How is the Apple Ipad Mini sold in Argentina - iProfesional - iprofesional.com

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iPad is a technological phenomenon. Apple sold over 100 million tablets, despite many people doubted if necessary $ 500 device which is between a "smartphone" and a laptop. And no model of managed competition a major force in the market as this team has.

However, there was a problem with the iPad. Although it is much smaller than a notebook, may be too thick to hold for long periods of time. For example, when used to read a "e-book". Usually it takes two hands to hold. And its 9.7-inch screen is too big to carry in many portfolios.

Apple introduced in 2012 a much smaller version, the iPad mini, which works exactly like the original and run the same applications. It is 53 percent lighter and 23 percent thinner than the standard iPad. It has wide 5.3 inches vs. 7.3 inches of her older sister.

The manufacturer did well to create a tablet which is noticeably thinner and lighter than leading competitors small 7-inch screens, but in a display of 7.9 inches.

also rejected the construction of plastic used in their smaller rivals and preferred aluminum and glass body. Unlike its competitors, the iPad mini has a rear camera. And it has very good battery life.

However, there are two disadvantages to key competitors 7 inch Google Nexus 7 and the Amazon Kindle Fire HD . One is the price, the more expensive the segment, and the other, the lower screen resolution, 1024 by 768, 1280 by 800 compared to the other two.

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tested a mini iPad for a week, courtesy of iPoint , premium distributor of Apple products in Argentina.

team does exactly what it promises: it provides the traditional iPad experience a smaller device.

All applications running on the larger iPad ran perfectly on the mini. It can be used with one hand and hold it for long periods of time without tiring.

big to fit in most pockets, and the screen resolution is a step backwards from the Retina display on the latest iPad.

But is 30 percent thinner than the main competitors of 7 inches, the Google Nexus 7 and the Amazon Kindle Fire 7. And 9 percent lighter than the Nexus and 22 percent lighter than the Fire HD.

larger screen provides about 35 percent more space for viewing content such as books and websites.

portrait mode keyboard feels a bit cramped, but is fine in landscape mode. Unlike its closest competitors, the iPad mini can not play HD video. You can see photos of the equipment tested here.

Price ( $ 3,999, for the Wi-Fi version 16GB up to $ 7899 with 4G and 64 GB ) may tempt some buyers who covet one iPad but you should watch your budget. But Apple believes that the smaller size and weight, and price are the main attractions of this team.