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Apple iPad mini - A12 Chip - Latest Models - 64GB ($349.99) - 256GB ($489.99)

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Costco has the latest Apple iPad mini's on sale (64GB & 256GB). Shipping & Handling is $4.99.

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$349.99 - New Apple iPad mini - A12 Chip - 64GB - Latest Model
https://www.costco.com/new-apple-...84314.html

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SALE: $35 savings is valid 9/24/20 through 10/19/20. While supplies last. Limit 2 per member. Sales may not have occurred at original price previously.

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$489.99 - New Apple iPad mini - A12 Chip - 256GB - Latest Model
https://www.costco.com/new-apple-...84298.html

Item 1330031 = Silver
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SALE: $40 savings is valid 9/24/20 through 10/19/20. While supplies last. Limit 2 per member. Sales may not have occurred at original price previously.

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ongoleGitta
09-24-2020 at 06:18 AM.
09-24-2020 at 06:18 AM.
Thanks OP.
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zephiK
09-24-2020 at 06:21 AM.
09-24-2020 at 06:21 AM.
Quote from ongoleGitta :
A12 is not latest model, A14 is latest. Title is misleading. May be add year to the title.

It's the latest ipad mini model which uses a A12. Apple has not updated the ipad mini to a A14.
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ongoleGitta
09-24-2020 at 06:23 AM.
09-24-2020 at 06:23 AM.
Quote from zephiK :
It's the latest ipad mini model which uses a A12. Apple has not updated the ipad mini to a A14.
yes, realized that and edited my comment. Thank you!
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JK1982
09-24-2020 at 06:27 AM.
09-24-2020 at 06:27 AM.
Cant wait for the mini version with the updated design and specs
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deltasig44
09-24-2020 at 06:29 AM.
09-24-2020 at 06:29 AM.
latest model IPad 10.2" (32gb) for $299 on amazon or this iPad mini? It's for the kids, They only watch YouTube kids and have a few other apps. Their other iPad is no where near full and it's on 32gb
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grgm
09-24-2020 at 06:36 AM.
09-24-2020 at 06:36 AM.
Quote from deltasig44 :
latest model IPad 10.2" (32gb) for $299 on amazon or this iPad mini? It's for the kids, They only watch YouTube kids and have a few other apps. Their other iPad is no where near full and it's on 32gb

If you are ok to wait the regular ipad is usually around 250$ during thanksgiving. If they are ok with the size i would say regular would be fine for the kids
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zephiK
09-24-2020 at 06:36 AM.
09-24-2020 at 06:36 AM.
Quote from deltasig44 :
latest model IPad 10.2" (32gb) for $299 on amazon or this iPad mini? It's for the kids, They only watch YouTube kids and have a few other apps. Their other iPad is no where near full and it's on 32gb

If you're not in a rush to get a tablet, keep waiting near black friday. Past years have discounted latest gen ipads to $229-$249 for 32gb and 128gb for $299/$329.

If your primary reason for the ipad is for media consumption. The ipad 10.2 is probably better, bigger screen which will make it more enjoyable to watch videos on.
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euuser1744668
09-24-2020 at 07:16 AM.
09-24-2020 at 07:16 AM.
No WiFi 6
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Platin465
09-24-2020 at 07:53 AM.
09-24-2020 at 07:53 AM.
So this would be the 5th ipad mini version, right? I believe that means the cases for the 4th gen fit these. Our 4th is still working fine other than "battery is low at 10%, let me shut down" issue that when I plug it in and turn it back on is up to 30%. Don't know why that keeps happening with "older" apple devices, but at least this one hasn't slowed down like our iphone 6 and nephew's mini 1 ipads.

We'll wait for the 6th gen at least. Haven't used the ipad mini as much since got iphone XR. Only really use the ipad mini for longer reading/studying sessions and instagram. 10" ipad seems to make more sense for those who don't really need the mini size.
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Orisue
09-24-2020 at 10:25 AM.
09-24-2020 at 10:25 AM.
Give us the iPad Mini Pro already, Apple!
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MeAPhool
09-24-2020 at 12:30 PM.
09-24-2020 at 12:30 PM.
Quote from Platin465 :
So this would be the 5th ipad mini version, right? I believe that means the cases for the 4th gen fit these. Our 4th is still working fine other than "battery is low at 10%, let me shut down" issue that when I plug it in and turn it back on is up to 30%. Don't know why that keeps happening with "older" apple devices, but at least this one hasn't slowed down like our iphone 6 and nephew's mini 1 ipads.

We'll wait for the 6th gen at least. Haven't used the ipad mini as much since got iphone XR. Only really use the ipad mini for longer reading/studying sessions and instagram. 10" ipad seems to make more sense for those who don't really need the mini size.
Your battery might need replacing, it has a limited number of cycles (meaning recharges) before the battery will not be able to hold a charge.

One full cycle is complete discharge and charge to 100%, however from what I'm reading it's not so simple. If the ipad is constantly plugged in while being used or the battery is constantly drained to 0% or the the batter is constantly over heating, those can all impact the life of the battery.

I have an older ipad that I have to jump start by heating it with a hair dryer. Only then will it start to charge and turn on. I definitely need to get the battery replaced on that one.
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TINGLIU87
09-24-2020 at 01:39 PM.
09-24-2020 at 01:39 PM.
new iPad has same chip and bigger screen lower price, so why is this a deal? Maybe $249 is
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Wildpir8
09-24-2020 at 02:02 PM.
09-24-2020 at 02:02 PM.
Quote from TINGLIU87 :
new iPad has same chip and bigger screen lower price, so why is this a deal? Maybe $249 is
Non-laminated / antireflective coating / P3 wide color / True Tone display and only 32GB of storage on the base model iPad 8. And front cameras are 7MP/1080p vs 1.2MP/720p on the 8. And Bluetooth 5.0 vs 4.2 on the 8.
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CheapRocka
09-28-2020 at 03:57 AM.
09-28-2020 at 03:57 AM.
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Give us the iPad Mini Pro already, Apple!

What features do you expect in a mini if it's a pro? Kinda curious...
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