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Manufacturer: Apple Part number: MD528LL/A
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- User reviews
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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: $329.00 - $336.48
- 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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Feels and looks ok, but is ridiculously overexpensive
by simonrds on November 15, 2012
Pros: Solid feel and material
Cons: Expensive
Hardware is inferior to lots of other tablets in same segment2 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Returned this and kept my Ipad 3rd Gen. Waste of money!
by mattliptak on December 18, 2012
Pros: Smaller size and great resolution make it compact and portable. Feels like you are carrying a book and fits into pockets. Strong battery life and ultra thin.
Cons: Waste of money. I bought this thinking I could add it to my already large collection of Apple products but there is no place for it. It is too small. Larger Ipads are faster and easier to view. This was a impulse buy and worthless.
Summary: I would only buy this if you have never owned another Ipad. Otherwise you will be disappointed and will be returning.
Summary: I would only buy this if you have never owned another Ipad. Otherwise you will be disappointed and will be returning.
1 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great form factor / overall look & feel sans display
by lighthouse59 on November 14, 2012
Pros: Size
Fit & Finish
Apps
Weight (comfortable with one hand)Cons: Resolution for reading books - when used to retina display, this device is a huge disappointment
Price (should start at $279 - $299)Summary: I was looking forward to having the best of both worlds. Great size, easy for holding in one hand to read books and have all the apps I enjoy. Non ...
Summary: I was looking forward to having the best of both worlds. Great size, easy for holding in one hand to read books and have all the apps I enjoy. Non retina display doesn't work for me.
I have an iPhone 5 and had iPad 3 - sold iPad 3, will either wait for next gen mini or get iPad 4.
Why can't Apple make a 5 - 5.5 inch phone??? I truly want an Apple phablet. One device instead of 2!!!1 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Not worth it as competitors do better at lower prices!
by m_chan1 on November 9, 2012
Pros: - It's an iPad, just smaller
- iOS is relatively simple to use, don't need to relearn anything for iOSCons: - Pricey as H#LL!
- Lousy resolution
- NO expansion slot
- Closed OSSummary: Why bother owning this when you can get the iPad 3 which is much better?
Many people already listed the Cons against the iPad Mini so I won't really ...Summary: Why bother owning this when you can get the iPad 3 which is much better?
Many people already listed the Cons against the iPad Mini so I won't really repeat the bulk of it.
Basically, if you want a smaller tablet, then get an Android version which 1) cost LESS, 2) has a better screen resolution and 3) has an expansion slot... basically getting more for your money!
My Samsung GT7Plus almost matches it in performance if not completely better than iOS even with an 7" instead of an 7.9" screen and I was able to add a 64Gb expansion card to its 16Gb internal storage for a whole lot less for more storage!
The iPad mini went back in function and design just to keep customers from leaving Apple since many people still can't afford the iPad except for Apple lovers/Fanboys!
If you're new to tablets, then it's fine.
If you already own an iPad and really like Apple, then it's also fine.
If you already own an iPad but want an updated tablet at an AFFORDABLE price with decent features/functions, look to the Android tablet!
It's either an iPad or Android tablet.
Each has their own strengths and weaknesses but the Android tablet will cost less than an iPad and cost IS an issue for MOST people!
I left an aging iPad original and didn't go back. Now to eventually do the same with the iPhone 4 once the contract ends!3 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The size is great, but unfortunately, that's all.
by aotterst on November 4, 2012
Pros: -Great form factor
Cons: -High price
-Subpar specificationsSummary: The size is great, but make no mistake, this is a step backwards by Apple. They have made unacceptable compromises on every thing but the size.
I recommend waiting. Apple ...Summary: The size is great, but make no mistake, this is a step backwards by Apple. They have made unacceptable compromises on every thing but the size.
I recommend waiting. Apple is almost sure to fix the major omissions with the mini's second iteration. If you need something now, I recommend spending more and get a full sized iPad. However, if you only have 329 dollars, and its burning a hole in your pocket. The iPad mini's $129 price premium could go a long way toward buying apps in the Amazon App Store with a Kindle Fire HD Tablet, or on the Google Play store with a Nexus 7 Tablet.3 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Why the garbage screen????????????????
by appleluvr2 on October 31, 2012
Pros: 2 yr old can use it.
Cons: Closed ecosystem. Apple doesnt let you have access to your own property. Screen is unbearably bad. Pixel density is at least 2 generations behind. Color, Vibrance.... Screen just looks so crappy, cant believe Apple did this.
Summary:
And it costs 30% to much in my opinion.
Updated on Oct 31, 2012Summary:
And it costs 30% to much in my opinion.
Updated on Oct 31, 20128 out of 23 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Not good for the price
by sanman1998 on November 23, 2012
Pros: Good Apps
Good sizeCons: Pretty much everything else
Summary: Not good for its price point. I might have bought it for 200$. Returned it. Bought a Nexus 7. Saved 130$, and got a better tablet.
Summary: Not good for its price point. I might have bought it for 200$. Returned it. Bought a Nexus 7. Saved 130$, and got a better tablet.
1 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The screen is offensive to all five senses.
by the26web on January 2, 2013
Pros: Its so cute. Its size makes it a perfect e-reader or travel companion. Did I mention its adorable:)
Cons: This is the year 2013 not 2000. No one wants a tablet with a blurry screen. After transferring my music videos and movies, I was repulsed that they reminded me of an old desktop. It was quickly exchanged for an iPad with retina display.
Summary: I'll probably buy it when the screen resolution improves, the price drops or both. For now the horrible screen makes it not worth the box its sold in. If ...
Summary: I'll probably buy it when the screen resolution improves, the price drops or both. For now the horrible screen makes it not worth the box its sold in. If it wasn't for the fact that I hate android products with the constant system crashes and poor battery life I would have replaced it with a cheap android 7 inch tablet. But, since this is me we are talking about, I decided to invest my money in a real iPad instead of either putting up with Apple's cute imitation of their own product or buying a buggy crashing nightmare.
0 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Reworked Ipad 2
by hickstl on November 5, 2012
Pros: It is a nice size
Cons: Same processor and screen resolution of the iPad 2 - be better to buy one of them. Why is Apple launching old technology and calling it new? Leftovers from the 2 production line?
Summary: Think Apple is ripping everyone off with this launch. Nothing new. Old technology. All you get is smaller size.
Summary: Think Apple is ripping everyone off with this launch. Nothing new. Old technology. All you get is smaller size.
2 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Looks great but should have been $250 or less.
by lbeck37 on October 23, 2012
Pros: Got everything the others have.
It goes with my other Apple stuff.Cons: Costs too much. $250 would have been OK, $329 is a 1/3 again too much. $250 is still $50 more than the others.
No SD card slot and memory options are obnoxiously expensive.
iOS is not as good as Android.Summary: Looks great but should have been $250 to get me to buy it instead of a Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD or Galaxy Tab 2 7.0
Summary: Looks great but should have been $250 to get me to buy it instead of a Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD or Galaxy Tab 2 7.0
6 out of 19 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
