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Non-Retina Space Gray iPad Mini Starts Appearing in Apple Retail Stores

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The new Space Gray version of the non-Retina Display iPad mini has begun appearing in Apple retail stores, according to 9to5Mac. The color change was announced alongside the the debut of the iPad mini with Retina Display at Apple's media event on Tuesday.
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Although the new color is available in select Apple Stores, the tablet is reportedly not yet available in all of the retail stores. The model, which only comes with 16GB, has been available in Apple's website since Tuesday, but it was previously unknown when it would appear in its retail locations.

The new Space Gray color replaces the older iPad mini's slate black color and starts at $299 for the Wi-Fi version and $429 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular variation.

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joshdammit
168 months ago
$400 for an A5 iPad 2
$300 for an A5 iPad mini



Only apple can get way with that

Well of course. No other company is permitted to use Apple's A5 chip.
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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singhjeet29
168 months ago
Man that 'Space' Grey colour is awesome!

I really do hope they bring this out to their MacBook line. Mmmm Broadwell Space Grey rMBP 15" ... drools.
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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Aluminum213
168 months ago
$400 for an A5 iPad 2
$300 for an A5 iPad mini



Only apple can get way with that
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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dannyyankou
168 months ago
Thank you so much blackberry team. I was waiting this app. Its really great user friendly and smooth

Wrong thread???
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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monkor
168 months ago
Thank you so much blackberry team. I was waiting this app. Its really great user friendly and smooth
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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lars666
168 months ago
The iPad2 has an A7 processor not A5.

I doubt that.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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