iPad mini 6 looks great but lacks one key feature to win me over

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iPad mini vi looks great only lacks i key feature to win me over

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The newly introduced iPad mini six is undoubtedly a powerful piece of tech, especially taking into account its cute and meaty outside. It's one of the latest additions to the iPad family unit that has gone through a whole redesign, resembling a shrunken down iPad Air 2020.

And while the 6th generation of Apple's meaty iPad may have been the star of the prove during Cupertino's "California Dreaming" consequence this past week, it still left me unconvinced and wishing for more during the aftermath. And that's because there's one missing feature that that's keeping me from jumping on the bandwagon and placing my iPad mini half dozen pre-guild.

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What's missing is support for the Magic Keyboard, and it'due south something that I can't ignore, especially after spending a whole month with my 4th gen iPad Air. Ever since I got my hands on the Magic Keyboard and started using it with my iPad Air, I can't imagine going back to using a keyboard-less tablet, be information technology small or large. It's been an immense assistance in terms of both productivity and convenience, allowing me to use my tablet to its total potential.

Everything about the Magic Keyboard compliments my iPad in every way with its clicky keys, precise mousepad, seamless charging and sturdy build, all of which doubles as an iPad Page example. Even if at starting time this accompaniment felt as well pricey for its own good, I can confidently say that it was worth every penny in the long run.

Don't become me wrong, I agree that the userbase for iPad mini vi is different to that of the iPad Air 4, and its meaty size makes it hard for both commencement and third-party manufacturers to come up with a keyboard that feels natural. More than often than not, smaller laptops end upwardly with a keyboard that takes a while to get used to.

In the words of our editor Henry T. Casey: "Expect at tiny laptops that jam their keys in too tightly," and I couldn't agree more.

However, there's also a instance to be made on how the iPad mini 6 compares to the iPad Air 2020. Overall, the two tablets seem quite similar, sharing features like the Impact ID sensor on the side button, all-screen Liquid Retina Brandish, flat-edged design and the USB-C connectivity.

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So why would Apple borrow nearly everything from the iPad Air and deprive its new compact tablet of the 1 characteristic that so many users have come to love? Especially since the mini is $100 less expensive. Fifty-fifty if I hadn't bought the iPad Air previously, my choice would nevertheless be unchanged, and it'southward not considering I'm not a fan of the mini tablet in general. I've been using my iPad mini 4 for years now and I've loved every second of it. And I distinctly remember browsing Amazon for hours on finish in search of a perfect keyboard that could as well act every bit a instance for my tablet.

To me, the 1 upper hand that the iPad mini half dozen has is its tiny size that comes with a slightly cheaper price tag. Nonetheless, the iPad Air isn't exactly gigantic in whatever mode. As someone who's constantly struggling to fit my tech in a purse, I've never had much problem with the iPad Air. That said, I can as well see how many would be tempted to snag Apple'south cute tablet every bit shortly as possible.

So my point is that support for the Magic Keyboard is desirable for me merely not  required for all. It all depends on what yous intend to utilise your iPad for, exist it video editing, working, graphic design and etc. But for me, my Magic Keyboard is the kind of necessity that I refuse to give up.

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Denise is a news writer at Tom's Guide roofing all things tech, gaming software/hardware, streaming, and more. She regularly produces short-form news articles also equally long-course content, including reviews, buying guides, how-tos, and features. When she'southward not live-streaming horror games on Twitch, she tin exist constitute exploring East London while playing Pokemon Get. She's also a part-time pianoforte enthusiast and regularly experiments in the kitchen. Yous can achieve her at denise.primbet@futurenet.com.

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