iPad Mini ??? Launching on 17th October???

We should be getting an official look at the iPad Mini in the coming weeks – some rumors are pointing to an unveiling in mid-October ahead of a November launch – but you don’t have to wait to get a feel for how Apple’s diminutive tablet will stack up size-wise with other 7” tablets on the market, as we're bringing you some comparison photos today!

These photos are probably either of dummy units or a mockup built from leaked shells, but they seem to match what has been leaked about the real deal, and nicely drive home the physical dimensions. The iPad Mini looks to be a bit wider than the Nexus 7 from the front (as you would expect from the 4:3 aspect ratio of the screen) but thinner as seen from the side. There are also comparison photos with the Kindle Fire HD, so if you are in the market for a 7” tablet and want to do some visual comparison shopping, hit up the gallery below:

iPad Mini comparison

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The Apple iPad mini rumors just keep on heating up and now that we’re in October, the month everyone thinks Apple will unveil a smaller version of the iPad tablet, a rumor has just surfaced pin-pointing the exact announcement date and release cycle. It’s coming from a “major Apple investor,” and that’s as good as it gets with Apple rumors.

The well positioned source claims Apple will announce a 7.85-inch iPad mini on October 17th. The press will get invitations to the event one week prior on October 10th.

Best of all, the alleged iPad mini will launch in stores on November 2nd, just about two weeks after the event. And this would be great timing, leaving plenty of time for the product to sink in and become the Holiday season gift for many.

So far, the iPad mini is said to be a 7.85-inch device with a 1024 x 768-pixel display. It’s expected to be extremely thin at 7.3mm and lightweight as well. The compact iPad is also said to feature the new Lightning connector (we would be surprised if it didn’t!) and stereo speakers.

(Courtesy Phonearena via Business insider and Forbes)