We have been hearing about a smaller, cheaper iPad since last fall, and the rumors really reached a tipping point this summer, until we finally got to today's unveiling
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Analysts and pundits were saying that Apple would never go downmarket, but Cupertino proved them wrong, occupying the last niche where Android tablet were roaming unabated in one fell swoop.
Since the
iPad mini is aimed directly at those affordable 7-inchers powered by Google's mobile OS, we decided to pit it against the two that embody the idea for the 7" Android slate universe - the
Google Nexus 7 and the
Kindle Fire HD - that are both sold at cost or subsidized to gain market share quickly against a competitor than launches with 275,000 tablet-oriented apps behind its back from the get-go.
Have a look at the specs sheet below, and tell us what you think about the chances of the newest member of the iPad family to put a dent in their sales numbers and win the hearts and minds of the consumer.
| DESIGN |
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| Device type | Tablet | Tablet | Tablet |
| OS | iOS (6) | Android (4.1.2, 4.1.1, 4.1) | Android (4.0) |
| Dimensions | 7.87 x 5.30 x 0.28 (200 x 134.7 x 7.2 mm) | 7.81 x 4.72 x 0.41 (198.5 x 120 x 10.45 mm) | 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.4 (193 x 137 x 10.3 mm) |
| Weight | 11.01 oz (312 g)
the average is 4.1 oz (116 g) | 11.99 oz (340 g)
the average is 4.1 oz (116 g) | 13.9 oz (395 g)
the average is 4.1 oz (116 g) |
| Colors | Black, White | | Black |
| DISPLAY |
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| Physical size | 7.9 inches | 7.00 inches | 7 inches |
| Resolution | 1024 x 768 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
Pixel density
| 162 ppi | 216 ppi | 216 ppi |
Technology
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| BATTERY |
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| Stand-by time | | 12.5 days (300 hours)
the average is 19 days (463 h) | |
| Video playback | 10.00 hours | 9.00 hours | |
| Capacity | | 4325 mAh | |
| Type | Li - Polymer | Li - Polymer | |
| HARDWARE |
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System chip
| Apple A5 | NVIDIA Tegra 3 T30L | TI OMAP4460 |
Processor
| Dual core | Quad core, 1200 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9 | Dual core, 1200 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9 |
| Graphics processor | PowerVR SGX543 | ULP GeForce @ 416MHz | PowerVR SGX540 @ 384 MHz |
System memory
| - | 1024 MB RAM / DDR3 (1333 MHz) | 1024 MB RAM (Dual-channel) / DDR2 / 16384 MB ROM |
| Built-in storage | 16 GB | 8 GB | 12.6 GB |
| CAMERA |
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| Camera | 5 megapixels, Immobile | | |
| Aperture size | F2.4 | | |
| Features | Back-illuminated sensor (BSI), Auto focus, Touch to focus, Digital image stabilization, Geo tagging | | |
| Camcorder | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) | | |
| Features | Video calling, Digital image stabilization | Video calling | Video calling |
| Front-facing camera | 1.2 megapixels | Yes | 1.3 megapixels |
| Video capture | 1280x720 (720p HD) | | |
| TECHNOLOGY |
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Positioning
| A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS | Wi-Fi positioning |
| Navigation | | Yes | |
| CONNECTIVITY |
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| Bluetooth | 4.0 | 3.0 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a, b, g, n, n 5GHz | 802.11 a, b, g, n | 802.11 b, g, n, n 5GHz |
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Connector | Proprietary | microUSB | microUSB |
| Features | USB charging | USB Host | |
| Headphones connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| HDMI | | | Micro HDMI (Type D) |
| Charging connector | Proprietary | microUSB | microUSB |
| Other | Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, Computer sync, OTA sync | Computer sync, OTA sync |
| AVAILABILITY |
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| Officially announced | 23 Oct 2012 | 27 Jun 2012 | 06 Sep 2012 |
Scheduled release
| 02 Nov 2012 (Official) | | |
| SHOPPING INFORMATION |
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| MSRP price | $329 | $199 | $199 |
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