[2026] iPad Mini

[kashix]

Shall wait for your opinion. The pricing on the education store for cellular standard glass vs nano-texture is $70 difference whereas WiFi only standard glass vs nano-texture is $150 difference.

I actually waiting for your opinion haha
I was actually trying both nano and standard glass, but the thing that deterred me from getting the nano although I really like the scrolling feel as it’s smoother, lesser resistant. I think it’s the durability of the nano texture. I tried to use my fingernail to really scratch the nano texture, exerting just a bit of force, it cannot be wiped off Liao, that’s the problem lol, my fingernail mark is permanently there liao.

I bought with education price, $70 off the iPad Mini 8 and $10 off AppleCare+

Have yet to unbox yet. Will try later to see if I have a change of opinion. Using it indoor as well.

 

[froztheart]

I'm contemplating is cellular required since i have two iPhones to hotspot from and will need to pay additional monthly subscription should i choose to want cellular on the mini. If Apple has offered nano-texture to the highest storage options only like on the iPad Pro, i would have chosen standard glass option only.

I for one is done with turning on hotspot.


Yes, but this time Apple isn't restricting to the top spec variant only which is why headache.

 

[rosschang]

clear + matt screen protector > nano ??

at least the screen protector can be replace cheapishly...

 

[froztheart]

256gb is the right choice, unless you die die no install any game, mine after installed genshin impact left 130gb

Nah, at least for me. The apps, media size etc. easily will use up 256GB.
512 minimally I would say and Mini top spec is 512 anyways.

 

[froztheart]

I actually waiting for your opinion haha
I was actually trying both nano and standard glass, but the thing that deterred me from getting the nano although I really like the scrolling feel as it’s smoother, lesser resistant. I think it’s the durability of the nano texture. I tried to use my fingernail to really scratch the nano texture, exerting just a bit of force, it cannot be wiped off Liao, that’s the problem lol, my fingernail mark is permanently there liao.

I bought with education price, $70 off the iPad Mini 8 and $10 off AppleCare+

Have yet to unbox yet. Will try later to see if I have a change of opinion. Using it indoor as well.

clear + matt screen protector > nano ??

at least the screen protector can be replace cheapishly...

Yes, I will go for the Standard Glass instead since if damages/scratches then Nano texture likely very easily to get as compared to say getting a standard and slapping a matte protector/film on it.
Anytime can just change out for new one.

 

[bryant_16]

I for one is done with turning on hotspot.


Yes, but this time Apple isn't restricting to the top spec variant only which is why headache.

So what happen with the hotspot?

 

[froztheart]

So what happen with the hotspot?

lehcehhh, troublesomeeeeeeeeeee

 

[|XcElLeNcE|]

I actually waiting for your opinion haha
I was actually trying both nano and standard glass, but the thing that deterred me from getting the nano although I really like the scrolling feel as it’s smoother, lesser resistant. I think it’s the durability of the nano texture. I tried to use my fingernail to really scratch the nano texture, exerting just a bit of force, it cannot be wiped off Liao, that’s the problem lol, my fingernail mark is permanently there liao.

I bought with education price, $70 off the iPad Mini 8 and $10 off AppleCare+

Have yet to unbox yet. Will try later to see if I have a change of opinion. Using it indoor as well.

The nano-texture leaves oily marks on the display and is very obvious when the screen is off though it's easily wipeable using a cloth. Did not try to do a scratch test on the demo unit but since going naked on screen any marks or scratches can be resolved with AC+.

I for one is done with turning on hotspot.


Yes, but this time Apple isn't restricting to the top spec variant only which is why headache.

My device has been set to auto hotspot from my iPhone. Quite seamless without interruptions.

clear + matt screen protector > nano ??

at least the screen protector can be replace cheapishly...

Nope there isn't a matte or paper like protector can mimic the nano-texture display.

 

[rosschang]

Nope there isn't a matte or paper like protector can mimic the nano-texture display.

Aiyo... huai u buy Nano texture still wanna put a matte papur? lol lol lol...

nano iz for the naked ppl de... so sexy u know...

 

[rosschang]

My device has been set to auto hotspot from my iPhone. Quite seamless without interruptions.

Well I use to do the same with my old ipad.

caveat is once u start using data on ur ipad, both device battery get drain... to think about it adding a LTE is worth the trouble vs double battery drain.

Edit: also increase ur batt charge cycle... die faster etc etc. go figure.

 

[kashix]

The nano-texture leaves oily marks on the display and is very obvious when the screen is off though it's easily wipeable using a cloth. Did not try to do a scratch test on the demo unit but since going naked on screen any marks or scratches can be resolved with AC+.

My device has been set to auto hotspot from my iPhone. Quite seamless without interruptions.

Nope there isn't a matte or paper like protector can mimic the nano-texture display.

AC+ got cover marks and scratches on screen? How it works?

 

[froztheart]

My device has been set to auto hotspot from my iPhone. Quite seamless without interruptions.

Hotposts are redundancy for me, not main options since it will drain my iPhones, which is draining both devices battery.

Nope there isn't a matte or paper like protector can mimic the nano-texture display.

That's for sure, but I considered and then decide for Standard instead. Though I love the nano but with the ease of damages compared to regular glass + film/protector, I will go with the latter instead.

 

[froztheart]

Aiyo... huai u buy Nano texture still wanna put a matte papur? lol lol lol...

nano iz for the naked ppl de... so sexy u know...

No la, he is saying that Standard Glass + Matte film/protectors cannot be compared with the Nano one.
Not buy Nano and put matte film/protector which is silly.

Even @obichacha's way of getting a Nano and yet having a Standard glass makes more sense than Nano + matte film.

 

[rosschang]

No la, he is saying that Standard Glass + Matte film/protectors cannot compared with the Nano one.
Not buy Nano and put Nano film/protector which is silly.

I won't doubt that one. original nano sure feels super sexy.

not for me, I won't.

just clear + matte flim.

cheap cheap wear replace idk riao.

 

[|XcElLeNcE|]

Aiyo... huai u buy Nano texture still wanna put a matte papur? lol lol lol...

nano iz for the naked ppl de... so sexy u know...

What i meant was no protector can mimic the nano-texture display and not pasting another protector over the nano-texture.

AC+ got cover marks and scratches on screen? How it works?

Well if Apple doesn’t want to cover cosmetic issues with AC+, technically you can damage or crack the display to make the claim. So far i have never use my devices long enough to submit a claims.

 

[froztheart]

I won't doubt that one. original nano sure feels super sexy.

not for me, I won't.

just clear + matte flim.

cheap cheap wear replace idk riao.

Yes, in the end I decided against the Nano and went with clear & matte film/protector instead.
Since its a iPad mini, bringing around will mean the chances of damaging it defintiely increases and then cannot be always going to AC+ for repairs.

 

[|XcElLeNcE|]

No la, he is saying that Standard Glass + Matte film/protectors cannot compared with the Nano one.
Not buy Nano and put matte film/protector which is silly.

Even @obichacha's way of getting a Nano and yet having a Standard glass makes more sense than Nano + matte film.

Nano-texture with matte protector is definitely a no go. Display confirm hazy AF and probably any HD content you watch will looks like 480p resolution.

 

[obichacha]

No la, he is saying that Standard Glass + Matte film/protectors cannot be compared with the Nano one.
Not buy Nano and put matte film/protector which is silly.

Even @obichacha's way of getting a Nano and yet having a Standard glass makes more sense than Nano + matte film.

Matte = TPU film no no, that is bad quality of viewing, almost block the lights.
nano + glass protector almost prefect.

 

[kashix]

Matte = TPU film no no, that is bad quality of viewing, almost block the lights.
nano + glass protector almost prefect.

Nano + glass protector don’t make sense leh lol …

 

[obichacha]

Nano + glass protector don’t make sense leh lol …

Better than pvc plastic sheet matte protector, feel cheap