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They say good things come in small packages, and that certainly is true for the powerful iPad Mini with the A17 Pro chip that is built for Apple Intelligence.
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Right now, during Amazon Prime Day sales, you can save $150 on the iPad Mini, bringing the price down to $379. According to the deal-tracking site Camel Camel Camel, this is the lowest price the iPad Mini has ever been.
New to this generation iPad Mini is Apple Pencil Pro support and Apple Intelligence capabilities like Writing Tools, the redesigned Siri, Priority Notifications and Messages, Summarization tools, Smart Reply, and the Clean Up tool in Photos.
Of course, what makes the iPad Mini stand out among the other iPad models is its portability: it has an 8.3-inch screen and weighs just 10.4 ounces, making it easy to carry with you wherever you go.
Review: Apple iPad Mini (seventh-generation)
ZDNET writer Maria Diaz tested the Apple iPad Mini and wrote: “The iPad Mini 7 is compact and fast, and its Apple silicon processor is built to last for years.” She also added, “Buy the iPad Mini 7 for the entertainment tablet it is.”
The iPad Mini’s portability and support for the new Apple Pencil Pro make note-taking a popular use case, especially if you are a student looking for a tablet for school.
Snag the small but mighty iPad Mini on Amazon while it’s on sale at its lowest price ever during Prime Day.
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According to ZDNET’s deal-rating system, this 24% off deal should be rated 3/5, but I rated it 4/5 since it is the lowest price we have seen the iPad Mini get, and it is an Apple product, which is always a rare discount.
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