Good suggestion on the iPad Mini. I've always been put off by Steve Jobs/Apple but as a remote control, it will give me a chance to see what I've been missing. Who knows, maybe I'll be a convert! I'll check it out. I'll never forget an early iPhone model that lost reception when it was held a certain way. Steve Jobs response was a snarky "don't hold it that way".
Lightweight tablet suggestions
I'm new to streaming and thoroughly enjoy it. However, my old 10 inch tablet is rather heavy and cumbersome when making selections. I would be curious to know what others are using. My inclination is toward a 7-8 inch tablet with plastic housing if anyone is aware of one. I would use it only as a dedicated remote control for streaming.