The page presents an iPad mini available for preorder from 10:10 a.m. Pacific on October 28, with availability beginning November 6. It offers Midnight and Starlight finishes, three storage capacities - 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB - and Wi‑Fi or Wi‑Fi + Cellular connectivity. All configurations use an A20 Pro chip with a seven-core GPU; the listed 128GB and 256GB models have a five-core CPU and 16-core Neural Engine, while 512GB models have a six-core CPU and a dual 16-core Neural Engine. Wi‑Fi models start at $699 and cellular models at $849. The page shows additional prices for higher capacities, though some repeated configurations appear with different listed prices. Cellular versions support eSIM and can be activated with participating carriers.
The information focuses on choosing a configuration and completing a purchase rather than detailing the screen or explaining any OLED features. Both Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) are compatible, with different pairing and charging arrangements. Apple also outlines trade-ins: eligible devices are assessed after return, and the process can take two to three weeks; customers may instead recycle devices without trade-in credit. Apple Card Monthly Installments provide interest-free payments and 3% Daily Cash for eligible buyers. A separate Apple Upgrade leasing option covers iPads over 24 or 36 months, with the device returned in good condition to upgrade at the end of the term.
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