iPad mini first generation specifications. Comparison of iPad mini with the second generation iPad mini Retina tablet

Apple followed the lead of users, and, in my opinion, the experiment was a success. The tablet turned out to be a compromise: it amazes only with its compactness (which I really want to see in the next full-size iPads!), and specifications His ones aren’t just modest, they’re from last year. However, this does not in any way affect the feeling when using it - the tablet does not slow down at all. The Mini runs on the Apple A5, and its performance is still quite sufficient (note how seamlessly the iPad 3 with A5 changed to iPad 4 with A6X). Carrying a mini is much more convenient; it fits in a jacket pocket - you don’t have to carry a bag. Moreover, the designers were able to cram a 7.9-inch screen into a case the size of a regular 7-inch tablet by simply removing the frames on the sides. And I have to say, that “almost an inch” makes a difference.

It's true that after using Retina display devices, switching to the iPad mini will be, let's say, unpleasant. Huge pixels immediately catch your eye. However, sooner or later (next year?) Apple will have to transfer the “mini” to Retina, and a funny situation will turn out: the iPad mini will have a higher density of pixels on the display than the “regular” iPad.

iPad mini is already being sold in Russia. Years of crazy hype have brought many traders to the gray market for Apple gadgets, so prices for devices fall literally by the hour in the first days. Now the 16-gigabyte “mini” modification costs only 20 thousand rubles. Of course, this amount looks wild compared to the original cost of the device in the same States, but we’re not used to it.

Let me note that on November 2, sales of the iPad mini without the 3G/LTE module began - it will hit the shelves only on the 16th. Russia is still not included in Apple's official plans. We haven’t even waited for the iPhone 5 yet; if we’re lucky, it will be brought to our country right before the New Year. However, it is much easier to agree on the supply of tablets, and there is a possibility that “white” deliveries of the new iPads will also begin in December.

Comparing iPad mini and iPad mini 2 will allow you to draw a conclusion about how important all the improvements that have been introduced are Apple company in a newer tablet. The devices differ little in appearance. At the same time, the transformations affected many functions. The iPad mini Retina doesn't just come with a new screen. It has a more powerful filling compared to its predecessor. Despite the fact that the devices are not new today, many will be interested in comparing the characteristics of the gadgets. Users have so far successfully used the iPad mini, released on November 2, 2012, and the iPad mini with Retina display, released on October 22, 2013. It's no secret that there is a category of users who prefer to update their gadgets as soon as a new product is released. In modern English language there was even a new term “Mac nazi” that characterizes a big fan Apple products. Comparing devices allows you to find the answer to the question of how justified the upgrades are. Users will also be able to conclude how relevant are products released 2-3 years ago. Today they cope with many tasks no worse than the new products of 2015.

The appearance of the iPad mini and iPad mini 2 is practically the same. At first glance, it will be difficult for an inexperienced user to distinguish between two mobile devices. However, despite the similarities, there are still differences. The body dimensions of the first generation tablet are 200×138×7.2 mm. At the same time, more new model slightly thicker than its predecessor - its dimensions are 200x134x7.5 mm. Such an insignificant difference is practically not felt when using the tablet.

The iPad mini with Retina display is 29 grams heavier than the first generation gadget - its weight is 341 grams. Such an insignificant difference is hardly noticeable to the average user. The location of the buttons remains unchanged. They are made of high quality metal and press with little force. The body remains metal - it is made of anodized aluminum. The frames visually seem very thin, which is an indication of the device high level. All connectors remain in the same place - at the top left you can find a headphone jack, at the top center there is a microphone. The Power button remains in the same place - at the top right. On the right side there is a button for auto-locking screen rotation, which is very convenient. Nearby are the volume control buttons. Both models are produced only in two colors already familiar to Apple - silver and space gray.

Display

The biggest difference between the two Apple tablets is the . The disadvantage of the iPad mini could be considered the lack of a Retina display. This is actually a marketing name for an LCD screen in which the pixel density is so high that it is not visible to the human eye. If in the first generation gadget the resolution is 1024 × 768 pixels (equal to 163 dpi), then in the iPad mini it is 2048 × 1536 pixels (326 dpi). At the same time, the screen is equipped with an excellent anti-reflective coating, which is so important when working in bright light conditions. Moreover, mobile devices are equipped with an IPS matrix.

Retina display has higher pixel density

Camera

At first glance, there are no differences in the camera on the two tablet models. The resolution of the rear camera of the iPad mini and iPad mini 2 is 5 megapixels. It allows you to shoot Full HD video in 1080p format. It has a resolution of 1.2 megapixels. An important advantage of the front-facing camera of the iPad mini with Retina display is the presence of a back-illuminated sensor. This innovation allows you to achieve high image quality even in low light conditions.

Cameras have the same resolution

Testing of the rear camera shows that the newer tablet produces slightly better image quality than its predecessor. But still, a comparison of the image shows that the camera of the iPad Air, released at the same time as the iPad mini 2, copes with its tasks better. A comparison of the first and second generation tablets speaks in favor of the latter. The camera absorbs noise better and allows you to achieve excellent quality photos and videos, despite the resolution of 5 megapixels. Among the disadvantages is still the lack of flash.

Features and performance

The second-generation tablet is equipped with a more powerful dual-core Apple A7 processor, clocked at 1.3 GHz. Its predecessor is equipped with an Apple A5 processor with a frequency of 1 GHz. The two tablets have 1 GB and 512 MB, respectively. Of course, the filling makes the second generation tablet more productive and ensures performance. At the same time, more new gadget can heat up, which was not the case in its previous version.

Powerful processor makes iPad mini 2 more powerful

The battery capacity of the first generation mobile device is 4440 mAh, and the second - 6471 mAh. Such indicators provide

Finally, Apple has released a new tablet. iPad Mini. There have long been rumors that a new tablet format was being developed, but these rumors were often refuted, but now the iPad Mini has become a reality. The device may have been a bit of a disappointment, but we do note that it comes with some great Apple-inspired hardware. Let's start the iPad review with appearance and the performance of the gadget and finally the screen, camera and price.

iPad Mini, as the name suggests, is a miniature version regular tablets Apple. It's a bit like an e-book.

The gadget is made in a classic style for Apple products; its unibody body is made of aluminum. Almost the entire front surface is occupied by a display, above which you can see the front camera, and below it is the Home control button. On the back side there is a camera “eye” and the device logo, and in the version with a radio module you can also see a plastic antenna cover. On the bottom of the case there are speaker holes and a Lightning connector.

The assembly of the device is well done: there are no creaks or backlashes during operation.

The dimensions of the iPad Mini are 200x134.7x7.2 mm, and the weight is 308 g. (for the version with a radio module, weight is 312 g).

The package includes: tablet, USB cable, network adapter and documentation.

Performance and Software

iPad Mini is based on a dual-core Apple A5 Cortex-A9 processor with clock frequency 1 GHz, 2-core PowerVR SGX543MP2 GPU and 512 MB random access memory. These characteristics provide a good level of system performance and availability. Below we present several tests for iPad tablet Mini with comments.

We'll start with Geekbench, which puts the device through all sorts of stress tests such as core performance, graphics performance, memory performance, etc. Here our tested gadget took last place, slightly behind the iPad 2.

The GLBenchmark benchmark focuses on the 2-core PowerVR graphics chip. The “Egypt 2.5 off-screen” test shows the strength of the GPU. The test results are shown in the picture.

The “Egypt on-screen” test shows that the frame rate is average at the native screen resolution, which in this case is 1024x768 pixels. Thus, the low display resolution helped the tablet capture 24.3 frames per second, increasing its advantage over Android devices.

Next we move on to testing the browser. The SunSpider and BrowserMark benchmarks focus on JavaScript and HTML 5 performance. The iPad Mini runs latest version operating system iOS 6 (with Siri and iCloud support), so testing showed excellent results.

Thus, in the SunSpider and BrowserMark tests the tablet outperformed new smartphone Optimus G.

Thus, we can say that on this device Not only basic applications, but also games will work without difficulty.

iPad Mini supports Wi-Fi modules, 2G/3G/4G optionally, GPS/A-GPS, Bluetooth 4.0.

In total, there will be 9 modifications on sale: divided by memory 16/32/64 GB and by the presence of cellular modules with support for various types of networks. Thus, the iPad Mini A1454 will work in GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (Bands 4 and 17) networks, and iPad Mini A1455 CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1900, 2100 MHz), GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5 , 13, 25). From this we can conclude that Russian LTE will not work with the gadget.

Screen

The tablet is equipped with a 7.9-inch display made using IPS LCD technology, with a resolution of 1024x768 pixels (density 162 ppi) and an aspect ratio of 4:3. Let's now talk about image quality. So, when compared with the iPad 2, the screen benefits from the fact that the pixels on it are less noticeable, but the display of the iPad 3 or 4 loses.

We also note that the iPad Mini has less accurate color reproduction and lower contrast compared to the Google Nexus 7.

Thus, we can say that the screen of the new gadget is less perfect than we expected from Apple. Considering the price, the iPad2 may be a good alternative to the iPad Mini, but the smaller tablet has best quality display.

As for competitors on the Android platform, the only real drawback of the device is the low screen resolution, which may scare off some potential buyers, but for others it will be an acceptable compromise.

Camera

The iPad Mini uses a 5-megapixel main camera, which allows you to take pictures with a maximum resolution of 2592x1944 pixels. It has geotagging, focusing and face detection functions.

Pictures taken with the tablet come out good. The color rendition is excellent and the level of detail will also please you. Below are some pictures taken with this camera.

The camera also allows you to record videos in Full HD resolution at 30 frames per second. Bitrate for video – 18 Mbps, for audio – 65 Kbps with sampling frequency – 44 kHz.

The video is very smooth and the detail is very good. Below we give an example.

The iPad Mini also has a 1.2 megapixel front-camera, which allows you to capture video in HD format.

Battery

The device is equipped with a battery with a capacity of 4430 mAh, which, of course, is smaller than that of the iPad 3 or 4th generation, but its dimensions are also smaller. According to the manufacturer, the device will be able to work autonomously for up to 10 hours on the Internet via Wi-Fi and up to 9 hours when using a cellular module.

Price

Although the tablet is not yet officially sold in Russia, it can be purchased from sellers who delivered it from other countries for 30,000 rubles. A little expensive... It’s better to wait for the start of official sales on the Russian market.

iPad Mini video review:

Having studied everything iPad models and their characteristics, you can understand how technologies for creating Tablet PCs have developed and progressed from 2010 to the present day.

After all, these famous gadgets, both a few years ago and now, are equipped with the most modern parts. And you can see development from them.

Moreover, some analysts suggest that iPads will eventually be the first to displace a significant part of the market from desktop computers, surpassing them, if not in power, then at least in mobility and ease of use.

iPad 1

The first iPad went on sale in 2010 and became a truly revolutionary gadget that received many technologies that other tablet PCs did not have at that time - an IPS display and a powerful gigahertz Apple A4 processor.

High operating speed, a screen with a diagonal of almost 10 inches and a capacious 6667 mAh battery made the iPad 1 popular.

However, it was still just an experimental model, with a number of shortcomings and shortcomings.

Among the disadvantages of the device were the relatively short operation time on a single charge - even such a battery was not enough for the large display and the resource-intensive iOS operating system.

In addition, the iPad was quite thick by the standards of other tablets and did not come with a camera, which is why it could not be used for video chatting.

But its body has rounded edges and stylish volume control buttons on the right side.

The developers’ original solution was the button for switching lock modes and screen orientation, which lights up green when turned on.

Another impressive characteristic is the tablet’s built-in memory, the maximum capacity of which was 64 GB.

Although the rather modest RAM parameters did not allow installing more modern versions on the tablet.

Technical specifications:

• Screen size: 9.7 inches;
• resolution: 768 x 1024;
• processor: single-core, 1000 MHz;
• cameras: none;
• memory capacity: 256 MB RAM and from 16 to 64 GB built-in;
• Battery capacity: 6667 mAh.

iPad 2

The next generation of iPad, which appeared in 2011, was more advanced and had many fewer shortcomings.

First of all, this concerned the amount of RAM that had increased to 512 MB - quite enough to run modern applications and install new operating systems.

In addition, the model received two cameras at once - the main one with 0.69 megapixels. and frontal with resolution (640 x 480), gyroscope and dual-core processor.

Most other characteristics, except for a more powerful processor, remained at the same level. Visually, the gadget was distinguished by the edging of the Home button, which matched the color of the body.

Tablet parameters:

• screen: 1536x2048 pixels, 7.9 inches;
• chipset: 2 cores, 1300 MHz;
• cameras: 5 and 1.2 megapixels;
• memory: RAM – 1 GB, ROM – 16, 64 and 128 GB;
• Battery capacity: 6471 mAh.

Another plus is the most affordable price in the entire history of the series. The basic version of the model can be purchased for only $329.

At the same time, decent capabilities and quite affordable prices allow the gadgets to compete well with the top versions of other manufacturers.

And not only among fans of Apple products, but also among users who prefer high performance and modern technologies.

• WiFi
• Wi-Fi + Cellular

Size and Weight 1

• Height: 7.87 inches (200 mm)
• Width: 5.3 inches (134.7 mm)
• Depth: 0.28 inch (7.2 mm)
• Weight: 0.68 pound (308 g)

Wi-Fi + Cellular

• Height: 7.87 inches (200 mm)
• Width: 5.3 inches (134.7 mm)
• Depth: 0.28 inch (7.2 mm)
• Weight: 0.69 pound (312 g)

Storage 2

Wireless and Cellular

Wi-Fi + Cellular

• Model A1454*
  • LTE (Bands 4 and 17)
• Model A1455*
  • CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (800, 1900, 2100 MHz)
  • GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
  • UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz)
  • LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 13, 25)

• Data only3
• 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz and 5GHz)
• Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology

Display

• 7.9-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch
  display with IPS technology
• 1024-by-768 resolution at 163 pixels per inch (ppi)
• Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating

Chip

• Dual-core A5

Cameras, Photos, and Video Recording

FaceTime HD Camera

• 1.2MP photos
• 720p HD video
• FaceTime video calling over Wi-Fi or cellular4
• Face detection
• Backside illumination
• Photo and video geotagging

iSight Camera

• 5MP photos
• Autofocus
• Face detection
• Backside illumination
• Five-element lens
• Hybrid IR filter
• ƒ/2.4 aperture
• Tap to focus video or still images
• Tap to control exposure for video or still images
• Photo and video geotagging

Video Recording

• 1080p HD video recording
• Video stabilization
• Face detection
• Tap to focus while recording
• Backside illumination

External Buttons and Connectors

External Buttons and Controls

• On/Off; Sleep/Wake
• Silent/Screen rotation lock
• Volume up/down

Connectors and Input/Output

• Microphone
• Lightning connector
• Built-in speaker

Power and Battery 5

Wi-Fi + Cellular

• Built-in 16.3-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
• Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
• Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using cellular data network
• Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system

Input/Output

• Lightning connector
• 3.5 mm stereo headphone minijack
• Built-in speaker
• Microphone

Wi-Fi + Cellular

• Lightning connector
• 3.5 mm stereo headphone minijack
• Built-in speaker
• Microphone
• Nano-SIM card tray

Sensors

• Three-axis gyro
• Accelerometer
• Ambient light sensor

Location

• WiFi
• Digital compass

Wi-Fi + Cellular

• WiFi
• Digital compass
• Assisted GPS and GLONASS
• Cellular

Audio Playback

• Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
• Audio formats supported: AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
• User-configurable maximum volume limit

TV and Video

• AirPlay Mirroring to Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation) at 720p
• AirPlay video streaming to Apple TV (3rd generation) at up to 1080p and Apple TV (2nd generation) at up to 720p
• Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 720p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter; video playback up to 1080p (sold separately)
• Video formats supported: H.264 video up to 1080p, 30 frames per second, High Profile level 4.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format

Mail Attachment Support

Viewable document types: .jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx ( Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key(Keynote); .numbers(Numbers); .pages(Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt(text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel)

Languages

• Language support for English (U.S.), English (UK), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek , Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
• Keyboard support for English (U.S.), English (Australian), English (Canadian), English (UK), Chinese - Simplified (Handwriting, Pinyin, Stroke), Chinese - Traditional (Handwriting, Pinyin, Zhuyin, Cangjie, Stroke), French , French (Canadian), French (Switzerland), German (Germany), German (Switzerland), Italian, Japanese (Romaji, Kana), Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Emoji, Estonian, Finnish, Flemish, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal), Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Serbian ( Cyrillic/Latin), Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Tibetan, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
• Dictionary support (enables predictive text and autocorrect) for English (U.S.), English (Australian), English (Canadian), English (UK), Chinese - Simplified (Handwriting, Pinyin, Stroke), Chinese - Traditional (Handwriting, Pinyin, Zhuyin , Cangjie, Stroke), French, French (Canadian), French (Switzerland), German (Germany), German (Switzerland), Italian, Japanese (Romaji, Kana), Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian , Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, Flemish, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal), Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian , Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic/Latin), Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
• Siri language support for English (U.S., UK, Canada, Australia), Spanish (U.S., Mexico, Spain), French (France, Canada, Switzerland), German (Germany, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese, Korean , Mandarin (China mainland, Taiwan), Cantonese (Hong Kong)

Accessibility

• VoiceOver screen reader
• Guided Access
• Support for playback of closed-captioned content
• AssistiveTouch interface for adaptive accessories
• Full-screen zoom magnification
• Large text
• Option to invert colors
• Left/right volume adjustment

Environmental Requirements

• Operating ambient temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
• Nonoperating temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
• Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
• Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m)

System Requirements

• Apple ID (required for some features)
• Internet access 6

• Syncing with iTunes on a Mac or PC requires:

  • Mac: OS X v10.6.8 or later
  • PC: Windows 7; Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later
  • Download iTunes at www.itunes.com/download

In the Box

• iPad mini
• Lightning to USB Cable
• USB Power Adapter

Built-in Apps

• Safari
• Photos
• App Store
• Photo Booth
• Reminders
• Camera
• FaceTime
• iTunes
• Music
• Clock
• Calendar
• Messages
• Newsstand
• Videos
• Game Center
• Contacts
• Notes

iPad mini and the Environment

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iPad mini embodies Apple's continuing environmental progress. It is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:

• Mercury-free LCD display
• Arsenic-free display glass
• BFR-free
• PVC-free
• Recyclable aluminum enclosure

1. Actual size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
2. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
3. Cellular data plan is sold separately. The model you purchase is configured to work with a particular cellular network technology. Check with your carrier for compatibility and cellular data plan availability.
4. FaceTime video calling requires a FaceTime-enabled device for the caller and recipient and a Wi-Fi connection. Availability over a cellular network depends on carrier policies; data charges may apply.
5. Testing conducted by Apple in October 2012 using preproduction iPad mini units and software. Testing consisted of full battery discharge while performing each of the following tasks: video playback, audio playback, and Internet browsing using Wi-Fi or cellular data network. Video content was a repeated 2-hour 23-minute movie purchased from the iTunes Store. Audio content was a playlist of 358 unique songs, consisting of a combination of songs imported from CDs using iTunes (128-Kbps AAC encoding) and songs purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). Internet over Wi-Fi and cellular data network tests were conducted using dedicated web and mail servers, browsing snapshot versions of 20 popular web pages, and receiving mail once an hour. All settings were default except: Wi-Fi was associated with a network (except for Internet browsing over cellular data network); the Wi-Fi feature Ask to Join Networks and Auto-Brightness were turned off. Battery life depends on device settings, usage, and many other factors. Battery tests are conducted using specific iPad units; actual results may vary.
6. Wireless broadband recommended; fees may apply.