Deals: Get the 64GB Cellular 11-Inch iPad Pro for the New Low Price of $749 ($200 Off)

[MacRumors]

MacMall today is discounting Apple's 64GB cellular 11-inch iPad Pro to $749.00, down from an original price of $949.00. This same iPad Pro is priced between $825 and $925 on competing retailer websites like Best Buy and Adorama, and this $749.00 price tag represents the best-ever price that we've tracked among the major Apple resellers online.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with MacMall. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

MacMall offers free two-day shipping and free returns on certain high-priced items, and the iPad Pro is eligible. The tablet is in stock, so if ordered today it will arrive by Friday, February 14. During checkout, you can also choose to change the storage size and color of the iPad, add AppleCare, or add accessories, but of course that will raise the price of the order.

11-Inch iPad Pro Sale

• 64GB Cellular - $749.00, down from $949.00 ($200 off, lowest ever)

The new lowest-ever discount on the 64GB cellular 11-inch iPad Pro comes after a round of markdowns hit Apple's entire iPad lineup earlier this week. If you visit our article on the sales, you'll find lowest prices on the iPad mini 5, 10.2-inch iPad, and a few other iPad Pro models, in addition to up to $50 off the iPad Air.

Be sure to visit our full Deals Roundup to shop for even more Apple-related products and accessories.

Article Link: Deals: Get the 64GB Cellular 11-Inch iPad Pro for the New Low Price of $749 ($200 Off)

 

[Merlin100]

There are some very strange actions happening with the links..maybe it's their sponsor site redirecting, but I ended up at blank page with a strange address listed. Something like Azors.net? Clicking on the MacMall link sends me to a strange looking MacMall page with a Not Secure warning in the address bar. It looks like an adware site? I went to MacMall directly and got the same Not Secure warning, but it does appear to be the legitimate MacMall website...however there is no mention of this discount when looking at the 11 inch iPad Pro's? Weird...YMMV so use caution!

 

[Cosmo M3]

This deal is just ok - you can find brand new 64GB Cellular models for $700 on sites like Swappa (I did).

 

[WildCowboy]

There are some very strange actions happening with the links..maybe it's their sponsor site redirecting, but I ended up at blank page with a strange address listed. Something like Azors.net? Clicking on the MacMall link sends me to a strange looking MacMall page with a Not Secure warning in the address bar. It looks like an adware site? I went to MacMall directly and got the same Not Secure warning, but it does appear to be the legitimate MacMall website...however there is no mention of this discount when looking at the 11 inch iPad Pro's? Weird...YMMV so use caution!

There is some redirecting for affiliate tracking purposes, but the main reason for the slowness is simply that MacMall's site is very slow to load. And yes, they use http rather than https, which is why the "not secure" warning is displayed.

I'm not seeing the pricing issue. If I navigate directly to the product page from the MacMall front page, I see the $749 price.

 

[magicschoolbus]

with the ability to hotspot from an iPhone - why get a cellular iPad?

 

[jimbobb24]

I hope all these sales mean the new iPad Pro is coming sooner rather than later.

 

[tharitm]

I hope all these sales mean the new iPad Pro is coming sooner rather than later.

Actually these have been going on for a while now.

 

[GeoStructural]

with the ability to hotspot from an iPhone - why get a cellular iPad?

Yes, the price difference is also quite significant, $120 to $200 in some models just for an additional radio.

Apple is just trying to clear up the inventory, I would suggest to wait until March-May if you are in the market for an iPad Pro.

 

[locovaca]

with the ability to hotspot from an iPhone - why get a cellular iPad?

Because not all plans offer hotspot. And Cellular iPads have true GPS capabilities. And not everyone who is in the market for an iPad has an iPhone. In fact, I’d guess the number of non-iOS buyers of an iPad is probably greatest of any lineup Apple has.

 

[Dwalls90]

Because not all plans offer hotspot. And Cellular iPads have true GPS capabilities. And not everyone who is in the market for an iPad has an iPhone. In fact, I’d guess the number of non-iOS buyers of an iPad is probably greatest of any lineup Apple has.

I agree with your statement.

However, are people practically using their iPad for true GPS capabilities (e.g. map apps, routing, etc.) without a smartphone nearby that could accomplish the same result? It doesn't matter if it's an iPhone or not. I Just can't understand paying ~ $130 - $150 more (interesting that the mini and pro charge a premium) when buying the product, and an additional $20 - $100 more per month solely for this functionality. Especially when you can setup the iPad to automatically tether when not on WiFi and your iPhone is nearby. I'd be curious how many smartphone plans don't include tethering nowadays.

 

[thewebb]

I agree with your statement.

However, are people practically using their iPad for true GPS capabilities (e.g. map apps, routing, etc.) without a smartphone nearby that could accomplish the same result? It doesn't matter if it's an iPhone or not. I Just can't understand paying ~ $130 - $150 more (interesting that the mini and pro charge a premium) when buying the product, and an additional $20 - $100 more per month solely for this functionality. Especially when you can setup the iPad to automatically tether when not on WiFi and your iPhone is nearby. I'd be curious how many smartphone plans don't include tethering nowadays.

I agree. The only way I believe I would pay that much extra just for cellular capabilities is if money really weren't an object for me.

 

[locovaca]

I agree with your statement.

However, are people practically using their iPad for true GPS capabilities (e.g. map apps, routing, etc.) without a smartphone nearby that could accomplish the same result? It doesn't matter if it's an iPhone or not. I Just can't understand paying ~ $130 - $150 more (interesting that the mini and pro charge a premium) when buying the product, and an additional $20 - $100 more per month solely for this functionality. Especially when you can setup the iPad to automatically tether when not on WiFi and your iPhone is nearby. I'd be curious how many smartphone plans don't include tethering nowadays.

For the record, I buy used iPads and only buy cellular. Back when T-Mobile had 200 MB free for life it was worthwhile. Now I use them on Ting where you pay for only what you use. It is a convenience factor for me. Our iPads are only $3 / month + whatever we use for data.

Popular MVNOs, especially those that use Verizon like Total Wireless, do not include hotspot at all. No option to upgrade to it or anything. And again, if you’re an Android user, setting up a hotspot is clunkier than it is with an iPhone. That said, I do have hotspot on my MVNO (Total Wireless) but find the convenience of just picking up my iPad and using it to be worth the ~$10 difference in aftermarket value.

 

[pallymore]

I agree with your statement.

However, are people practically using their iPad for true GPS capabilities (e.g. map apps, routing, etc.) without a smartphone nearby that could accomplish the same result? It doesn't matter if it's an iPhone or not. I Just can't understand paying ~ $130 - $150 more (interesting that the mini and pro charge a premium) when buying the product, and an additional $20 - $100 more per month solely for this functionality. Especially when you can setup the iPad to automatically tether when not on WiFi and your iPhone is nearby. I'd be curious how many smartphone plans don't include tethering nowadays.

I've seen iPad being used as navigation device for small airplanes - much better than phones I believe.
There is definitely a market for celluar versions but I will just go for the wifi ones since i've got free hotspot on my phone plan...

 

[kd5jos]

I agree with your statement.

However, are people practically using their iPad for true GPS capabilities (e.g. map apps, routing, etc.) without a smartphone nearby that could accomplish the same result? It doesn't matter if it's an iPhone or not. I Just can't understand paying ~ $130 - $150 more (interesting that the mini and pro charge a premium) when buying the product, and an additional $20 - $100 more per month solely for this functionality. Especially when you can setup the iPad to automatically tether when not on WiFi and your iPhone is nearby. I'd be curious how many smartphone plans don't include tethering nowadays.

Your perspective on this is exactly backwards.

I have an Apple Watch AND an iPad Pro. WHY would I need an iPhone? The iPad screen is bigger and better, I can attach an actual keyboard, replace my MacBook Pro... WHY would I want to be tethered to a phone as well? WHY would I want to bring another brick to take up space in my pocket? If CarPlay and the Health app were available on an iPad I’d sell my iBrick Er iPhone and be done with the damned thing. If someone calls I can answer on my watch. And if Apple REALLY wanted to save the planet from unnecessary products they’d put the “phone” app in the iPad. It could pop up in the hover over function.

In fact this is how EVERY iPhone (only) app could act on the iPad. This way I can use iPhone apps while using my iPad in landscape mode. Since devs are too lazy to make a landscape mode, run portrait mode in the hover over multitasking...

The fact is, the phone is ONLY necessary if...

Well, I take that back. I can only think of reasons to get rid of it. Can’t think of a single reason to keep it.

 

[Dwalls90]

Your perspective on this is exactly backwards.

I have an Apple Watch AND an iPad Pro. WHY would I need an iPhone? The iPad screen is bigger and better, I can attach an actual keyboard, replace my MacBook Pro... WHY would I want to be tethered to a phone as well? WHY would I want to bring another brick to take up space in my pocket? If CarPlay and the Health app were available on an iPad I’d sell my iBrick Er iPhone and be done with the damned thing. If someone calls I can answer on my watch. And if Apple REALLY wanted to save the planet from unnecessary products they’d put the “phone” app in the iPad. It could pop up in the hover over function.

In fact this is how EVERY iPhone (only) app could act on the iPad. This way I can use iPhone apps while using my iPad in landscape mode. Since devs are too lazy to make a landscape mode, run portrait mode in the hover over multitasking...

The fact is, the phone is ONLY necessary if...

Well, I take that back. I can only think of reasons to get rid of it. Can’t think of a single reason to keep it.

I think you misunderstood my post.

I intentionally said "smartphone" vs. "iPhone", because I'm aware there are iPad users that don't have iPhones. There isn't anything an iPad can do that an iPhone can't (obviously has a larger screen), and smartphones that are not iPhones can still tether to the iPad, albeit less automatically. If you understood that point, but were rather suggesting there are users that will venture out of a home, office, or other space where WiFi isn't offered and without a smartphone, then that market is incredibly nuanced and doesn't represent the average customer. I mean, what ratio of people own a tablet but not a smartphone? I don't think Apple is appealing to that market, if one exists.

You also realize you can't have an Apple Watch without an iPhone, right?

 

[kd5jos]

I think you misunderstood my post.

I intentionally said "smartphone" vs. "iPhone", because I'm aware there are iPad users that don't have iPhones.

You are correct, I skipped that, I was wrong to limit my comment to iPhones. I have no need of a smartphone...

I mean, what ratio of people own a tablet but not a smartphone? I don't think Apple is appealing to that market, if one exists.

You also realize you can't have an Apple Watch without an iPhone, right?

You’re asking which people own a phone but not a tablet.

I’m asking how many people would CHOOSE to own a phone if everything were available on a tablet.

And the last thing you said is sort of my point. Yes, you CAN have an Apple Watch and not own a phone. I’ve left my phone at home, off, and used my watch to answer phone calls. The hurdle isn’t a technical requirement, it’s an artificial one put in place by Apple. I can install apps directly to my watch, and the latest iOS update allows you to pay for subscriptions from it. But if there WERE a reason to require a connection to a device, as you pointed out, my iPad could do it. There is NO reason for an iPhone anymore. It’s a relic.

 

[Dwalls90]

You are correct, I skipped that, I was wrong to limit my comment to iPhones. I have no need of a smartphone...



You’re asking which people own a phone but not a tablet.

I’m asking how many people would CHOOSE to own a phone if everything were available on a tablet.

And the last thing you said is sort of my point. Yes, you CAN have an Apple Watch and not own a phone. I’ve left my phone at home, off, and used my watch to answer phone calls. The hurdle isn’t a technical requirement, it’s an artificial one put in place by Apple. I can install apps directly to my watch, and the latest iOS update allows you to pay for subscriptions from it. But if there WERE a reason to require a connection to a device, as you pointed out, my iPad could do it. There is NO reason for an iPhone anymore. It’s a relic.

I, personally (my opinion), think your dream scenario would present so many real-world problems.

It's a lot less rude at a dinner table to quickly check an iPhone vs. an iPad (e.g. waiting to see if your child made it home, not to browse social media while with loved ones). Not to mention, your iPhone fits in your pocket (or on the corner of the table), something your iPad can't do.

It's not feasible to shove your iPad in your pocket while hitting the bars with friends. Need to answer that call on your watch? I hope you brought headphones, because the person on the end of the line sure as hell isn't going to be able to hear/talk to you clearly using speakerphone in public on your watch. Does carrying headphones outweigh carrying a smartphone?

The list goes on and on. Again, I understand how you envision Apple's perfect ecosystem to work for you, but I think you're in the minority here, and for these reasons I doubt we'll see Apple implement what you're looking for soon.

 

[kd5jos]

I, personally (my opinion), think your dream scenario would present so many real-world problems.

It's a lot less rude at a dinner table to quickly check an iPhone vs. an iPad (e.g. waiting to see if your child made it home, not to browse social media while with loved ones). Not to mention, your iPhone fits in your pocket (or on the corner of the table), something your iPad can't do.

Then it would be even less rude to use a watch. If it’s such a great thing for everything to fit in your pocket, why did wrist watches replace pocket watches? The function of a smartphone has been moved to my wrist, why require me to carry the “pocket” version?

I’ve never tried to use a table that was so small that my iPhone would fit and my iPad wouldn’t. Where did you find this 3”x5” table top? That’s a pretty ridiculous claim.

It's not feasible to shove your iPad in your pocket while hitting the bars with friends. Need to answer that call on your watch? I hope you brought headphones, because the person on the end of the line sure as hell isn't going to be able to hear/talk to you clearly using speakerphone in public on your watch. Does carrying headphones outweigh carrying a smartphone?

Yes, carry headphones. They weigh 20% of what a phone does, and cost 20% of what a phone does. I’ve never had a problem with not having my phone when hitting the bars with friends as most of the phone calls are “where are you,” which can be texted and responded to from a watch with my location or, “we’re almost there, gonna be late, etc.” things that work just fine as text messages. I don’t usually hit the bars with friends to sit and talk on my phone (something that is rude anyway).

The list goes on and on. Again, I understand how you envision Apple's perfect ecosystem to work for you, but I think you're in the minority here, and for these reasons I doubt we'll see Apple implement what you're looking for soon.

It really doesn’t “go on and on.” Your two examples were both solved without an iPhone. No, my situation isn’t that unique.. and it would be easy to accommodate. Put the missing iPhone apps on the iPad and watch what happens. This is not just “perfect for me,” it’s a whole class of people that don’t want to be bothered by another damned brick in their pocket...

Why require it? Simple. Apple is well aware if they didn’t, their iBrick sales would drop.

 

[kd5jos]

I agree with your statement.

However, are people practically using their iPad for true GPS capabilities (e.g. map apps, routing, etc.) without a smartphone nearby that could accomplish the same result? It doesn't matter if it's an iPhone or not. I Just can't understand paying ~ $130 - $150 more (interesting that the mini and pro charge a premium) when buying the product, and an additional $20 - $100 more per month solely for this functionality. Especially when you can setup the iPad to automatically tether when not on WiFi and your iPhone is nearby. I'd be curious how many smartphone plans don't include tethering nowadays.

Let me make sure I understand your argument.

You can’t understand someone paying an extra $130 to get an iPad with GPS and cellular capability, because it makes more sense to buy a $1000 iPhone, and a $750 iPad?

Instead of a single $1000 iPad (notice I’m steelmanning your argument by making it a $250 difference)?

Really? Because $1750 is less than $1000? Or is it because it makes more sense to carry an iPhone and an iPad than it does to carry JUST an iPad Because it’s fun to have a full pocket from a device that’s redundant?

You’re not thinking past the marketing. There is nothing I need a smartphone for if I have a smart watch and iPad. They don’t put all the iPhone apps on the iPad for one simple reason, marketing. People would figure out they don’t need an iPhone...

Just like people figured out they didn’t need a pocket watch if they had a wrist watch...

If Apple was so damned concerned about the environment, all the iPhone apps would be on the iPad too. Then sales of the iPhone would drop (as Apple is well aware would happen), they’d quit creating an artificial market for the iPhone, wasting fewer resources on unneeded hardware.

But, Apples motive LIKE EVERY COMPANY is to maximize profit. So, they continue to artificially inflate the market by requiring an iPhone to control an Apple Watch (the thing that they are WELL aware would replace it for people that own iPads). And by constraining the Calculator, Health, and CarPlay apps. Otherwise I’d see the Apple Watches (and the other apps I mentioned) software on an iPhone AS WELL as an iPad.

Yes, Apple benefits from you buying three devices instead of the two many people would actually need.

So no, don’t try to convince me that there are corner cases that are significant enough that require an iPhone, or that there is something technically infeasible about running iOS software that runs on an iPhone on an iPad...

Because I’ll call bullsh(pretending this says something else), every time.