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Apple iPad Mini 1 Silver 16GB WiFi - MD531E

Apple iPad Mini 1 Silver 16GB WiFi - MD531E

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  • Last seen at $199.00 at LaptopUniverseFull on Nov 11.
  • Our take on the Apple iPad Mini 1 Silver 16GB WiFi - MD531E

    The iPad Mini 1 is Apple's first 7.9-inch tablet, a shrunken iPad 2 with the same A5 chip and 512MB of RAM. It is thin and light, with an aluminum back and a 1024x768 display that is not Retina, so text looks soft next to later Minis. It suits light reading, video and web browsing, but the 16GB model has no expansion and the hardware stopped at iOS 9, so many current apps no longer install or update. Against the Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire HD of its time it won on build and app selection but lost on screen sharpness and price.

    Best forLight reading and video on a small screenA cheap first tablet for a childCollectors and fans of early Apple hardware
    Pros
    • Small, light aluminum body that is easy to hold one-handed
    • Solid build quality for its class
    • Good app ecosystem for its era
    • Comfortable 7.9-inch size for reading
    Cons
    • Non-Retina 1024x768 screen looks soft
    • A5 chip and 512MB RAM feel slow on modern apps
    • Stuck on iOS 9, so many apps no longer install
    • 16GB with no microSD expansion
    • Old battery may hold less charge than when new

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    What reviewers say

    Owners liked the size, weight and build when it launched, but most now describe it as too slow and too outdated for daily use. The non-Retina screen and capped software are the most common complaints.

    What people mention
    • PerformanceCriticisedOwners say the A5 chip and 512MB of RAM make newer apps slow to load and switch.
    • DisplayCriticisedReviewers note the 1024x768 screen is not Retina, so text and images look soft.
    • BuildPraisedOwners praise the thin aluminum body and how light it feels in one hand.
    • SoftwareCriticisedUsers report it is capped at iOS 9, so many current apps will not install or update.
    • SizePraisedBuyers like the 7.9-inch size for reading and watching video.

    About the Apple iPad Mini 1 Silver 16GB WiFi - MD531E

    Apple iPad Mini 1 Silver 16GB WiFi - MD531E

    Questions and answers

    Can it run current apps?
    No. It stopped at iOS 9, so many apps in the App Store no longer install or update. Check the app you need before buying.
    Is the screen Retina?
    No. It is a 1024x768 display at 163 pixels per inch, so text looks less sharp than on later iPad Minis.
    Can I add storage?
    No. The 16GB is fixed, with no microSD slot, and the system takes part of it.
    Is it good for kids?
    For offline video and simple games it works, but newer apps and streaming services may not run on iOS 9.
    How does it compare with the iPad Mini 2?
    The Mini 2 adds a Retina screen, the faster A7 chip and more RAM, and it supports much newer software.
    What is in the box?
    Typically the tablet, a Lightning cable and a power adapter. Check the listing for what is included.
    Where is the Apple iPad Mini 1 Silver 16GB WiFi - MD531E cheapest?
    At LaptopUniverseFull, for $199.00, as of our latest check.

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