iPad mini Wi-Fi/AT&T/GPS - 1st Gen
As Apple describes it, the iPad mini line represents a "concentration" of the larger iPad models before it and provides a physically smaller device but with a display that has the same number of pixels as the original iPad (1st Gen) or iPad 2 (but fewer pixels than the retina display-equipped iPad 3rd Gen or iPad 4th Gen).
All of the original iPad mini models (1st Gen) feature a 7.9" 1024x768 (163 ppi) LED-backlit IPS touch-sensitive display, a dual core 1 GHz Apple A5 processor, 512 MB of RAM, 16 GB, 32 GB or 64 GB of flash memory storage, dual cameras -- a rear-mounted 5 megapixel "iSight" camera capable of shooting stills and 1080p video and a front-mounted 1.2 megapixel "FaceTime HD" camera capable of shooting stills and 720p video, dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, stereo speakers, and more. Connectivity to computers, if desired, and power is provided by the Lightning port.
This specific iPad mini A1454 model also has support for A-GPS and GLONASS, GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA, and LTE bands 4 and 17. In the US, it first was intended to run on the AT&T network (and T-Mobile was added subsequently).
The battery life of this iPad mini model is reportedly 10 hours "surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music" and 9 hours "surfing the web using cellular data."
Originally, Apple offered this model with either a black front and a "slate" back or a white front and a silver back, but on October 22, 2013, Apple discontinued the black/slate version and replaced it with a version with a black front and a medium toned gunmetal "Space Gray" back. This "Space Gray" model only was offered with 16 GB of storage and has its own order numbers, as well (MF442LL/A on AT&T and MF743LL/A on T-Mobile).
| Introduction Date: | October 23, 2012* | Discontinued Date: | June 19, 2015** |
| Processors: | 1 (2 Cores) | Geekbench 2 (32): | 745 |
| Geekbench 3 (32): | 261 | Geekbench 3 (32): | 492 |
| Geekbench 3 (64): | N/A | Geekbench 3 (64): | N/A |
| Geekbench 4 (SC): | 329 | Geekbench 4 (MC): | 567 |
| Geekbench 5 (SC): | N/A | Geekbench 5 (MC): | N/A |
| Processor Speed: | 1.0 GHz* | Processor Type: | Apple A5 |
| Onboard RAM: | 512 MB* | Storage Capacity: | 16, 32, 64 GB |
| Details: | *Apple releases no official information regarding the amount of onboard RAM although software and hardware analysis has determined it has 512 MB of RAM. Also see: Is it possible to add external storage to the iPad mini models? How? |
| USB Support: | Sync & Charge (Lightning) | Firewire Support: | None |
| Connectivity: | USB | Ports: | Lightning, Headphone |
| Case Type: | Tablet/Slate | Form Factor: | iPad mini |
| Housing Color: | Black or White* | Controller: | Multi-touch |
| Built-in Display: | 7.9" Color* | Display Resolution: | 1024x768 (163 ppi) |
| Details: | *The iPad mini models have a 7.9" IPS LED-backlit 1024 by 768 display (163 ppi) with an "oleophobic" (oil repellent) coating. They also provide video mirroring and video out support up to 1080p using the "Lightning Digital AV Adapter" and the "Lightning to VGA Adapter." Also see: Can the iPad models be used as an external display for a Mac or PC? How? In the UK, site sponsor ALB Repair offers component-level logic board repair, display repair, and other repair services for this iPad. No fix, no fee! In Spain, site sponsor iRepairs provides affordable repair and data recovery services. In-person and by mail repair services include the display, motherboard, charging port, and more for this iPad. In Singapore, site sponsor Esmond Service Centre provides highly regarded repairs for the display, battery, home button, water damage issues, and more, all with a free estimate and fast turnaround for this iPad. |
| Standard Wireless: | 802.11a/b/g/n* | Standard Bluetooth: | 4.0 |
| Details: | *All iPad mini configurations support 802.11a/b/g/n on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies (dual band). |
| Cell Network: | GSM/LTE* | Camera: | 5 Megapixels** |
| Battery Type: | Lithium Polymer (16.3 Whr) | Battery Life (Music): | 9-10 Hours* |
| Details: | *Apple estimates that this iPad mini provides "up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music" and 9 hours "surfing the web using cellular data." In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit sells replacement batteries -- as well as glass covers, displays, and other parts and repair tools -- for this iPad. |
| Battery Life (Voice): | N/A | Standby Time: | N/A |
| Apple Order No: | MD534LL/A* | Apple Subfamily: | iPad mini (Wi-Fi + Cellular) |
| Details: | *MD534LL/A refers to the original 16 GB configuration in black and slate on AT&T, but purchased from Apple. The AT&T 32 GB and 64 GB configurations in black and slate, purchased from Apple, are MD535LL/A and MD536LL/A, respectively. The AT&T 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB configurations in white and silver, purchased from Apple, are MD537LL/A, MD538LL/A, and MD539LL/A, respectively. Purchased from AT&T, in black, the 16 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB configurations are ME030LL/A, ME031LL/A, and ME032LL/A, respectively. Purchased from AT&T, in white, the 16 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB configurations are ME033LL/A, ME034LL/A, and ME035LL/A, respectively. The 16 GB configuration in white and silver on T-Mobile is MF746LL/A. Finally, The 16 GB configuration in black and "Space Gray" is MF442LL/A on AT&T and MF743LL/A on T-Mobile. |
| Apple Model No: | A1454 (EMC 2608*) | Model ID: | iPad2,6 |
| Details: | The Model Number (external) is unique to this model. *Please note that the EMC number is not externally listed on this model. Also see: All iPhones with the A1454 Model Number, the 2608* EMC Number, and the iPad2,6 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: | iOS 6.0 (10A406) | Maximum OS: | iOS 9.3.6* |
| Details: | *With the exception of a couple of minor photography features, this model is fully supported by the last version of iOS 7. It is fully supported by iOS 8 with the notable exception of "Health" functionality. It is supported by iOS 9, but lacks support for major interface features as well as "Transit" functionality. It is not supported by iOS 10 or subsequent versions of the iOS at all. Also see: Which iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad models fully support iOS 9? For models that "partially" support iOS 8, which features are and are not supported? |
| Dimensions: | 7.87 x 5.3 x 0.28 | Avg. Weight: | 0.69 lbs. (312 g) |
| Mac Support: | Mac OS X 10.6.8 | Windows Support: | Windows XP SP2/Vista/7 |
| Audio Support: | Apple reports that the iPad mini models support "AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV." |
| Photo Support: | N/A |
| Video Support: | Apple reports that the iPad mini models support "H.264 video up to 1080p, 30 frames per second, High Profile level 4.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format." |
| Incl. Accessories: | The iPad mini also includes a Lightning to USB cable and USB power adapter. In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells accessories like cases, stands, keyboards, speakers and more for this iPad. In Australia, site sponsor Macfixit sells cases, stands, chargers, docks and even parts for this iPad. |
| Original Price: | US$459-US$659* | Est. Current Retail: | US$75-US$100 |
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