Apple IPad Mini Review

Online, November 2, 2012 (Newswire.com) - The Apple iPad Mini is built for a specific subset of the population; it's meant for those who want a budget Apple iPad and those who want a second iPad. The iPad Mini is a smaller version of the iPad 2, with the same A5 processor, 512MB of RAM, same screen resolution. It's just shrunken down to 7.87 by 5.3 by 0.28 inches. The Mini is the thinnest and lightest tablet on the market, yet feels solid and extremely comfortable to use literally anywhere. The biggest criticisms of the iPad Mini are about the screen. The pixel density isn't as high as tablets of similar screen sizes and the tablet is more expensive than all of them.

The pixel resolution is 1024x768, however, the big difference between the iPad Mini and other tablets is the aspect ratio. Apple built the iPad Mini with 16:10 aspect ratio instead of 16:9, giving it a more natural screen resolution when it comes to published material. Textbooks, books, illustrated books and magazines will all fit normally on the iPad Mini instead of being squished and distorted. While a higher pixel resolution may help with the crispness of the text, it really isn't a big enough difference that it becomes a noticeable problem. The thousands of apps available at the Apple store will work on the iPad Mini just fine and videos look great, although some may have a black bar above and below them. The Apple A5 processing chip, 1GHz dual core processor and 512MB of RAM keeps the iPad Mini humming along and it has the new iOS6, giving some great customization options.

There's going to be times the user will find using a physical keyboard makes sending emails, writing documents and composing emails much easier. Throw a Bluetooth keyboard on the iPad Mini and simplify the day-to-day tasks. The Apple iPad Mini Naztech N1000 Bluetooth Keyboard is the perfect balance of portability, comfort and functionality. It includes a detachable mount that can hold the Apple iPad Mini device in portrait or landscape viewing mode all while paired to the keyboard. The ultra-portable, wireless N1000 sports an ergonomic, low profile design so that the user can type long emails or notes with maximum comfort. With high-quality construction designed for travel and its ability to be recharged, the N1000 is a must for anyone who enjoys an enhanced user experience when it comes to using their mobile device.

Watch movies, play games and listen to music without bothering the people in the area with a Bluetooth headset. The Apple iPad Mini Plantronics M25 Bluetooth headset features DeepSleep mode to stay charged for up to five months, so it's ready when it's needed. Users can listen to music, Internet radio, or driving directions. Whispered alerts keep the user informed about battery level, Bluetooth connection, and more. Plantronics DeepSleep power-saving mode activates when the M25 is away from the Apple iPad Mini phone for over 90 minutes. When it's back in range (33 feet or less), just tap the Call button to "wake" it up. Using the DeepSleep mode can extend the battery readiness for up to five months.