Apple iPad mini 4

Overall, the iPad mini 4 is a very good device, and a return to form of sorts for the mini line. It still lags behind the iPad Air 2 in a number of ways, but for those who prefer the mini's smaller form factor, it's an appealing tablet.

The thinner, lighter design is even easier to hold than past iPad minis; A more powerful processor boots up the iPad and opens apps faster; Rear iSight camera has been upgraded to 8MP, with slo-mo video recording and burst mode shooting; Colors are sharper and more accurate in updated display.

Still often feels like a step down from iPad Air 2; No 3D Touch display; 16GB capacity will be too small for most users; 1.2 MP iPad FaceTime camera feels outdated; The design has been tweaked enough that old iPad mini cases won't fit.

Apple iPad mini 4

Farewell, iPad mini 3 , we hardly knew ye. Casually announced at the end of Apple's iPad Pro presentation, the iPad mini 4 replaces last year's mini 3 as the company's high-end small-screen tablet .

Excellent build quality; Upgraded hardware from last iteration; Good camera; Reduced screen glare; Unbeatable app experience

Expensive; Occasional minor performance issues in testing

Apple iPad mini 4 Review

Farewell, iPad mini 3 , we hardly knew ye. Casually announced at the end of Apple's iPad Pro presentation, the iPad mini 4 replaces last year's mini 3 as the company's high-end small-screen tablet. The iPad mini 4 is a lot like its predecessor in many ways, save for some key hardware upgrades that make it feel faster. It's a great small tablet that runs smoothly, with a fantastic app experience and a premium feel—but it's hard to justify the $399 base price (for the 16GB model) when you can buy the still-solid iPad mini 2 ($29.99 at eBay) for $269. Design and PricingAvailable in gold, silver, or space gray, the iPad mini 4 ( at Amazon)  is just about identical to the iPad mini 3, except a bit thinner and lighter. It measures 8 by 5.3 by 0.24 inches (HWD) to the iPad mini 3's 8 by 5.3 by 0.29 inches. And the new mini 4 weighs just 10.4 ounces compared with the mini 3's 11.7 ounces, making it even more comfortable to hold on your daily commute. There are no drastic changes to the...

The Apple iPad mini 4 is a top-notch small-screen tablet with unparalleled build quality and app support, but it's still hard to justify the jump in price over the iPad mini 2.

Excellent build quality; Upgraded hardware from last iteration; Good camera; Reduced screen glare; Unbeatable app experience

Expensive; Occasional minor performance issues in testing

Apple iPad mini?4

iteration and inherits a lot of the key features and capabilities that have made the larger iPad Air 2 a formidable all-around tablet solution.