iPad mini: What's hot, what's not

Finally, the smaller version of the iPad is here. Apple uncloaked the coveted iPad mini yesterday at a high profile event that also saw the new Mac. The iPad mini is smaller than the usual iPad but a tad larger than other 7-inch tablets available in the market, with a 7.9-inch multi-touch display. Apple has dominated the larger tablet market with its 9.7-inch iPad, iPad 2 and the new iPad models, and the company is now poised to rule the 7-incher market flooded with Android tablets. Here’s what we found what's hot and what’s not about theiPad mini.What’s HotMore viewing space yet sleek and lightweightThe iPad mini will woo you with its sleek attire. It is just awesomely thin at 7.2mm, which makes it as slim as a pencil. The iPad mini is also extremely lightweight at 0.68 pounds, which means you can easily slip it into a purse or bag. It also makes it easy to hold and use with one hand. It has a 7.9-inch screen, which is 0.9 inches more than the usual 7-inchers and the total screen surface area is 29.6 square inches. This offers more viewing space, which is said to be roughly 35 percent more than other tablets, and yet weighs less than its main competitors – Kindle and Nexus 7.StylishApple devices have an elegance to them, and the iPad mini takes it a step higher. The device looks stylish with the same anodised edges you’ll find in the newly launched iPhone 5. The casing is available in two colours – white with silver-backing and black with slate-tone backing.CameraIf you see most of the 7-inch tablets available in the market, their manufacturers haven't given much emphasis on the camera abilities. However, the iPad mini embeds a 5 megapixel rear camera with 1080p HD video capabilities and also a front facing FaceTime HD camera (720p recording).Wi-Fi + CellularMost of the 7-inch tablets have only Wi-Fi capabilities. The iPad mini gives you the option for Wi-Fi plus Cellular, which means you can slip it into a small bag or purse serving as a perfect ‘phablet.’ Click here for full story