The engineering prototype iPad mini [pictures]

Publication Gotta Be Mobile, on the eve of disseminated  exclusive photos of the engineering model iPhone 5 , presented similar pictures for the Tablet PC iPad mini. Bloggers claim that these images show the size of the device, connectors, and other aspects of design, sent a reliable source of feed supply Apple.

 

Correspondents say the site, iPad mini will be the thinnest tablet Apple, as can be seen on one of the photos. Early engineering sample is a plastic model that can be used in the manufacturing process and test accessories.

 

Comparison with the current engineering prototype model iPad makes it clear that the device will be capable of withstanding a lesser thickness, but it will be about two-thirds in size. Recall, according to unofficial information, coming from Apple Tablet PC is equipped with a 7.85-inch display, the current model iPad equipped with 9.7-inch touch screen.

 

Careful study of photographs suggests that the height of the iPad mini will be 213.36 mm, and width - 143.67 mm. Recall, the new iPad dimensions 241.3 x 185.6 reaches x 9.39 mm. At the lower end of the engineering prototype can see the 19-pin dock connector, the same as that predicted by the recent rumors about a new iPhone. If you believe the pictures, there will be speakers.

VoucherCodesPro: iPad mini - the biggest mistake Apple

A compact model of the Tablet PC iPad, which is rumored to debut this fall, does not cause much interest among users, Say experts from the research firm VoucherCodesPro.

 

According to a recent survey, most consumers (42%) believe that the release of the tablet with a screen of 7 inches will be the "biggest mistake» Apple.

20% of respondents stated that the iPad mini does not need any most Apple, or users. 54% of respondents would prefer rather than Apple-gadget model of Google Nexus 7, and 46% will replace it on the Surface - Tablet PC running Microsoft operating system Windows.

"If consumers are showing greater interest in the Nexus 7 or Surface, maybe, Apple should come up with something more original than just a smaller version of what already exists", - said George Karl, chief analyst VoucherCodesPro.

Earlier it was reported that a 7-inch iPad will be more similar to the increased player iPod touch, than a smaller copy of the existing models. The device will have the same height as the Google Nexus 7, and its width will be slightly higher.

According to recent reports, iPad mini module receives wireless 3G, which has neither the Nexus 7, no Amazon Kindle Fire. The "Apple" tablet with a 7 inch screen will cost more than their counterparts - 249-299 dollars, compared with the price of Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire in the $ 199.