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IPad Mini With Retina Display Now Available

By TechTaffy Desk

iPad_mini_retinaThe iPad mini with retina display is now available. The devices come in silver or space gray, and prices start from $399.

The iPad mini with retina display wi-fi models are retailing for $399 for the 16GB model, $499 for the 32GB model, $599 for the 64GB model, and $699 for the 128GB model.

The iPad mini with retina display wi-fi + cellular models will be available for $529 for the 16GB model, $629 for the 32GB model, $729 for the 64GB model, and $829 for the 128GB model.

[Image courtesy: Apple]

 

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