Macworld Podcast: Your hot takes about the Mac, iPad mini, and more

On this week’s episode of the Macworld Podcast, it’s all about your hot takes! You have thoughts about the iMac, the iPad mini, and more, and we talk about them on the show!

This is episode 915 with Karen Haslam, David Price, and Roman Loyola.

Watch episode 915 on YouTube

Listen to episode 915 on Apple Podcasts

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Below are the hot takes mentioned on the show.

A bigger iMac

I recently wrote an article about how the Mac lineup is as strong as it’s ever been, considering the models available and the features offered.

Stoster1 on X posted:

John Minick said in an email:

Thus far Apple Silicon has been a major disappointment for me. Here is what I wish Apple would produce: A reasonably priced 30-inch iMac with plenty of ports and a high-quality FaceTime camera. Extreme performance is not essential. Drop in an M4 Max from a MacBookPro and Apple would have a computer that I consider purchasing if the price were reasonable.

John M. (email)

The iPad mini is perfect, even with its imperfections

Earlier this month, David wrote about how the iPad mini is a really, really good tablet. Maybe it’s underappreciated. Roman reviewed the new iPad mini and like it, too.

On Facebook, Michael Trapp said:

I love my iPad Mini as my in-car navigation and everything else.. No need for limited CarPlay when I have the FULL IOS available and the screen is pretty much the same size or bigger (except for some – Tesla) than most OEM screens. And I can take it from car2car and with me when I park and get out (since it fits in my docker pant pockets).

Michael Trapp (Facebook)

New Magic Mouse?

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman (subscription required) reports that Apple is working on a new redesigned Magic Mouse “for the modern era.” It likely won’t be ready within the next 12 to 18 months.