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    Novice help

    Thanks to everyone for the input. I've decided to go the iPad mini route, but still undecided on generation. Your input has helped me tremendously, both in not necessarily needing cellular service and the fact that my older eyes will appreciate a larger monitor, and I can see times I will use...
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    Novice help

    You just described me, "old eyes" and tend to wear reading glasses doing close up tasks, so that was a concern with me, hense the 6 plus rather than 6, but it is sounding like a tablet, and it's even larger screen size, may definitely be the better option for me. I considered using my full size...
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    Novice help

    Based on both responses, it sounds like a refurbished or used iPad mini, and the larger screen may be a better option, since I do not intend to activate the phone. I would lose the higher resolution of the camera in a 6 plus phone vs. a mini 3 though. Hmmmmm.
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    Novice help

    Thanks a lot. I suppose the gold is not good for resell, because I am seeing similar pricing on gold, while other colors run into the $200 range, with the same memory. It is good to know that Swappa was reliable for you, so I will absolutely consider them for purchasing. All I really care about...
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    Novice help

    Next ignorant question, so did you activated the LTE cellular on the ipad mini, or just saying that you purchased one with LTE capability so it would have the GPS built in? Asking because I do not plan to activate through a carrier, but if GPS added functionality, even if not activated on...
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    Novice help

    Considering purchasing my first drone, the Mavic Mini. I have an ancient iphone5c which is incompatible with the drone and app, but functions perfectly for what I need it for. I'm looking to purchase something to use only as a monitor for the drone. I do have an ipad, issued through my job, that...