The tablet market has plenty of variety, but most of us keep our eyes on Apple’s famous iPad. Potential buyers looking for the best tablet deals on a new iPad need look no further because while the ninth-gen Apple iPad isn’t the latest model from Apple, it still has a lot to offer. If you’re after a tablet that’s great for the basics like checking your email, streaming shows and exploring social media, this is one of the best iPad deals you’ll find right now.
And with early Black Friday deals from retailers slashing prices left and right, you can get one at a really great price right now. Best Buy has dropped the cost of the ninth-gen iPad down to just $200. We don’t know how long Best Buy will keep this price around, especially with Black Friday right around the corner, so make sure to order your new tablet soon or risk paying more later.
It’s equipped with the still-capable A13 Bionic chip, an 8-megapixel wide-angle rear camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide front camera with Center Stage technology and more. The Retina display has been upgraded from previous models. It has True Tone technology, which adjusts the screen for comfortable viewing in any light.
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It also includes a Lightning connector instead of USB-C, which will be useful to those with plenty of Lightning cables around, and it gets up to 10 hours of battery life per charge. Plus, this 2021 iPad supports the first-gen Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard — they’re sold separately but can help you create and work more easily, so they may be worth the investment.
For more options from different brands, check out our picks of laptops and tablets that make great holiday gifts.
Why this deal matters
We all know deals on Apple products are far and few. Previously, Amazon had dropped the price of the 9th gen iPad to $299, but it quickly sold out there. Even though it’s not the newest model, it’s not by any means an old model either as it was released in 2021. A discount this large is pretty rare for Apple so when it comes, it’s best not to wait.
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