iPad mini 6 is terrific for reading digital books, mostly

[iMore.com]

There are a lot of reasons why Apple’s iPad mini 6 should be your next e-reader, but there are also a few reasons to pass.

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[Wotchered]

The cost is very much against it ! Particularly if you already own an iPhone and iPad.

 

[Spencerdl]

Yes I'm really on the fence about the iPad Mini...but leaning towards getting one. I dunno. LOL

 

[Just_Me_D]

The cost is very much against it ! Particularly if you already own an iPhone and iPad.

Indeed. $499 is steep in my opinion for the sole purpose of book reading.

 

[Spencerdl]

Indeed. $499 is steep in my opinion for the sole purpose of book reading.

I'm sure their is more to an "iPad" Mini than just reading books...LOL

 

[Just_Me_D]

I'm sure their is more to an "iPad" Mini than just reading books...LOL

Oh for sure. My response is in regard to buying it for the sole purpose of reading eBooks. If it will be used for typical tablet use then yeah, go for it.

 

[Up_And_Away]

If someone is sure they only want an e reader then a significantly cheaper single purpose device is, imho, the far better way to go or go for the oldest Mini available at the Apple refurb store.

I’ve used the Mini (4 now I have the 6) for ereading for several years. When I first bought it, e reading was the main reason why. I was able to get a Walmart deal so I got the base 4 up in the 200s. Still well above the good Amazon e readers but i considered potential future uses (along with the preference for Apple products). And that’s the big caveat I’d highlight when weighing cost: what you may/can do with a small tablet device. The Mini eventually became my almost everything device that easily goes most any place. Netflix watching, emails, games, web surfing, FaceTime, social stocks and financial app usage, Notes, calendar, even rare photo taking — now sitting very well between my laptop and smartphone. Just laying on the couch, lounging in bed, on a plane, anywhere you’ll be lounging around — it grew very nicely into its higher than e reader cost with the add on functionalities.

The new mini is expensive, no doubt. So I can understandably see a pass for some (the trade in made it easier on price for me). But the Mini 6 is a significant jump from the 4. The GF sticks with her Mini 4 (waiting for a good sale). So I can see it side by side. Starkly better Audio, video, speed with a smaller form factor yet slightly bigger screen (though I liked mini 4’s easier gripper big bezel).