iPad Mini
The iPad Mini is a line of mini tablet computers that is designed, made, and sold by Apple Inc.. It is smaller than a full-sized iPad with a screen size of 7.9 inches, compared to 9.7 inches on a regular iPad. The first iPad mini was announced on October 23, 2012, and was released on November 2, 2012, in almost all of Apple's markets.[3] It is similar to the iPad 2.
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 Black iPad Mini | |
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
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| Manufacturer | Foxconn, Pegatron[1] |
| Type | Tablet computer |
| Release date | November 2, 2012 |
| Media | iOS |
| Operating system | 1st generation, 2 and 3: iOS 8.1, released October 20, 2014 |
| Power | Bulit-in rechargeable 4440mAh Li-Po battery 16.3 W·h (59 kJ), 10hr life |
| System-on-chip used | Apple A5 2nd Generation (32nm) |
| CPU | 1 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 |
| Memory | 512 MB DDR2 RAM |
| Storage | 16, 32, or 64 GB flash memory[2] |
| Display | 7.9-inch (200.66 mm) diagonal LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology 1024 x 768 px at 163 PPI 4:3 aspect ratio |
| Graphics | PowerVR SGX543MP2 |
| Input | Mulit-touch screen, headset controls, proximity and ambient light sensors, 3-axis accelerometer, gyroscope, digital compass |
| Camera | Front-facing 1.2MP and rear-facing 5MP |
| Connectivity |
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| Online services | App Store, iTunes |
| Dimensions | 200 × 134.7 × 7.2 mm (7.87 × 5.30 × 0.28 in) |
| Weight | Wi-Fi: 308 g (0.68 lb) Wi-Fi + Cellular: 312 g (0.69 lb) |
| Successor | iPad Mini (2nd generation) |
| Website | www |
The second-generation iPad Mini was announced on October 22, 2013, and was released on November 12, 2013. It is the first iPad Mini to have a Retina Display.
Features
The iPad Mini shipped with iOS 6. It can act as a hotspot, meaning that it can share its internet connection over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB. It can also access the App Store, where users can buy and install applications for their device. It can run the latest operating system, iOS 7, and this version shipped with the second generation iPad Mini.
Model Comparison
Below is a comparison of the two iPad Mini models..
| Model | iPad Mini (1st generation) | iPad Mini 2 | iPad Mini 3 | |
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| Model Number | A1432 (WiFi) A1454 (WiFi + Cellular) A1455 (WiFi + Cellular MM) |
A1489 (WiFi) A1490 (WiFi + Cellular) |
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| Status | Discontinued | Available | Discontinued | |
| Announcement date | October 23, 2012 | October 22, 2013 | October 16, 2014 | |
| Release date | November 2, 2012 | November 12, 2013 | October 24, 2014 | |
| Discontinued | 32, 64 GB: October 22, 2013 16 GB: In production |
64, 128 GB: October 16, 2014 16, 32 GB: In production |
16, 64, 128 GB: In production | |
| Launch Price | Wi-Fi models: 16 GB $329, 32 GB $429, 64 GB $529 Wi-Fi + Cellular models: 16 GB $459, 32 GB $559, 64 GB $659 |
Wi-Fi models: 16 GB $399, 32 GB $499, 64 GB $599, 128 GB $699 Wi-Fi + Cellular models: 16 GB $529, 32 GB $629, 64 GB $729, 128 GB $829 |
Wi-Fi models: 16 GB $399, 64 GB $499, 128 GB $599 Wi-Fi + Cellular models: 16 GB $529, 64 GB $629, 128 GB $729 | |
| SoC | Apple A5 | Apple A7 | ||
| Motion coprocessor | N/A | Apple M7 | ||
| CPU | 1 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 | 1.3 GHz dual-core Apple Cyclone | ||
| GPU | Dual-core PowerVR SGX543MP2 | Quad-core PowerVR G6430 | ||
| Memory | 512 MB DDR2 RAM built into Apple A5 package | 1024 MB LPDDR3 RAM | ||
| Storage | 16, 32, or 64 GB | 16, 32, 64, or 128 GB | 16, 64, or 128 GB | |
| Display | 7.9 inches (200 mm) multi-touch display with LED backlighting and a fingerprint and scratch-resistant coating | |||
| 1024×768 pixels at 163 ppi | 2048×1536 pixels at 326 ppi (Retina Display) | |||
| Camera | Back | 1080p HD still and video camera 5 MP, 30fps and 5× digital zoom | ||
| Front | 1.2 MP still, 720p video | |||
| Wireless | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0 | ||
| Wi-Fi + Cellular | In addition to above: 3G transitional LTE on Cellular model | |||
| Geolocation | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Apple location databases | ||
| Wi-Fi + Cellular | Assisted GPS, GLONASS, Apple databases, Cellular network | |||
| Environmental sensors | Accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, magnetometer | |||
| Battery | Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery. browsing: 10 hours (Wi-Fi), 9 hours (3G/Cellular); video: 10 hours; audio: 140 hours; standby: 1 month | |||
| Initial operating system | iOS 6.0 | iOS 7.0.3 | iOS 8.1 | |
| Highest supported operating system | iOS 8.1 | iOS 8.1 | iOS 8.1 | |
| Dimensions | 7.87 × 5.3 × 0.28 in (200 × 135 × 7 mm) | 7.87 × 5.3 × 0.29 in (200 × 135 × 7 mm) | ||
| Weight | Wi-Fi model: 0.68 lb (310 g) Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 0.69 lb (310 g) |
Wi-Fi model: 0.73 lb (330 g) Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 0.75 lb (340 g) | ||
| Mechanical keys | Home, sleep, volume rocker, variable (mute sound and rotation lock) function switch (iPad Mini 2 and below) | |||
| Connector | Lightning | |||
| Greenhouse gas emissions | 95 kg CO2e | 140 kg CO2e | ||
| Model | iPad Mini (1st generation) | iPad Mini 2 | iPad Mini 3 | |
IPad Mini Media
Apple Lightning connector for the iPhone 5 onwards, iPod Touch (5th generation), iPod Nano (7th generation)
References
- ↑ Lai, Richard (September 17, 2012). "Pegatron reportedly nabs 50 to 60 percent of iPad mini orders, breaks up Foxconn's monopoly". Engadget. Retrieved November 11, 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "iPad mini - Technical specifications". Apple. Retrieved October 24, 2012.
- ↑ Apple iPad mini will be Available on November 2. Gadgetian. http://gadgetian.com/43116/apple-ipad-mini-announced-starts-329-pre-order-oct-26-nov-2/. Retrieved October 23, 2012.
