There is a lot to love about the iPad Mini. We think it is the best portable iPad in the world. It is too expensive. It is difficult to justify such a high price for a screen when I already have so many around me, according to a WIRED reviewer.

It is a little less expensive until Mother's Day. The iPad Mini is on sale for $400. This is the cheapest we have ever seen the tablet sell for, at $100 off its official price and $60 less than the previous-best price on Amazon. The discount applies to every configuration. This sale is worth checking out if you have been eyeing this good-but-overpriced tablet. The discount may not last very long.

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What is it about the iPad Mini that makes itWIRED and Tired?

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Last year's refresh gave the iPad Mini its first facelift in many years, transforming it into a modern-looking device with a more compact frame. Touch ID is baked into the power button, making it more portable. There is more screen real estate than before, and the upgraded charging port means you can charge it quicker and easier.

The internals were also changed. Even better than the A13 found in the current mid-size iPad, the A15 Bionic processor is the same one found in the newest iPhone. The iPad Mini can be used for multitasking.

The iPad Mini has a lot of wonderful accessories, which is a blessing and a curse.

To fully take advantage of this portable powerhouse, you will need a keyboard and a stylus. That adds to the price. We have a guide to the Best iPad accessories.