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ok – i know this will get roasted here as its definitely not for everyone – but this can actually be useful over a home network for a number of applications – obviously its not supported anymore but can be updated to ios 12.5.6
DISPLAY
Type LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 7.9 inches, 193.3 cm2 (71.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1536 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio (324 ppi density)
Multitouch Yes
PLATFORM
OS iOS 7, upgradable to iOS 12.5.6
Chipset Apple A7
CPU Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based)
GPU PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics)
STORAGE
Internal 32GB
MEMORY
Memory 1GB DDR3
CAMERA
Primary 5 MP (f/2.4, 33mm), autofocus
Features HDR
Video 1080p30fps
Secondary 1.2 MP, 720p30fps, face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes – Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, EDR
Radio No
USB 2.0, proprietary reversible connector
FEATURES
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, compass – Siri natural language commands and dictation
WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
Dimensions 200.0 x 134.7 x 7.5 mm
Weight 331 g
OUR EXPERT REVIEW OF THE APPLE IPAD MINI 2 TABLET
How its currently specd:
The refurbished Apple iPad Mini 2nd generation has the same 7.9 sized screen as the 1st Gen iPad Mini but that is about where the similarities stop. The Mini 2 has a sharper and just better looking Retina Display with a resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels. The Mini 2 also has more RAM, 1GB instead of 512MB. Storage is set at 32GB. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for accessing the internet and connecting to wireless devices. Apple iOS support to 12.5.6.
Where we think it excels:
The smaller cousin of 9.7 and larger Apple iPads, the Mini 2 is far better than the 1st Gen despite it being the same size. The design is sleek and can easily be used in one hand, even more so given the very latest Mini, the 6th Gen, has a larger 8.3 display. The Retina display is a marked improvement against the 1st Gen. Best of all, put it in a rugged/tough case suitable for kids and youve got a bargain priced tablet that still usable in 2023.
What we think its drawbacks are:
Its hard to ignore that most smartphones arent all that smaller than the iPad Mini 2. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra for example has a 6.9 screen and you can do an awful lot more on a Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra than an iPad Mini 2. There are also no biometric security features just password/code options. The camera performance is also disappointing even compared to budget handsets available today.
What we think of the design:
There isnt a freshness about the Mini 2 though the same came be said about so many different generations. However, weve said this so many times before, if it aint broke, dont fix it A great screen and top notch build quality, even for a tablet that has been around the block a few times now.
Who its suitable for:
Great for anyone looking for a low cost tablet option from one of the main names in tablet computing.
