iPad Mini with Retina Display is the newest variant of the iPad Mini from Apple. It is the latest device in Apple's "Mini" series and builds on the specs offered on its predecessor which was the first compact tablet from Apple. The device features an oleophobic (fingerprint resistant) 7.9-inch LED-backlit IPS Retina Display having a much higher HD resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels. It weighs much less than a pound and sits at 7.5mm thin making it easily portable.
This November 2013 released tablet comes with Apple's latest A7 chipset. This 64-bit chips is the same one that's been introduced in the iPhone 5s and the iPad Air. A7 chipset not only features a superior processor than its predecessor, but also offers an M7 motion coprocessor that enhances speed of operation of the primary A7 chip. Device ROM is pre-loaded with iOS 7, the latest operating system from Apple. You can also download the latest version over the air. The OS comes with a variety of new features such as AirPrint, Control Center, Notification Center, Spotlight Search, iCloud Keychain and Passbook.
iPad Mini is equipped with a 5MP primary iSight camera on the rear. It allows AF with touch focus for Full HD 1080p recording, face detection, video stabilization and backside illumination capabilities. The camera houses a 5-element lens and comes with Hybrid Infrared filter as well. You can zoom up to 3x while capturing videos with iSight.
Other important specs of the new iPad Mini include dual-channel Wi-Fi with built-in MIMO technology, Bluetooth 4.0, HTML Safari browser, 1.2MP HD FaceTime camera (front), 3.5mm stereo jack, speakers built-in, dual mic, lightening connection, 3-axis gyroscope, iCloud service, Siri voice assistant, SNS integration, Maps, Game Center, AirPlay, and a Li-Po 23.8Wh rechargeable battery that gives up to 10h browsing/video playback.
2.5% from Quidco
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mattcampbell68 to BluesFanUK
16 Dec 157#13
Having got both, I know what I would sooner have and it certainly isn't Android OS
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Steve_Mobs
16 Dec 15#1
2 Generations old
jedijacobs to Steve_Mobs
16 Dec 151#2
...and still a cracking machine
skyda to Steve_Mobs
16 Dec 15#3
£30 cheaper than elsewhere... still decent for the price imo. Each to their own.
kingchris to Steve_Mobs
16 Dec 152#4
Only one really. The iPad mini 3, was a pathetic update. New colours and fingerprint sensor is not worth a release.
Danze1984
16 Dec 15#5
Someone was saying they ship from Hong Kong so can incur charges when shipping to over here. Is that correct?
cjhilton49 to Danze1984
16 Dec 15#6
I note that Quidco (2.5% cashback) list them as eGlobal CentralUK,might be from UK/
repouk to Danze1984
16 Dec 152#11
Yes, £13 fee + 20% VAT + Customs duty (can't remember the percentage). If your package gets stopped then you;'ll end up paying more than buying from a UK supplier. Plus of course, with a UK supplier you'll have a warranty. Apple won't cover grey imports.
repouk
16 Dec 15#7
Effectively no warranty though. Take this into consideration before you think you're making a saving.
BluesFanUK
16 Dec 151#8
Pay £35 more and get the better Samsung Tab S from Tesco... unless you (weirdly) like being tied to Apple.
mattcampbell68 to BluesFanUK
16 Dec 157#13
Having got both, I know what I would sooner have and it certainly isn't Android OS
argosextra
16 Dec 15#9
And I was stupid enough to buy it 6 months ago. I wasted £220 on a 16gb Wifi IPad Mini 3
thecoolguy
16 Dec 151#10
Still good little devices, heat added
ohblobbything
16 Dec 15#12
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Amen.
Richard_Richard
16 Dec 15#14
Just bought one of these from this seller on the 8th, delivered on 15th by dpd. I think they ship from the eu now as mine seemed to come via Germany so to avoid customs charges perhaps? Read a lot of horror stories after buying but all good and yes it does have a uk warranty as I have registered the serial to my Apple ID and it shows as covered until Nov 2016.
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This November 2013 released tablet comes with Apple's latest A7 chipset. This 64-bit chips is the same one that's been introduced in the iPhone 5s and the iPad Air. A7 chipset not only features a superior processor than its predecessor, but also offers an M7 motion coprocessor that enhances speed of operation of the primary A7 chip. Device ROM is pre-loaded with iOS 7, the latest operating system from Apple. You can also download the latest version over the air. The OS comes with a variety of new features such as AirPrint, Control Center, Notification Center, Spotlight Search, iCloud Keychain and Passbook.
iPad Mini is equipped with a 5MP primary iSight camera on the rear. It allows AF with touch focus for Full HD 1080p recording, face detection, video stabilization and backside illumination capabilities. The camera houses a 5-element lens and comes with Hybrid Infrared filter as well. You can zoom up to 3x while capturing videos with iSight.
Other important specs of the new iPad Mini include dual-channel Wi-Fi with built-in MIMO technology, Bluetooth 4.0, HTML Safari browser, 1.2MP HD FaceTime camera (front), 3.5mm stereo jack, speakers built-in, dual mic, lightening connection, 3-axis gyroscope, iCloud service, Siri voice assistant, SNS integration, Maps, Game Center, AirPlay, and a Li-Po 23.8Wh rechargeable battery that gives up to 10h browsing/video playback.
2.5% from Quidco
- cjhilton49
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Amen.