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iPad Mini facts for kids
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Developer | Apple Inc. |
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Manufacturer | Foxconn, Pegatron |
Type | Tablet computer |
Media | iOS |
Operating system | 1st generation, 2 and 3: iOS 8.1, released October 20, 2014 |
Power | Bulit-in rechargeable 4440mAh Li-Po battery 16.3 W⋅h (59 kJ), 10hr life |
System-on-chip used | Apple A5 2nd Generation (32nm) |
CPU | 1 Ghz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 |
Memory | 512 MB DDR2 RAM |
Storage | 16, 32, or 64 GB flash memory |
Display | 7.9 inch (200.66 mm) diagonal LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology 1024 x 768 px at 163 PPI 4:3 aspect ratio |
Graphics | PowerVR SGX543MP2 |
Input | Mulit-touch screen, headset controls, proximity and ambient light sensors, 3-axis accelerometer, gyroscope, digital compass |
Camera | Front-facing 1.2MP and rear-facing 5MP |
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Online services | App Store, iTunes |
Weight | Wi-Fi: 308 g (0.68 lb) Wi-Fi + Cellular: 312 g (0.69 lb) |
Successor | iPad Mini (2nd generation) |
The iPad Mini is a type of tablet computer made by Apple Inc.. It is smaller than a regular iPad, with a screen that measures 7.9 inches. A standard iPad has a 9.7-inch screen.
The very first iPad Mini was announced on October 23, 2012. It was released on November 2, 2012, in most places where Apple products are sold. This first version was quite similar to the iPad 2.
Later, the second iPad Mini was announced on October 22, 2013. It came out on November 12, 2013. This model was special because it was the first iPad Mini to have a Retina Display, which means it had a super sharp screen.
What Can the iPad Mini Do?
The iPad Mini comes with a special operating system called iOS. The first iPad Mini had iOS 6. It can share its internet connection with other devices using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or a USB cable. This is called acting as a hotspot.
You can also visit the App Store on your iPad Mini. Here, you can find and download many different apps and games. The second-generation iPad Mini came with iOS 7, a newer version of the operating system. All iPad Mini models can run up to iOS 8.1.
Comparing iPad Mini Models
Let's look at how the different iPad Mini models compare to each other.
Model | iPad Mini (1st generation) | iPad Mini 2 | iPad Mini 3 | |
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Release Date | November 2, 2012 | November 12, 2013 | October 24, 2014 | |
Status | Discontinued | Available | Discontinued | |
Starting Price (Wi-Fi) | 16 GB: $329 | 16 GB: $399 | 16 GB: $399 | |
Main Chip (SoC) | Apple A5 | Apple A7 | ||
Memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1024 MB | ||
Storage Space | 16, 32, or 64 GB | 16, 32, 64, or 128 GB | 16, 64, or 128 GB | |
Screen Display | 7.9 inch multi-touch screen with LED backlighting | |||
1024×768 pixels (163 ppi) | 2048×1536 pixels (326 ppi) (Retina Display) | |||
Cameras | Back Camera | 5 MP, records 1080p HD video | ||
Front Camera | 1.2 MP, records 720p video | |||
Battery Life | About 10 hours for browsing (Wi-Fi), 9 hours (Cellular) | |||
Initial Operating System | iOS 6.0 | iOS 7.0.3 | iOS 8.1 | |
Highest Supported OS | iOS 8.1 | iOS 8.1 | iOS 8.1 | |
Dimensions (Height x Width x Thickness) | 7.87 in × 5.3 in × 0.28 in (200 mm × 135 mm × 7 mm) | 7.87 in × 5.3 in × 0.29 in (200 mm × 135 mm × 7 mm) | ||
Weight (Wi-Fi model) | 0.68 lb (310 g) | 0.73 lb (330 g) | ||
Charging Port | Lightning connector | |||
Model | iPad Mini (1st generation) | iPad Mini 2 | iPad Mini 3 |
See also
In Spanish: IPad Mini para niños