Refurbished iPad Mini 6 Wi-Fi + Cellular 256GB - Purple

Purchased an iPad Mini as a gift for my wife. It was in nearly pristine condition, there are a couple of small scratches on the rear of it's body but otherwise it's perfect. She has been using it for a little more than a week and have identified no issues with how it functions. I am very pleased with the purchase and will use Gazelle again when looking for devices. I have also purchased other items through Gazelle's web site in the past and have always received the item well within the time frame that they state on their site. I would rate them 41/2 stars if possible. I'm one of those folks that never rates anything a 5 because there's always room for improvement. That said, keep up the good work Gazelle!

Great speed and screen boost over the 5 mini

Up-traded as CEX prices were keen to do so. Over the mini 5 the screen is noticeably and larger which is welcome and makes use of the whole area now. A faster CPU comes in handy where the mini 5 may have stuttered. Having 5G meant it's now usable for me in locations where there wasn't 4G. Also supports e-SIM. USB type C so easy charging these days from many sources, easier to use memory cards, pen drives, ethernet adaptors, HDMI, keyboards and mice. TouchID is now on a thinner side wake button but works well. Volume buttons on short side feel a bit cramped and more awkward than before. Supports pencil but not my ball game. Squared off side, many cases around. Wish I had upgraded sooner. Other than that extremely easy migration from the 5 thanks to the apple ... MoreUp-traded as CEX prices were keen to do so. Over the mini 5 the screen is noticeably and larger which is welcome and makes use of the whole area now. A faster CPU comes in handy where the mini 5 may have stuttered. Having 5G meant it's now usable for me in locations where there wasn't 4G. Also supports e-SIM. USB type C so easy charging these days from many sources, easier to use memory cards, pen drives, ethernet adaptors, HDMI, keyboards and mice. TouchID is now on a thinner side wake button but works well. Volume buttons on short side feel a bit cramped and more awkward than before. Supports pencil but not my ball game. Squared off side, many cases around. Wish I had upgraded sooner. Other than that extremely easy migration from the 5 thanks to the apple migration ecosystem.

Inaccurate description but delivered as ordered

The iPad mini (6th generation, PURPLE) came exactly as I had hoped, though not entirely as expected. The confusion was in the description in both a) the product's title, which specified SPACE GREY; and b) the more detailed description lower down on the product page, which specified 128g, rather than 64g. I was hopeful that the product I ordered would indeed be the PURPLE option that I'd checked. The price alone assured me that it was indeed the WiFi 64g I'd be getting. On delivery, I was delighted to find my new, purple, iPad min 6 in its original Apple packaging. No unpleasant surprises as can sometimes happen. For the product itself, it's 5 stars. The unnecessary confusion in description reduced my rating to 4 stars.

Perfect Blend of Power and Form Factor

The Ipad Mini is my favorite tablet thus far. The screen is large enough for gaming, surfing, and watching movies or media. It is very lightweight and portable (unlike the more common 10" plus tablets). The processor can handle anything and everything that I tried and the battery life is great. I am a lifelong Android user and there is no 8" Android tablet equivalent to this, not even close actually.I do wish that Apple would make a "Pro" version of the Mini and give it 120hz refresh rate and keep it the same size. Maybe one day.The mini is expensive compared to the standard Ipad but it is in a class of its own (and Apple knows this). All of this being said I love the Ipad Mini and wouldn't hesitate to highly recommend it.

[Rewarded Review] 64GB in 2024 is a joke

If you're like me, you did some research and read opinions, etc etc on how bad 64GB storage is. You'll read how ppl say 64GB is enough. It is not. 64GB in 2024 is an absolute JOKE. personally, I thought 64GB was a joke in 2021.. but apple needs to buff their profit margins, I guess.Let me say, the display is okay when it comes to colors and sharpness. However, you can tell apple cheaped out on the display, or cut corners, because it has that very indicative quality of water under the display when you press on it. I've had many cheap android tablets, and they also do this. it's a sign of going with lower quality. ALL IPS displays do this to some degree... but the lower quality they are.. the more it happens. i.g. my ipad mini 5 display NEVER did this with touches. ... MoreIf you're like me, you did some research and read opinions, etc etc on how bad 64GB storage is. You'll read how ppl say 64GB is enough. It is not. 64GB in 2024 is an absolute JOKE. personally, I thought 64GB was a joke in 2021.. but apple needs to buff their profit margins, I guess.Let me say, the display is okay when it comes to colors and sharpness. However, you can tell apple cheaped out on the display, or cut corners, because it has that very indicative quality of water under the display when you press on it. I've had many cheap android tablets, and they also do this. it's a sign of going with lower quality. ALL IPS displays do this to some degree... but the lower quality they are.. the more it happens. i.g. my ipad mini 5 display NEVER did this with touches. the ipad mini 6 does this with very light touches... so apple cut corners on the storage and the display... I LOVE the MINI line of ipads. but the 256GB model is insanely overpriced.. (as is the 64GB but it's the only other option; apple wants to up-sell the more overpriced 256gb model so they didn't make a 128GB model like every other company does.)anyways.. I digress from my main frustration. 64GB is absolute TR**H. I installed the main apps that so many ppl will install.. the classic social media apps, snap, insta, twitter, bluesky, discord, etc etc etc etc. the main streaming apps, netflix, hulu, disney+, prime, twitch, kick, etc etc etc. the classic productivity apps like goodnotes, notion, procreate, etc etc etc. I EVEN UNINSTALLED all the appl bloatware like TIPS, BOOKS, STOCKS, etc etc etc. I installed a few small games and genshin impact....guess how much space I have left? 4.34GB of free space !WOW ! so much space !I consider myself a light/casual user... I don't do video editing... I don't take/store tons of videos/photos. and that's a good thing.. bc you can't store Jack on this 64GB model..... I don't even think I'll be able to install any iOS patches/updates without uninstalling a ton of my apps.....I'll never be able to use features like, offline video watching that netflix, hulu, prime offer if I wanna watch shows/movies offline.. bc there isn't any storage left...I can't store videos or photos.. bc 64GB is, or rather should be, a crime. I honestly think selling something like this that isn't 128GB base, or 256GB base, should be illegal.last, the battery isn't good at all. this thing drains so fast. I'm almost inclined to believe this has a faulty battery, but I wouldn't be able to get solid evidence.There isn't actually anything physically wrong (not counting the cheap IPS panel and illegally low battery screen-on time, but ig apple considers this a feature), so I don't think I can return it.Like I said, I absolutely love the mini line. but 64GB of storage... at this price... how is this legal? if I can't even install the patch/ios updates without uninstalling all my stuff... how is this a premium experience?it's absolutely insane that apple still sells 64GB models on their website, still, in 2024. ... the 9th gen 64GB.. the newly 10th gen has a 64GB... and the mini has the 64GB... this amount of storage is border-line useless. anyone who disagrees prob doesn't even actually use their tablet...

[Rewarded Review] Best Mini yet (with room for inprovment)

Small but mighty, the iPad Mini 6th gen makes it way to the forefront to those that wants an iPad… but smaller. It does almost eveything a full sized iPad does, and does it with ease rocking the same processor found in both the iPhone 13 Pro and the regular iPhone 14. With it’s 8.3 inch display, it has capable room to pair with the 2nd gen apple pencil for those that likes to draw, or jot down ideas just a note pad. Though a great iPad, some elements fall short. You are locked to two storage options: 64 Gb or 256 Gb. When fully set up in the 64Gb option, you’re left with ~44Gb of usable storage. If you’re willing to shell out an additional $150, then go for the 256Gb. Other shortcomings is the lack of pro features found in the pro models such as 90hz variable ... MoreSmall but mighty, the iPad Mini 6th gen makes it way to the forefront to those that wants an iPad… but smaller. It does almost eveything a full sized iPad does, and does it with ease rocking the same processor found in both the iPhone 13 Pro and the regular iPhone 14. With it’s 8.3 inch display, it has capable room to pair with the 2nd gen apple pencil for those that likes to draw, or jot down ideas just a note pad. Though a great iPad, some elements fall short. You are locked to two storage options: 64 Gb or 256 Gb. When fully set up in the 64Gb option, you’re left with ~44Gb of usable storage. If you’re willing to shell out an additional $150, then go for the 256Gb. Other shortcomings is the lack of pro features found in the pro models such as 90hz variable refresh liquid retina dispaly. Additionally, you’re left with the older tech fingerprint reader as means of biometric autherntication; unlike the FaceID feature found in the iPad Pro. If thats a deal breaker, then look for other options. TL;DR: You have to want to get this because its a compact iPad that can used 2nd gen Apple Pencil. Otherwise, consider the similarly priced iPad Air.

[Rewarded Review] Best iPad Hands Down

I have been so impressed with the iPad mini 6 since purchasing this device over a year ago! It still runs like I just took it out of the box. I thought I would not like the small size coming from someone that owns an iPad Pro 12.9 and iPad Air 10.9 but I was wrong! The iPad mini size is perfect for doing tablet things. This is the truest tablet experience I have ever had. With the larger models I had productivity in mind but when purchasing but the iPad mini, I wanted a device to read on or watch content while relaxing in bed or lounging around. The mini is absolutely tailored for this. It is extremely light weight, thin and sleek and the rounded corners are comfortable! Also, due to the chipset, I can still do productive things if needed. I like taking notes or ... MoreI have been so impressed with the iPad mini 6 since purchasing this device over a year ago! It still runs like I just took it out of the box. I thought I would not like the small size coming from someone that owns an iPad Pro 12.9 and iPad Air 10.9 but I was wrong! The iPad mini size is perfect for doing tablet things. This is the truest tablet experience I have ever had. With the larger models I had productivity in mind but when purchasing but the iPad mini, I wanted a device to read on or watch content while relaxing in bed or lounging around. The mini is absolutely tailored for this. It is extremely light weight, thin and sleek and the rounded corners are comfortable! Also, due to the chipset, I can still do productive things if needed. I like taking notes or making reminder lists on this device as it is so easy to carry around. The magnetic side also ensures my second generation Apple Pencil never gets lost. I know this is not the best screen in existence, but it is still very good in terms of image quality due to the size and form factor. I hardly notice the 60hz display even coming from a 120hz pro-res iPad Pro. I guess I do not hyper scroll around enough to see the difference in smoothness (though experienced Pro users might be bothered). I also have seen no issues with mobile gaming and this tablet is comfortable to hold for extended periods of time due to how lightweight it is. The battery life lasts all day even with heavy use. I have not noticed any battery degradation at all. I am not regretting my purchase and I highly recommend this tablet!

[Rewarded Review] Great Purchase that Exceeded all Expectations

I was among the very first to purchase the very first iPad and have bought a new iPad every 2-4 years since inception. This is the very first Mini I have bought and couldn't be happier. I bought this specifically for using as a remote control to use with two specific music apps for my audio system. Previously I was using an iPad Air which (with case) I found to heavy and cumbersome.The iPad mini is just perfect as I can hold it in one hand. It is about as light as my iPhone Max which doesn't;t offer quote enough real estate. This is a perfect device and Best Buy actually exceeded my expectations in delivering it sooner than I expected - and at a good price on sale. I absolutely recommend this device.

[Rewarded Review] iPad Mini 64gb

I bought this iPad back in November and it’s been great. At first, I had so much trouble going back and forth with BestBuy because my order was delayed. I talked to so many representatives and customer service and they ended up telling me that I had to pick it up or cancel my order. Apart from that, the iPad is great. It’s a bit too tiny for my hands so I would just recommend getting the new 10-inch iPad since it’s less money. I use it for school and it’s great!In January, however, my iPad started experiencing slowness. Sometimes I have to press various times on the screen for it to function but it’s temporary. I have also noted that around the edges of the screen, it lacks responsiveness, and like I said, I have to keep pressing.

[Rewarded Review] iPad Pro 11 Replacement

My previous iPad was the 11-inch Pro and that is the baseline to what I'm comparing this 6th Gen iPad Mini. I'll spare you all the nitty gritty details that can be found elsewhere online and just summarize by saying that the newest Mini is everything I like about having a tablet and there is nothing about my Pro that I miss. Since the Mini 6 has a full speed, full function USB-C port, I'm able to plug in external SSD drives whenever I need to copy things to/from the iPad. It supports Apple Pencil 2 for those rare times I actually use the pencil. It is fast, small, lightweight and has excellent battery life. I mainly use this Mini for viewing schematics or watching streaming video content. I do some light web work on it and even less office productivity - I use a Mac ... MoreMy previous iPad was the 11-inch Pro and that is the baseline to what I'm comparing this 6th Gen iPad Mini. I'll spare you all the nitty gritty details that can be found elsewhere online and just summarize by saying that the newest Mini is everything I like about having a tablet and there is nothing about my Pro that I miss. Since the Mini 6 has a full speed, full function USB-C port, I'm able to plug in external SSD drives whenever I need to copy things to/from the iPad. It supports Apple Pencil 2 for those rare times I actually use the pencil. It is fast, small, lightweight and has excellent battery life. I mainly use this Mini for viewing schematics or watching streaming video content. I do some light web work on it and even less office productivity - I use a Mac for that stuff, which brings me to my final point:My iPad Pro with all the accessories I had for it (Magic Keyboard/Trackpad case, Pencil 2, etc) was so close to being a laptop but at the end of the day it just wasn't. Brilliant as iPad OS is, it is no replacement for a full on laptop/desktop OS. So here I am lugging around this big heavy iPad and my MacBook Pro or MacBook Air with the only redeeming benefit of the iPad being that I could write on the screen - which, again, I rarely did. What I really wanted was not a laptop replacement tablet but rather a sidekick companion that was light-hearted and easy take along. For me, the Mini is the Robin to my Batman Laptop. They're not fighting over who gets to do what, instead they play well together. My Macbook is the workhorse and the main productivity tool. When I need to go out and fix a system, I Airdrop the schematic to my iPad mini and go do thing I need to do, leaving the big Macbook at my desk. When I get back from doing the thing, I Airdrop back to my Mac any photos I may have taken, sync some notes, and redlines to schematics and then I resume my work from there. That is how I imagine Apple originally envisioned all of this working and it does work brilliantly. The iPad Pro does have a place in some people's workflow but I think in all honesty most people are those "some people". Just get the Mini and enjoy not spending as much while still getting 99% of the same features.