure 60 Hz experience it seems low grade somehow
I honestly think it’s one of the worst new product screens they have ever released, especially given a 20%+ price hike for the model
same! the only reason i don't own the iPad mini 6 is cause i am spoiled with my 120hz display from my iPad pro
This is where I struggle - we’ve obviously used 60Hz iOS devices for some years now. But somehow the mini has such a jarring experience with motion / smoothness when there is any sort of animation on the display. Maybe part of it is being used to 120Hz on my iPhone and iPad Pro, but boy does the mini feel just off.
I’d absolutely love a ‘pro’ version of the mini (really just want 120Hz and Face ID), but I doubt we’re going to get it any time soon. Honestly I’d wager more money on the mini going away than the mini getting those features.
Seems Apple will keep you waiting.
Although ProMotion offers a unique experience, most average users probably wouldn’t really notice the difference. I see the value in ProMotion, but I suspect most consumers won’t with a price hike if this model were to actually happen.
iPad mini likely never gets it. the purpose of the mini is a portable iPad for on the go and likely won't be updated for 2-3 more years. I ordered one for delivery tomorrow but even 256gb wifi costs just under £600. adding pro motion will only make the price go up even more.
An m1 or m2 based iPad mini with promotion would be such an instant buy for me it’s not even funny.
In the same vein, I'd be extremely happy with a hardware kickstand. Absolutely the best tablet innovation Microsoft ever made.
I think a mini iPad with ProMotion might not happen. ProMotion will bee reserved only for ‘Pro’ iPads.