Consumers hungry for LTE enabled versions of Apple's fourth-generation iPad and iPad mini are in luck.
Verizon, Sprint, and AT&T, have made both releases available on their official websites and store locations, according to a report by CNET. Those who wish to order the device from Apple directly should check with the company's official website at 10 p.m.
The iPad mini features a Dual-Core A5 Processor, Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology , a 7.9-inch diagonal LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology, a 1024 x 768, fingerprint-resistant coating, a front-facing 1.2 Facetime HD camera, and a 5-megapixel iSight Camera. The LTE device is available starting at $459 for the 16GB, $550 for the 32GB, and $659 for the 64GB version.
CNET's review of the mini reads, " I'm not sure who the iPad Mini is for. The budget-minded, perhaps, or kids, or those who want a second iPad. Businesses that want a more portable on-site iPad. People who want to mount an iPad in their vehicles. Actually, I guess I know exactly who the iPad Mini is for. With iOS having such reach, this is another way to use it, another form. It's as simple as that. The iPad Mini probably isn't for everyone, and that's exactly the point. Like the iPod and the iPod Nano, it's another style for another crowd. I will say this: when you see it, you'll desire it. Just remind yourself you may not need it."
The fourth-generation iPad sports a Dual-Core A6X processor, a 9.7 in display, Bluetooth 4.0 wireless tech, 10 hours of battery life, and identical camera to the mini. With LTE, 16GB device costs $629, while the 64GB is priced at $829.
The site's full-sized iPad review states that the fourth-gen iPad is "still pretty portable, and at $499, it's decently affordable. For those who care about the best screen, excellent battery life, impressive performance and the greatest compatibility with cutting-edge apps, look no further. Others may choose the iPad Mini for its compactness. In the long run, the iPad Mini may be the most successful iPad. Today, I still think that award belongs to the larger, classic version, but by a narrow margin -- and mainly because of that Retina Display."
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