Apple’s iPad Mini Is Perfect for Travel and $100 Off on Amazon

Along with being under a pound, the iPad Mini is ridiculously thin at 6.3-millimeters.

Aug 8, 2023 - 10:30

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Apple’s iPad Mini Is Perfect for Travel and $100 Off on Amazon

With a vibrant 8.3-inch screen and a slim, colorful build weighing in at under a pound, the sixth-generation iPad Mini can go anywhere.

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Making the pint-sized iPad even more appealing right now is a 20% off sale on the entry-level Wi-Fi model, which brings it down to just $400. Arguably more important, you get your pick of four colors: Pink, Purple, Space Gray, or Starlight.

You can score the deal on Amazon, where you can also save on iPad Mini models with cellular connectivity.

iPad Mini 6th Gen with Wi-Fi and 64GB of Storage, $400 (was $499) at Amazon

Along with being under a pound, the iPad Mini is ridiculously thin at 6.3-millimeters. It won't weigh you down, whether you hold it with just one hand or two. The aluminum rear and edges of Mini make it easy to hold onto, and we’re particularly fond of the Pink or Purple color options to embrace the summer’s Barbie momentum.

To help you quickly unlock the iPad Mini, authenticate purchases, or securely sign onto applications, you can use the Touch ID sensor built into the power button on the top edge of the iPad when held vertically and on the left side when horizontal.

The star of the iPad Mini is the 8.3-inch screen. It gets plenty bright so that the tablet is easy to use under any lighting condition and is excellent for scrolling the web, reading a book, FaceTiming with friends, and streaming a film. It’s a Liquid Retina display that goes nearly to the edges. Still, Apple left enough of a bezel so you can comfortably hold the iPad Mini without accidentally triggering something.

iPadOS runs smoothly here, and you can accomplish any task, whether work or play. You could send out a few emails, browse the web, edit a few photos, create the next big hit in Logic Pro for iPad, game, and stream your favorite TV show or movie. It’s all powered by Apple’s A15 Bionic chip, which offers tremendous power.

For FaceTime calls or impromptu photoshoots, you can use the front 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera with support for CenterStage or the back 12-megapixel wide camera with an LED flash.

Regarding battery life, Apple promises up to 10 hours of streaming, which means you can get through a day of use. The iPad Mini features a USB-C charging port, and Apple includes a USB-C cable and a 20-watt wall plug in the box.

Considering you’re saving $100 on the cost of the iPad Mini, you might be more intrigued by the second-generation Apple Pencil, which is also on sale for just $89 (from $129). The Apple accessory magnetically attaches to the long side of the iPad Mini and, while there, will wirelessly charge so it’s always ready for use. You can use the Apple Pencil to navigate iPadOS, but it shines for taking notes, controlling creative applications, and drawing or sketching.

Apple’s iPad Mini is one of the most versatile tablets on the market, and thanks to its smaller size, it’s ideal for travel both near and far. Score the 64GB Wi-Fi iPad Mini for just $400 while you can at Amazon, where you can also save on the Wi-Fi 256GB and Cellular variants of the iPad Mini.