Follow me on social media! (it's always just @mikeobrienn) Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikeobrienn Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeobrienn TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mikeobrienn About me: https://mikeobrienmedia.com/ TOP TECH DEALS (Updated Continuously): * Wearables: https://mikeobrienmedia.com/wearable-deals * Tablets: https://mikeobrienmedia.com/tablet-deals * Phones: https://mikeobrienmedia.com/phone-deals Please comment below with any questions you might have. Thank you all for watching! I appreciate you! ADDITIONAL REVIEW NOTES: The iPad mini is the compact SUV of the tech world. A Tesla Model Y of sorts. While laptops can do more heavy lifting and phones are more portable, sometimes a compromise is the perfect solution. And this seemed to be the device from Apple’s latest event that got the most excitement, so why is this? Do that many people want a compact SUV? Why? There is literally no competition. A mini-tablet now directly competes with folding phones in a sense, but also with larger tablets, but really with neither DESIGN Fingerprint sensor is ok but I don’t especially like it Cellular variation available (sub-6 5G) USB-C finally! Finally squared off edges to match the Apple product lineup 8.3” display with more contrast and better colors than the prev model (almost ½” bigger) 2nd gen apple pencil support (and charging) - which is why the buttons are moved Volume buttons intuitively change based on orientation Bezels give nice grip zone I wish you could customize the app array and utilize the space better Camera is not in a great location, but the device is so small, it is not as impactful Also less likely to be a primary meeting device SPEAKER TEST CAMERA TEST Center stage SPECS A15 ACCESSORIES Smartcar Apple Pencil 2 Smart folio keyboard Sidecar is nice. If you really want a tiny second display for your email, calendar, notes, etc. while traveling, the iPad mini is a great companion for MacBooks WHY? Travel Purses Workplaces, fast and powerful yet portable Apparently pilots use these? Tablets are like an SUV. It cannot do the heavy lifting of a truck, nor the efficiency of a sedan, but sometimes a mix is exactly what you need. Reading Superior to Fire tablets, Android tablets, and folding phones Depending on how much you travel, this may be too small for you Just as powerful as the larger tablets, but in a more compact form. Much like the iPhone mini, which was one of my favorite phones last year Protect yourself with PIA VPN: http://www.privateinternetaccess.com/MikeOBrien Disclaimer: This video is purely based on my experiences, research, and opinions. You and only you are responsible for your actions. I made this channel to advise viewers and I truly hope to help you all out. I love making these videos and connecting with my viewers! This channel is monetized via YouTube ads as well as some affiliate links. If a purchase is made after clicking the link, I will receive a small commission at no extra charge to the buyer. Thank you all for watching!