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This is the first "mini" that is starting at parity with the newest iPhone operating system and latest  iPhone processor. This means the end user is not behind in the power curve operationally from day one of ownership with both the mini 6 and iPhone being released on the same date.

Just in c case you missed it, Apple supplies a nearly 100 watt USB C charger for the 2019 vintage 16" laptop. So there will still be different power supplies or else a device needing 5 watts gets toasted by a 100 watt power supply. The Apple design of both the device and power supply allows for conversation to control the power flow. That capability is usually not on non-apple devices.

And where in the display would you have the "notch" for the Face ID camera? Or the bullet hole in the display?

In my opinion, Touch ID on the power button is the best solution for this smallest iPad as no screen real estate is lost. After all, the M1 laptops are using Touch ID as well as some prior models of Mac laptops.

I am just pleased that the "mini" was not consigned to the dust bin of forgotten computer equipment. The form factor meets my needs for weight and portability and fits ion my cargo pants pocket. By contrast, my iPad 11 Pro with Brydge keyboard weighs nearly as much as my new MacBook Air M1. Since  Mac laptops, to date, lack modems, the 11" iPad is my goto for when I am in waiting rooms or other locations where the free wifi is certainly insecure and I need to process forms.

The great news its that if a person does not like the new mini, no one is forcing them to buy it. The initial sales (because the delivery lead times are now quite a ways out) imply lots of folks are pleased with the new design.

I have a Zagg Bluetooth pocket folding keyboard that seems to work with any iDevice. It has a small shelf that supports my iPhone 12 Pro Max and will support my iPhone Pro Max version 13. It also works with my mini v5. So perhaps the Zagg keyboard/case attached to my v5  may not happen again for the v6. But the Zagg little folding (8.75" x 2.125" x 0.5"0) pocket keyboard Zagg made years ago still works..

Just upgraded my iPhone 12 Pro Max to iOS 15. Now installing watch )S8 on iWatch 6 with no issues starting the watch process. Installed on watch successfully.