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I've spent a week with Apple's new iPad mini, and the OLED upgrade is everything I'd hoped for

The iPad mini is an absolute joy to use, and the long-awaited move to OLED makes a world of difference to Apple's smallest tablet. Add in its deceptively slim design, extra durability, strong performance, and solid battery life, and there's a whole lot to love — even if the high price and lack of ProMotion leave a little room for improvement.

Reasons to buy

+Gorgeous OLED display
+Super-slim design with added durability
+Acoustic Display speakers seriously impress
+A20 Pro keeps things running smoothly

Reasons to avoid

-Limited colors: only Starlight and Midnight
-No ProMotion
-Can get expensive fast

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