The cheapest, the slimmest and the cutest iPad yet. Starting at a tag of $329, Apple Inc. somewhat makes things affordable here. The iPad mini is available in two variants, 'Wi-Fi' and 'Wi-Fi + Cellular'.
'Wi-Fi' model supports only Wi-Fi and bluetooth for its data transferring. While the 'Wi-Fi + Cellular' model allows things connected via GPRS, EDGE, 3G, HSDPA and 4G LTE, other than Wi-Fi and bluetooth.The 'Wi-Fi + Cellular' model needs a nano sim to get worked out.
A 5 MP iSight camera snaps good quality pics and a 1.2 MP FaceTime HD camera possibles good enough video chats. However, it's a big drawback, that iPad mini doesn't come with LED flash. An LED flash won't at all cost much. Apple should have had installed it.
Thanks to 16.3 watt hour lithium-polymer battery. Now things will stay tuned more. Video playing, audio playing and data surfing can be continuously done upto 10 hours.
With a good A5 chip, motions will have restless run without any distraction. It comes in 16/32/64 GB variants and priced between $329(approximately Rs. 18000) and $429(approximately Rs. 35,500).
Nevertheless, iPad mini is priced too much comparing Google's Nexus 7, Samsung's Galaxy Tab 2 and Tab 620.
The free online pre-order starts on October 26. The iPad mini will be available in retail stores since November 2.
iPad mini, Lightning to USB Cable & USB Power Adapter
Processor & OS
Operating System
iOS 6
Processor
Dual-core A5 chip
Physical Dimensions
Dimension (HxWxD)
200 x 134.7 x 7.2 mm
Weight
308 g
Display
Size
7.9 inches
Technology
(diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
Resolution
1024x768
Other Features
163 pixels per inch (ppi), Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Memory & Storage
Internal Memory
16/32/64 GB
External Memory
No
RAM
1 GB
Battery
Type
Non-removable Li-Po battery (16.3 Wh)
Video Playback
Up to 10 hours
Audio Playback
Up to 10 hours
Internet Use
Up to 10 hours(Wi Fi), Up to 9 hours(Data)
Camera
Primary Camera(Rear)
5 MP iSight Camera
Secondary Camera(Front)
1.2 MP FaceTime HD Camera
Features
FaceTime video calling over Wi-Fi or cellular4, Face detection, Backside illumination, Five-element lens, Hybrid IR filter, Æ’/2.4 aperture, Photo and video geotagging, Tap to control exposure for video or still images, Tap to focus video or still images
Data & Connectivity
GPRS
Yes
EDGE
Yes
3G
Yes, 3G & HSDPA
4G
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 13, 14, 17, 25)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology
USB
Yes
Wi-Fi
802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz and 5GHz)
GPS
Assisted GPS and GLONASS
Multimedia
Music Player
Yes, AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, A
MP3 Ringtone
Yes
LoudSpeaker
Yes
Video Player
Yes, H.264 video up to 1080p, 30 frames per second, High Profile level 4.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 1