Now you can buy a basic Apple tablet cheaper than usual. That’s because Amazon is having a rare sale on most models, which are selling at record low prices. You can buy an iPad with 256GB of storage for $399, which is $80 less than usual, and the base version with 64GB of storage is now on sale for $299.
As for the cellular models, you can get a tablet with 64GB of storage for $400 thanks to an extra $30 coupon that is automatically applied at checkout, or a version with 256GB of storage for $559.
Sure, the iPad Air or the latest iPad Pros look sleeker, but it’s hard to argue with the usefulness of Apple’s most affordable tablet. The base iPad still has solid performance and an excellent, 14-hour battery life. And since Apple has increased the base storage capacity to 64GB from 32GB, you’ll have plenty of room even if you choose the cheapest option.
If you download tons of apps and games or plan to use the iPad to store all your personal, work, or school documents, this model will work for you. As you know, some of the more advanced iPad models can replace a laptop, but a basic tablet would make a great device on the go when paired with accessories like the Smart Keyboard or the first-generation Apple Pencil.
The TouchID-enabled Home button is a thing of the past, so some users may prefer the latest FaceID. This in some ways makes this model obsolete. Otherwise, the tablet has a 2,160 x 1,620 Retina display with True Tone, an 8-megapixel rear camera, and an upgraded 12-megapixel front camera with Center Stage support, which comes in handy if you often FaceTime with friends and family.
Although it doesn’t have many of the extra features you’ll find on the iPad Air, these are perfectly acceptable trade-offs given its low starting price.
