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elijahg said:

ciamaichelo said:

elijahg said:

At $499 vs $329 for the bigger iPad, I don't really see what the point of this is, aside from some barely noticeable CPU speed bumps vs the bigger one. Since you probably own an iPhone anyway, you could just get an iPhone 12/13 Plus for $200 more when you next upgrade, saving ~$200 (or $350 if you need cellular), have just one device rather than two, and you're not that far off iPad mini display size. The only major disadvantage is no pencil on iPhone.

The mini is better for general aviation and fits on a knee board better with less/no impediment to the motion of the control stick between or above one's legs.  I've been waiting for this updated version of the mini since the iPad mini 3 and use it primarily with Foreflight.  

80s_Apple_Guy said:

elijahg said:

StrangeDays said:

elijahg said:

At $499 vs $329 for the bigger iPad, I don't really see what the point of this is, aside from some barely noticeable CPU speed bumps vs the bigger one. Since you probably own an iPhone anyway, you could just get an iPhone 12/13 Plus for $200 more when you next upgrade, saving ~$200 (or $350 if you need cellular), have just one device rather than two, and you're not that far off iPad mini display size. The only major disadvantage is no pencil on iPhone.

Here's the thing -- it's not about you. Some people prefer a smaller tablet. Not a phone, but a tablet. I enjoyed a mini for many years and preferred it over larger sizes.

You don't say. That's why we're here isn't it? To discuss? I was wondering what the point of the mini is vs a bigger phone, and if people prefer a small tablet over a bigger phone, why is that? Genuinely curious, but of course all you can do is attack, rather than provide reasons, because that's all you're capable of doing.

The bigger phone is still smaller than the mini. I like having a smaller iPad for travel and commute. I don’t need a huge phone. This is the best of both worlds. 

Fair points, thanks!

If you go to the App Store in the app Preview section, developers do not have to but often offer different versions of their apps optimized for iPhone, iPad App, Watch, etc. The iPad App versions typically have a richer and more usable interface for the larger screen size, which the iPad mini takes advantage of. So for travel and public transportation I carry both a regular size iPhone and iPad mini, which is also my favorite iPad for the small size and weight, and is more productive than an iPhone for many apps.

skippingrock said:

Where is the list of these 59 apps? I want to make sure I have them banned on my devices too! 

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Found it:
https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/checkout-the-name-of-the-chinese-banned-apps-in-india/articleshow/76696132.cms

Thank you! I've removed them too.

GeorgeBMac said:

dougd said:

I am so much better off with NO credit card !  I only have a debit card,

Most recommend avoiding Debit cards because, although they have fraud protection, YOUR money is tied up until the fraud is investigated and the transaction reversed.   That could cause additional problems when checks start to bounce.   With a credit card, it is the bank's money tied up.

Plus, debit cards aren't going to give you 3% cash back on that $1,500 iPhone 11 Pro you're going to buy next month!   And, if you pay your bill at the end of the month, there is no interest charge -- just like a debit card.