# iPad mini 1st Gen

*Published: 2024-11-25 | Updated: 2024-12-20 | Source: https://shopsavvy.com/products/ipad-mini-1st-gen*

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**Brand:** Apple
**Price Range:** $68.99 - $98.63 across 4 retailers

## Cons
- The device does not connect to WiFi, rendering it unusable for its intended purpose.
- Confirmation from both the selling company and Apple supports the device's inability to connect to WiFi.
- As an older model, it cannot update to the latest iOS, limiting its functionality.
- Users expected WiFi connectivity and were disappointed when it failed to deliver.
- There is significant frustration because the product was intended as a holiday gift, especially for children.
- Many reviews advise against purchasing this product due to its connectivity issues and limitations.

## About This Product

iPad mini 2 is powered by the new A7 chip with 64-bit architecture. A7 delivers killer performance. It is up to four times faster CPU and up to eight times faster graphics performance than the previous generation. *please note iPad can only update to iOS 9.3.5 and cannot update to the latest available iOS

## Last Seen Prices

| Retailer | Price | Availability | Last seen |
|----------|-------|-------------|-----------|
| [Truegether](https://shopsavvy.com/api/redirect/products/Q0aD2hSew5fXTJnhDex9/offers/7f5e0fd8-852a-7534-b85f-38902ed08193?source=shopsavvy&medium=product-page) | $68.99  | In Stock | 2024-12-20 (may have changed) |
| [Amazon](https://shopsavvy.com/api/redirect/products/Q0aD2hSew5fXTJnhDex9/offers/84f33a41-2780-e8ca-26a4-869f38fb0d59?source=shopsavvy&medium=product-page) | $69.99  | In Stock | 2024-11-22 (may have changed) |
| [BAM.deals](https://shopsavvy.com/api/redirect/products/Q0aD2hSew5fXTJnhDex9/offers/LJA55qdl2ZuK3DD55i7s?source=shopsavvy&medium=product-page) | $79.00  | In Stock | 2022-07-18 (may have changed) |
| [Retailking.com](https://shopsavvy.com/api/redirect/products/Q0aD2hSew5fXTJnhDex9/offers/7ec2bd9b-40c6-89dd-ec4e-41c57e52c8d4?source=shopsavvy&medium=product-page) | $98.63  | In Stock | 2023-11-24 (may have changed) |

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