Best Buy Introduces First Discounts on M3 iPad Air for Members

[MacRumors]

Apple yesterday announced the new M3 iPad Air, and Best Buy is already offering $50 off to My Best Buy Plus/Total members when pre-ordering. This marks the first official deal on the latest iPad Air, and we aren't tracking any similar discounts on the new 11th generation iPad yet.

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If you're a My Best Buy Plus/Total member, prices now start at $549.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi 11-inch M3 iPad Air, down from $599.00. Best Buy has all models of the 11-inch M3 iPad Air at $50 off for members, including both Wi-Fi and cellular models.

Note: You will need a My Best Buy Plus/Total membership to see this deal.​

11-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB) for $549.00 ($50 OFF)​

Similarly, Best Buy has every model of the 13-inch M3 iPad Air on sale for $50 off if you're a My Best Buy Plus/Total member. Prices for these models start at $749.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi 13-inch M3 iPad Air, down from $799.00, and also include cellular tablets.

These tablets feature up to 20 percent faster performance compared to the previous generation iPad Air. Apple also introduced a redesigned Magic Keyboard for the iPad Air, featuring a larger built-in trackpad, 14-key function row, and new aluminum hinge.

The M3 iPad Air will officially launch on March 12. You can also pre-order the 11th generation iPad on Best Buy, but there are no discounts for members at this time.

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Article Link: Best Buy Introduces First Discounts on M3 iPad Air for Members

 

[StuBeck]

Not very surprising. I expect these to be $100 off very shortly.

 

[turbineseaplane]

Like just about everything Apple releases ... overpriced and on sale nearly right out of the gate

 

[switz]

Using Apple's comparison page with M4, M3 and M2 cpu models side by side, there are some small changes that will improve the experience like bus speed going to 120 from 100 and connections now being Thunderbolt 4 vs USB-C 4/Thunderbolt. The camera also has an uptick.

These will likely fly out the door. Not sure there is a great need to go from the M3 to M4 but M2 to M4 improvement could be discernible. Keeping the price down will also boost sales.

I do not need another laptop and have upgraded many family members equipment so other folks will have to make Apple's logo greener.....

 

[ghanwani]

Apple just flooded their product line up with products that no one has asked for.

 

[MichaelDroste]

This I kind of want if it was an M4… but will pass on M3