IPad mini (1st generation)

The 1st-generation iPad mini is a computer designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc. It was announced on October 23, 2012 and released on the following November 2nd as the fourth major product in the iPad line, and the first of a new downsized iPad mini line.

Features
The 1st-generation iPad mini utilizes a reduced screen size of 7.9 inches (20 cm), in contrast to the standard size of 9.7 inches (25 cm). It features similar internal specifications to the iPad 2, including its display resolution. Support is limited to iOS 9.3.6.

Reception
The first generation iPad mini received positive reviews, with reviewers praising the device's size, design, and availability of applications, while criticizing its use of the proprietary Lightning connector, under-powered Apple A5 chip with 512 MB RAM, lack of expandable storage, and its lack of a Retina display.