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

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iPad mini 6 looks great but lacks one primal characteristic to win me over

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The newly introduced iPad mini half-dozen is undoubtedly a powerful piece of tech, specially taking into account its cute and compact exterior. It's i of the latest additions to the iPad family 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 take been the star of the evidence during Cupertino'due south "California Dreaming" event this past calendar week, it still left me unconvinced and wishing for more during the aftermath. And that'due south because at that place's one missing feature that that's keeping me from jumping on the bandwagon and placing my iPad mini six pre-gild.

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What's missing is support for the Magic Keyboard, and it's something that I can't ignore, especially later spending a whole month with my fourth gen iPad Air. Always since I got my easily on the Magic Keyboard and started using it with my iPad Air, I tin can't imagine going back to using a keyboard-less tablet, be it small or big. It's been an immense assist in terms of both productivity and convenience, allowing me to use my tablet to its full 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 Folio case. Even if at first this accessory felt too pricey for its ain good, I tin can confidently say that it was worth every penny in the long run.

Don't get me wrong, I agree that the userbase for iPad mini 6 is different to that of the iPad Air iv, and its compact size makes information technology difficult for both first and third-party manufacturers to come up with a keyboard that feels natural. More often than non, smaller laptops end upward with a keyboard that takes a while to get used to.

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

Notwithstanding, there'south also a instance to be fabricated on how the iPad mini 6 compares to the iPad Air 2020. Overall, the two tablets seem quite similar, sharing features similar the Bear on ID sensor on the side button, all-screen Liquid Retina Display, flat-edged design and the USB-C connectivity.

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And then why would Apple tree borrow nearly everything from the iPad Air and deprive its new compact tablet of the one feature that so many users have come up to love? Peculiarly since the mini is $100 less expensive. Even if I hadn't bought the iPad Air previously, my choice would even so be unchanged, and information technology's not because I'thousand non 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 end in search of a perfect keyboard that could too deed equally a example for my tablet.

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

So my betoken is that support for the Magic Keyboard is desirable for me but not  required for all. It all depends on what you intend to use your iPad for, exist it video editing, working, graphic pattern and etc. Just for me, my Magic Keyboard is the kind of necessity that I reject to give up.

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Denise is a news writer at Tom's Guide covering all things tech, gaming software/hardware, streaming, and more. She regularly produces short-course news articles too as long-form content, including reviews, buying guides, how-tos, and features. When she's not alive-streaming horror games on Twitch, she can be found exploring Due east London while playing Pokemon Go. She's also a role-time pianoforte enthusiast and regularly experiments in the kitchen. Y'all tin reach her at denise.primbet@futurenet.com.

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