The 7.9-inch iPad is a huge hit. That said, if you buy one from the online Apple Store, be ready to wait up to seven days. But that isn’t your only let alone best option for getting an iPad mini fast — check out Walmart, which is advertising three to five day availability with free shipping.

The new Apple iPad Mini gives you all the features of an iPad but in a slightly smaller form. With a 7.9-inch LED-backlit display and an A5 chip, the iPad Mini 16GB delivers a beautiful screen with a fast and fluid performance. Featuring a 5MP iSight camera with 1080p HD video recording and FaceTime, you can snap pictures, take video and talk to loved ones on a platform that fits in the palm of your hand.

Yups, Walmart can get you a iPad mini ($329) a few days faster than Apple and shipping, whether to your home or site to store, is very much free.

And, when in doubt, check the Apple Store for iPad mini availability…

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