# Shrunken Mac Tablets The Apple iPad Mini is Exactly What Goldilocks Would Want By Meghan Young | Published 2012-10-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-ipad-mini References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/ipad-mini/) & [apple](http://www.apple.com/ipad-mini/overview/) The rumors have proven true this time around as the Apple iPad Mini sets to launch early in November 2012. [Informally announced](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipad-mini)back in 2010, the latest Apple device is the perfect compromise between the iPhone and original iPad. If Goldilocks was in the market for such a device, she would be one happy camper. The long-awaited Apple iPad Mini sports an aluminum body that measures a mere 7.2mm thick and weighs just 0.68 pounds. Despite this diminutive size, the Apple iPad Mini manages to pack in a 7.9-inch display, an A5 processor, a 5MP iSight camera, a front-facing FaceTime HD camera and Apple's new Lightning connector for an experience that will have people nodding their heads in approval. The option to pre-order is available now. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Shrunken Mac Tablets:** Shrinking Mac tablets offer a compromise between the iPhone and original iPad, providing a more portable option for users. - **Miniature Technology:** The launch of the Apple iPad Mini showcases the trend of creating smaller, more compact devices without sacrificing functionality. - **Lightweight Design:** The aluminum body and thin profile of the Apple iPad Mini demonstrate a trend towards lightweight, easily portable devices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile Technology:** The Apple iPad Mini's compact size and functionality create opportunities for mobile technology companies to develop innovative, portable devices. - **Consumer Electronics:** The trend of shrunken tablets presents opportunities for consumer electronics companies to create more versatile and accessible devices for users. - **Gadget Manufacturing:** The lightweight design and advanced features of the Apple iPad Mini open up opportunities for gadget manufacturers to produce highly desired, portable devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Highly Portable Productivity Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-apple-ipad-air.md) - [Playful Immersive Productivity Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redesigned-ipad.md) - [Featherlight 5G-Enabled Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-ipad-air.md) - [Redesigned Miniature Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-mini-m4.md) - [Ultra-Portable Productivity Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latest-ipad-air.md) - [Carbon-Neutral Compact Desktops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m4-mac.md) - [Affordable New-Generation Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipad-a16-bionic.md) - [Miniature Electric Ink Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boox-tab-mini-c.md) - [Desktop-Powered Portable Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-mac-mini.md)