A look at the new iPad Mini from Apple:
• First take: 7.5 (out of 10).
• Likes: Extraordinarily thin and light; solid aluminum case; less expensive than larger iPad; runs same wide range and number of tablet-customized apps as iPad.
• Dislikes: Pricey compared with other mini-tablet rivals; display is lower resolution than rivals and larger iPad; processor is same as used in last-year’s iPad 2.
• Specs: 7.9-inch 1024x768 display; dual-core Apple-designed A5 chip; 1.2-megapixel front and 5-megapixel rear cameras.
• Price: Depending on storage capacity, $330-$530 for Wi-Fi only models and $460-$660 for 4G models.
• Web: www.apple.com.