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In January, I made a reading goal for 2026, and I plan to keep it. I've found that the key to reading frequently is to always have a book on hand, or in this case, an iPad.
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Not all iPads are made for reading, but the iPad Mini is the best choice due to its smaller and portable size. Right now, you can get $100 off the iPad Mini during Amazon's Big Spring Sale, making the A17 Pro model with 128GB of storage cost just $400.
The iPad Mini has an 8.3-inch liquid retina display with 326 ppi, which is a higher resolution than the Kindle. As a result, text looks especially sharp on screen, and Apple's True Tone technology (which adjusts the color and intensity of your display to match the ambient light) ensures you have a natural reading experience.
Apple's anti-reflective screen coating also reduces the likelihood of catching a glare when reading outside on a sunny day. And, since it's a traditional tablet, you can read articles or blog posts on the web, download the Kindle app and read traditionally, or download other apps to borrow library books or find independent authors.
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With the iPad Mini, you're also getting Apple's powerful A17 Pro chip, an ultra-wide 12 MP front camera, support for the Apple Pencil Pro to take notes, Apple Intelligence capabilities, and more.
Snag Apple's smallest tablet at a small price during Amazon's Big Spring Sale this week.
How I rated this deal
According to ZDNET's deal-rating system, this 20% off deal is a 3/5 deal. Usually, Apple products rarely go on sale, in which case we would rate this a 4/5 deal, but iPads are the one Apple device that you can almost always find a discount on.
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