5 Things To Know About The iPad Mini

The iPad Goes 'Mini'

Apple has already asserted its dominance over the worldwide tablet market, where, according to analyst firm IHS iSuppli, its iPad currently accounts for a whopping 70 percent of all sales.

But, the Cupertino giant vowed Tuesday that it's not taking its foot off the gas, this time targeting the up- and-coming 7-inch tablet market with its new iPad mini.

Taking direct aim Google's Nexus 7 and Amazon's 7-inch Kindle Fire HD, the iPad mini will become globally available on Nov. 2. Here are five things you need to know before waiting in the wings.