If you’re looking for an affordable, portable, and lightweight alternative to your laptop this is the deal for you. With college students returning to campus and schools reopening, the iPad Mini is on sale right now for just $350 as part of Best Buy’s Labor Day sales. At such a great price, this versatile tablet won’t be on sale for long so you might want to head over to Best Buy before the price of the iPad Mini shoots back up to $400. It’s one of the best iPad deals we’ve seen in a while.
Available in three metallic shades, the iPad Mini is one of the best tablets on sale right now. The newest version carries the A12 Bionic chip for a smoother interface. Now you can multitask, watch your favorite shows or dabble in Apple Arcade all without worrying about your apps freezing or glitching. Weighing in at only about 11 ounces, you can carry this tablet wherever you go. Don’t fret about the battery running out. The iPad Mini has a battery life of about 10 hours so you can easily take it to work, use it on your long commute or carry it to all your college lectures. There’s also Apple’s 7.9-inch Retina display, which will keep your images bright, clear, and vivid. This means you’ll be able to read in the dark, take detailed notes in class and watch crystal clear movies all without straining your eyes.
This mini iPad also carries other features from its more expensive counterparts. There’s Touch ID so you have that added level of privacy that most Apple products have. The camera’s great too. The iPad mini carries the 8.0 MP back camera and the 7.0 MP front HD camera which means that you’ll have no trouble while using Zoom for your meetings or hosting a FaceTime get together with your friends and family. The iPad Mini also supports the Apple Pencil, so if you’re an illustrator or you just like to sketch and draw you can do so with this tablet.
With 64 GB storage, long battery life, and a rich display the iPad Mini is worth the investment. Get it now from Best Buy for only $350– usually $400 before you miss the chance to take advantage of this deal.
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