UNBOXED: Apple's iPad Mini

Apple's iPad mini went on sale in the U.S. this morning. We waited at Apple's flagship 5th Avenue store and the line wrapped around an entire city block.

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The iPad mini's screen measures 7.9 inches diagonally and the device is thinner than a pencil. Even the box is extremely light and surprisingly tiny.

Apple's iPad mini is available now starting at $329.

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We'll have a review of the iPad mini on Tuesday. In the meantime, check out some hands-on photos in the gallery below.

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The first thing we noticed about the iPad mini box is how light it was. It almost felt like nothing was in there. The device weighs in at 0.68 pounds.

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The iPad mini comes in two colors, black or white. We opted for the black version.

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The mini comes wrapped just like any other Apple device.

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An interesting thing we noticed was that Apple opted to include the iPhone 5W charger instead of the standard 10W "big" iPad charger.

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We just can't believe how light and thin the mini actually is. It makes Google's Nexus 7 feel fat.

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It really is thin as a pencil.

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Headphone jack and power button are still at the top of the device.

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There's that pesky lightning connector. But we also get a nice view of the stereo speakers.

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The iPad mini really is a beautiful device. It's elegant compared to other tablets, which are just functional.

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We picked up Apple's mini smart cover too. Honestly it's a lot less sturdy than the bigger version. The mini smart cover will set you back $39. Yikes.

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Here is the mini standing with the help of the smart cover.

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We love how the back of the device is slate, unlike the aluminum found on the bigger iPad.

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And there she is, in her full glory. Apple's new iPad mini.

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Now check out our first impressions of the device...

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First Impressions Of The iPad Mini: Incredibly Thin And Light, But An Ugly Screen >

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