If you’re looking for a highly portable tablet, Apple’s smallest tablet has dropped to its lowest price ever at several retailers. Latest now, ipad mini It’s on sale for Wi-Fi and 128GB of storage starting at $399 ($100 off) at Amazon and Best Buy. If you need more storage, you can purchase the step-up model with 256GB of storage for $499 ($100 off) or the 512GB model for $699 ($100 off).
With its 8.3-inch screen and lightweight design, the latest iPad Mini is closer in size to an iPhone than any other tablet in Apple’s lineup. As a result, it’s easier to take on the go and hold with one hand, making it a great choice for reading a lot of books on a tablet. However, smaller size does not mean lower performance. In fact, the A17 Pro chip inside is faster than the A14 Bionic chip found in the entry-level iPad, if not as fast as the processors in the M4-based iPad Pro or M2-based Air.
Unlike the standard iPad, the 7th generation Mini supports Apple Intelligence, so you can take advantage of a variety of AI-powered features, including AI-assisted summaries, Genmoji, ChatGPT, and the ability to erase unwanted objects from photos. It also supports the latest Apple Pencil Pro along with Wi-Fi 6E and faster USB-C performance. Overall, it’s a pretty iterative update. However, the $399 price tag is much more attractive than the tablet’s typical retail price of $499.