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Apple's has released the latest version of the popular iPad Mini with Retina Display and made the excellent 7.9-inch tablet even better.The design of the iPad Mini 3 hasn't changed. It still has the same slim 7.5mm chassis that's small enough to hold in o...

The iPad Mini 3 is only an incremental improvement over last year's model.With the addition of Touch ID and faster wi-fi it has made the device even better.It is still the leading tablet in its class but if you already have last year's iPad Mini with Reti...
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stuff.tv Updated: 2014-10-29 11:50:48
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If the iPad Mini 2 didn't exist, we'd be gushing over this lovely bit of kit just like we did last year.Because everything is the same. The same slim-but-not-too-slim 7.5mm aluminium build, small-but-not-too-small 7.9in screen and incredibly sharp 2048 x...

The best small tablet experience, Touch ID for unlock and iTunes, Gorgeous build, stunning Retina screen, All-day battery life...

The Mini 2 is now much better value, No spec bumps like the iPad Air 2, Non expandable, no 32GB, Slightly inferior colours next to Air 2...

Open Gallery This is essentially an iPad Mini 2s or more accurately still, an iPad Mini 2 with Touch ID. The changes are comically minimal and the most interesting new features are available via a software update to iOS 8.1 if you have a last-g...
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The iPad mini 3 is an odd prospect. In most ways it's identical to the iPad mini 2 , which makes it an underwhelming upgrade and sees it lagging behind the iPad Air 2 , but the iPad mini 2 was already pretty great and technically the mini 3 is better. So...

Stylish design, Touch ID, Good screen...

Underpowered, Very similar to mini 2, Expensive...

The iPad mini 2 is Apple's best mini yet, but it's too similar to last year's model and substantially worse than the iPad Air 2...
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When the iPad mini with Retina display launched alongside the iPad Air in 2013 the biggest choice you had to worry about was whether or not you wanted a 7.9-inch or a 9.7-inch screen. The message from Apple was clear: you get the same power either way. B...

Great size, good screen, TouchID integrated...

Same as last year, iPad mini 2 offers far better value for money...

Put simply the iPad mini 3 demands an extra £80 for TouchID and the option to choose the gold colour finish. That's a significant premium over the iPad mini 2, which is the better buy. If you like the idea of the iPad mini's sub-8-inch screen size t...
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Typically, the launch of a new iPad is a big deal — not so with the iPad Mini 3. The latest small iPad from Apple has only really changed in two respects: it's now available in gold and has a Touch ID sensor. Everything else – from design and dimensions t...

Touch ID sensor, High-quality retina screen, Great size for reading, As good as any...

Limited upgrade over iPad Mini 2, Last year's specs offer little incentive to upgrade, Entry-level model's 16GB of storage doesn't cut it...

If you've made it this far, you've probably noticed that there's almost no incentive to buy the iPad Mini 3. In fact, it's a much better deal to buy the second-generation Mini instead, since Apple cut its price by $100. You can get an iPad Mini 2 with 32...
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Apple's iPad mini has always been a firm favourite tablet in the Wired.co.uk office. With the iPad mini 3 Apple has kept almost everything from the previous Retina display iPad mini 2 , but added a TouchID fingerprint sensor and now offers a gold finish...

Amazing display, excellent battery life, fast processor, great 3D graphics, easy to use, app store still number one for quality and variety...

The addition of TouchID and gold colour option just doesn't seem to justify such a premium over the iPad mini 2; cameras and processor not improved in line with other iPads...

Apple originally took its landmark miniature tablet and made it significantly better. There's no doubt the iPad mini 3 is the best small tablet on the market, and should budget not be a primary factor in a buying decision then it's the device to go for w...
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The latest iPad mini, called the mini 3, is out this week. It's a basic improvement on last year's model, so is it worth buying or should you avoid? Let's remember that a tablet is made up of components and some of them, such as the Retina display, aren't...

If you want a small-screen tablet, it's still hard to beat the iPad mini. The first edition is now highly affordable, last year's model is good value and the new version is the most attractive yet, with the arrival of Touch ID, the fingerprint sensor.And...
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Coming in at £319, it's the same price as last year's model, but where that was the iPad Air shrunken down into more impressive frame, this time we've got, well, the same the iPad but with the ability to check it's your finger.Read more: Apple iPad Air 2...

Sleek design, Good app access, Touch ID for security...

Too similar to mini 2, Pricey compared to last year, Not as powerful as Air 2...

Apple knows how to make a cracking tablet, and we loved the iPad mini 2 when it launched last year. It offered all the power of the Air in a smaller form factor, and while it wasn't cheap, it was awesome.But seeing it reproduced almost identically 12 mont...
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The iPad mini 3 is a curious beast.Curious insofar in that I don't really know where it's supposed to fit into the tablet market, an arena arguably created by Apple itself.It's not the top-end tablet that technology fans will lust after, given it's based...

Great, sharp finish, TouchID...

Not much upgrade, Same as last year in nearly every way, Poor power, High price considering...

This is last year's tablet with Touch ID and a new colour - as we don't know how quickly Apple Pay is going to spread, it's hard to find a reason to recommend this tablet...
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jwvideo video { transform: none !important; -ms-transform: none !important; -webkit-transform: none !important; } Little brother in the world's most popular tablet family, a new Apple iPad mini 3 was announced at Apple's 16th October event, now in M...
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fatducktech.com Updated: 2014-10-30 05:49:30
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The iPad Air has a 15% smaller battery than its predecessors. What does that mean in real world battery terms? Also, should you buy the iPad Air 2 or the iPad Mini 3?See also: Apple iPad Air 2 Review Day One: Early impressions and Vs iPad Air [Video]I'm...
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What is the iPad mini 3? It's not often that Apple drops the ball on a product – but this is definitely a dropped ball. The iPad mini 3 isn't a bad tablet by any standards; it's just almost identical to last year's iPad mini 2 , which is still on sale. Fo...

Good hi-res screen, Solid design...

Essentially the same tablet as the iPad mini 2 but a lot more expensive...

Apple hasn't delivered anything new – you can get essentially the same tablet for a lot less in the iPad mini 2. Which begs the question: why should anyone buy the iPad mini 3? Unless you really want the latest iPad mini or Touch ID, you shouldn't – Apple...
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How often do you want to replace your tablet? Unlike the smartphone update cycle which drags many people in to annual upgrades (which Apple arguably set in motion, and continued last month with the release of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus ), for most p...

Superb screen, Good colour balance, Rhythmic sound, Strong app selection, Premium design, ‘Touch ID'...

Very similar spec to last year...

How often do you want to replace your tablet? Unlike the smartphone update cycle which drags many people in to annual upgrades (which Apple arguably set in motion, and continued last month with the release of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus), for most peop...
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Blink and you might have missed it. While the iPad Air 2 and iMac with Retina 5K display grabbed all the headlines, the iPad mini 3 arrived on the scene with barely a whimper. That might sound rather unlike a typical iPad launch, but Apple downplayed the...

Despite little in the way of upgrades, Apple's miniature iPad is still as alluring as ever - the old model is better value, though...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated: 2014-11-12 06:48:38
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How does Apple's latest mini tablet fair? We take a look in our video review...
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When Apple introduced the iPad mini 3 last month, the Internet was aghast with its level of… sameness. While the iPad Air 2 got slimmer, more powerful, and eliminated the gap between screen and glass, the iPad mini 3 remained identical to its predecessor...

Yes, the iPad mini 3 is essentially the same as last year's model, but that means it's also a great tablet. In reflecting on why the iPad mini 3 had suddenly inspired an interest in tablets where none had previously existed, I realized it came down to tru...
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The iPad mini 3 is Apple's latest small tablet , but it's hard to spot the differences from last year's iPad mini. Here's our iPad mini 3 video review. (Also see our full iPad mini 3 review ) That's because there aren't many. The most important update i...
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knowyourmobile.com Updated: 2014-11-15 06:35:14
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The iPad Air 2 is probably the best tablet money can buy right now. It has the power, the specs, the design and the ecosystem. And iOS 8 niggles aside, offers a pretty seamless user experience. The iPad Mini 3, as the name suggests, is essentially a small...

Pretty much exactly the same as last year's model, save for the new Gold colour option and TouchID...

No updated camera, No updated CPU, None of the iPad Air 2's screen improvements included, No NFC...

The iPad Mini 3 is a gorgeous, beautifully crafted tablet and it houses one of the best tablet ecosystems around. However, it is far too similar to last year's model and, for this reason, cannot be considered an update. Save some money and go for the iPad...
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macworld.com.au Updated: 2014-11-19 18:58:23
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Otherwise it's the same as last year'sWi-Fi: $499 (16GB); $619 (64GB); $739 (128GB). Wi-Fi + Cellular: $659 (16GB); $779 (64GB); $899 (128GB)It's a little thinner. It's a little lighter. It's a whole lot faster. All of this makes the iPad Air 2 both more...

All of Apple's tablets are great performers. Having five different models – in various sizes, both Wi-Fi only and with cellular – makes them more accessible than ever, since the price points range from $299 for the original iPad mini all the way to $1019...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated: 2014-11-22 07:24:58
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While the iPad Air 2 is stealing all the headlines, the iPad Mini 3 (or new iPad mini with Retina) can easily be forgotten - and it seems Apple is intent on keeping it in the shadows. Announced as a footnote at the end of the main iPad launch, it lacks th...

Great, sharp finish, TouchID...

Not much upgrade, Same as last year in nearly every way, Poor power, High price considering...

The new iPad mini 3 is a standard tablet that only those desperate for more secure online shopping would like. Is it enough of a hike for the price? I can't see how - to the point where I feel more investigation is needed to see what's going on here. Sur...
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geeksquad.co.uk Updated: 2014-11-26 14:49:51
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The iPad mini 3 is Apple's latest version of its popular mini tablet but, with the original iPad mini and the mini 2 still on sale, is the mini 3 good enough to justify the higher price? Join Agent Hall to find out his verdict.Also consider: iPad mini , i...

Fantastic build quality, iOS 8 operating system, Touch ID fingerprint reader...

Price is high compared to some rivals, The iPad mini 2 is still available for much less...

Overall, the iPad mini 3 is a surefire contender for the best small tablet currently on the market.I have no doubt that that iPad mini 3 is one of, if not the, best small tablet on the market and I would highly recommend it to anyone. There is, however, o...
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digitalversus.com Updated: 2014-11-29 06:00:00
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The iPad Mini 3 replaces the iPad Mini Retina , which has in turn become the iPad Mini 2. The new iPad hasn't made any waves, though. Barely ripples, really. It's no thinner, no lighter, no more powerful; it's exactly the same as the iPad Mini 2 but with...

Good handling, Great finish, Allround responsiveness, Quality screen/excellent resolution, iOS 8 features (e.g. Handoff), As good as ever for mobile gaming, Great battery life...

No improvements whatsoever, except for the addition of TouchID, A reduced weight and a smaller border wouldn't have gone amiss, Holds less appeal than the iPad Mini Retina (iPad Mini 2), and the latter is still available...

The iPad Mini 3 probably deserves five stars overall, just like its predecessor. However, apart from the addition of Touch-ID, Apple hasn't done anything to distinguish the Mini 3 from the iPad Mini 2. Certainly not enough to merit the extra £80. For this...
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The iPad mini 3 is Apple's latest small tablet , but it's hard to spot the differences from last year's iPad mini. Here's our iPad mini 3 video review. (Also see our full iPad mini 3 review ) That's because there aren't many. The most important update i...

The iPad mini 3 is a great tablet in almost every way, and if that verdict sounds familiar, it's because that was our conclusion about the iPad mini 2. Apart from the Touch ID fingerprint reader and the option of a gold-coloured back, there's no differenc...
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Hiding in the shadows of Apple's iPad Air 2 announcement was the smaller iPad Mini 3, neglected, with the only improvement made to the year-old tablet being Touch ID.In our review of the second generation iPad Mini we wrote: “one significant disappointmen...

Powerful and yet small tablet, High resolution 'retina display', Touch ID...

Hardware is a year old, Expensive...
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In fact, there are just three things new about the iPad Mini 3: it now comes in gold, it has the TouchID fingerprint reader, and the Wi-Fi+Cellular version now has the Apple SIM. With these changes, the iPad Mini 3 selling for the same price as the old ta...

The iPad Mini 3 is a great tablet, but with the largely identical iPad Mini 2 available for less, it's hard to justify the price...
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v3.co.uk Updated: 2014-12-18 04:19:37
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Tech companies have been blurring the lines between device categories for the past few years. Traditionally the lines have been most blurred between the tablet and laptop categories, as the arrival of Windows 8 spurred a wave of convertible 'all-in-one' d...
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From the big iPhone 6 and bigger iPhone 6 Plus to the iPad mini range, Apple has diversified its range of iOS devices a great deal in the past few years. As recently as summer 2012 Apple sold iPads in only one screen size 9.7 inches and iPhones in only on...

The iPhone 6 Plus is definitely the better device, but then you get what you pay for. The iPhone 6 features a faster processor and a much better camera than the iPad mini 3. The optical image stabilisation on the iPhone 6 Plus is a huge boon to anybody wh...
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It seems like a strange comparison - a phone and a tablet - but not really. The iPhone 6 Plus is massive for a smartphone, and the iPad mini 3 is tiny for a tablet, so do you really need both and, if not, which is best? We compare the specs in our iPhone...
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Apple unveiled the new iPad mini 3 at a special event on 16 October, alongside the bigger iPad Air 2. We've spent some time with Apple's 7.9in tablet to bring you our iPad mini 3 review, which we'll update regularly over the next year as we spend more tim...

Gorgeous design, Touch ID fingerprint sensor, new gold colour option, more affordable 64GB model...

Almost identical to the now £80 cheaper iPad mini 2, misses out on iPad Air 2's great processor & specs...

The iPad mini 3 is by no means a bad tablet. In fact, it's a rather great one, but it's a bit of a rotten deal. We'd find it difficult to recommend buying the iPad mini 3 when the iPad mini 2 is available for £80 less and is almost exactly the same, and t...
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Apple revealed two new iPads during its special event in October, though we'd argue that one is just a re-shelled version of its predecessor. We're talking, of course, about the iPad mini 3 and the iPad Air 2, both of which are available to buy from Apple...

The iPad Air 2 is the more powerful of the two tablets, and the larger screen means a better experience when watching movies, playing games and carrying out other tasks that benefit from the larger screen estate such as using drawing or photo-editing apps...
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Apple's third-generation iPad mini is here, but how does it compare with its predecessor? Here, we put the two 7.9in Apple tablets head-to-head in our iPad mini 3 vs iPad mini 2 comparison, so you can find out how the iPad mini 3's specs, price and featur...

Overall, while the iPad mini 3 is a great tablet, we'd strongly recommend that you consider buying an iPad mini 2 instead to save your pennies. We're quite disappointed with the iPad mini 3 and we certainly don't think that the Touch ID alone is worth the...
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Apple has recently unveiled its new iPad mini, the iPad mini 3 , which is essentially the same as the iPad mini 2 but with a new colour option and a Touch ID fingerprint sensor. Earlier this year, Tesco also unveiled a new tablet -the Hudl 2 - which is am...
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You may have thought that the Nokia brand was no more because of Microsoft's decision to use its own brand on all new smartphones . But Nokia lives on as a separate company, and has unveiled the N1 tablet which runs Android rather than Windows 8. Here we...
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Just like last year, Apple unveiled two new iPads in October . Only one of them wasn't really new. Here's our iPad Air 2 and iPad mini...
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Last week Apple announced the iPad mini 3 so you're probably wondering what's different compared to the iPad mini 2 including price, sp...
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iPad Air 2 is now the thinnest and most powerful iOS device.How do you make a better iOS tablet than the iPad Air? In terms of doing what it's designed to do, last year's model (and, arguably, even the one before it) were pretty much as good as you could...
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It's definitely not uncommon to see market leaders rest on their laurels and push out an iterative release of an already-good product. In Apple's case, this is getting to be par for the course—and this year's iPads are proof positive that the tablet pione...

Cue up Sara MacLaughlin It's easy to get a little steamed when a company sees fit to just sit on their laurels and push out a product without doing much to justify its expanded pricetag. And you'd be right to feel like looking elsewhere is the logical...
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telegraph.co.uk Updated: 2015-01-17 18:46:58
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Kindle Fire HDXFrom £199Kinect Sports Rivals previewSamsung Galaxy Note II reviewMicrosoft Surface: first impressionsWorld's highest resolution tabletGoogle Nexus 10 reviewSamsung Galaxy Note 10.1 4G reviewIf you use the internet, you almost certainly us...
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In Cupertino today, Apple presented the products it's hoping we'll splash out on this Christmas. In what is likely to be the company's last big presentation this year, CEO Tim Cook revealed two new iPads and a new iMac with a remarkably high-resolution sc...
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Apple unveiled the new iPad mini 3 at a special event on 16 October, alongside the bigger iPad Air 2. We've spent some time with Apple's 7.9in tablet to bring you our iPad mini 3 review, which we'll update regularly over the next year as we spend more tim...

Gorgeous design, Touch ID fingerprint sensor, new gold colour option, more affordable 64GB model...

Almost identical to the now £80 cheaper iPad mini 2, misses out on iPad Air 2's great processor & specs...

The iPad mini 3 is by no means a bad tablet. In fact, it's a rather great one, but it's a bit of a rotten deal. We'd find it difficult to recommend buying the iPad mini 3 when the iPad mini 2 is available for £80 less and is almost exactly the same, and t...
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Apple has announced, as expected, two new iPads. The iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 are now available but older iPad models remain on sale so which one should you buy? See also : Best iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 deals . Not only are there various different c...
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digitalmediaandit.com Updated: 2015-06-18 12:46:32
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This iPad Mini is an incredibly beautiful device. The iPad comes in several sizes (and prices) now:-Oddly enough, it's so beautifully easy to use , it's almost doesn't feel like a computer at all.A word of warning – this review is written for people who'v...
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You also have a choice of 16 or 64GB storage capacity; however this does impact on the cost…. For example at 16GB's, with a 3GB data allowance per month, you are looking at a £9 upfront cost and then £32 a month (minimum of 24 month contract).This will eq...

I think in certain situations the mobile data aspect of this model does provide added functionality if you can't get access to a Wireless Hotspot. However I did have a few concerns over the heat when using it for longer periods.Additionally the lower refl...
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The iPad Mini 3 stuck out like a sore thumb during its year-long existence. Whereas the iPad Mini 2 was the equal of the original iPad Air in every way but size, the iPad Mini 3 lagged behind the iPad Air 2. Apart from its Touch ID fingerprint sensor, it...
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The iPad mini is a bit like the child which gets all the hand-me-downs from an older sibling, but that's not to say you shouldn't buy one. The iPad mini 4 just inherited a load of great features from the iPad Air 2, and here we explain the differences bet...
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Which is better: the iPad mini 3 or the iPad mini 4? I've got the mini 3, and I'm wondering if it's worth updating to the new iPad mini 4.The iPad mini is one of Apple's understated heroes, and Apple's new iPad mini 4 has improved specifications. But how...

iPad mini 4 has better internal specs, iPad mini 3 is cheaper for same external design...

iPad mini 3 has slower performance and will age faster...

On the whole, we think the faster components of the iPad mini 4 are well worth the additional spend. It'll get software upgrades from Apple for a longer time thanks to the slightly faster chipset and additional RAM. Spend the additional cash and get the n...
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The iPad Mini 3 is 20x13.5x.6cm it weights 339grams. The viewable screen is 16x12cm with the diagonal measurement being just less than 8inches.Going round the sides of the unit you have the charging connector in the centre of the bottom and either side of...
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NEW: Apple's iPad mini 3 is now on sale [DAVE SNELLING ]Apple's tiny tablet is one of their most successful devices ever.Loved by millions, the iPad mini has become an iconic image of Apple's success.Now the tech firm have refreshed this popular tablet wi...
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Thinner, lighter, faster: Welcome to Apple's new iPad's“The iPad Air is only a pound... but sadly that's weight not price”THINNER, faster and weighing less than a bottle of beer - welcome to the iPad Air.Apple launched its new tablets last night, and the...
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alphr.com Updated: 2016-02-12 10:54:09
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Looking for the best tablet to buy in 2016? Then – lovely as it is – the iPad mini 3 probably isn't the tablet you're looking for. Since it landed in 2014, Apple has released a substantial update in the form of the iPad mini 4, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab...

Even in retrospect, it seems ungrateful to gripe about the iPad mini 3: Apple added Touch ID without bumping the price upwards, and it was the first generation to provide 64GB and 128GB storage options. The glaring issue is that Apple shot itself in the f...
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The thing is, there are only three notable things that differentiate itself the iPad Mini 3: it comes in gold, has the TouchID fingerprint reader feature, and the Wi-Fi+Cellular version now includes the Apple SIM. Obviously, with these changes, the iPad M...

The iPad Mini 3 was a great tablet, but with the largely identical iPad Mini 2 available for less, justifying the price was tough...
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Apple and Google may be fierce competitors in the tablet market, but the two companies have taken very different approaches with their latest mini tablets. While the Nexus 9 uses a completely new design from the previous Nexus 7, the iPad Mini 3 is merely...

Remains one of the best compact tablets around, Excellent screen, Fast performance, Adds fingerprint reader...

Few improvements over iPad Mini 2...

While the iPad Mini 3 is a fine device on its own merits, it's virtually identical to its predecessor - whilst being simultaneously more expensive...
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stuff.tv/my/ Updated: 2016-11-23 10:05:16
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If the iPad Mini 2 didn't exist, we'd be gushing over this lovely bit of kit just like we did last year.Because everything is the same. The same slim-but-not-too-slim 7.5mm aluminium build, small-but-not-too-small 7.9in screen and incredibly sharp 2048 x...

The best small tablet experience, Touch ID for unlock and iTunes, Gorgeous build, stunning Retina screen, All-day battery life...

The Mini 2 is now much better value, No spec bumps like the iPad Air 2, Non expandable, no 32GB, Slightly inferior colours next to Air 2...

This is essentially an iPad Mini 2s or more accurately still, an iPad Mini 2 with Touch ID.The changes are comically minimal and the most interesting new features are available via a software update to iOS 8.1 if you have a last-gen iPad Mini.If this is y...
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Blink and you might have missed it. The iPad mini 3 made an especially quiet debut at Apple's latest event, a mere footnote compared with the iPad Air 2. With the dust now settled, it's easy to see why—aside from a gold paintjob, Touch ID sensor, and Appl...

Beautifully built, Fast, Sharp screen, Excellent app options...

Pricey, Few reasons to buy over the less-expensive, still-available iPad mini 2...

The Apple iPad mini 3 is a superb small-screen tablet, but you can get essentially the same experience from its predecessor for $100 less...
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