Just a heads up, if you buy something through our links, we may get a small share of the sale. It’s one of the ways we keep the lights on here. Click here for more.After a three-year drought, Apple’s finally given the iPad Mini some love. The seventh-gen model lands on October 23rd, but you can preorder now. Prices start at a cool $499 for the base 128GB Wi-Fi model—double the storage of the last generation, but also double the price. Ouch. So, what’s new? The big deal is the A17 Pro chip, which promises more power and an upgraded neural engine for all that fancy Apple Intelligence stuff coming in iPadOS 18.1. You’ll also get support for the Apple Pencil Pro, Wi-Fi 6E, and faster 10-gigabit USB-C. Oh, the cameras and that lovely 8.3-inch display are the same as before. Where to preorder You can score your iPad Mini preorder from Apple, Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. It tops out at $799 for the 512GB Wi-Fi model or $949 for the cellular version with the same storage. iPad Mini (2024) The 2024 iPad Mini boasts an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, powered by the A17 Pro chip for enhanced performance and graphics. What We Like: A17 Pro Chip: Boosts performance by 30% CPU & 25% graphics.Improved Display: Liquid Retina display with True Tone & P3 wide color.Enhanced Cameras: 12MP back camera & 12MP Ultra Wide front camera.Apple Pencil Pro: Supports hover & magnetic attachment features Preorder Preorder If you have…You can now preorder Apple’s new iPad Mini, but should you?