LTE iPad mini Arrives in Stores

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The LTE-capable version of Apple's iPad mini hit store shelves on Friday, two weeks after the WiFi-only model was released. The WiFi plus LTE model is available through Apple's own retail stores as well as AT&T, Verizon and Sprint stores.

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The iPad mini includes a 7.9-inch multitouch display instead of the 9.7-inch display from the full-size iPad. It also sports front and rear-facing digital cameras, built-in 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth, stereo speakers, and Apple's new Lightning connector.

Apple sold 3 million iPads during the first weekend the iPad mini and fourth generation iPad were available. CEO Tim Cook called the numbers a "launch weekend record," and the company will presumably sell even more of its smaller multimedia tablet now that consumers can choose between the WiFi-only and WiFi plus LTE models.

Jeff Gamet

Jeff Gamet

Jeff is the Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and co-host of the Apple Context Machine podcast. He is the author of "The Designer's Guide to Mac OS X" from Peachpit Press, and writes for several design-related publications. Jeff has presented at events such as Macworld Expo, the RSA Conference, and the Mac Computer Expo. In all his spare time, he also co-hosts the We Have Communicators podcast, and makes guest appearances on several other podcasts, too. Jeff dreams in HD.

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