By: Mohamed Hamdy & Yara Elhemaily

When we think about tablet devices, we always try to see the most outstanding factors that distinguish one from the others. Concerning the Apple iPad mini 4, these factors are the small size and good performance, and these were the ones most stressed on by the media campaigns at the time iPad mini 4 was launched by Apple.

However, some of the points considered as pros can be considered as cons all the same. How is that? The reason behind it might be the differences between users and their interests in the device, and you will be able to see this through our experience with iPad mini 4 (7.9 inches) with fourth generation technology.

*Prices listed in this article are the ones provided at the time of its publication, and are subject to change according to the supply and demand of the market.

Specifications

Pros

• The device’s design is small, modern, light and very suitable for moving and traveling.
• The experience of typing for a long time on the iPad is good and not tiring, and even the screen and light are comfortable for the eye.
• The device’s battery lasts for a long time and is reliable when the charger is not available for a reasonable duration.
• The device is supported by Apple’s latest update iOS 11.
• The device is available in attractive colors, and the overall shape of the device is beautiful and appealing to the eye.
• The covers available for the device make its shape very distinctive and its use better, but they are sold separately from the device.

Cons

• The price is expensive compared to the capabilities of the iPad, especially if we compared it to the price of the iPad 2.
• The device lacks the modern capabilities of Apple, such as the 3D Touch feature, for example.
• With new updates to the iOS, Mini iPad may encounter some difficulties in the operating system, such as the slow response or locking some applications unexpectedly.
• The iPad is not suitable for playing games for a long time, both because of the battery and the relatively small size of the screen.
• The device is not considered one of the new devices in the market, especially with the launch of iPad Pro version and as Apple’s launch of new tablet devices approaches.

User Experience

iPad mini 4 is considered an ideal device for people wishing to perform simple and ordinary daily tasks such as Internet surfing, listening to music, or even watching videos on the YouTube and others. However, iPad 4 will not be able to meet the needs of people who wish to perform more complicated or specialized tasks. The reason behind this is that the device is relatively not new, so it won’t be able to meet the modern needs of users.

For girls who like to hold everything in their purse, or guys who carry small bags and need a new tablet at hand all the time, one that is easily portable and slim, the iPad mini 4 will be very suitable. However, for those who like to play the latest, hardest and heaviest games, the iPad mini 4 will definitely fail the test, as its processor is not cut out for new games and the battery will not be able to fulfill their needs in that case.

We did not want to stop at our personal view of the device; we decided to ask the selling officers in Tradeline that is specialized in selling Apple products. They stressed the fact that the demand on the iPad mini 4 devices steeply fell after the launch of the new iPad Pro. However, up to date, a considerable category of users prefer buying the iPad mini 4 regardless of everything. Those are mainly people who tend to travel often and do not necessarily perform specialized or difficult tasks. For those people, the iPad mini 4 is the best choice, especially that its price is considered low compared to newer devices.

Check out iPad mini 4 here.

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