iPad mini just dropped to lowest price ever at Best Buy

A revamped iPad mini 6 is rumored to happen before the end of the year. That means iPad deals on the current-gen mini are at an all-time low.

Best Buy, for instance, has the iPad mini (64GB) on sale for $299.99. That's $100 off and the best Apple back to school deal we've seen on Apple's tablet.

The iPad mini sports a 7.9-inch Retina display and Apple's A12 Bionic CPU, which provides insanely fast speeds. The iPad mini also sports an impressive battery that lasts 12 hours and 40 minutes. That's longer than Apple's rated 10-hour battery life. About the only thing we don't like about the iPad mini is its outdated design, which sports the same big bezel look as older iPads.

I personally own this iPad and find that it still offers snappy performance, whether I'm watching Netflix shows, YouTube videos, or playing Mario Kart. In fact, I use it everyday and not once have I felt it slow down on me.

Looking for deals on other Apple gear? Make sure to check out our guide to the best Apple deals and best MacBook deals coverage for more sales on Apple's gear.

As deals editor-in-chief at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets, appliances, and apparel. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. He's also always on the look out for the best coupon codes to use when shopping. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.