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Apple is now accepting pre-orders for the iPad mini and the fourth-generation iPad. U.S. customers can also order iPad mini + Cellular models on Verizon, AT&T or Sprint. Prices for the iPad mini are $329 (16GB), $429 (32GB), and $529 (64GB). Cellular models cost $130 more, and all models come in white or black.

Delivery for pre-orders of Wi-Fi models is expected on November 2nd. Alternatively, customers will be able to purchase at retail locations on that same date. Apple's online store is currently quoting "Mid November" shipping for cellular models in the United States, with other countries seeing "Late November" availability for those models.

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Top Rated Comments

183 months ago
I wasn't going to get one but my dorm's fire alarm went off. So, might as well since I'm up, right?
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
sampaul Avatar
183 months ago
Just ordered a 32 GB Black and Slate iPad Mini!

And Apple, for god's sake, where is iTunes 11? This is getting too frustrating!
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
183 months ago
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TimUSCA Avatar
183 months ago
Got my 16GB black mini! Easy as pie.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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183 months ago
Just ordered my iPad 16 gig wifi to play with for 14 days and then return and then also ordered my 32 gig wifi with lte to keep. Happy camper
Oh yes both white with red cover
Wow, how ****** of you.
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kirky29 Avatar
183 months ago
Ordered a White iPad Mini, only to then read somewhere on here that theres a two week delay....so just gone and ordered a black on whilst I wait for the white!

Guess when I'm finished with the black one it can be a gift for Christmas! ;)

"Here mom, I've set it all up for you!"
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