Down to $274 for Cyber Monday, this is a rare chance to grab the latest Apple iPad for its lowest price ever — it’s one of the most versatile devices I own. I read the news on it, binge YouTube, cruise through emails and even handle light work without dragging my laptop. The battery stays strong all day, no babysitting required. This newest model also doubles the storage of the previous version and serves up a stunning 11-inch display that feels just as crisp for productivity (sigh) as it does for curling up with a night show.
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Why is this a good Cyber Monday deal? 💰
Significant discounts like this on iPads are rare, which makes scoring the new generation at its lowest price ever a win.
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Why do I need this? 🤔
If you regularly switch between a dozen apps, stream videos and reply to messages at the same time, you’re in for a treat, because this iPad can cope with everything you throw its way. It’s an ultra-light and thin tablet that’s powerful enough to replace your laptop for most tasks but slips into your bag with room to spare. Its spacious 11-inch Liquid Retina display will have you scrolling and scrolling with enough vibrant color and clarity to make any screen that came before it feel like an old tube TV. And if you’re into gaming, the graphics capabilities mean you can play even demanding games without dropping a frame.
And let’s talk accessories — with the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil (both work like a dream with this model), you can turn it into a creative platform or an after-hours workstation whenever you feel the urge. The only thing it can’t do is support Apple Intelligence. For this, you will have a snack Apple iPad Air, Pro or mini models.
This could be you, hod up in the lower regions of your parents’ house, away from all the family agitation, glued to your new iPad. Happy holidays indeed. (Amazon)
What reviewers say 💬
This iPad has already garnered a legion of fans (including our own tech guru, Senior Tech Writer Rick Broida), as well as nearly 12,000 five-star reviews.
Advantages 👍
“The new iPad is faster and has twice the storage for the same price,” says Broida. “It’s a ridiculously capable device, roughly on par with an iPhone, but with a much larger screen. Granted, I never found the last model to be slow in any way – quite the opposite – so the processor bump doesn’t excite me much. The extra gigabytes, however, represent a big win. That’s a lot more space for games, movies and similar movies, recorded.”
Rick went on to say, “The two notable changes are internal: The A16 chip (which Apple says gives a ‘big leap in performance’) and the 128GB of storage in the base model. This is double the amount in the 10th-gen iPad, but Apple kept the starting price at $349. That’s an unexpected and pleasant surprise when the iPhone exceeds the last 40% of a surprise. 16e.”
This five-star review comes from a longtime fan: “While the difference in physical size is minimal, the improved typing speed, increased storage capacity and overall experience made me grateful for this upgrade. … The color of this iPad is cornflower pearl or sky blue. It’s quite nice.”
“This is a wonderful tablet! I was having problems with my previous brand, and friends kept after me to try an iPad,” began one buyer. “I finally gave in, and now I can’t wait to get another one for my husband to use! I never dreamed things could be so much easier than using my Android. Packaged, shipped and received safely within hours of ordering!”
Disadvantages 👎
“There’s one thing that’s quite surprising missing from the iPad (A16), and that’s Apple Intelligence,” says Broida. “This integrated suite of AI tools can summarize emails, improve your handwriting, generate personalized images and more; it also includes an updated Siri.
“That makes this the only current Apple device with a screen that doesn’t have the company’s next-generation intelligence. However, some would argue that Apple Intelligence — in its current form, not fully realized, anyway — is nice to have, but hardly essential. I’m in that camp.”
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