Apple iPad Mini Review
Apple have come and made a
smaller version of the ever-popular iPad but with a 7.9” display.
The iPad mini has got many of
the features of the iPad 2 but in a smaller form factor. As the iPad mini has
got the same CPU and memory amount, the performance is similar. The iPad is running the latest version of
IOS, which is IOS 6.2. And has the Siri feature.
The model I have is the 32GB
Wi-Fi only one. I find the iPad mini easier to use than the iPad 2 as the
boarders are smaller and it is easier to type on.
As it is an iPad, it still
has the App Store and the apps run smoothly and look great on the 7.9” IPS LCD
display with a resolution of 1024x768. The only down side is that all movies
have to be in the MP4 format to work with iPad.
Syncing my videos and other
things were very easy using iTunes and I chose to use the USB2 to lightning
cable to do this, as it is faster than WI-FI. The iPad supports WI-FI 802.11
a/b/g/n.
As far as hardware goes, here
are the specs: Apple A5 CPU, 512Mb Ram, Stereo Speakers, Lightning Connector,
5MP rear camera and 1.3MP front camera, 4G LTE and Wi-Fi.
Right, now to the looks of
the device. On the back there is a Black Apple Logo, the word iPad and the 5MP
iSight Camera. The black and slate model that I have looks very nice, but
collects fingerprints like a magnet. On the right side of the device now, there
are two volume button and the mute switch. On the top there is the sleep/wake
button, microphone and the 3.5mm Headphone jack. On the edge of the black
version there is a beveled edge, similar to the iPhone 5’s.
When you first turn it on you
are greeted with an apple logo as usual and then the patented ‘Slide To Unlock
Screen”.
Once you have set it up, you
can start using it. The iPad mini has 35% more screen space than the Nexus 7 or
Samsung Galaxy tab 2 7”. So it can still fit I one hand but it feels a lot bigger.
The battery life is very
good, as with all Apple Products. It last a whopping 13 Hours on one charge.
The iPad min is incredibly thin, 5mm in fact.
Intensive games run very well
on the device, here are my list of recommended games: Angry Birds, Minecraft
PE, Flow Free, Frisbee 2, Extreme Road trip 2, Zombiewood, Streaker!, Glass
Tower 2 HD, Temple Run, CSR Racing, and Prize Claw HD
So, this a exelent device and
I cant really flaw it so I rate it the full 5 stars
Pros: Size, cameras, High res
screen, battery, Looks, Feel, Speed, Storage.
Cons: Price (£360 for 32Gb wifi only)
Thanks for the feedback
ReplyDeleteSo do you reccomend getting one over the ipad 2 and the android tablets?
ReplyDeleteso, is the ipad mini better than the galaxy tab range?
ReplyDeletei would say: if you are looking for cheap and cheerful then get a Galaxy tab, i have used 1 before and they are powerful enough to complete almost all tasks. I also prefer the Android interface but that is up to you on that one.
DeleteWith the iPad mini, what you are paying for is the Brand and the screen size, as it is 7,9 apposed to 7 inch. So i recoment the galaxy tab range as although Apple has unbeatable build quality, it doesnt really beat the cheap price of the Galaxy Tab ranges. So, i think you should go for the galaxy Tab
-Josh Thorpe