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Hands-on with the new OLED iPad Mini

Apple announced a new iPad Mini with a larger OLED display this week, and we've just gotten to try it out at Apple's "Pro and tell" event. It's an iPad for sure, but the new OLED on the Mini looks exceptional, and the optional nano-texture matte finish is awesome. The "Pro and tell" event venue […]

Hands-on with the new OLED iPad Mini

Apple unveiled a new iPad Mini with a larger OLED display at their "Pro and tell" event. The eighth-generation iPad Mini boasts an 8.5-inch screen, thinner bezels, and the capability to reach up to 1,200 nits of brightness. The device still operates at a 60Hz refresh rate, unlike its 120Hz counterpart. It is powered by an A20 Pro chip, with the 128GB and 256GB models featuring five CPU cores, while the 512GB variant has six.

Apple has introduced an "Acoustic Display" feature, which utilizes woofers embedded in the display to deliver enhanced bass response and increased volume. The iPad Mini is available in two colors: starlight and midnight, and can be preordered starting November 6th. Priced at $699, it is a premium device that offers exceptional display quality and audio performance.

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