Apple's latest iPad mini is on sale for $120 off. You can get the 256 GB version of the iPad mini 6th generation (2021) for $529 on Amazon – an all-time high. If that's more storage space than you need, you can also get the 64 GB model (usually $500) is $100 off.
Apple refreshed iPad mini in 2021 with an “all-screen” Liquid Retina design, ditching the Home button and aligning the mini-tablet with the Larger iPad Air modern design language. The iPad mini has an 8.3-inch display that supports TrueTone and covers the P3 color gamut. It has a resolution of 2266 x 1488 (326 ppi).
This model runs on the A15 Bionic chip, also present in the iPhone 13 series. This tablet eschews Face ID for a Touch ID sensor on its power and sleep button. iPad mini has a USB-C port for versatile charging and data transfers, and it works with the Second generation Apple Pencil for scribbling notes or making digital sketches. Apple estimates up to 10 hours of battery life, which may vary depending on how you use it.
Apple is reportedly updating its entire iPad lineup this year, and the latest rumors indicate that a possible launch at the end of 2024 for a new iPad mini. If these announced plans come true, this model may only be the newest for another six to eight months.
If you want a full size tablet, Walmart is offering the 5th generation iPad Air (10.9-inch) for $120f too. You'll only pay $449 for the 64GB variant. This model runs on an M1 chip with a resolution of 2360 x 1640 (264 ppi) and an estimated battery life of 10 hours.
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