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Black Friday 2013: Best Deals on the iPad, iPad Air, and iPad mini

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Update: We have posted an up to date list of Apple product deals that are available online today.

Read the most recent list of discounts on iPads and Apple products.

On Black Friday, multiple retailers will begin offering discounts on Apple's lineup of tablets, including the iPad Air, the original mini, and the iPad 2. Stores are heavily competing on price this year to get customers into their stores, which is a major win for consumers as prices have dropped to all time lows.

We've listed the best iPad deals from our Black Friday Roundup below, but many of these discounts will be popular so customers looking for a stellar price should aim to get to stores early. Prices and inventory can also change quickly, and there can be different rules. Some stores such as Best Buy aren't starting their sales until Thursday, while Staples is already offering discounts online. Meanwhile, Target's biggest discounts are only available if you buy in-store.

Click on prices to link directly to product where applicable. Best prices in bold. If not linked, price may be in-store only.​

iPad Air

Target will have the best deal on the iPad Air, offering it at the discounted price of $479 and including a $100 Target gift card with the purchase, essentially dropping the price of the iPad Air to $379[/b]. The offer is listed in their weekly ad and appears to be in store only. Target's supplies are likely to be limited and the store is opening at 8 PM on Thursday, November 28, in many areas.

For customers that are not interested in a gift card, Staples and Best Buy have the next best deals on the iPad Air, offering a $50 discount that brings the cost of the entry level 16 GB iPad Air down to $449 and $450, respectively. Best Buy's sale began on Thursday, November 28 at 6 PM, but customers looking to score an early deal can purchase a discounted iPad Air from the Staples website or in-store.

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iPad mini

Few stores are offering the Retina iPad mini this year as there are still supply shortages, but Target has reportedly received small quantities of the Retina iPad mini and will be offering a $75 gift card with purchase on Black Friday (in store).

As for the original iPad mini, Walmart has the best deal, offering the tablet starting at $299 and including a $100 Walmart gift card with purchase. It is listed in their weekly ad, in-store only. Target is also selling the mini starting at $299, but including a Target $75 gift card with purchase (weekly ad), again in-store only.

For a no-strings-attached discount, Staples has the best deal with an $80 price cut on all of its original iPad mini stock, which drops the price of the entry level 16 GB Wi-Fi only iPad mini to $249. Staples deals are available immediately both in-store and on its website.

iPad 2

Best Buy and Staples have the best deal on the second-generation iPad, offering the entry-level 16 GB version for $299, a $100 discount off of the regular price. Staples, which has a blanket deal of $100 off on all models, is offering its deals early, both in-store and online.

iPad with Retina Display (Fourth Generation)

Staples is offering $150 off of all models of the fourth-generation iPad, which drops the price of the entry-level 16 GB Wi-Fi only version to $349. Staples' deals are available all week in-store and online now.

Target will be selling the fourth-generation iPad for $449, and including a $100 gift card with purchase (in store).

Several regional stores, such as Fred Meyer, H.H. Gregg, and Meijer are also offering good deals on both the iPad mini and the iPad Air.

A comprehensive and up-to-date list on all Apple related product deals, including iPads, can be found in our Black Friday Roundup. Additional deals are added as they become available.

Article Link: Black Friday 2013: Best Deals on the iPad, iPad Air, and iPad mini
 
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What's the best deal to be had on the current MBA and MBPr 13"?

And that iPad isn't $379. It's $479 + tax - a $100 target gift car to spend on a purchase in the future.
 
There are going to be vultures hovering over Targets nationwide. I want one too, at that pricepoint. :(

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RichardF said:
What's the best deal to be had on the current MBA and MBPr 13"?

And that iPad isn't $379. It's $479 + tax - a $100 target gift car to spend on a purchase in the future.
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Plus 5% off using a Red Card. :D
 
I think putting that Target's price is $379 is a bit misleading given that it's including a $100 gift card.
 
And to add, Micro Center will have the iPad mini for $259.99 and the iPad 2 for $279.99 on Friday in store. They also have all other iPad models discounted with the exception of the mini with retina display of course.
 
"Stores are heavily competing on price this year to get customers into their stores"

like every other BF before this one?
 
iHEARTcartoons said:
Can you say lines at 4:00 am in front of Target?
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Trust me, the amount of people in line for this will be in the minority compared to the quantity of people as it wraps around the building because stock availability will be low.

You want this price? Get in line yesterday.
 
This has to be the first time in ages that Apple won't be offering a Black Friday deal on Mac Pros.
 
I am honestly curious as to who is buying those iPad 2's? For the extra 50 bucks I would go for an iPad 4 at least just to get a retina display.

Any thoughts? I still need to sell my iPad 2 after I replaced it with the new Air. I'm considering just trading it in as it is now just collecting dust.
 
Target doesn't seem to list most of the high-end models on their site. No deal for me, since I want a 128 Verizon! (Just for max compatibility. I plan to use a T-Mobile SIM.)
 
marioguarneros said:
I am honestly curious as to who is buying those iPad 2's? For the extra 50 bucks I would go for an iPad 4 at least just to get a retina display.

Any thoughts? I still need to sell my iPad 2 after I replaced it with the new Air. I'm considering just trading it in as it is now just collecting dust.
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Have you ever thought of dusting it?
 
I'd really like to get a 32 GB Retina iPad Mini. But, I just can't deal with the crowds and the likelihood of not getting one.

I'll be looking for the best deal that I can find on-line, even if it's just a few bucks directly from Apple.
 
RichardF said:
And that iPad isn't $379. It's $479 + tax - a $100 target gift car to spend on a purchase in the future.
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The point is that gift cards are as good as cash to most people. I assume the intent of the chart, which cannot show every detail, is to show the minimum price you can get assuming all generally available discounts, rebates, and other promotions like gift cards. Of course it is plus tax if you live in a state (or city and/or county) that collects it. That shouldn't be confusing, except that the rate obviously applies to the price paid at time of purchase (i.e., excluding the gift card "discount").

Target doesn't seem to sell the cellular models in store--at least not the Verizon one I'm looking at--but I'd love to see a discount on this. MR seems to think it's only in stores, but it's not clear to me from the ad whether it is or not (just that prices "may differ"). I doubt they'd do the gift card online, but maybe they'll at least have the $20 discount--or maybe something a little higher for the more expensive models.

PS - Having a RedCard with Target (5% off) comes pretty close to negating the effect of sales tax in many regions. So even if other retailers have a bigger discount, this might end up being worth it for some people--maybe even without the gift card.
 
marioguarneros said:
I am honestly curious as to who is buying those iPad 2's? For the extra 50 bucks I would go for an iPad 4 at least just to get a retina display.

Any thoughts? I still need to sell my iPad 2 after I replaced it with the new Air. I'm considering just trading it in as it is now just collecting dust.
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You won't believe how many smart people (just not technically smart) look at specs, and think the iPad 2 is better or almost the same as the iPad Air.

At my office, a co-worker in a meeting said that he was looking to get an iPad. He was thinking of the iPad 2 because it was cheaper. He didn't want retina on the iPad Air, because he thought it scanned your eyes. The iPad 2 has a dual-core chip, while the iPad Air doesn't (in Apple's spec page it simply says 'A7 chip with 64-bit architecture and M7 motion coprocessor' for the iPad Air). He didn't care about the cameras.

So, the majority of people just don't really understand. This is why I think most people get the cheaper model.

It's similar to when I'm looking for a blender. I see a $24 blender at Walmart, but it's some no-name. Then I see a 'Cuisinart' Blender for $89 and another for $139. Well, I know the name Cuisinart. It's probably better, will last longer. But I'll buy the least expensive one for $89 vs. $139. I'm a smart consumer!

I think typical Apple consumers go out looking for a tablet and see. Hmmm... Samsung tablet $199. Not a great name. Apple tablet for $299 or $399. I hear Apple is a great brand name, better quality. I'll get the cheaper Apple tablet. I'm a smart consumer!

A lot of people just don't understand consumer thinking, and think that it makes any sense.
 
Hitch08 said:
I'd really like to get a 32 GB Retina iPad Mini. But, I just can't deal with the crowds and the likelihood of not getting one.

I'll be looking for the best deal that I can find on-line, even if it's just a few bucks directly from Apple.
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Yeah, it'll be really difficult to score the rMini with $75 gift card at Target. They have really limited amount of rMini from what I've seen in person since it was released. Also there is no 100% proof that rMini is included in that deal since the sale was already determined before rMini came out.
 
bbeagle said:
You won't believe how many smart people (just not technically smart) look at specs, and think the iPad 2 is better or almost the same as the iPad Air.

At my office, a co-worker in a meeting said that he was looking to get an iPad. He was thinking of the iPad 2 because it was cheaper. He didn't want retina on the iPad Air, because he thought it scanned your eyes. The iPad 2 has a dual-core chip, while the iPad Air doesn't (in Apple's spec page it simply says 'A7 chip with 64-bit architecture and M7 motion coprocessor' for the iPad Air). He didn't care about the cameras.

So, the majority of people just don't really understand. This is why I think most people get the cheaper model.

It's similar to when I'm looking for a blender. I see a $24 blender at Walmart, but it's some no-name. Then I see a 'Cuisinart' Blender for $89 and another for $139. Well, I know the name Cuisinart. It's probably better, will last longer. But I'll buy the least expensive one for $89 vs. $139. I'm a smart consumer!

I think typical Apple consumers go out looking for a tablet and see. Hmmm... Samsung tablet $199. Not a great name. Apple tablet for $299 or $399. I hear Apple is a great brand name, better quality. I'll get the cheaper Apple tablet. I'm a smart consumer!

A lot of people just don't understand consumer thinking, and think that it makes any sense.
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This person does not sound smart at all
 
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