Introduction to the iPad Mini 3
- The iPad mini 3's Screen Size and Resolution
- The iPad mini 3 Offers Decent Processing Power
- A Few Important Decisions Relating to Which iPad Mini 3 to Acquire
- Select the Right Amount of Internal Storage to Meet Your Needs
- Final Thoughts?
From the book
From the book
From the book
If you’re one of those people that think that size matters, than you’ll definitely want to compare the features and capabilities of the iPad mini 3 with the iPad Air 2 before choosing which new tablet is best suited to meet your needs. Then, keep that age-old adage that “good things come in small packages” in mind when choosing your tablet.
The iPad mini 3’s Screen Size and Resolution
The iPad mini 3 utilizes a stunning 7.9-inch (diagonal) Retina Multi-Touch display that offers 2048 by 1536 resolution at 326 pixels per inch, while the full size iPad Air 2 provides a larger 9.7-inch (diagonal) Retina Multi-Touch display that offers 2048 by 1536 resolution at 264 pixels per inch.
The screen size of each tablet also impacts the iPad’s overall dimensions and weight. While the iPad Air 2 is larger in height (9.4 inches) and width (6.6 inches), compared with the iPad mini 3 (7.87 inches by 5.3 inches), the larger iPad Air 2, which is 0.24 inches thick, is actually thinner than the otherwise smaller iPad mini 3, which is 0.29 inches thick.
As for weight, the iPad Air 2 is between 0.96 and 0.98 pounds (depending on the model), while the iPad mini 3 weights between 0.73 and0.75 pounds (depending on the model). This small difference may seem insignificant, but if you will be holding the tablet in your hands, while reading an eBook, for example, for many hours at a time, the weight of the device should be considered.