iPad Mini 3 Deals: Amazon, Best Buy Slash $100 Off The Price

By Juvy Garcia, Christian Post Contributor Thursday, February 18, 2016

Apple's iPad Mini 3 are getting significant discounts from retailers Amazon and Best Buy. The Apple device is currently on sale for about $100 less.

Best Buy is currently offering the iPad Mini 3 for $370.99. Buyers will be able to save $159. The particular variant on sale comes in Space Gray, with WiFi connectivity and a 16 GB storage.

Meanwhile, over at Amazon, Apple is also discounting its iPad Mini 3 by roughly $100. This brings the devices' current price around $300. For instance, the iPad Mini 3 in Space Gray, with 16 GB and WiFi connectivity is currently priced at $299 from $399, a savings of $100. Meanwhile, the iPad Mini 3 Gold with Retina display, 16 GB, and WiFi connectivity is currently selling at $305.49 from $399, representing a discount of nearly $100.

The iPad Mini 3 has similar specifications to the iPad Mini 2. However, it includes a Touch ID fingerprint scanner, which is a feature that's missing in the older version. In addition to the Touch ID, the device also has an accelerometer and ambient light sensor. The iPad Mini 3 ran iOS 8.1 upon release and is powered by an updated A7 chipset with 2 GB RAM. Cameras include an 8-megapixel rear shooter and a 1.2-megapixel front camera. It features a 7.9-inch display with 1,536 x 2,048 pixels resolution at 326 pixels per inch (ppi).

The iPad Mini 3 was released in October 2014 as the predecessor of the iPad Mini 4 that released in September 2015. It's usual for retailers to discount current products in anticipation of upcoming devices. Some might view the current discounts as an indication that a new iPad Mini is coming soon, though nothing's confirmed. As usual, Apple has kept silent regarding rumors of its upcoming devices, including a new iPhone, Apple Watch, and iPad Air.