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Sprint Starts Selling IPad Mini

By TechTaffy Desk

[Techtaffy Newsdesk]

Sprint is now offering the iPad mini and fourth generation iPads, with a range of data plans, including ones without a contract.

The iPad mini, a completely new iPad design that is 23 percent thinner and 53 percent lighter than the third generation iPad, features a s 7.9-inch Multi-Touch display, FaceTime HD and 5 megapixel iSight cameras, and 10-hours of battery life. The fourth generation iPad features a 9.7-inch Retina display, new Apple-designed A6X chip, FaceTime HD camera and ultrafast wireless performance.

Limited quantities of the new iPads are currently available at select Sprint retail locations.

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