Anyone interested to get one

Changes from previous gen:
- A17 Pro with 6 core CPU and 5 core GPU
- New blue color
- Starting at new 128GB base (vs old 64GB base)
- Apple Intelligence in iOS18.1
- WiFi 6E (vs old 6)
- Apple Pencil Pro support with Apple Pencil hover (no more pencil 2 support)
- New Smart HDR 4 (vs old Smart HDR 3)

Price list

128GB RM2,199
256GB RM2,599
512GB RM3,499

This post has been edited by farkingdom: Oct 15 2024, 10:10 PM

Me! Always love the mini. I have the 6. Thinking of trading it in.

Love my Mini 6, despite its flaws. In my eyes, the iPad Mini series is the only remaining iPad that doesn’t suffer from an identity crisis. The Air and Pro models are too busy pretending to be laptops these days with their keyboard cases (which cannot even fold back, so portability is totally killed), yet still fail miserably compared to MacBooks for most tasks.

Will probably pass on the 7 and cross my fingers hoping Apple releases a 120Hz Mini in a couple of years, along with a 120Hz MacBook Air. It’s not about price. All I want is a hand-holdable tablet and fanless laptop with high refresh rate screens.

from current gen ipad to new gen ipad no difference.

looks like the ipad air is as small as they can get to put a M1 chip inside.

might consider to get one since im using mini 5 .. hmmm but not so tempting . .spec ...60 hz still ... old 17 pro chip.. see how ..

Been waiting for this updated iPad Mini, planning to get for my daughter. Also happy this one supported the Pencil Pro which she loves to draw on the iPad.

Price alright, double base storage and more powerful chip yet cheaper. But that is it. still thick bezel. Hopefully future will have a Pro Variant that using M chip

US open at 23 oct .. wonder we are the same bo ..

Not sure if I want to upgrade from iPad Mini 6. I have the Pencil 2 too, so everything has to be changed.

Nice

nice. but already bought Air M2.

Yeah Apple revised the price for the Air M2 to RM2,499, that’s RM300 difference with the new mini RM2,199 price.

So it’s just which form factor one will want from an iPad since most specs are identical (except new mini has True Tone flash, while Air has keyboard support)

Weight of mini vs 11inch Air:
293g vs 462g

A17 Pro vs M2 benchmark:
93 vs 99 cpu benchmark
95 vs 98 gpu benchmark

A17 pro is more efficient in battery life, probably why Apple chose this for the mini
97 vs 92 battery efficiency

Source: https://nanoreview.net/en/soc-compare/apple...s-apple-a17-pro

Not a full size A17 pro, It's 1 GPU core less compare to iPhone 15 Pro

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/16/ipad-m...-chip-downside/

But even iPad Air M2 also one less GPU core compare to actual M2. I think it's down to preferences where you want a 11 inch or 8 inch.

Apparently, Apple trade-in price for iPad Mini 6 is higher than Switch. I'm referring to WiFi only 64GB. I will switch to Mini 7 then.

My only heartache is the Pencil 2... Probably I will sell it cheaply somewhere or to my sister whose Air is using Pencil 2.

is the Apple Pencil Pro worth it just for this upgrade? or better to wait next cycle, since my mini6 only 3yo

Are you going to trade-in? What do you like about it to upgrade?

depends on your need on the pencil.
for me, i love the squeeze function on the pro.

This post has been edited by soulz69: Oct 17 2024, 02:35 PM

Yeah, either trade-in or sell it to my oldest sis (she wants it) at trade-in price/
It is already 3 years and the price is not bad, I only top up around 1k, why not?

This post has been edited by fruitie: Oct 17 2024, 03:00 PM

I almost forgot its already 3 years already lol. Ok good enough.

I checked too on Apple Store online, WiFi + Cellular 64GB - trade in price at 1400. Think it should be higher.

Yeah, since Oct 2021.

You can check out Switch too.

Completely forgot about trade-in before reading your post. Turns out I can top-up around RM1400 (including new folio cover and Apple Care). I don’t use the Apple Pencil. Tempted to upgrade now. Will wait for some reviews. If confirmed that it has more RAM, then maybe I’ll bite.

Only thing I’m not sure is how the trade-in works for those outside KV who cannot visit the TRX Apple Store. I know you pay full price first and then have to deliver the old device to them before they credit you, but what I don’t know is whether you must mail in your old device before or after they deliver the new device to you.

I traded in recently my iPhone 15 Pro Max for iPhone 16 Pro Max. They arranged courier service to pick up the 15PM from me after I got my 16PM. I got to choose my preferred date for courier collection, I think they allowed 7 days after you got your new device. After that, they will inspect and grant you the trade in value and credit back to your payment method. When you place order, you will pay the actual price (before trade in price). Very easy process for the collection, I won’t hesitate to use it again.

This post has been edited by fruitie: Oct 17 2024, 10:30 PM

Thanks sis. Very helpful. Good to know I can keep old device until new device arrives. Will wait for reviews first before deciding. So they will pick-up from your doorstep?

Yes, pick up from my doorstep or you can go to the nearest post office. Their courier partner is Pos Malaysia. For convenience, I requested them to collect from me instead. They will bring a box and everything. You just need to pass them the device, box and other accessories are not required.

For your information, I collected 16PM from TRX but I requested them to collect the old device from me. It doesn’t matter if you get your new device via delivery or self-collection from TRX, you can request for courier collection.

Additional point that if you order online, you can't return old device to the store. It has to be via courier.

Nice as I don't have the plan to return it at TRX.

Turns out Switch trade in offer is only RM40 less than Apple. I remember checking a few months ago and it was lower. Maybe they revised prices to better compete. On the other hand, Machines still kedekut, RM105 less than Apple's offer. Maybe I will try walk-in to Switch first. See whether they really will offer the listed amount or will taichi left right.

Can I use back the Mini 6 casings for Mini 7? I think yes? They look exactly the same.

can de i think .. size the same only chip inside ..

Yeah, everything looks the same.

I'm very keen to get the iPad Mini 2024 as my first iPad. I want to ask if 3rd party pencils like the UGREEN iPad stylus are compatible with this new iPad mini for simple tasks like signing and filling in forms in PDF format?

my ipad mini 5 64gb worth of 665 in switch vs apple store 650 on trade in .. not much diffrent de .. so just to ask .. which is the convenient way ? apple store or switch ?

Based on my experience with Apple, I think I will try Switch..

Read here: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...ost&p=110649907
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...ost&p=110655988

thanks for the info .. will got to switch later when pre order de . direct debit better de .

It could be me just unlucky but Apple trade-in credit does take a bit of time.

Sorry to hear about your bad experience. Do update us if/when you go to Switch for your iPad mini upgrade.

It may not happen because my sister is probably buying it from me.

Coming soon de .. just saw the unboxing

This post has been edited by Ibrahim@@: Oct 23 2024, 05:33 AM

It is not yet approved by SIRIM, so I think will take a bit more time for us... Maybe early Nov.

haiya ... why we always late de .. only iphone same day .. other like apple watch all need to wait de .. and how to check at sirim de .. got site to check ke ?

https://ecomm.sirim.my/Login_External.aspx Under Quick Links > Sirim Enquiry > Product Information
Model: A2993 (for WiFi only) and A2995 (for WiFi+Cellular)

If after search, no record means not approved or not applied yet.

-found the answer by reading -
want to know can we drop it at pos office? where to get the box? How long the credit process?

This post has been edited by ericlaiys: Oct 23 2024, 03:15 PM

Anyone here use iPad mini WiFi + Cellular as 2nd phone?

Currently I’m using ip8 as my 2nd phone. Ppl seldom call that number. So mostly use to reply customer WA and act as portable WiFi. Occasional take some call.

Since I’m considering iPad mini, I’m thinking is it wise to transfer the sim over here. So my iPad mini can do what my 2nd phone is doing while enjoying iPad features.

It cannot be used as a phone. Cannot pick up calls. The cellular is for data purpose only.

This post has been edited by fruitie: Oct 25 2024, 01:14 AM

You can technically have a main iPhone as your primary phone, and still able to pick up calls using your iPad as your secondary device.

But do read about its limitation

https://support.apple.com/en-my/guide/ipad/...f97892b2/ipados

This post has been edited by farkingdom: Oct 25 2024, 08:36 AM

Thanks for the reply. If not heavy usage on phone call, somehow acceptable with limitation. Got it!

But I wonder how to install WhatsApp there? Can use WhatsApp web based?

WhatsApp has been on beta on iPad since last year.
Meta just taking their time lol.
The only way now is through the web or some third party option

Yeah, other messaging apps have their own designated iPad apps but to be fair, those can be logged in with an ID and not just tied with a mobile no. like WhatsApp.

Thinking to swap my iPad Air to iPad mini, easier to travel with...

i also going to do the same. & do trade in when mini 7 available here

Dilemma should i trade in 6 for 7 or directly jump to Pro 11".

Yeah me too, thinking on change to mini 7 from the air since it easier to carry around

Anyone got any idea when Malaysia will release?

normally 1 month later

According to source will be available in Malaysia on 18 November. Few weeks to go.

Nice. Just in time when I get back from my vacation.

Switch lazada selling Apple pencil Pro at RM399,

Make up my mind, going to trade in my 6 for 7. I also traded-in my apple watch which i don't use it now.

Just found out that if opted for trade-in via Switch, you have to use the credit on the spot. iPad Mini A17 Pro still TBC yet. I've contacted Switch CS(WhatsApp's), they told me to inform the Outlet that I want to exchange it with Apple Gift Card, it will have 12 months validity.

can share the link

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/apple-pe...arch=store&mp=3

This morning with all the voucher discount the final price is RM399.

not bad the price de

That’s cheap, I got my Pencil 2 from switch at 299 previously for my iPad Pro but I found out I hardly utilize it…

last price i check just now 395.13

Can I ask why ? I'm on 6 too..but don't see much advantage to trade for 7

I'll be changing 6 to 7 too. Reason, 6 is already 3 years old and Mini hardly has newly refreshed models, unlike other iPads. Also, I only top up around 1k for a new 7 after trade in 6. Why not? It is like I only lost RM 1 per day for these three years. Plus, my current 6 is only 64GB and with the new Mini, it starts from 128GB.

can do multiple product trade in? i heard switch/machine provide low trade in value vs apple official

Switch offers better trade-in value compared to Apple (for iPhone). As for Mini 6, Switch is just RM 50 lesser or something. So both are comparable.
I heard Machines is the worst of all.

Trade in price for 64gb Wi-Fi is around 1050 + I've UniDays allow me to get Mini 7 for <1k. In return Mini 7 have 128gb of storage (Current one 64gb), 8GB of RAM (Current one 4gb). and a Newer processor. Not only you get warranty ++ but also battery exchanged . And last you a couple more years. I'm not hype on the AI.

You can google their trade-in price, you save the trouble of selling to another buyer.
I Traded in my Mini 6th together with my Apple Watch series 6 which i rarely use it.... (I got it for free anyway).

Neither Apple nor Switch/Machines will take your Apple Pencil, and switching to 7 meaning your existing Apple Pencil 2nd Generation will no longer work (Hover does work but not charge or magnet)

so u trade in first & then they give u apple gift card so u can buy other apple products? the gift card can use on store or only use online?

Huh which pencil will work with iPad mini? Actually which generation is this?

Pencil Pro and Pencil USB-C only. iPad Mini 2024 - A17 Pro or we call it here iPad Mini 7.

Is there any update on the launch date for Malaysia?

No, but we have some insider news here.

I'll get back to you on this, I've no idea how they going to issue me an Apple gift card, that's the instruction Switch WhatsApp asked me to pass the message to the outlet.

Ok Just an update also to share my experience with Switch outlet., I trade-in my iPad Mini 6th and Apple Watch Series 6 at first outlet on Sunday, their SOP is to inspect and take photo as evidence before evaluation, they took some picture and noted down that it's on perfect condition, quoted me Rm1410. I left the shop only to get a reply that there's an alternative to exchange Switch Gift card, so today i went there and they told me their outlet doesn't have a Switch Gift Card asked me to go to another Switch Outlet. On 2nd Switch outlet, 2nd Inspection noted that there's a scratch on the bottom of the Apple Watch, and also scratches on the iPad mini pencil charging area (which wasn't there during first inspection), quoted me 1017 total for both.

I suspected those damages 1) iPad mini which i have ESD hybrid case put on since day 1 which got removed twice during inspection, the tempered glass also twice removed which i think that causes of the scratch. and 2) the Apple Watch, it was with the removed of Rhinoshield case which i also put on since day 1, but the 1st outlet staff not sure how to open, maybe their mishandling causes the scratches.

Credit to the staff at the 2nd outlet that slowly explain to me to that the evaluation have to be done on the time when i traded in Even if can refer back to the previous photo from the 1st outlet, it could be due to damage during transport (which like i said it was always in the protective case and only open during inspection), they can't give me the 1st outlet price.


Moral of the story, or note for anyone going to trade-in their Apple Device. If you're not going to purchase anything at the point of time. Ask if they have Switch/Machine/Apple gift card, which is a card that can top-up any amount. Don't repeat my mistake, when they want to do evaluation please be there to see how they open, if they use fingernail to pry open. Informed them that if there scratches is on where they land their finger, it will be on them. and if they knock the device or it fall and hit the table, you also have to make sure damages were on them.

yes. any scratches will devalue your devices couple hundred. sometimes, not worth to trade in. best is when new product available

This post has been edited by ericlaiys: Oct 29 2024, 01:21 PM

, It's never worth to trade in. But well I did it. So you guys can avoid, just find a buyer and use that as last Resort. I think seller don't mind those tiny scratches, not on the screen some more. So now just wait for them to contact me when iPad Mini A17 Pro available. No iPad to use in the mean time.

good info!! just checked, approval date on 29 Oct 2024.

I am considering to get it in HK mid Nov if the MY launch it too late. But I notice in some HK youtube about the Mini 7, seems like Apple Intelligent is disabled in HK Ipad. Not sure is at hardware level or just location. Anyone got any idea how those geo-restriction is working?

This post has been edited by Cynox: Oct 31 2024, 03:29 PM

I still plan on visiting a Switch when the Mini 7 is out to see how much they will offer me for my Mini 6. If only around RM50-100 less than what Apple is offering me, then I will just go with Switch for the convenience of doing the upgrade on the spot.

Maybe hardware restriction as China/HK no AI stuff.

I forgot to check for few days already, good to know it’s approved. Then it’s coming to us soon.

Will be this week launching?

yes, did a google search and seems like it is hardware locked, have to wait for MY launch then. Hopefully can get it before my HK trip mid Nov.

Btw, how long normally Switch will have the stock at the outlet after Apple launch it online?



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No idea though. Earliest could be next week I guess.

Usually about the same time, or maybe same day. Otherwise just wait 2-3 days should be available.

I will be traveling next week and hopefully I don’t need to wait for very long time to restock if it’s launching next week.

Nice, I’ve been waiting for it to get approved for some time now.

In the mean time, can try post at Marketplace to see if any potential buyer? Maybe selling it at Rm1400 for 64GB Wi-Fi.

The A2993 WiFi model was only approved yesterday, I was surprised to see that the A2995 cellular model was approved earlier.

That mean next week mostly will release de .

That mean next week mostly will release de .

My Apple Pencil ✏️ arrived de .. now wait for my sp and unit launch . 🚀

no need casing?

Thank God Mini 6 and 7 use the same casing, so I could reuse my old cases.

i think when order the ipad mini together with the casing de

any good suggest for mini casing de ? go for apple casing or spigen ?