In our impression, Android tablets were living a life neither too good nor too bad under Apple iPad’s shadow. iPad has been the pronoun of tablet computer for most of us. Xiaomi unveil the Mipad a few hours ago, it looks very like iPad mini. Here is our review about the new Android tablet: An iPad mini knock-off.

Although Xiaomi has achieved some success in Android’s phones, however, limited by the Android system, Xiaomi has not pushed any tablet products. But the new born Xiaomi Mipad gave new expectation to Android tablet market. Whether it can shake Apple’s governing position with its price and configuration? Well, may be.

Xiaomi Mipad use same 7.9inch retina screen as iPad mini 2, which is 2048×1536 pixels, the ppi is 326. The size is proved by Apple as the best screen size, which has been continued by Xiaomi.

With it in hand, you will not feel any strenuous , benefited by its 360g weight, it is portable. The rate of screen in front is similar to iPad mini, but if you don’t notice the Android’s classic 3 control buttons, you may think it is a iPad mini.

Surely there is a mi trademark on the top of its screen, besides the logo is the inconspicuous breathing light and 5MP OV camera.

Xiaomi Mipad is only 8.5 mm thick, which will give you good handle feeling.

Xiaomi Mipad’s back shell is anti-fingerprint and painted design, looks similar as Apple’s iPhone 5c. Colorful back shell is Xiaomi’s consistent tactics, there are blue, green, yellow, pink and white available, which makes it full of personality.

The back 8MP camera is 2.0 aperture design, you won’t be confused to tablet’s bad IQ anymore after experienced Xiaomi Mipad.

Right side is all control buttons , it is the volume control and power button from up to down.

There is a speaker on the lower part on its back.

Check the setting menu, about local, we can see Xiaomi tablet’s detailed configuration. Xiaomi Mipad use Nvidia Tegra K1 processor , CPU is 2.2GHz 4 and ARM A15 structure, GPU use 192 cores Kepler, same as PC, The most advantage GPU in mobile devices nowadays, supporting newest PC game class tech, Open GL 4.4 Tesselline and can get more details and real scene to the screen. Tested by GFXbench 3.0, the GPU is 2 times as fast as Apple’s A7.

Surely, the score is amazing 41000, which is top of Android devices, but there was not Antutu installed in the show so we can not verify it.

Top hardware configuration is not enough to make Xiaomi rival iPad, the basic of Xiaomi is the growing MIUI system. We can experience that including calendar, player and photo album is designed to fit the big screen, Xiaomi can improve fast if there are enough 3rd party’s APPs.

Totally, the $240 price tag made Xiaomi Mipad is able to be succeed in the beginning, Xiaomi did a lot both in hardware and software, we may see if it can shake iPad’s position.

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Apple has officially unveiled their new generation of iPad, the iPad Air and iPad Mini (aka iPad Mini 2). Interestngly, both device is packs with retina display screen.

Apple iPad Air is the successor to the Apple iPad generation, the new iPad Air is packs with 9.7 inch Retina Display screen. The design is 20% thinner and 28% lighter than the fourth-generation iPad with a narrower bezel. While the second-generation iPad Mini has also packs with 7,9 inch retina display screen that is more sharper, clear and detailed. The design is the same as the previous iPad Mini but it is powered by 64-bit A7 chipset with built-in wifi and LTE connections plus the latest iOS 7 software.

The second-generation iPad Mini screen now has the same resolution as the iPad Air that has 2048 x 1536 pixels (326 ppi), is more dense than the first generation iPad Mini resolution is only 1024 x 768 pixels. The A7 chip on iPad Air and iPad Mini is supports OpenGL ES version 3.0 and use the new M7 coprosesor control handle accelerometer, gyroscope and compass so the A7 chip could work more efficiently.

Both models of the iPad has two antennas that supports technology Multiple-In-Multiple-Out (MIMO), which can improve performance up to 300 Mbps WiFi be added to complete LTE cellular connections into a single model.

On the side of the camera, both the iPad using the new front camera with rear illumination sensor with larger pixels. 5 megapixel rear camera with fixed and better optics is faster performance and better than ever in terms of taking pictures and video.

Apple also said that it is now available in more than 1 million apps in the App Store with more than 475 thousand apps which are designed specifically for the iPad. Apple also introduced the iTunes Radio as the internet radio service that is free from iTunes.

Apple offers iPad Air WiFi from 1 November at a price of USD 499 for the 16GB, $ 599 for the 32GB model, $ 699 for the 64GB model and $ 799 for the 128GB models. Apple sells iPad with WiFi Air + cell on the same day with prices starting at $629 for the 16GB model. While the iPad Mini with Retina Display wifi version will be available in late November at a price of $399 for the 16GB model to $699 for the 128GB models. Apple iPad Mini with Retina Display models of cellular + WiFi will be available with prices starting at $529 to $829 for the 128GB model in the United States.

Apple on the occasion also announced a price drop for iPad mini from $299 for the 16GB wifi model and $429 for the 16GB wifi + cellular models. Apple iPad 2 is also coming down in price and sold from $399 for the 16GB model and $529 for the 16GB wifi + cellular models.

To complement the two new tablet, Apple's new Smart Cover also provides a price of $39 is available in various color options. Apple also provides a new Smart Case for iPad Airprice of $79 and $69 for iPad Mini.

In addition to the United States, both the new iPad will be available starting November 1 in various countries such as Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Hong Kong, Japan, Macao, Singapore, England and other European countries.

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Apple is reportedly preparing to their new products in the near future. One of the much-awaited appearance is iPad Mini 2, this next generation iPad Mini tablet is expected to give a new feature than a predecessor. But we've just got the new rumor about the next generation iPad Mini, what ?

According to recent leaked information, the iPad Mini 2 will has 6.81 millimeters thickness. That's mean the new iPad Mini 2 will has 0.4 millimeters thinner than the current iPad Mini. But this picture is also taken to indicate that the second generation of iPad Mini will not receive additional screen resolutions.

The recent rumored syas that the new iPad Mini 2 will has 7.9-inch screen with a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels, up from 1024 x 768 pixels in the first version. However, if both the iPad Mini will use the Retina display trechnology, the body thickness may increasing, but the leaked picture incdicate that the new iPad Mini 2 will not use retina display technology just only use the same display as the recent iPad Mini.

The leaked images show us the same color of iPad Mini 2 which covered with gray space color. How about the TouchID in iPad Mini 2? unfortunately, there is no information about that, so we have to wait and see.

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Apple has already release the new iPhone 5S with gold color cover, is now we have a leaked picture of iPad 5 and iPad Mini 2 that also covered with gold color covered.

The gold color covered is the most wanted color for iPhone 5S, it seems Apple is also preparing the gold color for the next generation iPad 5 and iPad Mini 2, this device will be unveiled in the Apple event that helds on October 22 in San Francisco.

According to the rumors, the new iPad will get “narrower, thinner, and lighter” and possibly built with processors at least as powerful as those used in the freshly-launched iPhone 5s. new iPad models have 64-bit processors as engines in a significant boost that would enable tablets to handle more heavyweight programs and games. An upgraded version of the iPad mini with an improved screen is also expected.

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After we all waiting for the next Apple iPad Mini tablet device (aka iPad Mini 2), is now we have a leaked picture of iPad Mini 2 case. Bear in mind that all the previous leaks have yet to be officially confirmed, and this time around, yet another Apple device would fall under the purview of hardcore fans – with the next generation iPad mini 2’s alleged cases spotted.

Those leaked picture is taken from FanaticFone.com and the ase look different from preecessor, while the Apple logo is also has different design but it’s seem look from the back (inside the cover). While for now, we also heard that the new Apple ipad Mini 2 will be available wothout Retina display screen and let’s wait until Apple officially release this device.

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The relationship between Apple and Samsung seems to have started improving lately. Even the South Korean company is rumored to have been selected by Apple as a supplier for making display on the iPad Mini 2.

A report quoted from the news it’s revealed that Apple decided partnership with AU Optronics (AUO) for iPad Mini 2. This is because AUO unable to fulfill a request made by Apple.

In the midst of the standoff, Samsung also be the perfect solution for Apple. Moreover the Samsung tablet has received many compliments from the owners and reviewers around the world.

Apple is reportedly planning to launching their latest next generation of iPad Mini in the near future. With the short timeline, Apple was trying to find a reliable supplier  to meet their demands.

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Rumors that the iPad mini 2 will have a clearer picture with 2048×1536 pixel display screen is 7.9 inches. iPad mini 2 will use A5X processor it? Or the possibility of getting bigger.

Doug Freedman, analyst at Royal Bank of Canada Capital Markets (RBC Capital Markets) in 2012 to access the chip manufacturing plant in China, he said, “according to the news of the Tokyo television network (TXN), iPad mini second generation has begun to assemble a and is likely to have several new suppliers. ”

iPad Mini 2 shell
In February, the legendary the iPad mini 2 shell photo appeared on the Internet, the figure shows the iPad mini silver shell. Figure, most people are aware of the housing, the Apple logo and text is the sky blue, instead of the classic black. Apart from the color aside, the more important information is shown in this picture, it carries equipment with iPad mini now than it will be thicker.

Apple iPad updated to Retina screen, its thickness slightly point increase, so a thicker shell iPad mini 2 means that the new iPad mini will also use the Retina screen.

iPad Mini release date
Taking into account the higher-definition display project will begin in the second half of 2013, so the iPad the mini 2 release date will not be late in the second half of 2013? Is it also possible to iPad 5 in April with a modified version with the first release? However, the latter seems unlikely.

KGI Securities (KGI Securities) Financial Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo announced an Apple product launches in 2013, shown in the table, iPad mini 2 will be on sale at the end of this year.

The technology website BGR published a series of reports to support this judgment, said it will catch up with the Christmas shopping season.

iPad Mini 2 display
iPad 4 with Retina display, the next generation of mini should also use the Retina, or a similar technology.

This iPad mini biggest criticism is that it is low pixel 1024 x 768 display. The critics do not understand why Apple is not starting from the first-generation iPad mini Retina display, said to a large extent with the pace of product launches.

Some people think that Apple started releasing low-level configuration, so that the next time updated when there is more room for improvement. The iPad mini product issues seem to have can be used to explain this theory.

It is said to be coming iPad mini retina display has 2048×1536 pixels, is the the iPad mini 1024×798 screen 2 times higher than the iPad 4 264ppi pixel density.

February 2013 reported that the iPad mini Retina display has already begun production. Allegedly it will have a pixel density of 324ppi. As we can see on the iPad 4, better display means a bulky products? The rumors say that is not the case, because the screen is IGZO display technology (amorphous IGZO channel layer material used in the new generation of thin-film transistor technology).

iPad Mini 2 price
When the first release of the iPad mini difficult to produce, will be priced at $ 329, the report said. Indeed, the shipment is still very slow.

Only to the iPad mini become so small due to the use of the new GF DITO touch technology, which was one of its main technical difficulties.

AU Optronics Corp. (AU Optronics) the iPad mini LCD panel manufacturers, had called for such a small screen too bitter, so if the iPad mini 2 really using the Retina screen or similar technology, in turn will make production supplier headache.

However, AU Optronics also said they have to solve the panel some problems, such as light leakage problem.
So the Retina screen iPad mini 2 will prices pushed up it? It may take two products in the form of screen Retina and non-Retina screen to reduce the basic price.

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Apple has been unveiled their iPad Mini few months ago, and now we have a new leaked information from one of Taiwanese supply chain manufacturer, Apple is preparing the new ipad Mini 2 to the market soon.

For a while now, there is a leaked information about ipad Mini 2 specification, the iPad Mini 2 will packs with 7,9 inch display wih resolution is upgrade to 2048×1536 pixel density, it’s mean that resolution is Retina Display technology with 324 ppi, while the new ipad Mini 2 will also sports with quad-core GPU configuraton.

7.9 inches Retina Display
In fact, Apple iPad Mini 2 generation will be equipped with 7.9 inches Retina display, and will reach resolution of 2048 × 1536 pixels is nothing new to say, but the latest news pixel density 326ppi slightly past rumors differences, but supported by the 324ppi pixel density is reached the retinal display level.

Not only that, the Apple iPad mini 2-generation piece of screen effects apparently has a good performance. According to the reports of foreign sites, a contact with a prototype of the Apple iPad mini 2 internal staff said the iPad mini size and shape of the iPad mini, but the improvement of the display “amazing”. In addition, in accordance with the statement of the employee, iPad mini 2 generation also uses A5X dual-core processors and quad-core GPU configuration.

Code J85

According to Taiwan media after the news that Apple also added piece touch screen OGS screen lamination technology, and has already begun testing. The so-called OGS (One Glass Solution) In fact, many released smartphones have applied, which features a touch screen built into the protective glass and protective glass to fit directly in the display. In this way, not only can reduce the thickness of the touch screen, but also to enhance the light transmission rate, so that the entire screen is very transparent.

In addition, rumors iPad Mini codenamed J85, the first-generation design in the shape will be retained, but the time to market than people expected a little later, around the market around October this year.

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