# iPad Mini 7 - the PERFECT everyday device? ![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Vxmcq7cy9PU/maxresdefault.jpg) ## Intro [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=0s) - iPads are unique in that they are not essential devices like phones or computers, but they can greatly enhance day-to-day life as a companion device [(00:00:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=8s). - The purpose of the video is to showcase how the [[IPad | iPad]] is used throughout the day for everyday activities that anyone might find useful [(00:00:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=13s). - The content creator had to overcome challenges before making the video, including staying away from typical content creator activities like podcasting, video editing, and design work [(00:00:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=27s). - The [[IPad Mini | iPad Mini]] was chosen for the video over the M4 [[IPad Pro | iPad Pro]], despite its limitations, such as battery life and quirks of [[IPadOS | iPad OS]] [(00:00:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=44s). - The video aims to explore whether the iPad Mini can keep up with a full day of work and various activities [(00:00:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=54s). ## Morning routine [(00:00:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=59s) - The day typically starts around 5:30 a.m. without an alarm, but in reality, it's often interrupted by a child waking up and asking for breakfast [(00:01:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=71s). - After taking care of the children and getting them ready for school, the day begins, and the [[IPad | iPad]] Mini is usually at 100% battery life since it's left charging overnight [(00:01:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=85s). - Working from home as a self-employed individual can be challenging, and the day can go either way - being productive or getting distracted by social media and [[YouTube]] [(00:01:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=96s). - To avoid distractions, a custom Focus Mode called "Don't Distract Me" is used, which eliminates notifications and hides apps that might cause deviation from tasks [(00:01:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=118s). - This Focus Mode helps stay on track and avoid falling into a YouTube black hole, allowing for a productive day [(00:01:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=113s). ## Emails and meetings [(00:02:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=127s) - The [[IPad Mini | iPad Mini]] is used as a second monitor at home, placed on a stand from [[Bank]], allowing it to act as a to-do list or calendar checker and also be used in [[Sidecar (cocktail) | Sidecar]] mode to extend the [[MacBook]] screen if needed [(00:02:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=131s). - The [[IPad | iPad]] Mini screen handles being a second display fine, despite potential concerns about it being too dull or slow [(00:02:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=151s). - The [[Apple Inc. | Apple]] Pencil Pro is useful for taking handwritten notes, and Good Notes 6 is a favorite app for this purpose, offering features such as automatic date addition and note organization [(00:02:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=161s). - Good Notes 6 allows for different notebooks to be set up for different parts of life, making it easier to keep track of notes, and also has a search function to find particular notes [(00:02:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=177s). - A feature that is wished to be added to Good Notes 6 is the Apple Notes Smart Scribe feature, which tidies up handwriting [(00:03:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=185s). - The iPad Mini is used for brainstorming in meetings, with the Apple Pencil Pro and a blank Good Notes sheet, allowing for easy collaboration and sharing of ideas [(00:03:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=197s). - After meetings, a foldable keyboard is used to type up thoughts, which is preferred over other [[IPad Mini | iPad Mini]] compatible keyboards due to its key travel and portability [(00:03:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=215s). - The keyboard offers the option to use the [[IPad | iPad]] touch screen or the built-in trackpad, and also doubles as a numpad [(00:03:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=230s). - The Math Notes feature in [[IPadOS | iPad OS]] is also used for simple calculations, which works well and is easier than using the keyboard for calculations [(00:04:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=241s). ## Apple Intelligence first impressions [(00:04:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=279s) - [[Apple Intelligence]] was unveiled at [[Worldwide Developers Conference | WWDC]], and its benefits have been highlighted by [[Apple Inc. | Apple]] throughout the year, with the beta version being tested for a couple of months, yielding an overall reaction of "meh" [(00:04:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=280s). - The deep integration promised at WWDC, such as a context-sensitive [[Siri]] that can search through all apps to answer questions, is not yet available and may not arrive until next year [(00:04:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=298s). - The current features of Apple Intelligence include a text summary feature in some Apple apps like [[Email | Mail]] and Notes, but this will only become useful once integrated into other apps [(00:05:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=312s). - Other apps, such as [[Craft]], already have better versions of this feature, including a built-in AI system that uses the latest [[Online chat | chat]] GBT models and offers features like summaries, rewriting, and suggesting titles [(00:05:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=329s). - Apple Intelligence's writing tools feel basic, allowing users to summarize large blocks of text, generate key points, or rewrite things in different tones, but lack nuanced prompts [(00:05:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=353s). - Despite connecting Apple Intelligence to a [[ChatGPT | Chat GBT]] Pro account, the responses are not as clever as those from Craft or the native Chat GBT app [(00:06:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=371s). - When needing AI assistance, the tendency is to use the Chat GBT app instead of Siri, which can be used for typing or voice-activated conversations [(00:06:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=378s). - A comparison between [[Siri]] and the Chat GBT app shows a significant difference in translation capabilities, with the Chat GBT app providing more accurate results [(00:06:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=394s). - Image Playground is currently a novelty toy with limited substance, not comparable to apps like DALL-E's drawing tools or [[Midjourney | Mid Journey]] [(00:06:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=418s). ## My office companion [(00:07:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=445s) - The [[IPad Mini | iPad Mini]] is used as a companion device in the office for tasks such as taking notes during phone calls, making video calls via [[FaceTime]], and rehearsing presentation timings [(00:07:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=462s). - The device is also utilized as a large timer for presentations and features a [[Pomodoro Technique | Pomodoro]] app to ensure regular breaks and reminders to sit and stand [(00:07:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=470s). - Heavy productivity work is typically done on a laptop, but the [[IPad | iPad]] Mini is kept nearby for various tasks and is easily accessible [(00:07:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=458s). - A typical workday on the iPad Mini may involve responding to emails, doing accounting jobs, writing presentations, and making video calls [(00:07:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=449s). - At the end of the workday, the iPad Mini's battery life is at 42% after a day of use, indicating relatively long battery life [(00:08:04)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=484s). ## Evening assistance [(00:08:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=489s) - The [[IPad Mini | iPad Mini]] is useful in the evening for checking recipes and timers while cooking, as it doesn't get in the way and displays information clearly [(00:08:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=493s). - The device can also be used as a portable gaming console, allowing users to play games remotely on their [[PlayStation]] or through the [[Apple Inc. | Apple]] Arcade store, although there may be some latency [(00:08:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=504s). - [[Netflix]] offers a selection of games that can be downloaded directly to the [[IPad | iPad]], which is a lesser-known feature [(00:08:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=533s). - The iPad Mini's 500 nits brightness is suitable for use in bed, as it can be dimmed to minimize blue light and avoid disturbing others [(00:09:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=545s). - The device's battery life is sufficient, with 14% remaining after a day of heavy use, which is reasonable considering its size [(00:09:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=571s). - A brighter and faster screen would likely have compromised the battery life of the iPad Mini, so the current display is a reasonable compromise [(00:09:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=582s). ## Conclusion [(00:09:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=591s) - The [[IPad | iPad]], regardless of the model, can be used in various new ways, including the [[IPad Mini | iPad Mini]] [(00:09:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=591s). - There is interest in knowing how others use their iPads, with an invitation to share in the comments [(00:09:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=597s). - Information on other note-taking apps used with the iPad can be found in a separate video [(00:10:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxmcq7cy9PU&t=603s).