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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:
    Size, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast and convenient

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

    Fast chip, convenient size, quality screen images. Great value when on sale.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Finally updated by Apple!

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

    If you enjoy the iPad Mini, you will certainly enjoy this update. It has a faster processor, more storage and more RAM. You will notice the speed improvements. It is nice that this device finally supports Apple Pencil and Logitech Crayon. Both work smoothly on this device. This device is getting close to being perfect. However, I wish it had FaceID and support Apple’s Smart Keyboard. Nonetheless I still gave it 5 stars

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ipad5

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

    Small size easy to carry. Lots of storage. Pictures are clear.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fits nicely into the Apple ecosphere.

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    There is no limit to the usefulness of this tablet for work or play. It almost fits into your pocket (if you have large pockets), yet delivers all the power and entertainment of much larger Apple devices. Mine lives in my briefcase (except for nightly charging) and goes with me on vacations, too. It fits nicely into the Apple ecosphere.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    iPad Mini and Apple Pencil perfect together

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

    The iPad Mini and Apple pencil are perfect for notetaking. The iPad Mini fits perfectly in a lab coat pocket. The pencil has good precision and weight, though occasionally when the note app is opened, it doesn't recognize the pencil and one has to plug the pencil into the iPad for 1 second. Both pencil and iPad have very good battery life and charge fast.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    So it was a no brainer and I'm using it right now

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

    Well I love the form factor of the iPad mini and still have my iPad mini 4 with 128 gigs of storage which was completely full so I picked up the mini five and quite frankly it's noticeably faster it feels exactly the same which is good and it has twice the memory and I got it for a pretty good price at Best Buy. you only reason I gave it a good as opposed to excellent review is that it's predecessor the iPad Mini four came out in early 2015 and was getting a little bit Long in the tooth. Now I have the identical form Factor twice the memory and the A12 chip is considerably faster than A9 chip So it was a no brainer and I'm using it right now as I read this review.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    "upgraded" to this from an iPad Pro

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

    I am a professional photographer and I bought the large iPad Pro to edit photos on, only to find that it was so big I rarely brought it out. I saw that this small iPad has the same processor as the pros, so I bought this for its portability.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Like the smaller size and lighter weight!

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

    Bought this tablet for streaming music on my audio system. Works great! I was using an 11" iPad which worked well, but was heavy and harder to hold. The mini fits my hand better and is lighter. It's easier to hold as I navigate through my music. I highly recommend it for audio streaming, or if you find a larger iPad is too cumbersome to hold for a long time.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    IPAD mini 5

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

    This is my 2nd IPAD mini and I just love it. I take it everywhere with me. I purchased it because unlike the IPAD mini4, this one works with the apple pencil and I wanted to learn to draw. The mini is the right size and weight to carry with me, so that I can draw anytime and anywhere. I am very happy with the IPAD mini 5.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My favorite Apple Tablet

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my Apple ipad mimi with wifi (latest model) This is so easy to take with you on the go and it can fit in some large pocketbooks. The quality is top of the line, beautiful pictures it takes. You do pay more than your basic tablet but its so well worth it if your looking for perfection in a tablet. Fast speed, excellent quality and sound.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fastest iPad Mini yet

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

    I purchased this to replace my broken iPad Mini 3rd gen. I have owned each mini. This has the fastest processor by far. Finally a mini worth owning! I primarily use this for surfing the web and watching videos and storing music. This has no lag and had the resolution I am happy with. Finally a 256Gb version at a reasonable price after the new price drop.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My new mini.

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

    Am thrilled with it. I didn’t have much storage on my other IPAD. This one should go for a long time before I have any problems with storage. Great to be able to barely touch the screen and it responds. Would highly recommend it to anyone who wants a mini IPAD. I like the mini because when we travel, it fits in my purse.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Newer iPad mini Generation 5 is a terrific buy!

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

    I purchased the iPad mini 5th generation to replace my older iPad mini gen 2. The iPad mini gen 5 is easy to use and this newer version has much more storage with 256 Gb, which is very appealing to have for photo albums. The older iPad has just 16 Gb. I would definitely recommend the iPad mini generation 5.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Deal, Couldn't Pass It Up

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

    Been needing a new iPad since mine is the mini 2. Finally got to the point where apps stopped working with it and I ran out of storage. The sale popped up at a great price for this model and I jumped on it. Got the 256GB. It's much faster than my mini 2 and works like a charm.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great New Addition!

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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 been working off the 1st iPad Mini since it came out and it was time for an upgrade! :) Not only is this one faster, i no longer get browser errors, and it has more space so I can actually download the new apps I need. It is also compatible with the 1st Apple Pencil which was the biggest selling point for me!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I LOVE my mini!

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

    Fits in my purse, lightweight and great for traveling

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect size.

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

    We love the Mini in our household...great for reading apps, landscape game mode (adult hands should be able to access the full screen!), and low-demand apps (social media, web browsing, etc). This device is so compact and powerful, it remains our preferred iPad, whether around the house or traveling.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Tablet

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

    I bought the IPad mini 5 for my drone. I was able to use this to edit 4K video that my Computer was struggling to do! This new IPad Mini 5 is better than older computers and most laptops!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    The iPad mini is such a great size.

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

    I have used it with Zoom and it’s so much better than my phone because of the bigger screen. It is a great size and is light. So it is good for travel. I like the length of the battery, too. I do not like the extra security. Three passwords just for this gadget. And everything I put on it has another password . I got locked out and had to call Microsoft, delete everything and start over. It is a hard transition from windows. I still don’t know how to go back a screen without starting over. I have ordered 2 dongles and a cover so it costs more than the listed price. I wish it had at least a USB port.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Light weight and great for long floghts

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

    This is the second one I am buying. First time I bought for my niece I used it for a couple of days and loved it. So I got one for myself this time. It is light weight and easy to carry on the flights especially long flights. I downloaded some movies and shows and watched them on the flight.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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