iPad Mini facts for kids

iPad Mini

Black iPad Mini
Developer	Apple Inc.
Manufacturer	Foxconn, Pegatron
Type	Tablet computer
Media	iOS
Operating system	1st generation, 2 and 3: iOS 8.1, released October 20, 2014 (2014-10-20)
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
Connectivity	All models Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n @ 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Bluetooth 4.0 GSM: LTE 700/2,100 (Band 4) MHz UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA 850/900/1,800/1,900 MHz CDMA: LTE 750/850/1,800/1,900/2,100 (Band 1) MHz CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A & B 800/1,900/2,100 MHz UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA 850/900/1,900/2,100 MHz GSM/EDGE 850/900/1,800/1,900 MHz
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)

iPad Mini 3 Gold

Size comparison between iPad Mini and iPad 3rd/4th 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.

See also

In Spanish: IPad Mini para niños