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Amazon Does What Apple Would Never Do, iPad Mini A17 Pro at Its All-Time Low

This article features deals sourced directly by Gizmodo and produced independently of the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. Apple prices the iPad mini at $499 and has not moved that number since launch. Amazon just did. The iPad mini with A17 Pro chip is down to $399, an even $100 below Apple’s asking price and the lowest this tablet has ever been sold for anywhere, with 128GB storage, Wi-Fi 6E, a 12MP front and rear camera, Apple Intelligence, and compatibility with Apple Pencil Pro. No Prime membership required, and Apple’s site remains at $499. The A17 Pro is the same chip Apple put in the iPhone 15 Pro, and it’s now running the iPad mini. That means the smallest iPad in Apple’s lineup has the most powerful chip in Apple’s mobile lineup, which produces a tablet that handles photo and video editing, 4K video export, demanding games, and the full suite of Apple Intelligence features without any of the performance compromises that usually come with a compact form factor. The neural engine in the A17 Pro handles Apple Intelligence on-device, which keeps AI processing local rather than routing it through the cloud. Apple Intelligence cov

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60+ best Prime Day tech deals, vetted by a tech editor on a budget

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60+ best Prime Day tech deals, vetted by a tech editor on a budget

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Best iPad mini deal: Apple's iPad mini drops to $499.99 on Prime Day

SAVE $99: As of June 25, the Apple iPad mini A17 Pro is on sale for $499.99 at Amazon. That's 17% off and $99 in savings. Prime Day is live, and one of Apple's more portable devices is getting a decent price cut. The…

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Amazon Does What Apple Would Never Do, iPad Mini A17 Pro at Its All-Time Low

This article features deals sourced directly by Gizmodo and produced independently of the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. Apple prices the iPad mini at $499 and has not…

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SAVE $99: As of June 25, the Apple iPad mini A17 Pro is on sale for $499.99 at Amazon. That's 17% off and $99 in savings. Prime Day is live, and one of Apple's more portable devices is getting a decent price cut. The iPad mini A17 Pro is…

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