iPad Sales Arrive at Best Buy With Big Savings on iPad Air, 10th Gen iPad, and More

[MacRumors]

In addition to great deals on MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, Best Buy this weekend has deep markdowns on a variety of iPads. This includes all-time low prices on the 10th generation iPad and 5th generation iPad Air, as well as a few solid discounts on iPad mini 6 and 9th generation iPad.

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iPad

The cheapest iPad in this sale is the 64GB Wi-Fi 9th generation iPad at $249.99, down from $329.00. For a more recent model, Best Buy has the 64GB Wi-Fi 10th generation iPad at $349.00, which is an all-time low price at $100 off.

64GB Wi-Fi 9th gen iPad for $249.99 ($79 OFF)​

64GB Wi-Fi 10th gen iPad for $349.00 ($100 OFF)​

256GB Wi-Fi 10th gen iPad for $499.00 ($100 OFF)​

64GB Cellular 10th gen iPad for $499.00 ($100 OFF)​

256GB Cellular 10th gen iPad for $649.00 ($100 OFF)​

Otherwise, you'll find every model of the 10th generation iPad on sale at a record low price during this sale. This includes all Wi-Fi and cellular tablets, in all colors.

iPad Air

Similarly, Best Buy has every model of the 5th generation iPad Air on sale at an all-time low price, starting at $449.99 for the 64GB Wi-Fi tablet, down from $599.00. These are $150 off across the board, and Best Buy is currently the only retailer online that has every model in every color on sale.

64GB Wi-Fi iPad Air for $449.99 ($150 OFF)​

256GB Wi-Fi iPad Air for $599.99 ($150 OFF)​

64GB Cellular iPad Air for $599.99 ($150 OFF)​

256GB Cellular iPad Air for $749.99 ($150 OFF)​

iPad Mini

Lastly, the 64GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 6 is down to $399.99 this weekend at Best Buy, from $499.00. You can also get the 256GB Wi-Fi tablet for $549.99, which is another $99 discount. These two sales are second-best prices on the iPad mini 6.

64GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 6 for $399.99 ($99 OFF)​

256GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 6 for $549.99 ($99 OFF)​

Keep up with all of this week's best discounts on Apple products and related accessories in our dedicated Apple Deals roundup.

Article Link: iPad Sales Arrive at Best Buy With Big Savings on iPad Air, 10th Gen iPad, and More

 

[akfgpuppet]

Hopefully this means clearing out stock for new models

 

[onedrunkhorse]

Hoping for a new mini sooner than later.

 

[Realityck]

Hoping for a new mini sooner than later.

Some related rumors from ET see https://www.etnews.com/20231116000282 which you can translate.

ProMotion screen​

The screen in the 7th gen model isn’t expected to grow from the current 8.3-inch, but there may be new screen technology. A post on a South Korean forum back in November 2021 indicated Apple had ordered 8.3-inch displays from Samsung that support 120Hz maximum refresh rates. If true, the post on Clien (translated here) could mean the next mini offers the ProMotion ultra-smooth scrolling feature currently seen on the iPad Pro, iPhone 13 Pro models, and 14- & 16-inch MacBook Pro. This could address the minor issue of “jelly scrolling” that some users have complained about with the current iPad mini.

 

[Scotticus]

Waiting for the new Airs to get announced so the M1 models will drop to that $400 sweet spot

 

[Kevin2055]

In addition to great deals on MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, Best Buy this weekend has deep markdowns on a variety of iPads. This includes all-time low prices on the 10th generation iPad and 5th generation iPad Air, as well as a few solid discounts on iPad mini 6 and 9th generation iPad.

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

The cheapest iPad in this sale is the 64GB Wi-Fi 9th generation iPad at $249.99, down from $329.00. For a more recent model, Best Buy has the 64GB Wi-Fi 10th generation iPad at $349.00, which is an all-time low price at $100 off.

64GB Wi-Fi 9th gen iPad for $249.99 ($79 OFF)

64GB Wi-Fi 10th gen iPad for $349.00 ($100 OFF)

256GB Wi-Fi 10th gen iPad for $499.00 ($100 OFF)

64GB Cellular 10th gen iPad for $499.00 ($100 OFF)

256GB Cellular 10th gen iPad for $649.00 ($100 OFF)​

Otherwise, you'll find every model of the 10th generation iPad on sale at a record low price during this sale. This includes all Wi-Fi and cellular tablets, in all colors.

iPad Air

Similarly, Best Buy has every model of the 5th generation iPad Air on sale at an all-time low price, starting at $449.99 for the 64GB Wi-Fi tablet, down from $599.00. These are $150 off across the board, and Best Buy is currently the only retailer online that has every model in every color on sale.

64GB Wi-Fi iPad Air for $449.99 ($150 OFF)

256GB Wi-Fi iPad Air for $599.99 ($150 OFF)

64GB Cellular iPad Air for $599.99 ($150 OFF)

256GB Cellular iPad Air for $749.99 ($150 OFF)​

iPad Mini

Lastly, the 64GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 6 is down to $399.99 this weekend at Best Buy, from $499.00. You can also get the 256GB Wi-Fi tablet for $549.99, which is another $99 discount. These two sales are second-best prices on the iPad mini 6.

64GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 6 for $399.99 ($99 OFF)

256GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 6 for $549.99 ($99 OFF)​

Keep up with all of this week's best discounts on Apple products and related accessories in our dedicated Apple Deals roundup.

Article Link: iPad Sales Arrive at Best Buy With Big Savings on iPad Air, 10th Gen iPad, and More

It’s a mess.

 

[jchap]

It’s a mess.

What's the mess you're referring to?

 

[coffeemilktea]

I really hope this means a new iPad Mini is coming soon... that tiny tablet is so surprisingly awesome.

 

[Kevin2055]

What's the mess you're referring to?

iPad lineup

 

[Fraserpatty]

Yes, as I posted elsewhere, you’d think that Apple would be in a hurry to make the jelly scrolling problem a thing of the past and bring out the iPad mini sooner rather than later.

 

[lovehateapple]

These could be the last affordable ipads with the arrival of OLED displays due in the next few months.

 

[lovehateapple]

I really hope this means a new iPad Mini is coming soon... that tiny tablet is so surprisingly awesome.

Latest rumor has next gen ipad mini arriving in late 2024. I'm waiting for it as well.

 

[FranApple]

Yes, as I posted elsewhere, you’d think that Apple would be in a hurry to make the jelly scrolling problem a thing of the past and bring out the iPad mini sooner rather than later.

I don't think they care. The average person doesn't notice.

 

[svish]

Good pricing for iPad Air. But maybe better to wait and see what Apple will announce in March.

 

[EntropyQ3]

iPad lineup

The reason for it is Apples up-sell product strategy.
There are only really two logical iPads in the line-up: the base iPad (base functionality, inexpensive) and the iPad Pro (what you really want, very expensive).
The rest of the line-up consists of a ladder of devices that exists for the purpose of enticing you to take one more step up, with carefully considered pricing tiers and features removed.
It’s not about giving you the best iPad for the money. What gets removed from the Pro model and the prices attached to those features depends on desireability rather than merit, utility or cost. Which is why, for practical minds, the line-up is frustrating or confusing because minor (and low cost) but useful things end up pushed to higher tiers for no other reason than market positioning. The purpose is not to make a desireable iPad and sell it. The purpose is to make the next step up seem desireable and sell that..

 

[oofio2461]

no ipad pro, are they planning a refresh later?

 

[_Mitchan1999]

no ipad pro, are they planning a refresh later?

The rumors are that the iPad Pro will be updated in March 2024.

 

[gavroche]

Hoping for a new mini sooner than later.

Agreed. What’s worse… that it’s been so long without an update, or the price they are still selling it for with such old specs…? The current model should be like $199 tops.