iPad Mini (1st generation)
The first generation iPad Mini (sold as iPad mini) is a tablet computer that is made and sold by Apple Inc. It is the first of the iPad Mini line of mini tablet computers. It has a screen size of 7.9 inches, compared to the 9.7 inch screen on a regular iPad. It was released on November 2, 2012.[3][4] It received many good reviews, with reviewers talking about the device's size, design, and the number of applications that are available.
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| Developer | Apple Inc. |
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| Manufacturer | Foxconn, Pegatron[1] |
| Product family | iPad Mini |
| Type | Tablet computer |
| Release date | November 2, 2012 |
| Discontinued | July 19, 2015 |
| Operating system | Original: iOS 6.0 Last: iOS 9.3.6, released July 22, 2019 (cellular models only) |
| 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[2] |
| Display | 7.9-inch (200.66 mm) diagonal LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology 1024 × 768 px at 163 PPI 4:3 aspect ratio |
| Graphics | PowerVR SGX543MP2 |
| Input | Multi-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 |
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| Power | Built-in rechargeable 4440mAh Li-Po battery 16.3 W⋅h (59 kJ), 10hr life |
| Online services | iTunes Store, App Store, iBookstore, Game Center, iCloud |
| Dimensions | 200 mm × 134.7 mm × 7.2 mm (7.87 in × 5.30 in × 0.28 in) |
| Mass | Wi-Fi: 308 g (0.68 lb) Wi-Fi + Cellular: 312 g (0.69 lb) |
| Successor | iPad Mini (2nd generation) |
| Website | web |
It was succeeded by the second generation iPad Mini in 2013. The first generation iPad Mini is no longer being sold. The first generation iPad mini was discontinued in 2015.
References
- Lai, Richard (September 17, 2012). "Pegatron reportedly nabs 50 to 60 percent of iPad mini orders, breaks up Foxconn's monopoly". Engadget. Retrieved November 11, 2012.
- "iPad mini - Technical specifications". Apple. Retrieved October 24, 2012.
- "Apple iPad mini will be Available on November 2". Gadgetian. Retrieved October 23, 2012.
- "iPad Mini Release Date Is November 2nd (For Wi-Fi Models)". WebProNews. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved October 24, 2012.
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