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Live from Apple's iPad mini launch event

Same Resolution as iPad 3, meaning all the same apps will work beautifully.

by AppleInsider 10/23/2012 5:56:13 PM
Phil now explaining why Android tablets fail.

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Even with a smaller display than iPad mini, the Android is heavier, thicker, more cumbersome

by AppleInsider 10/23/2012 5:57:32 PM
iPad mini actually has a 30% display areas

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iPad mini over 2/3 larger when browsing in landscape mode

by AppleInsider 10/23/2012 5:59:05 PM
Phil is showing the 'night and day' differences in experience of the various apps customers use most on their iPads compared to those same apps and services on Android tablets.

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Now running a demo video on the new iPad mini

by AppleInsider 10/23/2012 6:02:17 PM
at 7.9" it's smaller enough to fit in 1 hand without sacrificing experience.

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Jonny Ive explaining how Apple needed to reduce the borders of the mini but still allow users to handle it with one hand.

by AppleInsider 10/23/2012 6:04:34 PM
New iPad

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Smart cover for mini

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iPad mini starting at 329

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Pre-order starts this Friday Oct 26th

by AppleInsider 10/23/2012 6:08:11 PM
November 2nd for iPad WiFi availability

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2 weeks later for Cellular versions

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Now running new iPad mini ad

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Tim is back and he's busting with pride

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Cook now recapping Apple's announcements for the year, which likely means this event concludes their 2012 product introductions.

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"Yes, it has been an INCREDIBLE year"

by AppleInsider 10/23/2012 6:12:04 PM
"We hope that you love these products as much as we loved creating them"

by AppleInsider 10/23/2012 6:12:26 PM
Tim personally thanking all the teams at Apple for their dedication -- a huge part of their lives, towards making the best products on earth.

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Tim is thanking everyone for coming.

by AppleInsider 10/23/2012 6:13:20 PM
Thanks everyone!

by AppleInsider 10/23/2012 6:13:28 PM
That concludes today's Live blog. Please head on over to www.appleinsider.com for extended coverage throughout the rest of the day and week.

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