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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 5041 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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98%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers commend the 7.9-Inch iPad mini (5th Generation) for its size, ease of use, and excellent battery life. Positive feedback also highlights the device's lightweight design and generally good performance. While some users wish for more storage options, the screen quality is frequently praised. A few customers noted that the design could be updated.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mini but awesome

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

    We purchased this as a gift for my six year old and the mini has not disappointed. I absolutely love the screen size- not to big, not too small. We put the otterbox case on it and all is well. It is easy to travel with and screen resolution looks good. He mainly uses it to watch videos and play games. Our son has not found a way to brake it and we got it on a great sale so no complaints. We would definitely recommend to anyone who wants something in between the average 10- 11 inch screen and a phone screen.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Everyone should have an iPad!

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

    I have always loved Apple products so I'm not surprised that I love my new iPad. I was a little worried that this size would be too small for me, but knew that I wanted to read some on it. The size is actually just perfect for reading and watching videos. I pretty much use this as my "computer" at home. If you are looking for something to ONLY read on though, I would recommend getting something cheaper and better on your eyes (Kindle Paperwhite, etc). But if you want to be able to do everything all on one device, this is perfect!!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ipad Mini 5

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

    Love this little thing. It's the perfect size for me. I bought it for travel to keep things light... It's great. Perfect for youtube and since my Nook is out of commission this will be a good replacement. I see potential and I love the size and color. I was on the fence because this purchase wasn't really a necessity... The Apple rep at Best Buy was so great and professional, without being pushy. I saw a mini demo and was hooked. There is so much more that this thing can do that I was not aware of. I'm happy with this purchase. Pricey, so save up!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Highly recommend

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

    I love the size, easy for me to put in my purse to travel with. Easy to use. Had one before but was outdated, very glad to now have this one!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little tablet.

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

    My wife's been using an iPad 2 ever since those came out. She was thrilled to get a faster iPad that was so much lighter than her old one.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing iPad

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

    I love the size of it. I take it everywhere with me and even my toddler loves it. Way better than his amazon tablet

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Recommend it!

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

    Good performance! Light weight. It is good for students who are in colleges.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Slick device

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My daughter started kindergarten this year and needed something to use for virtual days and her Osmo software. This is a lot snappier than the kids kindle she used before and it's easy enough to set parental controls on content, purchases, etc. It may be more difficult as she learns to navigate it more and more, but I'm glad I bought it for now. The form factor is just right for her size and my wife and I use it for movies on road trips.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    BEst IPAD for surfing

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

    I got this IPad mini and it’s smokin fast! I like hope light weight it is . It resolution is just perfect. I am very happy with it overall.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love the 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 an Ipad also, but the mini gets a lot of use. Just as fast as the full size, but easy to tuck into my bag on the go. It's perfect!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Its much faster and more memory

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

    MY IPAD IS MUCH THE SAME AS MY 1ST GENERATION IPAD. I WANTED THE SAME SIZE IPAD. I LOVE THE EASE OF GETTING AROUND AND I JUST LOVE THE ROSE COLOR OF MY IPAD MINI.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Work flow

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

    Wonderful, I have wanted an iPad mini for some time now, and was finally able to afford one, it works great, fast and brilliant.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great upgrade!

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

    Just upgraded to this new iPad from an iPad mini 4. Yes it looks exactly the same, however the processor is blazing fast and I love the connectivity to the Apple Pencil! Taking notes is great on this iPad because it is just the perfect size to travel with. It was definitely worth it!

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

    The iPad mini is the perfect size for reading your favorite book. It works exactly like the bigger version but easier to hold in your hand.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    gift

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

    A Christmas gift for my wife to replace her old one. Does everything better than her old one, faster speed and better pictures.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just the right size!

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

    I got this to replace an old ipad. The colors are bright and clear. The battery life is great and it is the right size to take everywhere!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very Good Upgrade for iPad Mini

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

    Have the original iPad mini that could not be updated for more recent versions of iOS. The new iPad mini 5 is a good solution. Excellent for reading (smaller form factor). Retina screen is welcome. Fast operation. Love using the Apple Pencil. Wish it could use latest Apple Pencil, had option for Face ID, and had smaller bezel. Overall very good upgrade.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Portable Tablet

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

    Excellent. I love the speed and portability of this device. The only way this would be better is if Apple designed an iPad Mini Pro.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice mini

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

    Nice size, performs well, we have had no problems with it. And the color is nice

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

    Great Small Tablet

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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 only had Kindle Fires before, but I wanted to switch to Ipad, for the better performance and I have not been disappointed at all. It is very quick and I am able to do whatever sites I want without any problem. I also really like the Touch ID. The only complaint that I have is that it seems like the size of files for Apple Music and Itunes Movies are much bigger than files from Spotify or Amazon Prime Videos when they are saved for offline viewing. But I think that is more of an apple thing, than a specific ipad. Without question recommend this tablet.

    I would recommend this to a friend