Apple presented the 2th generation iPad Mini
In previous post we talked about new iPad 5th generation. And now we speak about new iPad Mini 2th generation.
The iPad mini 2 with Retina screen measures in at exactly the same size as the year old iPad mini. The 7.9-inch display does come with a resolution boost, with the many rumors that the iPad mini 2 would get a Retina display proving to be bang on the money.
With the Retina technology on board, the new iPad mini comes with a resolution of 2048 x 1536 meaning that it has a Full HD display. This doubles the original iPad mini's 163ppi to 326ppi.
Despite the lack of inclusion of the Touch ID sensor, the iPad mini 2 with Retina comes with the 64-bit A7 chip that we saw on the iPhone 5S.
This means that the iPad mini 2 now comes with a processor that is four times faster than its predecessor, as well as providing 8x faster graphics processing.
The A7 chip also helps support the new Retina screen - because that screen is going to use up a lot of power. It also means that iPad mini 2 now has the same laptop-esque power that the iPhone 5S came with.
Unfortunately for those looking for another shot of gold-colored tech, there is no gold iPad mini 2 with Retina on the way. Instead it comes in silver and white, and space grey and black.
It seems that the inclusion of a Touch ID fingerprint scanner on the iPad mini 2 with Retina is one that was unfortunately just not true. This will undoubtedly leave many unimpressed and set the bar for a lot of tomorrow's headlines.
The iPad mini 2 with Retina comes in the standard 16, 32, and 64GB models that we HAVE seen before. What's more, Apple now offers the new iPad mini 2 in a 128GB model.
Those hoping for an upgraded camera sensor on the iPad mini 2 with Retina are out of luck.
It seems that the 8MP rear sensor that has been bandied about was in fact just another rumor, with Apple choosing to stick with 5MP snapper that currently sits on the back of the original iPad mini.
The front-facing FaceTime camera has had a look at, though, with it now matching the iPhone 5S for clarity - that and its dual mics should make video chatting a lot more pleasant.
When it comes to pricing, the multitude of options means a multitude of prices. Prices start at £319 (US$399) for the Wi-Fi only 16GB versions, with it being an extra £100 (US$130) to get 4G connectivity.
Apple has updated the LTE connections in the iPad mini 2 with Retina, meaning that it comes with extended 4G support. It has also taken a look at the Wi-Fi connections, as the iPad mini 2 with Retina now comes twice as fast, with Mimo.
One of the quieter rumors that we had heard recently is that Apple might be working on a dedicated keyboard cover a la Microsoft Surface. Unfortunately this isn't the (keyboard) case, with Tim Cook comparing competitors chasing this market to the way they chased the failed netbook market.
While its bigger iteration, the iPad Air is launching on November 1, the iPad mini 2 will see an unspecific "later" November release.
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