Expand Your Computing Options with the Apple iPad Mini
The Apple iPad mini is a miniaturized tablet computer, meaning when you want to take work, games, or media on the go, it's simple. It combines elements from both a laptop and a smartphone. You can check your emails, browse the web, and stream video from almost anywhere with the Verizon wireless cellular network.
What is a mini tablet?A mini tablet is a smaller and more portable version of the full-sized version, although it is still larger than a smartphone or hybrid "phablet" device. The iPad mini has a 7.9-inch LCD Multitouch display with a resolution of 1024 by 768 pixels. That is smaller than the 9.7-inch screen of the regular iPad. The mini tablet is functionally similar to a full-sized tablet, but the specifications may be different.
What are some features of the iPad mini?The iPad mini has the design of a mobile device. All of the components, including the main dual-core processor, the graphics processor, and the 512MB of RAM, are integrated into a single chip. This helps to reduce the power output and size of the device. The iPad mini also has two separate cameras: a 1.2-megapixel front-facing camera and a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera. It is equipped with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, a digital compass, and proximity and ambient light sensors. The internal storage space varies based on how much you need. You can choose between 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB of internal flash memory. The Apple iPad mini runs on the iOS 6.0.1 operating system.
What are the features of iOS 6.0.1?The operating system is preloaded with several different apps, including:
- Photos
- Video
- Music
- iTunes
- Maps
- App Store
- Game Center
- Calendar
In addition, the iPad mini comes with the Safari web browser, the Siri digital personal assistant, a voice dictation system, a notification center, Facebook integration, and access to cloud storage. An optional iBooks app lets you display the content of digital books downloaded from the iBookstore.
What are the cellular capabilities of the iPad mini?There are two different versions of the iPad mini: those with and without cellular capabilities. This particular version has the ability to communicate over cellular networks using the Verizon carrier. It is designed to work with multiple standards, including 3G and 4G LTE, which can handle larger amounts of data bandwidth. This allows you to upload and download larger content. The wireless standards are intended for internet use only. If you want to place or receive calls, then you will need to use a VoIP application such as Skype.
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