Staples offers the 1st-generation Apple iPad mini 16GB WiFi Tablet in Space Gray, model no. MF432LL/A, for $249 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $50 and the best standalone price we've seen for this item. This 0.3"-thick tablet weighs 0.7 lbs. and features an Apple A5 1GHz dual-core processor, 7.9" 1024x768 LED-backlit touchscreen LCD, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, FaceTime, accelerometer, compass, up to 10 hours of battery life, and iOS 6. Deal ends December 2.