TL;DR: As of July 13, you can get a refurbished Apple iPad mini 2 for just $79.97 instead of $139.99 — that's a savings of 42%.

There's a reason Apple's iPads have such a devoted legion of fans. This tiny tablet offers some serious convenience, with a compact size that can tag along anywhere while still offering nearly everything your laptop brings to the table. The only problem? They're not typically easy on the wallet, coming with some pretty steep price tags.

If you've always wanted an iPad to make life a little easier, a refurbished model could be a great option. And right now, you can score a Grade-A silver refurbished Apple iPad mini 2 for only $79.97. This iPad is in near-mint condition for less than $100 — available here for a limited time. 

Imagine how quickly you could tackle your to-do list with help from this refurbished iPad mini 2. This model is lightweight and compact, with a 7.9-inch Retina display, and its Apple A7 Fusion processor will allow you to use AR apps, edit 4K videos, or even play graphics-heavy games. Want to capture memories? An 8MP camera takes high-res photos and videos, which you can then save on the 16GB of storage. 

Bluetooth 4.0 makes it simple to connect and pair with your wireless devices. And you won't have to worry about constantly being tethered to a charger, thanks to a 10-hour battery life that will let you scroll or stream for hours.

This particular model hails from 2013 and comes with a Grade-A refurbished rating, which means it will show up in near-mint condition with minimal to zero amounts of scuffing. 

Score this refurbished Apple iPad mini 2 for only $79.97 (reg. $139.99) for a limited time right here.