When it comes to tablets, an Apple iPad may be at the top of shoppers’ minds, but the high price can often put budget-conscious tech fans off. Luckily, the latest peek at Sky Mobile’s contract splits the cost of the newest iPad to a much more affordable price—pennies per day, in fact.

Instead of spending £499 outright at Apple, Sky shoppers can bag the Mini 7 model for £14.50 per month – a split price that makes the flagship device feel a lot more affordable. Working out to be only 48p per day. 

This lower cost is spread over a 36-month contract, making it easier to purchase the nifty 8.3-inch device without needing to fork out hundreds upfront. And if you don’t fancy a device plan for three years, there’s a smaller 24-month plan at £20 per month – so 66p a day.

With a small upfront cost of £6 it’s an option for those who would say no to upgrading their tablet because of the multi-hundred pound cost at once. One thing shoppers should note is that if you pick (24 or 36 months) the contract is actually for 48-months but at either after two or three years you can swap the device for another. 

Across the full term, this is more expensive than Apple outright at £696. The Apple iPad Mini 7 launched a few weeks ago, offering a wave of new updates packed into (you guessed it) a mini version of that standard model. And its update to the swanky A17 Pro Chip is a selling point for many. 

If you’re wondering how the boosted Mini 7 is different from previous models, then these ins and outs may help. To start, there are upgraded speeds, a base storage of 128GB, WiFi 6E, and it’s been ‘built for Apple Intelligence’, which hasn’t landed in the UK just yet. 

Amazon has slashed the price of the Wi-Fi & Cellular version of the iPad mini. This 2021 model is usually priced at £619, but right now you can get it for £464. That’s a saving of over £150 and is available on the pink model

The deal is on the Wi-Fi only model, but if you fancied the Wi-Fi + Cellular version – you know, so you can leave the house without your phone and Wi-fi and still tap into your data – it is a pricer £649 upfront. If you fancy this version, our writer, Prudence Wade, has broken down Amazon’s latest deal.

She said: “This iPad Mini 7’s computing power makes light work of multitasking, and it’s sure to deliver great results with any app available on the App Store. If you’re looking for a highly-portable and powerful device that will handle just about any tablet task you throw at it, this rapid little device could be your new best friend.” 

Our Tech Editor David Snelling called it “mini but mighty,” and unpacking the features, he said: “The ludicrously speedy A17 Pro chip, which Apple says will offer users a 30 per cent boost over the previous A15-powered mini. That should mean faster app loading, improved gameplay, and much slicker graphics on the 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display.”

If you don’t fancy the Apple iPad we have spotted a budget buy as Debenhams is selling the lesser-known Leaper tablet for £53.99.