This is the first iPad generation mini. Almost no difference in build, looks and feel with the latest model except that display is not retina quality. But it's still really very good, it updates with the latest iOS and given the price is a fantastic catch.

Updated OS

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The display's resolution may not have the full-size iPad's wow factor, but this is still an excellent compact tablet

I was plesantly suprised by how fast the unit arrived. I am new to this type of computing , but I am picking up the ease it takes to learn how to add apps . Yes I will recomend to all my friends.

Absolutely love this cover! Very stylish! Easy to set up the keyboard ! Would recommend it!!

I have been using ipad mini since 15 months and I can say proudly that I own one. iPad mini is an excellent tablet with a most appealing form factor with out compromising on features that a user desires form a small tablet. It is a pleasure to hold the tablet in hands. It is so very light and thin.

This currently completes my apple collection of fantastic products. I changed to an iMac around three years ago and have had my iPhone for just over a year so this iPad mini completes my collection.

Ordered online and picked it up at my local Argos within the hour. Can't praise this tablet enough. I bought it to use with my drone but ended up using it all the time. I shoots great photos and video, and even comes with i-movie.

Heavier than the first generation ipad mini due to the larger battery size needed to drive the A7 quad core processor which in turn is needed to drive the 2048 x 1536 screen. Four times the pixels of the original ipad mini WOW !

For 18500, this tablet is stunning. 512mb slam, would you say you are clowning? The 17500 google nexus 7 has QUADRUPLE that. 16gb of memory is essentially deficient any more. Apple, what the heck were you considering!

Summing up Apple products can seem like déjà vu, as many of our opinions remain whether we're looking at a Macbook or an iPhone. Like BMW or Dyson , you're paying for the research, design, craftsmanship and brand association when handing over money for an iThing.

4:3 screen ratio; Battery Life; Weight

Lower res screen than rivals; Price; No headphones included