Is Apple's new iPad Mini an iPhone?

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  • čas přidán 27. 09. 2021
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  • @bubbledoubletrouble
    @bubbledoubletrouble Před 2 lety +966

    2010: iPad is just a blown up iPhone
    2021: iPhone is just a shrunken iPad mini

    • @needmorebeans
      @needmorebeans Před 2 lety +50

      *shrunken iPad Mini that costs hundreds of dollars more for the function of calling and texting. 🤔

    • @NightRogue77
      @NightRogue77 Před 2 lety

      Mind = boom

    • @Instantur
      @Instantur Před 2 lety +5

      @@needmorebeans is joke

    • @riponrip4574
      @riponrip4574 Před 2 lety +7

      @@needmorebeans Well it has OLED display, MUCH better camera, you can now see why

    • @sammi7971
      @sammi7971 Před 2 lety +23

      @@riponrip4574 But still no usb C...

  • @BrohemianLifestyle
    @BrohemianLifestyle Před 2 lety +3489

    Here's a theory: Linus is secretly CEO of DBrand.

    • @SkyKiller63
      @SkyKiller63 Před 2 lety +178

      I wouldn’t doubt it. That would be diabolical and totally Linus style hshs

    • @danniemck
      @danniemck Před 2 lety +58

      if you actually think linus is a masochist then i guess...

    • @saraanshjha8262
      @saraanshjha8262 Před 2 lety +138

      Well they both haven't been seen in the same room, you may be onto something!

    • @kylepaxton431
      @kylepaxton431 Před 2 lety +5

      Omg if only

    • @BrohemianLifestyle
      @BrohemianLifestyle Před 2 lety +91

      Do y'all notice how Short Circuit hasn't hearted this comment? Further proof that Linus is the founder and CEO of DBrand lol

  • @CineDesi
    @CineDesi Před 2 lety +1397

    I apologize if someone else already said this in the comments. My understanding is the volume rocker was moved to accommodate the Apple Pencil which takes up the entire side of the iPad Mini.

    • @osamaamir78693
      @osamaamir78693 Před 2 lety +148

      What about the other side ?

    • @Sidrinzler
      @Sidrinzler Před 2 lety +243

      @@osamaamir78693 if you put the keyboard case, then that side is on the bottom. So you can't access the volume button.

    • @the65thpotatooverlord15
      @the65thpotatooverlord15 Před 2 lety +87

      @@osamaamir78693 If the volume rocker was on the other side, it would interfere with folio cases for the iPad Mini.

    • @sherlockholmes6982
      @sherlockholmes6982 Před 2 lety +33

      @@osamaamir78693 What will you do when you have it in a cover standing in landscape mode on the table? You will have to pick it up to increase or decrease the volume again and again. I think that's why apple positioned it there.

    • @its_jjk
      @its_jjk Před 2 lety +16

      And it flips depending on how you hold it. Volume up will be different depending on if the button in on top or bottom when holding landscape

  • @MrLingon
    @MrLingon Před 2 lety +976

    Riley has the "slightly crazy" vibe and it's doing wonders for these videos

    • @milolc
      @milolc Před 2 lety +17

      Personally I hate his "vibe" and refuse to watch any video he hosts.

    • @AndySpicer
      @AndySpicer Před 2 lety +5

      @@milolc yeah, sadly, I’m with you. He’s annoying.to the point of making me want to skip the ones he’s in.

    • @MrLingon
      @MrLingon Před 2 lety +44

      @@milolc lol why are you in this comment section then

    • @milolc
      @milolc Před 2 lety +14

      @@MrLingon Because I clicked it, went "oh shit, this annoying idiot" and then went to the comments to express my displeasure.

    • @MrLingon
      @MrLingon Před 2 lety +35

      @@milolc hey come on guy, no need for derogatory language, just move along

  • @thachronic100
    @thachronic100 Před 2 lety +1019

    The power button and volume buttons at the top is so apple pencil can be attached to the side. No other place to put it

    • @Sceusell
      @Sceusell Před 2 lety +84

      it also makes some sense because of how often you hold it sideways for consuming content

    • @rishabhrawat7856
      @rishabhrawat7856 Před 2 lety +106

      Why not on the other side of the ipad mini?

    • @khonjel_singh
      @khonjel_singh Před 2 lety +27

      Also power button + touch ID has been a structural weak spot of flat edge iPads for so long that it's not even funny at this point anymore.

    • @itssaber_
      @itssaber_ Před 2 lety +62

      @@rishabhrawat7856 case compatibility I assume that side is usually the side case manufacturers put the like folding covers or whatever

    • @li_tsz_fung
      @li_tsz_fung Před 2 lety +8

      @@rishabhrawat7856 I was also thinking about that, but maybe that's normally what keyboard cases covering? I don't think keyboard cases would be good for the mini though

  • @dfsdfjoidfnni1175
    @dfsdfjoidfnni1175 Před 10 měsíci +82

    Some of the reviews for this don't make sense. This czcams.com/users/postUgkxUGaHtKW8MwCql2fPyIm9-ftTqSMzKFFA works as well as any power strip I've used. Plug in what you need, be sensible about it & keep it movin' The construction is plastic but it's a sturdy piece. It has a single toggle switch & the swivel jacks are useful as well. Plugged in next to Tripp Lite Isobar takes some of these reviews with a pinch of sumthin' - does what it says & functions properly.Had for about a month. Perfect no complaints will update if anything changes.

  • @btrflyefct4935
    @btrflyefct4935 Před 2 lety +286

    This guy makes every remark sound sarcastic, even when he seems to be truly amazed.

  • @flint3Dx
    @flint3Dx Před 2 lety +52

    Riley's ad breaks are starting to sound like interdimensional Television.

  • @nothuman5335
    @nothuman5335 Před 2 lety +809

    Apple literally sold a bigger device for less, HOW

    • @krazymeanie
      @krazymeanie Před 2 lety +150

      Physical size doesn't matter. It's what's inside.

    • @Xfade81
      @Xfade81 Před 2 lety +24

      The bigger tablets are cheaper then this.

    • @noided9381
      @noided9381 Před 2 lety +171

      Because smaller devices are actually harder to make at some point.

    • @thegreatrestart7356
      @thegreatrestart7356 Před 2 lety +109

      Because people are stupid and will pay 1k$ for a phone all day but would never consider that much on a tablet.

    • @ghstbstr
      @ghstbstr Před 2 lety +14

      The cheaper iPad is too big. So the iPad mini is a perfect size for a tablet, because 10+in is basically a laptop.

  • @nordithen
    @nordithen Před 2 lety +526

    *pulls comically large iPhone from pocket*
    This is the only Apple device I would use as a phone, just for the laughs.

    • @yajaman
      @yajaman Před 2 lety +36

      @NEO iPad mini is actually cheaper than their phones lmao

    • @Aecor
      @Aecor Před 2 lety +10

      @@yajaman and it has a bigger screen and a15 and Apple Pencil support

    • @Aecor
      @Aecor Před 2 lety +10

      @@yajaman and uSb c

    • @mini9503
      @mini9503 Před 2 lety +12

      ​@@yajaman And Google Voice lets you redirect calls to its number like a real phone.
      Call me crazy but $778 for an 'iPhone Note + iPad Air' sounds like a hell of a bargain, especially for handwriting students who have deep pockets.
      All these kids need now, is the iPad Mini 6 in their pocket and a small keyboard in their hands and they're good to go to a class, don't even need to pack a bag! lol

    • @xyzzy64
      @xyzzy64 Před 2 lety

      same though. I am entirely tempted to buy one just to have a comically large phone lmao

  • @neomamuro
    @neomamuro Před 2 lety +81

    DBrand is now skinning people? Well, I guess it's on brand for them.

    • @bgezal
      @bgezal Před 2 lety +8

      They harvest the human skin for making device skins.

    • @bluejay8972
      @bluejay8972 Před 2 lety

      @@bgezal If we find out that is true, would we ask them to stop? Will we ask where they are getting the skin from, to determine if we are ok with it?

    • @bgezal
      @bgezal Před 2 lety

      @@bluejay8972 Well, I, for one, welcome our new robot overlords.

  • @seshpenguin
    @seshpenguin Před 2 lety +117

    The iPad Mini has really carved it's own market segment/niche. A lot of industrial applications (apparently Pilots love this because of its size, and a lot of flight apps are iOS only), doctors (fits into their coat pockets), etc. Also works as a nice HomeKit hub if you are into that kind of thing.
    Basically it's really popular for "embedded"/single purpose tasks.

    • @Cactuspractice12
      @Cactuspractice12 Před 2 lety +1

      Whats a Homekit hub? (maybe a 5g router?)

    • @furyjeff76
      @furyjeff76 Před 2 lety +8

      Four years as a nurse and 7 hospitals and I've never seen a doctor carry an ipad.

    • @bluesapphirefoundation3737
      @bluesapphirefoundation3737 Před 2 lety

      You’re right I only bought it because I can do reiki healing from CZcams and loop it overnight. It just does this job perfectly

    • @Sarge226
      @Sarge226 Před 2 lety +4

      I am a pilot. The mini is the only iPad I’ll ever buy. Get inside of a Cessna 152 and you’ll see why.

    • @lemagicalpotato8318
      @lemagicalpotato8318 Před rokem

      I have an older iPad mini and I love it because I feel like the bigger iPads are just too unwieldy for watching videos/movies. I already default to using my phone because of its size and portability, but the iPad mini has a nice larger screen while not being a pain to move around

  • @sniper007uk
    @sniper007uk Před 2 lety +158

    One odd thing they’ve done with the volume buttons is the top one is always volume up when in landscape, or the right one in portrait. So when you rotate you only have to think up is volume up and down is volume down. A neat addition on a device this small and just asking to be held rather than sat on a table.

    • @CRothgeb
      @CRothgeb Před 2 lety +22

      The volume buttons are actually rotation aware, so volume up and down are remapped to function as you would expect no matter what orientation you're holding the device.

    • @ryuki1567
      @ryuki1567 Před 2 lety

      when you rotate the volume will adjust

    • @frank_0_
      @frank_0_ Před 2 lety +4

      It's so the apple pencil can fit :)

    • @a_d_z_y__
      @a_d_z_y__ Před 2 lety +7

      I remember being confused by such a feature on an old android tablet

    • @TopHatProductions115
      @TopHatProductions115 Před 2 lety

      Is this a 7-inch iPad Mini?

  • @reganbrannigan3006
    @reganbrannigan3006 Před 2 lety +56

    Love how with USB-C and Touch ID Apple are basically saying they can do put them on iPhone they just don’t want to

    • @reganbrannigan3006
      @reganbrannigan3006 Před 2 lety +1

      @ArtBuffalo Not sure if the UK is doing it too but I know that the EU has been making the headlines regarding the law. Apple's lightning connector is far inferior to USB-C in every way. The only reason Apple haven't shifted them out is because they make money off the licensing for them. That's literally it.

    • @peterb5235
      @peterb5235 Před 2 lety +1

      Yes! I have also found this amusing. We could……..but no

    • @niko9603
      @niko9603 Před rokem

      @@peterb5235 cuz they greedy

  • @ArchusKanzaki
    @ArchusKanzaki Před 2 lety +27

    The moment I saw the Ipad Mini announced, with redesigned looks, I literally don't care about the iphone announcements as I'm definitely buying it. Its the perfect size to read books and comics and it offer performance that nothing else matches. Nothing else able to challenge it on equal footing, and I have tried to look for alternatives.

    • @ArchusKanzaki
      @ArchusKanzaki Před 2 lety +2

      @Eyaz Smith Sure Chad. What's your recommendation then for the poor sheep here? Please note that "enough performance" is not equal to "top-tier performance"

    • @FrankFurther
      @FrankFurther Před 2 lety

      Galaxy fold 3. Much more practical

    • @fayenotfaye
      @fayenotfaye Před rokem

      @@FrankFurtherno way you’re calling a fold more practical

  • @Dr.RichardBanks
    @Dr.RichardBanks Před 2 lety +50

    "I will be recovering from that for some time"
    *I* _DIED_

  • @Imegal
    @Imegal Před 2 lety +60

    Did dBrand really just skin the iPad and then put the paper covering thing back on the iPad??

    • @Xfade81
      @Xfade81 Před 2 lety +10

      It's almost as if they want to protect their product.

    • @ArchusKanzaki
      @ArchusKanzaki Před 2 lety

      I still keep the paper covering though inside the box. The glue is pretty good,

  • @rishadrahman1656
    @rishadrahman1656 Před rokem +6

    I literally chose the iPad mini over the iPhone in a heartbeat at first the iPad mini used to have lightning but ever since it had usbc I switched my sim card to it not only because lightning is slow for data transfer but also because most of the gadgets I use only have USB c ports it is a huge pain to carry a lightning port and a USB port while travelling. I sometimes forget if I packed a usbc or lightning cable. But one cable for everything is the best and also you don't have to buy a separate charger for it unlike the I phone.

  • @catzzara
    @catzzara Před 2 lety +2

    “If it’s not a phone it’s just a tiny iPad” yep! That’s why I love mine. I’m not keen on carrying a backpack around and this size is the perfect size for media consumption and everything else I’d want from an iPad, plus it actually fits in my bag or if I can’t use a bag then my hoodie pocket. It’s just way more versatile and portable than a normal sized iPad for me and I’m super excited to pick up the new one once i get the money

  • @Ortheas
    @Ortheas Před 2 lety +3

    The volume rocker makes a lot more sense when watching videos in landscape.

  • @Thatpilotdakota
    @Thatpilotdakota Před 2 lety +9

    The iPad mini is vastly used in aviation. The small form factor fits ideally and almost every cockpit outside of airline aircraft. I bought the normal iPad when I first started flying and within about a year changed over to the mini. Also, the apps that pilots use are starting to take up more and more processing power. The iPad mini needs to stay around for us pilots!

    • @yigitoymak7242
      @yigitoymak7242 Před rokem

      This use case was even on their ad so I'm sure it will stick around.

  • @DOOMAnomaly
    @DOOMAnomaly Před 2 lety +25

    While people may be divided over technology, we can all agree that Riley's hair is absolutely majestic.

    • @naokiasakawa4334
      @naokiasakawa4334 Před 2 lety +1

      Eh, it’s ok. The moustache is the main attraction.

  • @thepylonperspective
    @thepylonperspective Před 2 lety +32

    I looked at the box and thought, “Why TF they selling the iPad Nini?”

  • @nicholasingold8977
    @nicholasingold8977 Před 2 lety +4

    The iPad mini has a special use case as an excellent companion in the cockpit. Lots of airlines, general aviation pilots and other flight operations buy thousands of these per year! This new one is very exciting!

  • @dropshiplifestyle
    @dropshiplifestyle Před 2 lety +3

    9:58 - lol Riley nailed it. - sent from my iPad Mini

  • @krim7
    @krim7 Před 2 lety +41

    I am watching this on my new mini. Uhhh… Riley, this thing is way too bright to look at on MAX brightness, inside. Will have to test outside tomorrow.
    Also, buddy, the volume rockers are on top because the pencil takes up the whole side. Also, fun fact, the volume buttons change based on your orientation, so the upper rocker always increases the volume. Which is pretty rad, IMO

    • @LegendaryMike
      @LegendaryMike Před 2 lety +2

      Gotta take into account that he's checking inside a well lit studio. That place produces more lumens than a normal room

    • @myronachtman4304
      @myronachtman4304 Před 2 lety

      How about putting the volume rockers on the other long side that does not incorporate the pencil?

    • @LegendaryMike
      @LegendaryMike Před 2 lety +1

      @@myronachtman4304 it could get in the way with keyboard cases. I don't know why people are outraged about this

  • @TheOrisya
    @TheOrisya Před 2 lety +1

    The volume button switch its orientation function depends on how you hold it in landscape.

  • @matheuswohl
    @matheuswohl Před 2 lety +2

    one random thing that just occurred to me that would be interesting to see tested in these ipads, tablets and the like: Rhythm games. It's somewhat of a niche use case but also a viable test for the "feel" of the system latency

  • @KhromTX
    @KhromTX Před 2 lety +4

    I've got a first gen ipad mini that's absolutely perfect as a kindle / e-reader.

  • @andrew8293
    @andrew8293 Před 2 lety +4

    5G + Free Google Voice + BT headset = iPad Mini Phone.

  • @bananasandbass
    @bananasandbass Před 2 lety

    Volume and power button placement makes sense. Apple Pencil on one side (right or top in landscape), and you need a clear flat edge to set down the iPad in landscape mode on a table or in a keyboard case. So the volume isn’t there to prevent accidentally being pressed in by its own weight or being inaccessible because that side is on the table or cover

  • @colinkennedy1718
    @colinkennedy1718 Před 2 lety +1

    The Mini's are popular with pilots, because it a good size to fit on your kneeboard/on a yoke mount in a small aircraft. We can put Electronic Flight Bag apps on it that allow us to just store charts, airport data, weather data, and even another moving map, all on the iPad, instead of having literal books of paper charts.
    So an update this big to the Mini is awesome, I may actually upgrade from my Mini 4!

  • @nekomasteryoutube3232
    @nekomasteryoutube3232 Před 2 lety +121

    OK wow for once I'm actually kinda interested in an apple product considering the price and performance. I feel like it'd be something decent to give to someone less tech savvy (like my mom) to give her something to do while being a decent enough product to hopefully last for basic use for a while.

    • @andersbeckwith3640
      @andersbeckwith3640 Před 2 lety +20

      Ipads are probably some of the best devices for longevity. I have an iPad air 2 (2015) that feels good as new

    • @justassimple8328
      @justassimple8328 Před 2 lety +4

      I want there iPhone Linueup but I see a product in them that have same CPU but not expensive and that's the iPad Lineup
      I'm not a typical person that uses 4K as video recording or something like telephoto or macro as a picture taking. Probably iPad Mini is still I'm gonna interested

    • @the65thpotatooverlord15
      @the65thpotatooverlord15 Před 2 lety +2

      @@justassimple8328 English please.

    • @dominikkerschbaum3237
      @dominikkerschbaum3237 Před 2 lety

      Watching this on the new iPad mini and it’s fantastic so far

    • @tomosima1992
      @tomosima1992 Před 2 lety +1

      That's how they get you

  • @othx9625
    @othx9625 Před 2 lety +11

    As a iPad Pro artist I’m kinda excited to possibly take it on hikes with me, a lot of my best art is done in the scene and having something that fits in a cargo pocket might be worth it

  • @basnettd98
    @basnettd98 Před 2 lety +1

    The top volume rocker makes sense. I often have my iPad docked and this guarantees access to the buttons

  • @chloedegurechaff1941
    @chloedegurechaff1941 Před 2 lety

    Volume buttons make perfect sense if you actually think about it. The pencil takes up the entire right side. And the left side is where a folio/keyboard case would fold over.
    The great thing about them being on top. Is 90% of the time you more than likely will be in landscape. Which puts them near or right at your thumbs, and the buttons auto rotate. So up/ or to the right is always volume up

  • @notsostablegoku4227
    @notsostablegoku4227 Před 2 lety +9

    Apple is well aware of the type-c situation.
    They are holding onto it just so that the ipad get recognized as the work devices and the iphones get known as the regular call devices with sum extra features.

    • @marcellkhnifess3815
      @marcellkhnifess3815 Před 2 lety +2

      I don’t know about that…they market the iPhone pros as a phone that you can work with, specially with the new ios…

    • @notsostablegoku4227
      @notsostablegoku4227 Před 2 lety +1

      @@marcellkhnifess3815 U are kind of right but they are advertised more as being capable of work when required.

    • @MultiWirth
      @MultiWirth Před 2 lety +1

      The ipad is still a toy in my eyes.
      Doesn't have much in common with a real, open desktop OS.
      Wow it has type c and supports usb storage and peripherals and external screens.
      This is like basic connectivity.
      Would go for a surface instead, it supports both windows and linux or any uefi based OS.
      It's much more flexible and an open platform.

    • @notsostablegoku4227
      @notsostablegoku4227 Před 2 lety

      @@MultiWirth Yeah, if given the choice i would choose the surface too.

    • @yuvtube1
      @yuvtube1 Před 2 lety

      apple would have to pay royalty to use usb-c. and apple makes iphones in large numbers. That's why they are holding on to the lightning that's proprietary. it's one of the reasons for removing the headphone jack that apple didn't own the rights to.

  • @sindrealight5182
    @sindrealight5182 Před 2 lety +21

    I bought the iPad mini and I'm so excited! My cousin also ordered one, he's a hobby pilot haha. I ordered the mini a) because it's cheaper than the air (which is the other one I was considering) and b) because it's smaller than the air! I actually like the smaller size, I feel like the large size of the air seemed slightly overwhelming. I already have a laptop, I didn't really need a big tablet. The small size is perfect for e-reading and mobile games imo! Which is what I mostly got it for, and it'll be easy to carry around compared to either the macbook or an air/pro.

    • @trintbowers1964
      @trintbowers1964 Před 2 lety +2

      I use mine mostly to read manga/ comic books off of or the occasional game

  • @danieldougan269
    @danieldougan269 Před 2 lety +1

    The iPad Mini makes sense for reading. I still have a 1st gen version, and it's more comfortable to lie back and hold it that way than it would be for a larger tablet. But, if you're just using it for reading, then there are much more affordable options available.

  • @ramychaari2567
    @ramychaari2567 Před 2 lety +1

    The volume buttons are not on the left side probably because keyboards and covers usually use that side

  • @_minisatoshi
    @_minisatoshi Před 2 lety +2

    Volume buttons on top because meant to be used in landscape. Whatever button is higher no matter the orientation will be volume up. Neat little trick

    • @woopywuupy2816
      @woopywuupy2816 Před 2 lety

      No its for apple pencil on the side

    • @_minisatoshi
      @_minisatoshi Před 2 lety

      @@woopywuupy2816 yes, allows it to fit, but not necessary because volume buttons can go either side.

  • @matthewz4645
    @matthewz4645 Před 2 lety +5

    I still have the original I pad mini. I remember using it for office apps for school and it handled it pretty well with a bluetooth keyboard.

  • @bsfatboy
    @bsfatboy Před 2 lety

    They probably moved the volume rocker to the top to keep the horizontal integrity, because the charge spot for the pencil is now a weak point for bending.

  • @paulh2343
    @paulh2343 Před 2 lety

    the buttons on the top make sense, it means when you put it on a stand in either portrait or landscape.. it wont be pressed by the surface or by a clamp mount.

  • @DoctorX17
    @DoctorX17 Před 2 lety +83

    I think how well it works "as a phone" depends on how far you want to stretch the definition of "phone" -- but yeah, AirPods or similar and VoIP services for the 5G model? Totally.
    I'm going to grab one as a supplementary device -- something I can toss in a pocket when I don't want to drag my relatively enormous iPad Pro or a laptop, but want something bigger than my phone.

    • @XxXnonameAsDXxX
      @XxXnonameAsDXxX Před 2 lety +1

      I'm thinking pairing it with a cheap smartwatch, get an esim for the watch and manage calls from that. But I don't think I'm getting this anyways just a thought. Too expensive to have no real cameras on this.

    • @DoctorX17
      @DoctorX17 Před 2 lety +4

      @@XxXnonameAsDXxX yeah... Probably better off getting a 12 Pro Max with the "last year's model" discount if you want to use it for more "serious" photography

    • @kornkernel2232
      @kornkernel2232 Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah, iPad Mini is best to be a supplementary device. Considering it has an new Apple Pencil support, I can grab its Folio Cover and use it as a digital moleskin. A nice digital notbeook that I wish I have when I was still at school. I would use OneNote everyday for this.

    • @GGGG1040
      @GGGG1040 Před 2 lety +1

      If you have an iPhone you can forward the calls too the iPad and also regular text but you have to be in wifi - I have a&t and it’s possible

    • @XxXnonameAsDXxX
      @XxXnonameAsDXxX Před 2 lety

      @@GGGG1040 But why carry two large devices? The whole point would be merging the two.

  • @DePINGPONGguru
    @DePINGPONGguru Před 2 lety +3

    I realised that no one's talking about how amazing his hairstyle is hahaha its amazing

  • @TheBlueJimmy
    @TheBlueJimmy Před 2 lety +1

    ipad mini would be super useful for taking notes while walking around like performing inspections on industrical equipment or something, other than that i'll stick with my 12.9inch one from 2018

  • @azimpetra
    @azimpetra Před 2 lety

    Volume button, Top button is always volume up even you switch orientation.
    When used in landscape, whether it's on the left or right.

  • @dirtymike69420
    @dirtymike69420 Před 2 lety +10

    I don't like apple products but I do like watching Riley unbox anything.

    • @nonnnth
      @nonnnth Před 2 lety +1

      Watch out, unbox therapy

  • @ahmadfauzanperdana5703
    @ahmadfauzanperdana5703 Před 2 lety +3

    "What's to stop you from just using this thing as a big phone? It's also quite a bit cheaper."
    -Anthony 2021

    • @VaydaladaVodalada
      @VaydaladaVodalada Před 2 lety

      Honestly such a stupid take by so many of the people at LTT. Really shows how out of touch they are sometimes.

  • @casvandijk03
    @casvandijk03 Před 2 lety +2

    I'm gonna get myself one because it's more affordable then a regular one, and also I think the size suits me more than the others... Regular iPad's are pretty big

  • @rodimusmaximus3912
    @rodimusmaximus3912 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm glad Riley has been on ShortCircuit more lately so I can actually enjoy LTT content

  • @ryszardlaskowski2688
    @ryszardlaskowski2688 Před 2 lety +14

    I honestly had 0 idea that Apple straight up disables the phone calling and texting capabilities of the radio modem in iPads. I am completely shocked, shocked since nobody covered it and shocked because all Android tablets do support this feature. Why would they do it? Why cripple your own device? After all the modem is there and this thing basically runs IOS that supports it. WHY?!

    • @Nebarus
      @Nebarus Před 2 lety +5

      Because then you have to buy both an iPhone and an iPad to be fully covered communication wise! 2 sales instead of 1…

    • @timothy_f
      @timothy_f Před 2 lety +3

      Technically you can iMessage anyone in the apple ecosystem, which is texting if your circle of contacts has an iPhone (and many do nowadays.) You can FaceTime as well, for video calling. Like Nebarus says above me, they clearly want people to make multiple purchases, and that business model has made them a 2.4 trillion dollar business.

    • @campampates
      @campampates Před 2 lety

      it's like they're asking us to jailbreak them and do it that way instead... people will figure it out eventually.

    • @abcd-hw8io
      @abcd-hw8io Před rokem

      Samsung started doing that in the US and some versions in Canada too.

  • @thegreatrestart7356
    @thegreatrestart7356 Před 2 lety +4

    So it’s not like a phone since it doesn’t make calls

    • @omveerm5634
      @omveerm5634 Před 2 lety

      It kinda does…. FaceTime still exists

    • @thegreatrestart7356
      @thegreatrestart7356 Před 2 lety +3

      @@omveerm5634 since I don’t use that how would that help me call in a order ?

    • @bigbadcalamity721
      @bigbadcalamity721 Před 2 lety +1

      Can't make call, can't send or received sms. It's not a phone if it can't do the basics.

  • @YogiTheBearMan
    @YogiTheBearMan Před 2 lety +1

    Volume is on the side when in landscape, just sayin. That’s how I usually use it and I’m digging the volume rocker location. Like others said it is really because the case and pencil takes up the sides so they had to move the volume.

  • @BlenderGamerFreaq
    @BlenderGamerFreaq Před 2 lety

    It makes sense with the volume buttons at the top though. You have the Apple Pencil on one side and with the Folio case the other side would be facing down towards the table and you would not be able to reach them so the top is the only logic place to put them.

  • @4X4NAV
    @4X4NAV Před 2 lety +5

    Police use them here in Australia, great tool instead of asking for info over the radio.

  • @DanielosCompaneros
    @DanielosCompaneros Před 2 lety +13

    Apple in 2021 be like: "I'm gonna make some weird sh!t"

  • @SandrineLagace
    @SandrineLagace Před rokem

    My parents bought me one a year ago Cz the school computer that my school gave me was extremely old, slow and so heavy it gave my horrible back pain since I walk to school. I love my iPad mini Cz it’s very portable but bigger than my phone. I use my Bluetooth keyboard to write like I would with a computer and I love being able to do digital art in art class as it’s my preferred medium!

  • @ronchua3031
    @ronchua3031 Před 2 lety

    Watching this in my ipad mini 6. Sooo inlove with this!

  • @cup_and_cone
    @cup_and_cone Před 2 lety +2

    That bezel area is still crazy big... a good 3/8 inch of no screen.

    • @marcellkhnifess3815
      @marcellkhnifess3815 Před 2 lety +1

      They gotta do it so you can hold it without accidental touches …

    • @east_bay_transit_nerd
      @east_bay_transit_nerd Před 2 lety

      I mean it’s a tablet, not a phone….who needs a bezel-less tablet

    • @JS-kb4bk
      @JS-kb4bk Před 2 lety +1

      @@marcellkhnifess3815 Except other manufacturers like Samsung have software that detects fingers vs other parts of your hands on the screen. Apple just cheaps out on the digitizer on their displays

    • @marcellkhnifess3815
      @marcellkhnifess3815 Před 2 lety

      @@JS-kb4bk yet samsung tablets still have bezels like apple’s iPads…I don’t think it would be smart for them to put the accidental touches sensor on a tablet or iPad cause of the size of em…on phones its just the sides but on ipads its all around and its much bigger area so it costs the companies less if they stick to the bezel

    • @JS-kb4bk
      @JS-kb4bk Před 2 lety +1

      @@marcellkhnifess3815 Samsung tablets do not have large bezels. Are you looking at the low end $200 tablets?

  • @Aggrofool
    @Aggrofool Před 2 lety +4

    This review's phone angle is very bizarre... i just want a small tablet.

  • @markgeorge447
    @markgeorge447 Před 2 lety

    Yes as the comments say the power button and volume buttons are moved to the top to accommodate the apple pencil *but* not to the other side so they are still available when using a Keyboard folio

  • @ColonelLucario
    @ColonelLucario Před 2 lety

    7:03
    Apparently the volume buttons adjust themselves when you rotate the iPad at the way that the upper button is always the volume up button
    So not a bad design

  • @theepicfailguy127
    @theepicfailguy127 Před 2 lety +16

    Still waiting for the day when apple will remove the front facing camera by saying that people don't need it

    • @Katoptrys
      @Katoptrys Před 2 lety +1

      I don't think they will until there is a rear display added, mostly because Facetime is one of their big brand sales for their ecosystem

    • @Outofthedust
      @Outofthedust Před 2 lety +4

      A SCREEN? thats so 2016. This years model uses haptic feedback and random clicks to tell you whats on your social media. for $699 more we can ad our Premium HDR wireless dsplay. Charger sold separately.

    • @theepicfailguy127
      @theepicfailguy127 Před 2 lety

      @@Katoptrys when they can remove the charger just for making more profit then how can you expect them to not remove it sometime in the future. 🤣🤣🤣

    • @Katoptrys
      @Katoptrys Před 2 lety

      @@theepicfailguy127 Literally only because of branding. They probably have the numbers to decide whether they have enough people who use Facetime enough that a removal of a camera could impact their profits

  • @kyzinga266
    @kyzinga266 Před 2 lety +2

    Would love to see the same redesign for the Vanilla iPad

    • @bspvdj
      @bspvdj Před 2 lety +1

      the ipad air 2019 frame and screen would be nice

    • @kyzinga266
      @kyzinga266 Před 2 lety +2

      @@bspvdj nah still like the boxed design

    • @kyzinga266
      @kyzinga266 Před 2 lety +2

      @@bspvdj If u like it good 4 u

    • @Jzhongzhi
      @Jzhongzhi Před 2 lety +2

      Little chance though. If they did that the iPad will just become the iPad Air.

    • @kyzinga266
      @kyzinga266 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Jzhongzhi Agreed and as some with the iPad Air 4th gen I think i’ll be great

  • @AlexPrevost
    @AlexPrevost Před 2 lety

    The volume buttons are on the 'top' of the device to make room for the pen along the long edge. You couldn't put them on the other long edge, cause when you have the device in landscape mode the buttons would be hidden. I mean, where else would you put it?

  • @tomstravels520
    @tomstravels520 Před 2 lety

    The volume switches are there because otherwise it would interfere with the pencil. Plus if you turn the iPad 180 degrees the volume switches rotate too

  • @shem44
    @shem44 Před 2 lety +6

    It's amazing ppl are amazed by the small size of the Mini as if they have seen it for the first time when it's been 6th generations and the size has been the same all along.

    • @brandon_nope
      @brandon_nope Před 2 lety +6

      It hasn't gotten a major update in forever

    • @megimargareth4015
      @megimargareth4015 Před 2 lety

      Im more to how they now looks nice with equal size bezel like the ipad pro and galaxy tabs, lol

  • @DarkPa1adin
    @DarkPa1adin Před 2 lety +10

    please use this as an ebook reader, test comfort over long period of holding, with case rolled back and hold like the spine of a book

    • @Natsukashii1111
      @Natsukashii1111 Před 2 lety

      Well that's a tablet so for reading book it's like any other tablet... Would be better to get an Oled based screen for that or even better a e-Ink one

  • @feeeeeed
    @feeeeeed Před 2 lety

    The buttons placement might be like that due to one side for the pencil and the other for a Smart Cover to stand it up

  • @lorensims4846
    @lorensims4846 Před 2 lety

    Hey Riley. the sound buttons are on top because the Apple Pencil 2 can attach to either side and when you do, it takes up the entire side.
    The fun thing is that the sound buttons work, upper for louder, lower for quieter, no matter how you have your mini oriented!
    I have heard that many people ARE buying this new mini to use as a cheaper, larger iPhone.
    I know my old mini will try to accept phone calls when my phone rings. The iPad doesn't have a keypad/phone app but it does have Contacts and perhaps you can call from there (I know the 'call' icon is highlighted) or perhaps Siri could help.
    Alex Lindsey says he now uses FaceTime audio for all his calls so that would be a way to do it as well.
    I can't wait to try it myself.
    "Rich guys"?! I'm not that, but I've had my mini for seven years now and it's still wonderful. It's the perfect size for me. Big enough but never too big. It'll do anything any other iPad will do but ALSO fit inside my jacket pocket. It's CRAZY portable. I LOVE it!

  • @hippityhoppity7816
    @hippityhoppity7816 Před 2 lety +23

    can't wait for someone to make a full family out of all the ipads

  • @joshmcgowan4
    @joshmcgowan4 Před 2 lety +4

    I love how Riley manages to deliver the whole video while being subtly sarcastic with hints of disdain.

  • @Yoaru
    @Yoaru Před 2 lety

    I love this riley he is ultra chill

  • @natescamp
    @natescamp Před 2 lety +1

    Are you guys able to simulate midday sun light levels with the studio lights? Might be an interesting thing to be able to do on future reviews if easy to do.

  • @alyxhaswon2190
    @alyxhaswon2190 Před 2 lety +5

    You must know all about small packages, Riley...

  • @subhradipsaha9518
    @subhradipsaha9518 Před 2 lety +12

    Please let Riley host more videos.
    He's so fun and entertaining xD

  • @son_of_wasps
    @son_of_wasps Před 2 lety

    I believe the volume rockers were moved to the top to improve structural rigidity

  • @remcodelouw1968
    @remcodelouw1968 Před 2 lety

    Volume on top is fine if you use it in landscape most of the time

  • @sjith28
    @sjith28 Před 2 lety +4

    "Everyone has airpods now right?" 100% spot-on hiring for the Mac Address channel by LMG.

  • @sn0opyKS
    @sn0opyKS Před 2 lety +3

    "Apple making weird design decisions". Immediately holds device in landscape mode one handed and would push the power-off button with his thumb if the buttons weren't at the top ;)

  • @lukefisher4098
    @lukefisher4098 Před 2 lety

    The volume rocker is there because you are more than likely going to be used in landscape which means the volume will be on the side

  • @milanico2309
    @milanico2309 Před 2 lety

    Volume Buttons at the top are a thing because one side is taken up by the pencil and the other by the hinge of the cover, i guess…

  • @Neoxon619
    @Neoxon619 Před 2 lety +3

    Don’t the SIM cards for iPads lack phone numbers attached to them? I could see that being why the iPad Mini’s phone potential is held back. Either way, hopefully the EU mandate forces Apple to go USB-C for the iPhone rather than sidestep the law by going portless.

    • @reya597
      @reya597 Před 2 lety

      there's 5g option

    • @Neoxon619
      @Neoxon619 Před 2 lety

      @@reya597 I know that, but I recall the 5G SIM cards for iPads lacking phone numbers.

    • @speedy1through943
      @speedy1through943 Před 2 lety

      Well not really , my iPad has its own phone number but to truly make a phone call, it has to be to another apple device. Texting is fine though

  • @PitboyHarmony1
    @PitboyHarmony1 Před 2 lety +5

    "DBrand ... put the skin on"
    You know, you might have something there.
    DBrand might want to consider that as a business brand line like Nikes Just do it.
    but ... this comment will wander into the CZcams comment string basement storage room of nothingness,
    and this great branding idea will die with it.

  • @abc1DiLy
    @abc1DiLy Před 2 lety

    It would great for students to use as a notebook, or people on a budget who want a step up from the iPad 9th gen. I bought an original iPad mini when I was in year 9 back in 2013 for school as I was doing a graphic design subject as an elective. Back then the mini was the cheapest iPad you could get and it was a really good size for notes and reading, as well as drawing with an awful third party stylus. It was great for games too. It was just really good value and I still love the size of the mini. I currently have an iPad Pro 11” now that I’m about to start a masters degree but the first gen mini inspired my love of iPads. I’m still so tempted to sell my Pro and grab a mini, really for the nostalgia.

  • @raffikkiz
    @raffikkiz Před 2 lety +1

    iPads are very popular in construction. Looking at plans and pdfs, etc.

  • @rimdes
    @rimdes Před 2 lety +4

    Being a woman and looking at a guy fitting an iPad in his front pocket. Envy.

  • @taotaobarskih
    @taotaobarskih Před 2 lety +2

    ur literally so cute

  • @PvtPuplovski
    @PvtPuplovski Před rokem

    I get maybe putting all the buttons on one side of the device so there isnt weird bumps when you set the iPad in one horizontal rotation, but to put the volume on the top is...??

  • @7Uriel13
    @7Uriel13 Před 2 lety

    I actually really like the button layout because you can set it on its side without hitting a button when you prop it up to watch, nice thinking maybe not so great if your use case is being a phone

  • @PranayMadaviTech
    @PranayMadaviTech Před 2 lety +7

    Man isn't even sure himself about a lot of things that he's saying.

  • @drakkoris7083
    @drakkoris7083 Před 2 lety +3

    Now they just need it to fold…

    • @Xfade81
      @Xfade81 Před 2 lety +3

      why would you want to fold a small tablet

    • @brandon_nope
      @brandon_nope Před 2 lety

      @@Xfade81 Z Fold3

  • @playboilit2424
    @playboilit2424 Před 2 lety

    the volume rockers on top arent weird: they put it on top just so you can accomodate the pen on whatever side you want

  • @pangolin83
    @pangolin83 Před 2 lety

    The left side is meant to be laid on an origami style case. The top has the buttons, the right has the pencil, the bottom has the speakers and port.

  • @astrumpilgrim8000
    @astrumpilgrim8000 Před 2 lety +3

    Constructive criticism here: I understand the idea of this channel but it's ridiculous to have 10 minute glorified "first impression" videos that don't give any meaningful insight about the product and essentially work as a free publicity for said product. But then post a full review on LTT that often reiterates the same ideas but also adds actual useful insights about the product. A perfect example is the previous video about iPhone 13. Linus says that Apple can use extra space created by a smaller notch to show more icons. In reality, it doesn't show any extra icons. You would know that if you spent time with the product and made an interesting review. These ShortCircuit videos that are about popular products and not about relatively niche products that our dearest Anthony often reviews, are completely useless, time-wasting videos that serve no real purpose but to bring more watch time to your network of channels.

    • @MikeBeauchamp
      @MikeBeauchamp Před 2 lety +1

      Came here to say the same thing, but you said it better than I could. This video is embarrassing. Unsure of facts, some misinformation, just clueless. Should have let Anthony run with this one and kept Riley on the sidelines.

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  • @SgtCake101
    @SgtCake101 Před 2 lety

    King Hipster reviews iPad mini, just what I needed on Sunday…

  • @llcooljay66
    @llcooljay66 Před 2 lety

    This I use for my kids iPad mini is a great tool for kiddos to learn