Best iPad deal: Save 20% on the iPad mini at Amazon
SAVE $100:The Apple iPad mini (WiFi, 128GB) is on sale at Amazon for $399, down from the standard price of $499. That's a 20% discount.
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Great things can come in small packages, and that's especially true when it comes to the best gadgets. A compact tablet can be the perfect device for reading, streaming your favorite shows in bed, taking to campus, or packing along on your next trip. If you're in the market for a small but mighty tablet, listen up to this Amazon deal.
As of Sept. 15, the Apple iPad mini (WiFi, 128GB) is on sale for $399 at Amazon, marked down from the usual price of $499. That's a savings of $100 thanks to the 20% discount.
When it comes to the best iPad, Mashable feels the iPad mini is great for reading, mostly thanks to its small size that measures 8.3 inches. "Tablets are an incredibly versatile device, but we all have our go-to use," wrote Mashable Shopping Reporter Samantha Mangino. "If you, like me, use your iPad to read, you gotta go for the iPad Mini. The other models like the iPad Air start at around 11 inches, which is a lot of screen when you just want to flip through your book." Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case — $169.99(List Price $249.00) Meta Quest 3S 128GB VR Headset With Gorilla Tag Cardboard Hero Bundle — $249.00(List Price $299.99) Apple iPad 11" 128GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (Blue, 2025 Release) — $279.00(List Price $349.00) DJI Mini 4K Drone With 4K UHD Camera — $239.00(List Price $299.00) Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 64GB Wi-Fi 11" Tablet — $148.94(List Price $219.99) Blink Mini 2 Indoor Wireless 1080p Camera (2-Pack) — $34.99(List Price $69.99) Ring Battery Doorbell Plus Video Doorbell (2023 Release) — $79.99(List Price $149.99) Shark AV2501S AI Robot Vacuum With Self-Empty Base — $229.99(List Price $549.99) Amazon Fire HD 10 32GB Tablet (2023 Release, Black) — $69.99(List Price $139.99) Wyze Cam v4 2K Wired Wi-Fi Smart Security Camera — $25.95(List Price $35.98)
Of course, since the iPad mini is a fully-fledged tablet, it's also capable of much more than just reading. You'll be able to stream your favorite shows, reply to e-mails, video chat with friends, and plenty more. Those aren't functions a Kindle can brag about.
SEE ALSO: Why wait for the Apple Watch SE 3? The Apple Watch SE 2 is $70 off right now at Amazon.Mashable Senior Editor Stan Schroeder explained the iPad mini uses the A17 Pro chip, which is the same as the chip found in the iPhone 15 Pro. Overall, Schroeder wrote, "If you're new to the iPad, and you want the most compact one around (or any compact tablet), the new iPad mini 7 is the best choice."
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Apple mentions the iPad mini gets "all-day battery life," which translates to about 10 hours of web surfing or streaming video before it'll need to recharge.
While it's on sale for $399 in all colorways at Amazon, snag the iPad mini and upgrade your reading and streaming experience. Its compact size and weight will also be great for upcoming holiday travel.
