Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Apple 2019 iPad Mini (Wi-Fi, 64GB)

Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2019

Style: Wi-FiSize: 64GBColor: Space GrayVerified Purchase

This is so far the best and most advanced iPad that I have ever owned. As a brief history I have owned the iPad mini 3 and the iPad 5th generation. The new A12 chip makes this iPad so fast and fluid and is honestly more power than I will ever need in my day to day use of this product. I love that this iPad has a fully laminated display it makes reading on it so much better and of course it eliminates that annoying air gap that is on the budget iPad 5th and 6th gen. Another of the great features of this iPad is the True Tone display that adjusts the display to the lighting conditions of the room your in. This makes it much easier on your eyes when your using the iPad and it’s effects are in my opinion most notable when reading. The battery life on this iPad is excellent and the A12 chip is to thank for that since it’s very efficient, with how much I use it I can go for days on a single charge though of course your mileage will vary based on use and other settings. The mini definitely falls into an odd market as it has the same specs as the new iPad Air just in a much smaller form factor, so I’d definitely recommend the mini if you’ve got an older iPad and want to upgrade without breaking the bank and don’t mind the smaller form factor or even prefer your iPads in a more portable form. Also if your looking to buy an iPad for the first time and you want one that isn’t exactly a budget model but at the same time you don’t want to spend the kind of money it takes to get a pro model then the mini 5 might just be for you. I’m in the camp of people that prefer this smaller form as it’s easier to port around and if you read books on it it’s not going to tire your arm out like the larger models. The mini definitely has a viable market even in 2019 and I believe is worth a look if your curious about how an iPad of this size compares to the much larger versions that Apple sells.

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MV

I love it!

Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024

Style: Wi-FiSize: 64GBColor: GoldVerified Purchase

3 years later and I still have it… it works perfect. I use it so much, watching shows and videos, listening to music and doing video calls for hours.

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Duane Schneider

Handy Device

Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2020

Style: Wi-FiSize: 64GBColor: Space GrayVerified Purchase

I won't go into depth about what the iPad is. If you don't know by now, then I can't help you, but think of it as a big iPhone that does everything but make calls. You can download apps, text, email, use FaceTime, etc. I had an older iPad I finally donated to my daughter because I felt like the battery life wasn't so great. So my main questions became: what size iPad did I want to replace it? And what kind of processing power did I need? I use my iPad almost exclusively to read articles (NY Times, New Yorker). That doesn't require a big processor, so the iPad Pro was out. The mini was significantly cheaper than the regular iPad or iPad air. I worried it might be too small, but I think the size is ideal. If you have a Kindle, the size is comparable: easy to hold in one hand as you read. The images are crisp and clear. If you're already on the Apple ecosystem, then setup is a breeze. I think it took me all of five minutes. I love that I can start an article on my iPad and finish it on my phone, and vice-versa. I've found that Apple products always last a long time, so their price tag is justified. If you're considering an iPad, the tougher question becomes which type to buy. I think you need to analyze what you'll be using it for. One thing to bear in mind: you can generally expand the screen contents if you're having trouble seeing, but the print can naturally appear somewhat small on the mini. If that's a concern, go with something larger-screened. Overall, I think the iPad (regardless the type) can provide hours of entertainment and is well worth the price. I do wish the battery lasted longer, but I bet I go a week between charges, and naturally battery is going to drain when you're looking at a brightly-lit screen.

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Mike Esco

Preforms business apps well and battery life lets you work longer.

Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2019

Style: Wi-FiSize: 256GBColor: Space GrayVerified Purchase

I’ve been putting off buying a tablet until I found one that suites my needs. The iPad mini 5 is that device. It’s battery life is prolific and coupled without a long recharge time will have you working or playing for hours. It’s small size, approximately 8” diagonally and 8” x 5” overall, is an asset without sacrificing screen size which is nice. Initially I worried about text size and color enrichment being diminished, but after using it for an hour these fears were allayed. Peripheral devices like mouse, keyboard and speakers hook up with ease.

256GB was a necessity for me since I opted for a carrier free iPad. My iCloud storage may make it a moot point but sometimes while traveling I don’t have time or WiFi to update and it’s nice to have that flexibility. Your preferences are easy to change depending on what you’ll use this device for such as brightness, screen time etc.

I’m perhaps in the minority when it comes to fingerprint ID rather than facial recognition software given recent developments with privacy. The iPad mini five is probably the last iPad to have the fingerprint ID in lieu of facial recognition which to me was a selling point.

I prefer strategy games such as Sid Meier’s Civilization which this device is more than capable of performing with good sound and enriching colors. Bluetooth devices sync well such as gaming controllers.

The Camera is better than my iPhone 6s but is still weak. Although this is not a huge selling point for me since I use this device primarily for editing photos for my business which it does very well.

Overall the iPad mini 5 exceeded my expectations and I chose this device over other competitors for its nimble design without sacrificing performance. I’m glad Amazon ended it’s IOS device embargo as their price was better than Target, AT&T and Apple.

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Lawrence Nakamura

Best Business tool

Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2019

Style: Wi-Fi + CellularSize: 256GBColor: Space GrayVerified Purchase

I waited a long while as my company issue $1000 gift card to me as my bonus. Then, I got a chance to get this little gadget. As a iPad Pro user. This is my 8th or 7th iPad.
I would say I have been waited so long time. Finally, it upgrade. Brilliant. Then, I would tell you things I love and hate. The one I got is Top spiced 4G LTE 256GB Edition, Grey one. I used it with T Mobile.
Good:
1. Super fast processor, even much faster than my Sony XZ1 with SDM835. I can switch between 15 apps without any problem.
2. Long battery life, mini4 with same battery seems not enough to use. I am a heavy user who use iPad more than 10hours a day, even so, it would have like 20% left usually.
3. Just right footprint and gorgeous Retina display, no bleeding or peeking. Just right crystal clear display.
4. Good front camera to generate some selfish when needed.
Bad:
1. The LTE signal is damn horrible. I mean Horrible. Same card with EM7455(my ThinkPad wan), it would runs at 30-120MBPS, avg in Philadelphia is 30Mbps, but with Apple, it never ever surpass even 10Mbps. You may think twice as if you need a LTE model.
2. 8MP dinosaur camera is too bad, basically you can hardly catch something with default setting,
3. Sometimes, app would crash without noting or explanation.

Summary, after all, I insist it is the best tool you can get, especially if you do e-commerce, far superior than any smartphones.
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Paul T

Love It

Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2024

Style: Wi-FiSize: 64GBColor: Space GrayVerified Purchase

The iPad Mini does everything I need it to do in a reasonably sized product.

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Merkury7

A powerful, portable iPad

Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2019

Style: Wi-FiSize: 64GBColor: Space GrayVerified Purchase

The iPad Mini 5th Generation, or otherwise 2019 model is a worthy successor to Apple’s line of ultraportable tablet computers.

TL;DR: Strong contender in the small form factor tablet arena. Features Apple’s A12 Bionic processor, iPad OS, and Apple Pencil support.

Its strength lies in proprietary software, which greatly enhances the consumer experience for avid Apple users.

Lacks support for (most) 3rd party systems, meaning a slightly inconvenient experience for those using a mixture of device brands.

To preface: I have used a few of Apples mobile devices, the iPhone 5, SE, and the iPad Air 2. I am at least familiar with iOS and have generally preferred to stick with it having integrated a couple iOS features into my day to day routine.

The iPad Mini complemented my lifestyle in a couple of ways. The first was the form factor. Having a 7.9 inch tablet computer meant that I can basically carry it anywhere. Ultra portability is almost a virtue in anything that I carry, and it certainly saves my back from having to lug around a bulky laptop along with an assortment of cables and accessories. In addition, backpack economy was considerably more manageable when I didn’t have to worry about a larger tablet or laptop taking up a huge amount of space (by my standards).

The second feature I appreciate about the iPad Mini is the processor. Apple’s A12 Bionic chip is definitely flagship status for a reason, and it has so far been reliable for using powerful apps, multitasking, and almost effortlessly switching between tasks. Of course that does not mean this is the best in its class, since the iPad Pro exists.

Speaking of which, the 2019 iPad Air, iPad Mini, and even the base model iPad all have Apple Pencil Generation 1 support. To be short and sweet, it is a nice luxury to have, but I wouldn’t recommend buying an Apple Pencil unless you plan on using it VERY often.

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Dale W.

An Upgrade Worth the Wait- plus Apple Pencil. Yaaaaaa!

Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2019

Style: Wi-FiSize: 256GBColor: Space GrayVerified Purchase

I am a die hard mini user. They are by far the best iPads apple makes, And I’ve had several iPads - I’ve had the pro, the air, Something with a number two in it , I think I even have the original two I think I even have the original pad. But nothing beats a mini...nothing. They are the perfect size to hold, I use it for work, for home..everything ... my entire life is on my mini . It even manages to get me lai..... never mind..let’s move on.
I had the Mini 4, which is the model before the this, and it’s been four years since 4 was released. I had pretty much given up on ever getting a newer one or getting to use the pencil with it. But Apple made the world right again, and we got this one in the fall— what an amazing upgrade. Super fast, lots of storage great screen, and the pencil people — the pencil! Apple Pencil is absolutely the best accessory I’ve ever had for my iPads ever. I used to think that kind of stuff was stupid because you have a touchscreen, so what do you need a stylus for? But I learned fast that the pencil ain’t just a stylus, it takes your mini to a whole new level. I have a notebook that’s endless -ENDLESS- on my mini... it makes me so happy.. I can take notes till I die.
The design of 5 is exactly like the 4, which I think it’s kind of strange that they didn’t do some sort of upgrade to that, but the inside is totally different- like I said .. just an amazing upgrade.
If you’re like me, and you are a diehard mini user, get this baby, cuz you’re gonna love it more than you love your children.

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