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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1271 reviews

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97%would recommend to a friend

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Customers praise the 7.9-Inch iPad mini (5th Generation) for its size, ease of use, and ample storage. Many appreciate the long battery life and lightweight design, finding it perfect for reading and everyday tasks. While some find the price high, positive feedback outweighs negative comments on other aspects like speakers and design.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    iPad mini 256GB

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've had several android & Kindle Fire tablets bit ran out of space on a couple of them. I decided to try the iPad mini 256GB. It took me awhile to get used to how the iPad works but so far I'm happy with it. Still learning about how it operates.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fast tablet, but screen resolution only okay

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Trying this after owning a Samsung S3. The screen is nice, but nowhere near as sharp and colorful as the S3. Still, it's a nice tablet in a good size. I'll need to get used to the Apple interface, which is a lot more locked down than the Samsung. Just wish the screen jumped out at me more. Feels flat and 2D.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best 8 inch tablet

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve had the apple mini 4 and decided to upgrade to apple mini 5. With the upgraded chip it is blazingly fast.I pretty much use my tablet as my phone now. I just connect it to my phone hotspot.. The Apple Pencil support is a plus. I wish it supported the second generation though.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice iPad mini

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent iPad, I use it to download images and the images come out great. I like the size, it’s not as little as a cellphone but not as big as the iPad. Great features. It was a little pricey, but I guess you get what you pay for

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Most used device

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What can I say, the mini ipad is one of my favorite and most used devices. It goes everywhere with me. Never had any problems. Charges well and the charge last a long time. I love it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best of the Best of I-Pads

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great size ( I have them all) for carrying with you. I have added the keyboard and still doesn’t take up much space. Easily to see, very responsive, has almost replaced my I-Mac desktop ( but not completely). I find it hard to leave the house without it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Mini iPad5 256 GB (7.9)

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great Mini iPad#5 256 Gigabytes and its been a week now and use it about 18 hours a day, battery is good!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great replacement for iPad

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Our old iPad was showing it's age, so we decided to go with this faster, smaller version as a replacement. After a few weeks of use, we really like it. Resolution is great; it is fast; and we haven't had a crashing issue with our Game Changer app like we were on the older version.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love it!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I upgraded from the mini 2 to the mini 5. I love the split screen and multitasking feature! It’s very compact and easy to travel with. I take it to work and use at home to send emails, write papers, and stream. I’ve had no issues with it at all.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for college

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very happy with this iPad. The resolution is great. Perfect size for reading and for portability. Daughter uses in college. Helpful to have as an addition to a laptop for all the e-texts used in courses.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Compact for travel and large enough to enjoy.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the Apple Mini 4 pad... small enough to put in my purse and large enough to view the screen easily. When I want to travel light I put this mini in my purse and take off. I have a larger iPad as well that I really enjoy for larger tasks and heavier loads of transport.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I'm a fan

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this as a replacement for an existing iPad mini. I like the smaller form factor for reading eBooks. It does get a little heavy after a while but so does a paper book. It is also a good size for email and most we surfing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Storage

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works well for what I wanted it for

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Mainly used for the kids. Has plenty of storage and the battery seems to last for a long time before needing charged.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect size

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love Apple products and this is no exception. It is the perfect size!! Fits great in any bag I take, and large enough to enjoy watching shows. Love it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Loves his new iPad mini

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My husband loves his new IPad Mini 5. His old one wasn’t keeping its charge as well as it used to. The mini 5 is much faster than the 4. Although it’s not compatible with the second gen pencil, it’ll work with the first gen.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my iPad!!! It’s everything I need for any surfing need I have. The picture is beautiful and crisp. The sound is ok, I wish it could be louder however most of the time I use earphone if one type or another.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best mini

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is by far the best iPad mini. I’m not just saying this because it’s the latest and the greatest, but I have owned other minis and was never really Greatly impressed with them. This one they actually gave it the performance that it needs

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Expensive...no surprise there if you know Apple

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Yes it works with ease and makes life easier especially during pandemic times. My wife needed it as a teacher and bought the 1st generation apple pen(2nd generation doesnt work with this) and to no surprise of mine she has zero complaints.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GREAT

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    GREAT REPLACEMENT FOR AN IPOD. RUNNING OUT OF STORAGE SO BOUGHT THE 256 GB TO REPLACE 128 GB IPOD. ATMOS AND LOUD NESS APPS A GREAT ADDITION. AND STILL HAS HEADPHONE JACK AND OH CRAP BUTTON FEATURES

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Purchase

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was a great purchase for myself. I really needed it, my previous one wouldn't update anymore making it hard for some of my apps to work properly. Thanks to this new one, everything not only works great, but works a lot faster too.

    I would recommend this to a friend