The iPad Mini has always had a special place in my heart. I think it’s one of Apple’s most underrated devices. Its size, form factor, raw power, and portability really make it the truest form of an iPad. Now we throw iPadOS 26 in the mix, and I think you might have the perfect portable powerhouse computer. Between the new windowing system, enhanced file management, and multitasking upgrades, I think the iPad Mini is the ideal modern-day netbook. Here’s why.
iPad mini specs
Before we jump into this, I want to bring up the specs. This really shows you just how well equipped this iPad is to run something like iPadOS 26. Right now, the iPad Mini is on sale for $399 on Amazon, which blows my mind. For that price, you get:
8.3-inch Liquid Retina Display with True Tone and wide color
A17 Pro chip — same chip used in the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max
Up to 512GB storage
Apple Pencil Pro support
Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.3
Runs iPadOS 26 with Apple Intelligence
These are pretty much flagship specs from less than 2 years ago. So its built to run something like this new windowing system and be able to multitask. Also, with the news that Apple might be releasing a new MacBook with an A-series chip, it shows just how powerful these things are.
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