Thursday News: iPad Mini is here; 3D printing produces a drone; EU to close Etailers Tax Dodge

The iPad Mini is here, finally. The specs are a 7.9″ diagonal screen with the same resolution as an iPad 2 (which I still own and use. I think the iPad 2 is a great device and while the Retina screen is sharper and clearer, I’ve never felt the lack). The actual device size is 7.87 inches by 5.3 inches and it weighs almost 11 ounces. In comparison, the Kindle Paperwhite weighs 7.5 oz.

The biggest drawback of the iPad Mini is the price. The base wifi model is $329, which is $129 more than the 7″...