3 things I've learned after switching from iPad Pro to iPad Mini

I've been threatening to do this for a while... but I finally bit the bullet! I've traded in my iPad Pro 11" and have been using the iPad Mini 6 for a month now. As a replacement device, it's not really felt like a downgrade!

These are THREE BIG things I've learned in the process.

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[ThatMarkGilroy]

For some reason I refer to the large iPad Pro as 14.9” when OF COURSE I meant 12.9”. Could anyone handle a 14.9” iPad?! 😂

[tomdunlap]

As a Professional Pilot my iPad mini 6 is essential for my job. I use it not only for navigation, but to study manuals, publications, and to have a computer solution on the go. It enables me to to easily look at the weather and to search countless PDF docs as well as take notes. Recently I have been using it as a planner as well.

[maraki_zrg]

As a student i use my ipad pro 2018 as a digital notebook and also the fact that i can download the books that i want for free as pdfs and do notes on them using the apple pencil comes very handy and i just carry one tablet with me. No more bags full of heavy books

[tiny.kawaii]

I made the switch as well - I went from an iPad Pro 10.4 to the iPad mini 6. The difference is huge - I use the Mini so much more than I used the Pro. It fits nicely in my handbag without adding much weight - so it comes along with me all the time. I have it in front of me when I am working on my desktop computer for quick note-taking without hindering the use of my keyboard. As an Illustrator it fits all my needs - I love sketching on the small screen (I preferred small sketchbooks since I started drawing because I draw at different weird angles) and now that I have it with me all the time I can start drawing whenever I have an idea. The fine-tuning happens on my desktop computer anyway - 32" beats 7" as much as it beats 10.4.

[rivetingglance]

Love my mini 6. It is portable and I use it to read books, watch videos, check email, take notes and so on. Love it and won’t go bigger. Perfect size for me.

[WestonWoodfin]

I am a Full-Time Graphic Designer. Some would consider me a "Pro User" seeing as I use my iPad almost everyday for work. But, I sold my iPad Pro and purchased the iPad mini. There honestly isn't much that the Pro can do that the mini can't. Super happy with my purchase. I made a video recently going more in depth about why I love the Mini even as a "Pro User".

[roloos]

iPad Mini last edition with pencil 2. I love the size. It’s great for browsing, taking notes, watching videos, drawing in procreate, email, administration, zoom calls, social media. The size makes it easy to hold with one hand.

[CozyCabbit]

My first iPad was the 6th Gen one from 2018. I mostly used it for drawing and found that it was pretty travel friendly. I really enjoyed using it! But now I find myself using the 5th Gen iPad Mini that I use for work a LOT more. It’s comfortable to hold, doesn’t take up too much space, and I’m honestly not bothered by the screen size. Sure it’s not the 9.7in I was used to, but it’s definitely a more comfortable user experience in comparison. 🥰

[bunkie]

I have two personal interests that make an iPad indispensable: flying and performing.

Within the pilot community, almost no one is without an iPad. This is because of a single application, Foreflight. It started out as a replacement for paper aeronautical charts but has evolved into a full-blown navigation and aircraft management system.

For performing, most of my musician friends use OnSong to manage the chord and lyrics charts.

For both applications, sophisticated mounting devices have evolved. I have one that works with a microphone stand for music and another that mounts the iPad to the instrument panel of the aircraft.

These are two of the specialized solutions for which a tablet is indispensable. The overwhelming dominace and resulting sophistication of the specialized iOS apps are a self-fulfilling reality. I’m on my second iPad and will upgrade as soon as Foreflight no longer supports my current iPad.

With respect to the Mini, I have been tempted many times by the small form factor (in a small cockpit, that can be a big advantage). But a critical applications like Foreflight demands a larger screen which Is why I haven’t made the switch.

[summerboliek]

I switched from the iPad Pro 11” to the iPad mini 5 the day it came out. The smaller form factor was absolutely perfect for me to use on a daily basis. It has replaced my laptop and as soon as I get the finances for it, I will be upgrading to the mini 6 ❤

[HaiLsKuNkY]

I have a mini and use it as a phone, I use my iPad just to make calls. The mini does everything else, carry it around in my bag and use it to play games and social media and YouTube etc

[Chaoticmass]

I’ve been using an iPad mini 6 for the last 6 months. It’s my first iPad. I primarily use it for content consumption, but I did experiment with using it as my only computer for a couple of weeks. I’m happy with how capable it can be but at the end of my experiment I was glad to have my pc back. The mini is very capable in a pinch to handle things, but not ideal.

[TJDawgs]

I have the Pro 12.9 (2020) and the Mini 6…they have many great things about them. I use the Mini 6 specifically for Kindle books and as my travel iPad. When I’m sitting home watching YouTube and all the other blah blah blah crap I use my 12.9. If you can afford both get both. But if you can only afford one iPad the Mini is a great choice.

[tmbocelot]

To me the iPad use case is just a question of “do you do anything on your phone that a bigger screen would enhance?” If the answer is yes then it’s worth it to me. I use the mini 6 as well for reading and watching content and it’s suits me perfectly. As someone who reads a lot of manga the kindle screens never did it for me but the iPad mini is perfect

[brotheryoung]

Subbed after watching this video!

I too "downgraded" from my iPad Pro 11" (2020) to the iPad Mini 6 and I don't regret it at all! The portability > power is a brilliant point.
I have a M1 Macbook Air from my job so any photo editing I do gets done on that now. I think having a Macbook (air or pro) + iPad Mini 6 is a solid combo.

Great vid!

[mdarks]

I’m a PT university student, who’s used the Pro 11 for 1 year and a bit during the pandemic for online courses & downtime at work (also have an iMac). I found it to be able to do most of what I needed it to do, for things like essays, PowerPoint presentations, research, Zoom & Teams lectures + meetings, YouTube/ media & reading textbooks on Acrobat Reader. I’ve recently switched to a 12.9 for the nicer display & screen size

[boogidaball]

I genuinely believe that they should be focusing on the smaller form factors. I love the mini for the ability to have a digital notebook and side tool to all of my MacBook Pro tasks. I’d love to see some of the pro features trickle down. Pro motion mini LED on an iPad mini would be phenomenal for content consumption and browsing.

[howardeastin]

I own both an iPad Mini and now an iPad Pro 11 inch M2. I use the mini as my personal iPad, where I take it with me everywhere I go. The iPad Pro serves as my work computer, and yes I said computer. I work in field sales, and I have tried MacOS, Windows, and even ChromeOS. What I kept coming back to during each stint was iPadOS. iPadOS just serves all my work needs. The experience is just fast, smooth transitions between apps, supports every app I need and iPad’s are just more portable than any laptop out there, including Apples own MBA.
iPad’s are just more accessible than laptops. iPad’s fit in more bags, can be minimal, and now can last as long as you need them. Yes, laptops have full working desktops that allow you to have more windows open at a time, but for someone like myself who finds that option too tempting to have things open to get in the way of work, I find that I focus more using an iPad over a laptop and I work more efficiently …

[sofloemir]

Unique perspective here. I had an 9th gen which worked well for me. I started flying and now tablets (primarily only ipads) are used for charts and some useful data. For newer pilots or pilots that fly general aviation, the ipad mini is king. It does't take up much space and it's just the right size to have your maps on it. the normal size ipads take a little bit too much room in the cramped cockpits. for this reason, I just purchased an ipad mini

[CMDZamora]

Great video. I initially had a mini 6 which worked great but i thought i wanted more screen and power so i went for an M1 ipad pro 12.9. I was in love through the honeymoon phase i bought the magic keyboard to see if i can make it into a 2in1 device. As many have experienced, iPad OS is got ready for that which is quite a shame. Soon after the honeymoon phase wore off it was just too big to carry without a bag. I realized my ipad mini 6 was just perfect. Returned the ipad pro and got a MacBook air and kept the ipad mini. Best decision ever! The mini with cell service goes EVERYWHERE just because it can and it fits in every jacket pocket i have !