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frontpage Posted by vaiofan • Oct 25, 2024
frontpage Posted by vaiofan • Oct 25, 2024

Micro Center Stores: 128GB Apple 8.3" iPad mini (7th Gen, 2024)

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$450

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Micro Center has 128GB Apple 8.3" iPad mini (7th Gen, 2024) on sale for $449.99. Select free store pickup where available.

Thanks to Community Member vaiofan for finding this deal.

Available:Specs:
  • Apple A17 Pro Chip
  • 8.3" Multi-Touch Liquid Retina Display
  • 2266 x 1488 Screen Resolution (326 ppi)
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Bluetooth 5.3
  • Front 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera
  • Rear 12MP Wide Camera
  • Supports Apple Pencil Pro
  • USB-C Port
  • iPadOS
Note: Availability for store pickup may vary by location.

Editor's Notes

Written by RazorConcepts
  • These are the newest generation of iPad mini which were released just this month.
  • These prices are $50 lower (10% savings) than the regular price.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.

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Micro Center has 128GB Apple 8.3" iPad mini (7th Gen, 2024) on sale for $449.99. Select free store pickup where available.

Thanks to Community Member vaiofan for finding this deal.

Available:Specs:
  • Apple A17 Pro Chip
  • 8.3" Multi-Touch Liquid Retina Display
  • 2266 x 1488 Screen Resolution (326 ppi)
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Bluetooth 5.3
  • Front 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera
  • Rear 12MP Wide Camera
  • Supports Apple Pencil Pro
  • USB-C Port
  • iPadOS
Note: Availability for store pickup may vary by location.

Editor's Notes

Written by RazorConcepts
  • These are the newest generation of iPad mini which were released just this month.
  • These prices are $50 lower (10% savings) than the regular price.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.

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BeautifulStraw158
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Waiting … Apple's Xmas deal +15-20% off Apple gift cards at Target, Best Buy, Amazon, etc. Use these to buy base Mini 7 + Apple emails $50 gift card after sale for $362 net price. Even lower at $320 net price at Apple Ed store: $50 off list + $50 Xmas deal + buy w/disc. gift cards. I buy $1,100 of 15-20% off Apple gift cards every Nov-Dec. Discounts come as store gift cards & credit card rebates, which I spend within months.
BeautifulStraw158
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It's dramatically better and cheaper (thanks inflation!) because the price hasn't gone up, but now has 2x RAM and 2x storage in the base model. Runs upcoming AI features with a great 1-year-old top A-series processor, great for gaming, and runs cooler (3nm). The size is its magic. Not a pro-level iPad but the smallest, great for specific uses. Price won't drop more than $50 off at any retailer, usually, for Xmas promo. Check Best Buy open box for more savings.
I've owned a few—perfect to bring everywhere. Phenomenal notebook, supports the new Apple Pro Pencil too!
BeautifulStraw158
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Seems every early November, Apple runs a Christmas deal, offering a gift card with certain purchases … usually a $50 gift card with iPad mini purchases.

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Oct 25, 2024
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BeautifulStraw158
Oct 25, 2024
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Quote from ZeeLobby :
Yeah. Totally understandable. If you got a use for the cards it's the best deal. What are your thoughts on the 128GB? Good enough?
Is for me … especially since USB C port 10Gps now … external drives really doable if needed.
But iCloud caching / space management frees up so much space 128Gb is perfect for me. Might be adding some games since the proc supports lots of advanced mobile gaming now.
Oct 25, 2024
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ZeeLobby
Oct 25, 2024
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Quote from BeautifulStraw158 :
Yeah … understand. But the mini sales are only 0.4% of Apples annual revenues so I'm thrilled it's still around and getting such good upgrades.
The size is the magical feature and the price … will always be a trickle down set of upgrades every few years till they add a Pro model.
This is the best set of upgrades it's ever gotten. It's really a huge boost over the 6 I just sold. 2x RAN really needed.
I hope it becomes a great Apple AI entry point and really gooses sales upward … might make a Pro version appear one day.
Yeah. My only hope is that they don't eventually force Apple AI to be enabled. Doubling the RAM and then having AI half it again would be a bummer. I know it's optional now. But I'd primarily use it for books and streaming.
Oct 25, 2024
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BeautifulStraw158
Oct 25, 2024
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Quote from ZeeLobby :
Yeah. My only hope is that they don't eventually force Apple AI to be enabled. Doubling the RAM and then having AI half it again would be a bummer. I know it's optional now. But I'd primarily use it for books and streaming.
Not worried re that … it's essentially last years top iPhone so super fast. Apple top-of-the-line stuff stays working smooth for so many years. It's amazing. I don't think the AI features will add that much overhead. It tends to use the machine learning cores, which your main use cases never touch so they sit idle. Plus, Apple has the secure cloud AI where it offloads more advanced processing.
I think you'll be pleasantly surprised if you ever get one … this is the perfect time of year to try them out once the holiday return windows show up mid January or later return dates give lots of time to stress test these things to be sure you want them.
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Quote from BeautifulStraw158 :
Not worried re that … it's essentially last years top iPhone so super fast. Apple top-of-the-line stuff stays working smooth for so many years. It's amazing. I don't think the AI features will add that much overhead. It tends to use the machine learning cores, which your main use cases never touch so they sit idle. Plus, Apple has the secure cloud AI where it offloads more advanced processing.
I think you'll be pleasantly surprised if you ever get one … this is the perfect time of year to try them out once the holiday return windows show up mid January or later return dates give lots of time to stress test these things to be sure you want them.
Yeah. Well I'm 95% of the way towards purchase. Just gotta decide blue or space gray. Lol
Oct 25, 2024
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whodiini
Oct 25, 2024
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Thanks OP. Successfully price matched. 10% off = no sales tax for me, plus they are giving good deals on trade ins wifi models
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Quote from whodiini :
Thanks OP. Successfully price matched. 10% off = no sales tax for me, plus they are giving good deals on trade ins wifi models
At bestbuy? I tried best buy and they wouldn't price match without shipping being available 😕😔
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Spaceman6969
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Are there any jelly scrolling?

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bieberwhole69
Oct 25, 2024
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lmao.. it'll be 399/499 in a month
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ZeeLobby
Oct 25, 2024
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Quote from Spaceman6969 :
Are there any jelly scrolling?
Supposedly it's better but still there
Oct 26, 2024
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TealMusic754
Oct 26, 2024
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Just got the 256GB model price matched at Best Buy. I asked about the deal on ShopyMyExchange but BB wouldn't match that. At first the agent said he couldn't price match that store even though it was in the list of stores he said BB would price match. I pointed this out, he double checked, and did the price match. :-D Very nice, as I don't live anywhere near a MicroCenter!
Oct 26, 2024
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whodiini
Oct 26, 2024
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At bestbuy? I tried best buy and they wouldn't price match without shipping being available 😕😔
get a different agent. On the best buy terms page, it says it has to be a qualified competitor (microcenter is), in stock (it is). There is nothing where it says it must be shippable.
Oct 26, 2024
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ZeeLobby
Oct 26, 2024
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Quote from whodiini :
get a different agent. On the best buy terms page, it says it has to be a qualified competitor (microcenter is), in stock (it is). There is nothing where it says it must be shippable.
Just tried again and got it. Thanks! Went with a blue 128. Might regret it later. Haha
Oct 26, 2024
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drsnowmon
Oct 26, 2024
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Quote from jasonnn :
thanks! space gray was sold out in Tustin but I got price matched at Best Buy and stacked Chase Freedom 5% on Paypal
I bought a Best Buy gift card using Chase Freedom 5% on PayPal, they gave me 1% back. Buyers beware.
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HE1
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Same price at Apple with military discount

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Elon69
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Quote from Spaceman6969 :
Are there any jelly scrolling?
Some Tubers said it still exists but just less.

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