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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1271 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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97%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

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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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Needed new iPad, other too old to update. There y

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

    So far it does what a iPad should do. What else it there to say about it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It’s an iPad

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

    It’s an iPad. What do you think you’re going to get?

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Open box product misrepresented

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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.

    Purchased this online and received it today. It was supposed to be an open box and classified as “Excellent-Geek squad Certified”. What I received was a badly scratched and beat up iPad mini and a cable banging about in a large shipping box. Other than the fact that what I ordered was not anywhere close to what I received, who in their right mind would put an iPad in a big old box with no padding or even some protective film around the device. Ive never had issue with open box in store products before, but I’d never buy open box and take Best Buy’s word for it again sight unseen. Horrible experience that ruined my daughters birthday surprise

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Mystery Product

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

    I didn't buy this product. I contacted Best Buy at least four times about that. I don't know how they are, as I don't own one. I haven't downloaded the software (even though I get a daily email reminder to do so) because I don't have an iPad. Apparently, I bought two of them, so I hope someone is happy with them. I didn't get the bill, just the credit for having purchased.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Poor quality

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

    The worst iPad I ever purchased, a couple of dead pixels on the screen, not a solid product

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Needs a better screen

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

    It would be nice if this had a nicer screen. The display is very bland looking and looks muddled.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth it to get this instead of the 8th generation

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

    This is a great tablet. Has everything I would ever need (a decent camera, good processor for games, handles multitasking well, browsing internet is fast, and the size is perfect. I had bought a iPad 8th generation and returned it due to the plastic screen (the touch doesn’t feel as authentic and may not last as long) and also the size was too big for me once I put on the case. This is much lighter, easier to text with, and easier to game with. The downside it has to the 8th generation is you don’t get the 20 watt fast charger. Honestly, I’d rather have a better iPad then have it charge faster. Most people would probably agree. Plus, the selfie camera is better on the mini.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Apple iPad mini

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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.

    Sold me this apple iPad mini and it was locked from the previous owners. Had to return it because it was useless. Very upsetting because I wanted another one , yet Best Buy couldn’t fix it or price match another one for me. Not happy because I really wanted / needed it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Horrible

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

    Total junk. Will not stay charged, the camera sucks. This iPad is not one bit better than the gen2 you could pay 300 or less for! Don’t waste your money! It’s garbage

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Open box item did not work

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

    Arrived with a dead spot where the number 1 was. Local store would not replace with same model as they did not have the same in “an open box” condition.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    I have not been able to connect my WiFi.

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

    I also wanted the protection plan I was given a number to call .I was put on hold for 20 minutes and than they hang up on me.Three times.Not happy

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    used IPAD with problems

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

    The IPAD came dutry, with fingerprints all over, scratches on the metal, thats why i gave it back in the same week

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    how shoud I know....doesn't work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

    $600.00 dollars for a paper weight! Can't get it to work....no help with this sense the stores are closed... where do you go?? piece of crap as far as I am concerned!!!!!!!!!!!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Nothing has changed with Apple, move on.

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

    So I went to BB, they had a Mini on sale, I purchased it and received this iPAD, WRONG one!! This is no different than the first model.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don’t buy it

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

    It doesn’t hold battery power and it freezes or screen goes blank and I have to restart it. Now I know they have to many open box in the store.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not needed

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

    I thought it will be a good idea to get one of these for travels, but no. I really don’t see the benefit of a tablet. Just get a better phone.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor quality

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

    Low qualify of produce switch few times, however, there is at least 2 dead pixels on the display

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Trash, get an Android

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

    Im soooo disappointed with what apple has become. This is such trash compared to android and windows.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Second I pad with a bad button

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

    Second I pad with a bad button, apple quality seems to be going down hill .

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Costumers service is not good after you pay

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

    Costumers service people don't help me with the item

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend