Apple’s 2021 cellular iPad Mini falls to a new all-time low at Amazon
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The cellular iPad Mini is a top choice for road warriors, offering 5G capability along with WiFi 6 so you can stay connected wherever you are. Given the desirability of that feature, however, it’s rather expensive at $649 and we’ve rarely seen it go on sale. Luckily, if you’ve been eyeing one, it’s now available at Amazon for $600, or $49 off the regular price — the steepest discount we’ve seen so far.
Buy 2021 cellular iPad Mini at Amazon – $600
The 2021 model has similar specs to the iPhone 13, with the same speedy A15 Bionic chip that delivers a big jump in performance over the fifth-gen model. It comes with a larger 8.3-inch display with higher 2,266 x 1,488 resolution and eliminates the physical home button, moving the Touch ID sensor to the power button. The volume buttons, meanwhile, are at the top to make room for Apple Pencil 2 that can be attached to the side magnetically.
Other features include USB-C charging and upgraded cameras with support from Apple’s Center Stage feature, keeping you in the center of the frame during video calls. The main downsides are the lack of a headphone jack, limited 64GB of storage on the base model, and a higher price, particularly with the cellular model. Also keep in mind that the 5G doesn’t support mmWave, so don’t expect a big jump in wireless speeds compared to LTE.
If you’re fine with the 5G limitations and 64GB storage, Amazon has at least taken the edge off the price. The $600 price for the 64GB cellular model is available on all four listed colors, but it’s best to act soon before the sale ends.
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