Product Apple Ipad Mini Website Apple Specifications 7.9in 768x1024 LED backlit IPS touchscreen, 1.5GHz dual-core A5 processor, 5MP rear-facing camera with HD 1080p video, 1.2MP front-facing HD camera, 16GB/32GB/64GB storage, WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n, 10 hour battery life, IOS 6, 200x134.7x7.2mm, 308g...

Great design; IOS 6 is easy to use; screen size is good; long battery life; good camera

Screen isn't as good as Apple's Retina display; Expensive compared to rival Android tablets

Certainly the most desirable 7-inch tablet on the market, the iPad mini's £269 starting price is considerably higher than the competition but for that outlay you get a device that, although not specs superior, is a far more enticing option than much of what is already on the market.

Stunning brushed metal design; Strong battery life; Simply; intuitive UI

Low-res screen; More expensive than competition; No boxed headphones or dock adaptor

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Compact and light; Great battery life; Bright, colourful screen; Excellent App Store

Premium price; Rival screens are sharper; No expandable storage

The iPad Mini is a decent tablet that is almost affordable by Apple's standards, making it a good choice for anyone already comitted to the Apple ecosystem.

Decent build quality; good battery life; iOS 6

Screen isn't as good as other Apple devices; A5 processor doesn't offer top end performance

I've heard many complaints about the iPad mini. I've heard people moan about the dated processor and the low resolution, 4:3 screen. I've even heard a few complain about the lack of GPS in the Wi-Fi version.

Smaller; lighter & more portable; Beautifully designed and built; Huge selection of apps; Seamless integration with Apple devices

Ageing processor; Relatively low resolution screen

The iPad mini is the new iPad to lust after. It's a lot more manageable. It a lot more kid-friendly, it's a lot more game-friendly. It is a lot more "you" friendly. It's a lovely size, it's a lovely experience, and one that we can easily see cannibalising iPad 4 and iPad 2 sales in the future.

More portable; still a big screen; light; great for gaming; less chunky

Screen resolution; 4G won't work on Vodafone or O2; old processor

The iPad mini is a 7.9-inch version of Apple's popular iPad, and offers a polished tablet experience in a smaller package. It's too expensive however, and its display resolution doesn't measure up to competing tablets, or other iOS devices.

Ultra-thin and light; Handles ebooks and iPad apps well; Camera; storage and optional 4G make for a full iPad experience

Over £100 more expensive than rivals; Low-resolution display; A5 processor isn't particularly quick

Small and light enough to take everywhere but big and clever enough to be considered a full-blooded tablet, the iPad Mini provides a near-perfect balance – for a price

Like the iPad; but easier to handle; Beautifully built; Battery life is impressive

No Retina Display means a lack of detail; Expensive compared to the Nexus 7

Surprise, surprise. It was really only a matter of time before Apple launched its own pocket-sized version of the iPad: the iPad Mini. After all, the company couldn't just stand by and let Google, Amazon and the rest have all the fun.

Beautiful build quality; Fantastic feel; Great screen; Great with video; Entertaining with music; Easy to use

Pricey; No expandable memory; Cable and cover accessories all add up

I had an iPad mini 4 which I loved so was sceptical about downgrading to an older version. I haven't Been disappointed, it works well, like new. Only wish it had touch id