Apple’s latest iPad Mini is $100 off for the first time

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I'm excited to share some of the deals that are happening today. The redesign of the iPad Mini is the most impressive deal. You can get it for $399.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, which is less than the regular price. That beats the best price by $50. This is an aggressive, out-of-nowhere deal, and it might cause some color options to sell out quickly. If you're interested in more storage, the 512GB configuration is $100 off, too.

The iPad Mini is powered by the A15 Bionic Chipset and has an 8.3-inch display. One of the big advantages that it has over the more affordable base iPad is its charging port, which allows for broader compatibility with accessories. The Apple Pencil can be used to charge up. Our review can be read.

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It's also a banner day for Nintendo Switch owners who haven't yet purchased Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The chill game where you craft, meet fellow islanders, catch bugs, and more is down to $39.99 at a number of stores. The game usually costs $60 and, among Nintendo's exclusive titles for the Switch, price drops haven't taken this game below $15 off. You can get $20 off the title today. Our review can be read.

You can build and grow your own island and eventually handle the welfare of the cast of characters that will call your island their home with the help of Animal Crossing. By trading with other islands, you will slowly turn the vacant island into something truly unique. Read the review.

• $40 at GameStop
• $40 at Target
• $40 at Best Buy

Ring Fit Adventure is seeing a return to its lowest price. At one point it was very difficult to find it at the normal price, but now it is $54.99 at Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and Amazon. With its single-player campaign, this game will have you stretching, doing yoga poses, squats, and more to defeat enemies. It is a fun and physically engaging experience. You will be able to use the leg strap with Nintendo Switch Sports to play soccer.

The good deals are still going on. The 41mm Apple Watch Series 7 is available for a great price at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. It is back down to its lowest price yet at $329. We have seen this price a couple of times, but a $70 discount on the latest Apple product is nothing to sneeze at. This price is valid on several watches, including Watches with blue, green, black, red, or white bands. Our review can be read.

The 45mm model isn't much more expensive if you prefer a larger display or have a bigger wrist. There is a $70-off deal happening with this one, too.

Some other deals to kick-start your Monday

• The latest Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (ad-supported) that has a 6.8-inch screen, USB-C charging, and a display that supports adjustable color temperature for easier reading in multiple reading environments is $40 off at Best Buy, costing $99.99. Amazon and Target are also offering a discount, but it’s a tad smaller, with each costing $104.99. Read our review.
• Amazon’s new Echo Show 15 that can hang on your wall is seeing its first big price drop, knocking $50 off its $249.99 price. You can buy it for $199.99. In our review by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, she praised the design and its easy-to-mount nature. She also thought it made for a nice kitchen TV, but, considering the price, its camera quality is poor, and it has limited customization options. Read our review.
• Target is offering a buy one, get one for 30 percent off promo on a bunch of tech accessories, including Apple’s AirTag tracker (via Slickdeals). Whichever products you add to your cart, the one of lesser value will be 30 percent off.
• If you need a bunch of extra storage for your Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck, you can snag one of Samsung’s 512GB Pro Plus microSD cards at Newegg for a great price. Normally $99.99, it’s just $55.99 when you add it to your cart and use the code SSBS238.(It should auto-apply at checkout.) This same product is $79.99 at Amazon.

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