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Apple iPad Mini

The iPad mini packs a dual-core A5 processor, dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, a FaceTime HD camera, 5-megapixel rear iSight camera with 1080p recording and an optional LTE radio. The Mini sports a 7.9-inch display and 1,024 x 768 resolution. Battery life is estimated at 10 hours.

Based on 62 reviews

Excellent:

26
Good:

35
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros

Superb design.
Great battery.
Extremely light and portable.
Stunning brushed metal design.
Simply, intuitive UI.
Fantastic build quality.
All existing iPad apps run natively.
Wireless capabilities and cameras on par with fourth-generation iPad.

Cons

Smaller touch targets.
No Retina display.
Expensive.
No boxed headphones or dock adaptor.
Can sometimes be a little awkward to hold.
Keyboard is too small for easy touch-typing.

By Expert Reviews on January 23, 2013

The display's resolution may not have the full-size iPad's wow factor, but this is still an excellent compact tablet...

100
By Gadling on January 14, 2013

Over the past couple of years the demand for tablet computers has gone from nonexistent to one of the hottest segments of the entire consumer electronics market. At the forefront of that demand is the iPad, which not only launched the tablet...

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By CoolSmartphone on December 27, 2012

It's hard to ignore the iPad juggernaut. Apple launched their version of the tablet computer back in 2010 and since then it's gone from strength to strength in almost every way. Others have joined the market since but have never really managed...

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By Computer Shopper on December 04, 2012

Apple's baby iPad rivals the best 7-inch tablets with its slightly larger-than-the-pack screen and barely-there profile, but it's a good value only for those already invested in Apple's ecosystem....

80
By Tech2 on December 03, 2012

While Apple hasn't officially pulled the wraps off the pricing yet, the latest rumors suggest a starting price of Rs 21,900 for the 16GB Wi-Fi version. If this actually turns out to be true then it actually makes it a very good buy and...

75
By 3G UK on November 28, 2012

If you want a light portable iPad for your daily commute, then the Apple iPad Mini is it. It’s lighter, slimmer and more compact and its squarer 7.9in display makes surfing the net a joy, and is also suited to viewing media and playing with apps....

90
By LaptopMag on November 27, 2012

The 4G iPad for AT&T offers fast LTE speeds and a long battery life, making it a compelling tablet and hotspot in one...

80
By T3 on November 23, 2012

Whether you buy this over a Nexus 7 or Kindle Fire HD comes down to your perception of value and image. But, with all considered, we’d say it was the best of its breed.

100
By BCW on November 21, 2012

The iPad Mini’s 7.9-inch screen and touch-controls aren’t ideal for document creation anyway, so rather than thinking of the iPad Mini as a replacement for a conventional laptop it’s probably best to think of it as a kind of digital notepad...

80
By TechRadar on November 20, 2012

If you're thinking about which tablet to buy a loved one and money isn't an issue, we'd recommend the iPad mini every time for it's more impressive design compared to the swathes of plastic offered by its competitors.

90