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Manufacturer: Apple Part number: MD528LL/A
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- Bottom Line:
- If you want the full, polished Apple tablet experience in a smaller package, the iPad Mini is worth the premium price. Otherwise, good alternatives are available for less money.
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CNET editors' review
Apple iPad Mini price range: $299.00 - $331.98
- Reviewed by: Scott Stein
- Reviewed on: 10/30/2012
- Updated on:11/30/2012
The good: The iPad Mini's ultrathin and light design is far more intimate and booklike than the larger iPad, and its cameras, storage capacities, optional LTE antenna, and general functionality offer a full iPad experience. The screen's dimensions elegantly display larger-format magazines and apps.
The bad: The iPad Mini costs too much, especially considering the lower resolution of its 7.9-inch non-Retina Display. The A5 processor isn't as robust as the one in the fourth-gen iPad and iPhone 5. Typing on the smaller screen is not quite as comfy.
The bottom line: If you want the full, polished Apple tablet experience in a smaller package, the iPad Mini is worth the premium price. Otherwise, good alternatives are available for less money.
User reviews
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Thin light,luxury feel, aluminum, quality.
by chupamelpito on November 6, 2012
Pros: Batery, Fantastic design (I have the Black one, greate camera, Apps, super portable.
Cons: None so far.
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Amazing product that was missing.
by soytitan on November 6, 2012
Pros: quality, lightnes, design.
Cons: no retina display
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Perfect size, beautiful, best ecosystem out there
by Count Boni on November 4, 2012
Pros: The size is very comfortable, you can use all the apps perfectly, all buttons and controls feel just alright, the apps universe makes the iPad mini even better, there is no need to find new apps, it just works.
Cons: Lack of retina display, it's still beautiful, usable and so good to use, but once you're used to retina, you can't go back. I'm sure they made some sacrifices because of the current technology, but it's so thin and light that it's ok.
Summary: If you don't have an iPad, need a lot of portability and you want a product that is functional, perfectly executed, with thousands of amazing quality apps, then this ...
Summary: If you don't have an iPad, need a lot of portability and you want a product that is functional, perfectly executed, with thousands of amazing quality apps, then this iPad is for you. It fits in most small bags and coats, surprisingly, typing on it feels great and I've found out that it's the perfect companion for business and pleasure trips. A bit pricer than other options but it's totally worth it. As usual, Apple delivers not only a beautiful product, but something well planned, with great usability and it will last more than a couple years without feeling outdated. Unfortunately they couldn't "fit in" the retina display but it's not something to put you off that much. Network speed is outstanding as well. Just give it a try.
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Another amazing Apple product, smaller and sweeter.
by pdillon10 on January 28, 2013
Pros: Got amazing quality all in a small package.
Cons: Got nothing wrong this is a piece of magic.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Perfect size, great performance, my 'in between device'
by MikeZ_IMH on December 17, 2012
Pros: The size is perfect for portability. I have the 4th gen also and though its fast and the retina is awesome... the iPad mini has a great sized display and can handle any app I throw at it. Materials used makes it feel very solid in your hand. FAST LTE
Cons: Though the display is really nice compared to other tablets it would be nice to have a retina version.. yeah we are spoiled by retina. The processor handles apps no problem but have some minor shudders at times but its expected for the A5
Summary: It is worth every penny and shelling out the extra money over comparable android devices. I have 2 iPads, iPhone5, and an iMac so having the synchronization across all devices ...
Summary: It is worth every penny and shelling out the extra money over comparable android devices. I have 2 iPads, iPhone5, and an iMac so having the synchronization across all devices and not worrying if I can find an app in another platform is worth every penny (and I am sure that's why apple knows they can charge a premium). I have tested a good amount of tablets and apple does use great materials and the iPad Mini is no different. It really is built solid and the aspect of the screen leaves a lot of viewing real estate. Don't get me wrong I do like android and do think they are on the right track... but apple just does a better job fitting my needs and doing it with style and performance. Oh and typing on the screen is so easy and it is nice not having to stretch my thumbs typing in portrait mode like I have to on the rest of the iPads. If you have a laptop and looking for an 'in between' device that you can whip out when you don't need a full blown laptop the iPad Mini will not disappoint!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Proof that M. Jobs was wrong about the size!
by Rockweiler_HD on December 17, 2012
Pros: Love the size
Excellent fit and finish
Looks great, performs just as wellCons: None so far ... but read my usage of the product to get perspective on this.
Summary: Here's a little context to my evaluation above.
This product replaces an iPad2 which I hardly used because not long after getting it I also bought a 13" Macbook ...Summary: Here's a little context to my evaluation above.
This product replaces an iPad2 which I hardly used because not long after getting it I also bought a 13" Macbook Air. I just found the size of the iPad2 awkward to handle and my Air is so light and convenient (with a full keyboard and speakers) that it rendered the iPad obsolete.
On to the Mini:
I instantly fell in love with the form factor. It's light and easy to handle one-handed. Unlike its big brother you can move around with it without always being afraid of dropping it.
I know it's been blasted for its screen, but since I never owned an iPad with a retina display I feel it performs just great. Text might not be as crisp as on my iPhone5 but the size difference negates that advantage.
My iPad usage consist primarily of reading my Tweeter feed, news and sports website and a few subscription magazines. I also use it to watch the occasional movie trailer, Youtube video and browse the web, so performance of the "chip" is not a big issue. It performs very well for what I do.
So contrary to what M. Jobs might of thought of the iPad Mini, because of the size I find myself using it much more often than the bigger version. It's small enough not to be cumbersome and big enough not to be a strain on the eyes. Now when I'm at home on the couch I reach for my Mini instead of my MB Air or my iPhone to read up on the days news and events.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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iPad mini review
Small is now beautiful to Appleby smartablet on November 29, 2012
Pros: Superb design
Great battery
Extremely light and portableCons: Smaller touch targets
Higher price than competition
Low-res screenSummary: If you're thinking about which tablet to buy a loved one and money isn't an issue, I'd recommend the iPad mini every time for it's more ...
Summary: If you're thinking about which tablet to buy a loved one and money isn't an issue, I'd recommend the iPad mini every time for it's more impressive design compared to the swathes of plastic offered by its competitors. It's still overpriced, the CPU and display aren't as strong as they could be, but I can safely say this is the gift we'd like to see Santa put under our tree over the rest.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Much better than the full size ipad. It just works.
by alipalipoole on November 27, 2012
Pros: -Size
-Weight
-Form
-ScreenCons: Possibly the screen. Also that it might get outdated quickly (like everything from Apple).
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Ultra-premium device in a super thin and light package.
by pjs_boston on November 1, 2012
Pros: Unmatched build quality and materials
Thinnest, lightest tablet money can buy
Best battery life of any tablet
Vivid display with excellent color accuracy
5 MP backside camera (most 7" tablets have no backside camera)
Full Apple ecosystemCons: Display resolution is lower than competitors (Expect full Retina display next spring)
Summary: Not a competitor to bargain basement Android tablets. This is the full iPad experience for those of us who prefer a more portable device.
Summary: Not a competitor to bargain basement Android tablets. This is the full iPad experience for those of us who prefer a more portable device.
3 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great device but at 300$ it is not worth it
by crazycat9x on November 2, 2012
Pros: Thin, light, very comfortable to hold and lot of great apps
Cons: i would rather spend more for the full size ipad or less for a more powerfull, beautiful display nexus 7 or even nexus 10, yes the nexus 10 cost around 300$ two and it have 299 ppi display! It look more like a strech out ipod than a shrunken ipad
Summary: Again great device. The nexus 7 wont have any affect on it. But the nexus 10 could kill it. Dont waste your money. If you really want it, wait for ...
Summary: Again great device. The nexus 7 wont have any affect on it. But the nexus 10 could kill it. Dont waste your money. If you really want it, wait for the price drop
6 out of 14 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part number: MD528LL/A
- Description: iPad mini makes one thing clear: its 7.9-inch display more than measures up to the complete iPad experience. View web pages in Safari. See where you are and what's around you using Maps. Flick through your photos and watch videos in vivid detail. And wave hello to the family on a FaceTime call. The iPad mini display uses the same LED backlight technology as iPad to give you plenty of pop per square inch. iPad is known for its fast, fluid performance, and iPad mini doesn't disappoint. It features the powerful and power-efficient A5 chip, which makes everything you do feel smooth and natural. From the little things like switching from app to app and swiping from page to page, to the big things like editing photos, watching movies, and playing games. An impromptu performance on the subway, the winning shot at your daughter's soccer game, and an awesome 360-degree view from the top of the mountain - the iSight camera on iPad mini lets you capture all these unpredictable, beautiful, spectacular moments. In 1080p HD, no less. The spacious iPad mini display gives you a great view of whatever you're filming. And with automatic video stabilization, your recording is free of bumps and shakes. So your videos are instantly ready to share.
Display
- Type 7.9 in,
IPS TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Display Resolution 1024 x 768 ( 163 ppi )
- Touchscreen Yes
- Features Fingerprint resistant oleophobic coating
General
- Operating System Apple iOS
- Carrier AT&T ,
Sprint ,
Verizon Wireless Processor
- Processor Apple A5
- Number of Cores Dual-Core
Memory
- Flash Memory 16 GB,
32 GB,
64 GB Communications
- Wireless Connectivity Bluetooth 4.0,
802.11 a/b/g/n Camera
- Rear-facing Camera 5 megapixels
- HD Video Recording 1080p
- Features Video stabilizer,
Autofocus,
Tap to focus,
Photo and video geotagging,
Face detection in still images,
5-megapixel iSight camera,
FaceTime HD camera - Front-facing Camera 1.2 Megapixel
EBook Reader
- Supported Text Formats DOCX,
HTML,
PDF,
DOC,
RTF,
TXT - Supported Still Image Formats PPT,
TIFF,
JPEG,
GIF,
PPTX Multimedia
- Supported Digital Video Formats H.264 High Profile Level 4.1 (up to 1080p),
MPEG-4 SP (up to 640x480),
Motion JPEG (up to 1280x720) - Audio Microphone , Speaker
- Supported Digital Audio Formats AAC,
WAV,
AIFF,
Protected AAC,
MP3,
Apple Lossless,
Audible
Software
- Preloaded Software Messages,
Music,
Reminders,
Camera,
iBooks,
iTunes,
Maps,
Game Center,
Photo Booth,
FaceTime,
Videos,
Safari,
Photos,
App Store,
Newsstand,
Clock,
Mail,
Notes,
Siri,
iCloud,
Calendar,
Contacts System Requirements for PC Connection
- OS Required Apple MacOS X 10.6.8 or later,
Microsoft Windows 7,
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 or later,
Microsoft Windows Vista,
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 or later Expansion and Connectivity
- Interfaces 1 x Headphones,
1 x Lightning Battery
- Technology / Form Factor Lithium polymer
- Capacity 16.3 Wh
- Run Time 10 hour(s)
- Run Time Details Web browsing over Wi-Fi - up to 10 hour(s),
Video playback - up to 10 hour(s),
Audio playback - up to 10 hour(s) Miscellaneous
- Color Black & slate
- Sensors Accelerometer,
Ambient light sensor,
Three-axis gyro sensor,
Digital compass - Features Front camera ,
Rear camera ,
Bluetooth - Included Accessories Power adapter
- Cables Included 1 x Lightning to USB cable
Dimensions & Weight
- Width 5.3 in
- Depth 0.28 in
- Height 7.87 in
- Weight 0.68 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year,
Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 5 - 95% (non-condensing)
- Min Storage Temperature -4 °F
- Max Storage Temperature 113 °F
- Max Altitude Operating 9840 ft
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Apple
- Address:
One Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA 95014 - Phone: 1-408-996-1010
