Unboxing and Exploring the Apple iPad Mini

I'm Renee from imore.com, and I'm excited to unbox and take a closer look at Apple's brand new iPad Mini. As we can see, even from the outside, there's a noticeable difference in size when comparing this device to its traditional tablet counterparts.

Upon removing the top and accessing the inside of the box, we're presented with the iPad Mini itself. We'll set it aside for a moment while I show you some of the other accessories that come with your new device. Inside the box, you'll find an iPhone-style power adapter, which is significantly smaller than what you'd typically find with a full-sized iPad. Alongside the power adapter, there's also a book and tips booklet, designed in California, which will undoubtedly provide you with helpful information as you get started with your new device.

Another piece of equipment that comes bundled with the iPad Mini is the new lightning adapter. This represents an exciting change for Apple, as it marks the company's shift towards a more streamlined approach to charging their devices. The presence of this lightning port at the bottom of the iPad Mini makes it easy to access and use your device without having to fumble around for cables.

One of the standout features of the iPad Mini is its slim design. Measuring just 7.2 mm in thickness, it's almost identical to the new iPod Touch fifth generation. This level of thinness is achieved by using anodized aluminum for the shell, which also helps to reduce weight and improve durability. You'll notice that this same attention to detail has been applied to the home button on the front of the device, which slides open to unlock your iPad Mini as you would expect.

The FaceTime HD 720p camera is positioned at the top of the device, allowing for seamless video conferencing and other high-definition capabilities. As we can see, even this compact camera is capable of producing impressive results. The overall design of the iPad Mini has been carefully considered to ensure that it's comfortable to hold and use in a variety of settings.

One of the most significant advantages of the iPad Mini is its incredible size and portability. With a device that's small enough to fit inside your jacket pocket or slip into your back pocket, you'll find yourself reaching for it more often than ever before. While the device may not be the most comfortable to hold in one hand at first, once you get accustomed to its shape and weight, you'll discover just how effortlessly easy it is to navigate and use.

Interestingly, the size of the iPad Mini has drawn comparisons between this device and Apple's current generation iPhones. When viewed alongside the brand new fourth-generation iPad, the iPad Mini clearly occupies a unique position within Apple's product lineup – sitting somewhere in the middle between its traditional tablet offerings and compact iPhone devices. This positioning makes the iPad Mini an attractive option for those who want a more portable and versatile device without sacrificing too much performance or features.

The iPad Mini is now available in black, slate, or white and silver colors, with storage options ranging from 16 GB to 64 GB in WiFi models. Cellular variants are also on their way, providing users with the flexibility to access data and make calls on the go. Before I wrap up this unboxing session, I'd like to remind you that more information about me can be found on Twitter at @ReneRichie, and for even more great content, please check out our channel at youtube.com/imore.

Overall, it's clear that Apple has put a lot of thought into the design and functionality of the iPad Mini. Its incredible size, powerful features, and streamlined interface make it an excellent choice for anyone looking for a portable and versatile device that won't compromise on performance or style.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enthis is Renee from imore.com and right now I'm unboxing and taking a look at the brand new iPad Mini so here we have Apple's brand new iPad mini and if you look at it even from the outside even from the box you can see the difference in size opening it up uh we're going to remove the top and inside right away presented to you is the iPad Mini itself now I am just going to set that aside for a minute inside here you have an iPhone style power adapter not the big one you find with the full iPad you also have of course designed in California the books and all the little tips and you have the new lightning adapter so that is the equipment that comes with your iPad Mini you have stereo speaker and the lightning port on the bottom the Apple logo on the back and it's anodized aluminum now identical to what was found on the new iPod Touch fifth generation it is almost the same shell and wow is it thin it is 7.2 mm or the same thinness as the previous generation iPod touch you have the uh home button on the front slide to unlock as you would expect at the very top is the FaceTime HD 720p camera and the big story here is it is small it is fit inside your jacket pocket hold in one hand small now holding it in one hand it it's okay if you want to just sit there and sort of push and uh tap away at it it's not the most comfortable thing I think you'll end up holding it in a normal grip but it is amazing light in that grip and it's amazingly small you can put it in the back pocket of your jeans the lightning adapter um is new to all of Apple's current generation technology uh and when you look at the size it's actually closer to what you find on the iPhone in terms of finish than even the brand new fourth generation iPad and again here you can get a look at the difference in size it is literally right in the middle of the iphone/ipod touch and traditional iPad uh lineup the iPad Mini is available now in black and slate or white and silver 16 GB 32 GB or 64 GB in WiFi and coming soon in cellular you can find more about me at Rene Richie on Twitter and for more great videos check out our Channel at youtube.com/ imore videothis is Renee from imore.com and right now I'm unboxing and taking a look at the brand new iPad Mini so here we have Apple's brand new iPad mini and if you look at it even from the outside even from the box you can see the difference in size opening it up uh we're going to remove the top and inside right away presented to you is the iPad Mini itself now I am just going to set that aside for a minute inside here you have an iPhone style power adapter not the big one you find with the full iPad you also have of course designed in California the books and all the little tips and you have the new lightning adapter so that is the equipment that comes with your iPad Mini you have stereo speaker and the lightning port on the bottom the Apple logo on the back and it's anodized aluminum now identical to what was found on the new iPod Touch fifth generation it is almost the same shell and wow is it thin it is 7.2 mm or the same thinness as the previous generation iPod touch you have the uh home button on the front slide to unlock as you would expect at the very top is the FaceTime HD 720p camera and the big story here is it is small it is fit inside your jacket pocket hold in one hand small now holding it in one hand it it's okay if you want to just sit there and sort of push and uh tap away at it it's not the most comfortable thing I think you'll end up holding it in a normal grip but it is amazing light in that grip and it's amazingly small you can put it in the back pocket of your jeans the lightning adapter um is new to all of Apple's current generation technology uh and when you look at the size it's actually closer to what you find on the iPhone in terms of finish than even the brand new fourth generation iPad and again here you can get a look at the difference in size it is literally right in the middle of the iphone/ipod touch and traditional iPad uh lineup the iPad Mini is available now in black and slate or white and silver 16 GB 32 GB or 64 GB in WiFi and coming soon in cellular you can find more about me at Rene Richie on Twitter and for more great videos check out our Channel at youtube.com/ imore video\n"