The new iPad Mini is worth checking out. It has retina display and Apple has also equipped it with a speedier chip inside the same light and thin body. The only problem? It'll cost more now.

Design

The iPad Mini 2's design looks similar to the original iPad Mini. It is, on the outside only that is. The game changes when you take a look inside.

The Screen

The iPad Mini with Retina Display will have a screen resolution of 2048 x 1536 and 326ppi, the same resolution as the big iPad.

For reference, the 2013 Nexus 7 has a 7-inch screen with 1920 x 1200 resolution for a pixel density of 323 pixels per inch while the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX is similarly spec'd with a 7-inch screen at 1920 x 1200 resolution and 323ppi.

The Innards

The iPad Mini with Retina Display will be powered by the new A7 chip, making its CPU 4 times as fast as before and gives the iPad Mini better and faster graphics too.

The M7 motion coprocessor makes an appearance in the iPad mini too, and has 802.11n Wi-Fi with MIMO tech to speed up Wi-Fi to 2x as fast. Apple says the new iPad mini will have the same 10-hour battery life.

Accessories

Apple has new colorful smart covers and smart cases for the iPad Mini.

Price and Availability

It'll start at $400 for a 16GB Wi-Fi only model and $530 for the LTE and Wi-Fi model.There's an option of 16GB, 32Gb, 64GB and 128GB for $400, $500, $600 and $700, respectively. It is expected to come sometime in November.

The iPad mini with Retina Display will come in two color options, Apple's new white and black (silver and 'space gray').