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A 7.85" Sharp IGZO display to land in a new iPad Mini, priced between $249 and $299

By Daniel Petrov

Published: Jul 03, 2012, 7:35 AM

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A 7.85" Sharp IGZO display to land in a new iPad Mini, priced between $249 and $299

With the onslaught of ever cheaper Android tablets, with Full HD screens and quad-core processors going for $450, and the Google Nexus 7 even going as low as $200, the rumors about an upcoming iPad Mini are receiving a fresh boost today.

Chinese suppliers report that Apple's little tablet will be appearing this fall, and the 7.85" screen size bandied about has been all but confirmed with Sharp slated to manufacture it, gracing the iPad Mini screen with its IGZO technology which means thinner devices with longer battery lives than the conventional display tech.

IGZO also supports high pixel densities, so the iPad Mini could very well be graced with a Retina Display, too. The price, however, is said to be $249-$299 now, so there will inevitably be compromises if such a thing exists, and is announced this fall. A 7.85" Sharp IGZO screen, however, won't be one of the corners cut to achieve the comparatively low price.

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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena from 2010 to 2025, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.