Apple updates iPad mini with Retina Display, lowers price on older model

Apple today announced the highly anticipated iPad mini with Retina Display. It is keeping last year's mini as an entry-level model for $319.99.

The new iPads feature the powerful and power-efficient Apple-designed A7 chip with 64-bit desktop-class architecture, ultrafast wireless with faster built-in Wi-Fi and expanded LTE cellular connectivity, and the newly-designed iOS 7. While the Retina Display was expected (although some pundits expected supply to be sparse given the smaller Retina Display) no one thought Apple would outfit the smaller iPad with the latest A7 processors.

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The Apple Beat: Let's talk Tablets

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

As we await the announcement of the fifth version of Apple's iPad and the next iPad mini, things continue to get interesting in the tablet space. Apple still dominates the larger 10-inch tablet space with Android and Windows 8 RT powered competitors still scrambling for the right mix of features, innovation and pricing to be truly competitive.

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iPad mini and 4th Gen iPad available for preorder

The new iPad mini and 4Th Generation iPad are now available for preorder for November 2 availability You can now choose from Wi-Fi models that will be available in black & slate or white & silver.

The diminuitive iPads pack the power and features of the iPad 2 in a smaller and lighter package. Suggested retail price is $329 (CAD) for the 16GB model, $429 (CAD) for the 32GB model and $529 (CAD) for the 64GB model. The WiFi + 4G iPad mini models will come in late November.

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Reuters: Apple iPad mini coming on October 23rd

Rendering of the iPad mini by Martn Hajek which is expected to come in late October By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

After months of rumours and speculation peppered by part leaks, 3D renderings and dummy devices, it looks like Apple is readying to unveil the much awaited iPad mini.  A report from Reuters  states that Apple will release a smaller and less costly iPad mini with a 7.85-inch screen. the device is expected to compete against popular tablets like Amazon's Kindle Fire, RIM's PlayBook and Google's Nexus 7.

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