Amazon Cuts 128GB iPad mini to $569.99 as New Model May Cost $200 More

Q: If historical sales hit $499, should budget-conscious buyers ignore this $569 deal and wait for deeper price cuts after the new launch?

Yes—if price is your top priority and you do not need the tablet immediately, this $569 deal is easy to skip. The main reason is simple: the same 128GB Wi‑Fi iPad mini has already fallen to $499 in recent promotions, including Prime event pricing. At $569.99, the current sale is only about 5% off the $599 list price, versus roughly 17% off at $499. For a budget-conscious buyer, that $70 difference is meaningful. There is also a strong case that deeper discounts could return once Apple launches the next iPad mini. Reports point to a refresh as soon as late October, and even if the new model arrives at a much higher starting price—some rumors suggest around $799—that could make retailers more aggressive about clearing remaining stock of the current version. That said, waiting is not risk-free. Apple has already raised iPad pricing before, and inventory of the current mini could tighten after a launch. If stock dries up, the best historical deal may not reappear. Buyers who want a compact iPad now, prefer the proven A17 Pro model, and would be unhappy paying next-gen prices may still find $569 acceptable. For strict value shoppers, though, the evidence favors patience. The device has shown it can hit $499, and with a new model reportedly close, the odds of better pricing are stronger than the appeal of this modest discount.

3 articles · Updated · Mashable · Oct 13

$569.99 buys the 128GB iPad mini with WiFi and Apple’s A17 Pro chip at Amazon, a $29.01 discount from its $599 list price.
The deal lands as rumors point to a new iPad mini that could debut at roughly $200 above the previous model’s starting price, making the current version a cheaper alternative.
Amazon is also bundling up to three free months of Apple Arcade, Fitness+ and News+ with the purchase.
The current iPad mini pairs an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display with 12MP front and rear cameras, positioning the sale as a modest but timely price break ahead of any refresh.