No matter what Google is cooking up lately, Apple is all set to go toe-to-toe (with every single slate out there) with its new innovation, so called iPad mini.

It’s been almost one year since we’ve been hearing rumors about a mini iPad from Curpertino giant, and as expected, today the company is putting all rumors to rest — unveiling their all new iPad mini.

Days are gone, when everyone was brave enough to compare this upcoming beast, even with TFT display-equipped devices out there. But now, everyone knows — which to compare it actually.

Well! Moving on, following is the quick spec run-down of the new mini iPad – for your own comparing pleasure.

Apple iPad mini Full Features and Specs:

• 7.9-inch (1024 x 768p) Display
• Dual-core A5 processor
• 5MP rear iSight shooter (1080p HD video recording)
• 1.2MP FaceTime HD front-facing snapper (720p HD video)
• WiFi 802.11a/b/g/m
• 3G/4G LTE connectivity
• 3.5-mm stereo headphone minijack, built-in speaker, microphone
• 7.2mm thin
•  Weighs 0.68 lbs

Bringing upto 10 hours of battery life, the new device also packs a Lightning connector. Priced at $329 for the Wi-Fi 16GB, [32GB and 64GB models are $429 and $529, respectively], the new iPad mini can be grabbed in Black or White color models; wherein you also have optional rear cases with color flavors, including pink, green, gray, red and blue.

Available for preorders starting October 26, the WiFi version will start shipping on November 2.

Meanwhile, the it also can be purchased through major online carriers, including AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon; for 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models at $459, $559, and $659, respectively. The cellular versions will come two weeks after the WiFi versions’ date.

Source: Apple