iPad Mini (1st generation) facts for kids

iPad Mini (1st generation)

Black iPad Mini
Developer	Apple Inc.
Manufacturer	Foxconn, Pegatron
Product family	iPad Mini
Type	Tablet computer
Release date	November 2, 2012
Operating system	Original: iOS 6.0 Current: iOS 8.1, released October 20, 2014 (2014-10-20)
Power	Built-in rechargeable 4440mAh Li-Po battery 16.3 W⋅h (59 kJ), 10hr life
System-on-chip used	Apple A5 2nd Generation (32nm)
CPU	1 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9
Memory	512 MB DDR2 RAM
Storage	16, 32, or 64 GB flash memory
Display	7.9-inch (200.66 mm) diagonal LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology 1024 × 768 px at 163 PPI 4:3 aspect ratio
Graphics	PowerVR SGX543MP2
Input	Multi-touch screen, headset controls, proximity and ambient light sensors, 3-axis accelerometer, gyroscope, digital compass
Camera	Front-facing 1.2MP and rear-facing 5MP
Connectivity	All models Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n @ 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Bluetooth 4.0 GSM: LTE 700 / 2,100 (Band 4) MHz UMTS / HSPA+ / DC-HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1,900 / 2,100 MHz GSM / EDGE 850 / 900 / 1,800 / 1,900 MHz CDMA: LTE 750 / 850 / 1,800 / 1,900 / 2,100 (Band 1) MHz CDMA / EV-DO Rev. A & B 800 / 1,900 / 2,100 MHz UMTS / HSPA+ / DC-HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1,900 / 2,100 MHz GSM / EDGE 850 / 900 / 1,800 / 1,900 MHz
Online services	iTunes Store, App Store, iBookstore, Game Center, iCloud
Dimensions	200 mm × 134.7 mm × 7.2 mm (7.87 in × 5.30 in × 0.28 in)
Weight	Wi-Fi: 308 g (0.68 lb) Wi-Fi + Cellular: 312 g (0.69 lb)
Successor	iPad Mini (2nd generation)

The first generation iPad Mini (sold as iPad mini) is a tablet computer that is made and sold by Apple Inc. It is the first of the iPad Mini line of mini tablet computers. It has a screen size of 7.9 inches, compared to the 9.7 inch screen on a regular iPad. It was released on November 2, 2012. It received many good reviews, with reviewers talking about the device's size, design, and the number of applications that are available.

A second generation iPad Mini was announced on October 22, 2013. The first generation iPad Mini is still being sold, even though it has less storage and is sold at a lower price.