About two years. That is the time that has passed since the first rumors about the iPad Mini emerged until the device finally sees the light. Along the way, the hypothetical project went in and out of the front page of the technology sector. As he did so, there were those who supported the idea of Apple launching such a team, just as there were those who directly scoffed at the idea. But finally, there will be an iPad Mini, and we will officially meet it this afternoon from 7:00 p.m.
Along the way, the iPad Mini has left a trail of breadcrumbs that have helped X-ray its technical picture to the point that, if we trust the leaks that have been known, we could know with surgical precision what we hold the new device. Thus, in order to whet the appetite with which to devour the presentation that will take place in a few hours, we detail everything that has been known so far about the iPad Mini.
Design and display
Here resides one of the keys of the device. Despite the fact that in recent weeks it was said that the mass production of the iPad Mini suffered a small delay due to changes in its final design, there have been no informative replicas in this regard. What would have noted in a previous time was that the iPad Mini would have a thickness of only 7.3 millimeters, a record that is really remarkable for a tablet, this being the main difference between the new iPad. An aluminum would be used as before and would know versions black or white front frame, as we interested issues of customization.
As for the screen, it is logically smaller. It would be a 7.85-inch panel, marked in a 4: 3 ratio and with the resolution taken from the iPad and iPad 2, namely: 1,024 x 768. In this way, Apple would reserve the excellence of its Retina display only for the new iPad.
Connectivity
Equally remarkable point, although perhaps more controversial than the Californian firm would like. The iPad Mini will be available in versions that include or do not include access to mobile data networks. All units will be equipped with a Wi-Fi sensor . However, it is unknown what kind of cellular data connectivity it will equip. It is assumed that it will be compatible with 3G networks. The key is in the possibility of entering LTE networks.
And there the problems begin: both the new iPad and the iPhone 5 have been especially controversial in this section, given the incompatibility with the frequencies on which LTE works in some regions of the globe. In Spain we do not have that problem, since the 4G navigation offer is conspicuous by its absence.
Despite everything, it would not end there. The iPad Mini will carry, unless Apple has given an unexpected swerve, the new proprietary Lightning port. It is a new outlet through which the iPad Mini can be recharged, as well as synchronized with computers and accessories. It is faster and smaller than the 30-pin dock, but it loses a margin of compatibility with old accessories designed for iPhone, iPad and iPod, and not even an adapter that Apple launched for 30 euros guarantees its correct operation for now.
On the other hand, the iPad Mini is expected to carry GPS, Bluetooth, and a standard headphone jack. The presence of NFC connectivity does not have them all, as it did not finally have them in the iPhone 5.
Multimedia and camera
Perhaps this is the most opaque section, or from which the least data has been obtained through leaks. The range of audio, video and image formats that we can play on the iPad Mini will presumably be the same. Little news is expected here. Doubts arise before the cameras. There was much speculation about whether the economic condition of the iPad Mini would lead Apple to do without the rear camera.
Finally, it seems that there will be a combo of two sensors, although the resolution that each will spend is unknown. The latest version of the iPad carries a five - megapixel camera and a VGA, while the iPad 2 changes the main by a much less powerful "" 0.7 megapixel cameras and 720p video mode. Thus, it is understood that what we see in the iPad Mini will revolve around this.
Processor and memory
The processor is another point that remains hazy. Most likely, the A5 of the iPad 2 will be installed, since in the absence of a Retina screen, the iPad Mini does not require the graphical solvency of the new iPad. In any case, as we say, there are few indications in this regard.
What was revealed a few days ago was the distribution of models based on the internal memory that the different versions of the iPad Mini equip. According to what could be known, there will be four distributions by storage capacity: eight, 16, 32 and 64 GB. This, added to the options of selection by color of the front frame and connectivity would give a palette of choice of 16 models.
Prices
Failing that you can know data autonomy accurate, and assuming that work with iOS 6, the most important mystery about the iPad Mini focuses on the prices stipulated for the team. The same source that pointed out the models that would be deployed for the new tablet pointed out that the iPad Mini's price palette would be 250, 350, 450, 550 and 650 dollars, depending on the combination we chose based on the memory and connectivity that suits us best. This afternoon, in any case, we will get out of all doubt.
