What Would You Use the Refurbished iPad mini 4 for?

Assuming I own the 128GB version of the iPad mini 4, I would primarily allocate this device for a variety of entertainment activities, while also incorporating social media usage.

Video Playback

Video Playback: Utilizing an app like VLC Player, this powerful multimedia software allows for seamless video transfer from your personal computer (PC) wirelessly to the iPad mini 4. With 128GB storage, you have ample space to store numerous hours of video content, so long as your video files are not excessively large. This means you can literally store about several hundred hours of video content on the device.

Video Streaming

Video Streaming: The iPad mini 4 remains compatible with popular streaming platforms like YouTube, Funimations, Crunchyroll, Tubi TV, Netflix, and others that support iOS/iPadOS 15. Even after iOS/iPadOS updates, these platforms are likely to remain functional for a couple of years, ensuring a smooth streaming experience. Furthermore, even Funimations, which requires an older iOS version, still operates on the iPad mini 4 without significant performance issues.

Video Games

Video Games: Surprisingly, there are still some impressive games available for the A8 chipset that powers the iPad mini 4. Games like Grand Theft Auto 3, Grand Theft Auto Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto San Andreas can all be enjoyed through iOS/iPadOS 15, and even recent updates to some titles don’t affect the compatibility with the iPad mini 4. Additionally, there are titles such as The Walking Dead Season 1, The Walking Dead Season 2, The Walking Dead Michonne's mini series, The Walking Dead New Frontier, The Room, The Room 2, The Room 3, The Room Old Sins, and Bully, among others, that can be played on this device, transforming it into a mobile gaming console.

Social Media Platforms

Social Media Platforms: Fortunately, many social media platforms support iOS/iPadOS 15, maintaining compatibility until at least 2024 or 2025. Even after the operating system update, these applications continue to operate via the Last Compatible Version, ensuring smooth social media usage for an additional year or two. Despite some potential sluggishness over time, the iPad mini 4 remains a functional and enjoyable device for social media.

My primary activities with the iPad mini 4 are centered around entertainment, with social media usage following closely behind. This combination makes the device a versatile and enjoyable choice for modern digital life.