iPad mini. Built for Apple Intelligence. It’s incredibly portable and powerful, featuring the ultrafast A17 Pro chip, an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, plus superfast Wi-Fi 6E. And it works with Apple Pencil Pro, so you can study, work, play, and create from anywhere.
A: Answer to question 1: No, unfortunately the iPad Mini 7 (nor any other iPad for that matter) can’t keep the same phone number as the same person’s iPhone on either the WiFi-only or cellular model iPads. However, the way to get around this is to go to the Settings app on your iPhone, find the Phone app, scroll down to Calls On Other Devices under Calls, and turn on for the other Apple devices you may own (iPads, MacBook, iMac). Answer to question 2: No, unfortunately the iPad Mini 7 (as well as the 2024 iPad Pros and 2024 iPad Airs) is only compatible with either the Apple Pencil Pro or the Apple Pencil USB-C, and not the Apple Pencil 1st Gen nor Apple Pencil 2nd Gen nor the Apple Pencil lightning connector model. Apple did this to this year’s iPad Pro models and iPad Air models as well where Apple dropped compatibility with the Apple Pencil 2nd Gen (and Apple Pencils before it) for the iPad Pro 2024 series and iPad Air 2024 series, as well as the iPad Mini 7. Hopefully this helps.
Q: What generation is this iPad?
A: Latest 2025
Q: Do ya price match? Amazon got new ipad mini 7th gen for $84 off 128gb model $89 off for 256gb model
A: They price match to Costco as well. Submit a request via chat under support. Not sure if they price match during Black Friday FWIW.
A: If you want GPS get a Cellular model, it’s not on WiFi.
Q: Does Best Buy accept trade-ins?
A: I did not do that but I think they accept trade-ins.
A: different kinds (mortgage rates, Fed rate, credit card APRs, savings account rates, auto loans, etc.)
Q: Does the apple pen work with this device?
A: Yes, Apple pen is working. Features i am still learning. The Pen is great.
Customers are impressed with the iPad mini's portability, overall performance, and ideal size. Many appreciate the processor speed, battery life, and screen quality. While some users have noted concerns regarding the refresh rate, price, and connectivity, the device is generally well-received for its positive attributes.
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If you’re debating whether to get the Purple iPad Mini… let me save you the stress: get it, girl. This thing is small but mighty and I am absolutely obsessed! From the moment I opened the box, the color alone had me in love. The shade of purple is so pretty, sleek, feminine, and luxurious without being childish. It feels grown, cute, and classy all at once. The size is honestly perfect. It’s lightweight and super comfortable to hold with one hand, but still big enough to watch movies, read, scroll, plan, or work without feeling cramped. It fits easily in a purse, work bag, or even a big pocket depending on what you’re wearing, so it’s truly the most convenient “carry everywhere” tablet. I love that it gives me iPad power without feeling like I’m lugging around a laptop. Performance-wise, it’s fast, smooth, and responsive. Apps open instantly, multitasking is easy, and the display is crystal clear and bright. Watching videos, FaceTiming, reading, and editing documents feels beautiful on this screen. The sound quality is surprisingly powerful for its size too. And if you’re into writing, drawing, note-taking, or digital planning, pairing it with the Apple Pencil makes it 10x better. It honestly feels like a tiny, powerful notebook. Battery life? Amazing. I can use it throughout the day and still have plenty of charge left. It’s perfect for work, school, nursing chart reviews, business planning, social media, Netflix binges, and just day-to-day life in general. Everything feels easier with it. Overall, the Purple iPad Mini is beautiful, portable, powerful, and worth every penny. It’s cute enough to make you smile every time you pick it up and strong enough to handle real-life tasks. I honestly don’t regret it for a second — this is definitely one of my favorite Apple devices now.
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Posted by Tb4by24
I really do not understand what people are complaining about with the new iPad Mini 7th Gen. I purchased the iPad Mini 6th Gen WiFi 64GB for $399, prior to knowing about the upcoming official iPad Mini 7th Gen, which happened a few days afterward. So, I returned the Mini 6th Gen and pre-ordered the Mini 7th Gen WiFi 128GB for $499. The Mini 7th Gen has the A17 Pro chip compared to the A15 chip in the Mini 6th Gen. The Mini 7th Gen has double the memory (8GB) over the Mini 6th Gen (4GB), offers 128GB-512GB storage rather than 64GB-256GB, and also has Bluetooth 5.3, rather than Bluetooth 5.0. Apple also did not raise the prices. Did I mention that the Mini 7th Gen has identical dimensions, meaning any prior cases, screen protectors, or other Mini 6th Gen accessories will fit perfectly. Yes, the Mini 7th Gen is currently $100 more than the Mini 6th Gen, but it is also 3 years newer, which means it will receive official iOS updates for 3 years longer. For me, I think it was worth the additional $100.
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Posted by HDKorp
This is a perfect iPad for the every day you specially if you wanna keep it in a purse, a Crossbody just to detach away from your phone with a larger screen and be more productive. I highly recommend this. The price can be a little much wait for it to go on sale which Best Buy puts it $100 off all the time and if you’re not opposed to it consider going open box you would love this product.
Posted by BrandonD