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Best Buy Introduces First Discounts on M4 iPad Pro for Members
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Just go to Apple Education store and get $100 discount. Easy !
I am not a member, but I have a Best Buy credit card, and because of that I was able to get 2 year 0% financing plus 520 dollars of trade in value for my 128GB 12.9" M1 iPad Pro. I now look forward to next Wednesday.
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Except the fact that Apple Care isn't $79 for the pro models.
Per Apple here is the breakdown for the new models.
iPad Pro 13 - $169
iPad Pro 11 - $149
iPad Air 13 - $99
iPad Air 11 - $79
I only get offered Financing in the regular store or the education store, the military discount doesn't offer financing at checkout. You should still be able to use Apple Pay Later if you really want to, and you get the 3% back regardless with an Apple Card.
This is kind of a big let down, maybe I’m missing something obvious benefit wise but there is honestly nothing enticing me to upgrade.
I have the M1 iPad Pro, Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil. It’s been working perfectly fine for my use despite being over 3 years old now. Neither my Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil are compatible with the new iPad Pro, so if I wanted to upgrade, it would be over $2k to get a new setup.
Hefty upgrade price for a thinner design, OLED screen, incremental CPU and GPU bump (which existing M1 has not been an issue at all on iPad given restrictive iPad OS) and slight updates for new Magic Keyboard and pencil pro.
Looks like I’ll be waiting to se what M5 iPad Pro has to offer or significant discounts on an upgrade.
I have the M1 iPad Pro, Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil. It’s been working perfectly fine for my use despite being over 3 years old now. Neither my Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil are compatible with the new iPad Pro, so if I wanted to upgrade, it would be over $2k to get a new setup.
Hefty upgrade price for a thinner design, OLED screen, incremental CPU and GPU bump (which existing M1 has not been an issue at all on iPad given restrictive iPad OS) and slight updates for new Magic Keyboard and pencil pro.
Looks like I’ll be waiting to se what M5 iPad Pro has to offer or significant discounts on an upgrade.
Best Buy has the first discounts we've tracked on the brand new M4 iPad Pro, available exclusive to My Best Buy Plus and My Best Buy Total members. If you are a member, you'll find $50 off nearly every model of these new tablets at Best Buy.
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With this discount, the 256GB Wi-Fi 11-inch iPad Pro is available for $949.00, down from $999.00. The 256GB Wi-Fi 13-inch iPad Pro is available for $1,249.00, down from $1,299.00. You'll also find the same $50 discounts on higher storage models with the Nano-texture glass option.
Note: You need a My Best Buy Plus/Total membership to see these deals.
M4 iPad Pro at Best Buy ($50 OFF)
I am stunned that people will spend thousands on an iPad. Seriously scratching my head.
I'm guessing it'll be a $150 gift card again. Which will be better because that's more than the value of the pencil. I'm waiting for the back to school sale too, I want to get a new MacBook. I graduated, but Apple doesn't really enforce student verification.
How? I have a 256GB WiFi and cellular one from 2022 and the Best Buy credit card. I only got $429 for a trade in!
There's some confusing comments in this thread and most of the price comparisons make no sense.
Best Buy Plus does NOT include Apple Care. It just gets you access to discounts like this one and faster shipping and longer return windows. That plan is $50/yr. This discount is essentially just to entice people to sign up for Best Buy Plus so that you feel the need to buy other products at Best Buy.
Best Buy Total does include protection plans like Apple Care. But it costs $180/yr. You also would need to still be a member for a second year to get the full Apple Care 2 year coverage. Maybe it makes sense if you're buying a bunch of appliances or other products in the near future.
Best Buy Plus does NOT include Apple Care. It just gets you access to discounts like this one and faster shipping and longer return windows. That plan is $50/yr. This discount is essentially just to entice people to sign up for Best Buy Plus so that you feel the need to buy other products at Best Buy.
Best Buy Total does include protection plans like Apple Care. But it costs $180/yr. You also would need to still be a member for a second year to get the full Apple Care 2 year coverage. Maybe it makes sense if you're buying a bunch of appliances or other products in the near future.
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You can get a cheaper ordering from the Apple education website I saved about $150 on the model I bought for my new iPad Pro 13 inch
You are correct, but if you have several devices and are getting AppleCare inclauded, it does make a significant difference. I wouldn’t be a member for a singular product only.
Anyone know where on the Best Buy site this is shown? I'm a Best Buy Plus member but I don't see the AppleCare mentioned on the page where the iPads are.
even with discounts, it's hard to justify $1600 for a toy. 🤭
How could you write an article like this and not even bother to tell us how much the membership costs? This info shouldn’t be buried in the comments!
This reads almost as if you’re more interested in getting eyes on the presumably sponsored links (which somehow don’t even link to directly Best Buy) than actually informing your readers. (But I’m sure that couldn’t be true.)
This reads almost as if you’re more interested in getting eyes on the presumably sponsored links (which somehow don’t even link to directly Best Buy) than actually informing your readers. (But I’m sure that couldn’t be true.)
You have other issues if you finance an iPad…I don’t care if it’s at 0%.
Best Buy Plus doesn’t include Apple Care. You need Best Buy Total which is $180/yr.