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You don't have time to cross off everything on your back-to-school checklist. Whether you know someone who's going to school soon, or going to college, don't miss the discounts on the iPad AirandiPad Pro {26. } and iPad Mini
Featured products in this article:
Apple iPad 9 (64 GB), $299 (down from $329)
Apple iPad Air 5 (256 GB), $679 (down from $749)
Apple iPad Pro 5 (128 GB), $700 (down from $799)
iPads are great A choice for all ages and grade levels. College students load e-books and course materials onto their iPads, eliminating the need to carry heavy books. The Apple iPad is a popular note-taking device, especially when paired with the Apple Pencil or Apple Magic Keyboard
. Read, draw digital art, browse the internet or stream your favorite shows. It can also be used as a particularly portable laptop for essays and homework. (Thepowerful iPad Prois particularly well suited for this.) Apple iPad tablets support most iPhone apps and features, including Apple TV+ and Apple Books.
When shopping, it's important to know that Apple products are generally much cheaper if you shop at Amazon or Walmart instead of buying directly from an Apple Store. In some cases, it can save you hundreds of dollars (discussed below).
Apple iPad deals on Amazon
Right now, back-to-school discounts are available on a variety of iPads, including the iPad Mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro. Read on to find out which Apple iPad is right for you.
Note: Apple iPad prices tend to vary by color, memory capacity, and connectivity (i.e. over Wi-Fi connected or connected via Wi-Fi or cellular service). For clarity, we display one sale price for each item.
Apple iPad 9
Released in 2021, the 10.2-inch iPad 9 is Apple's most affordable iPad offering. It has an 8MP wide-angle rear camera and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle front camera. It also boasts stereo speakers. This iPad is powered by his A13 Bionic chip. It boasts up to 10 hours of battery life and is compatible with the Apple Pencil ($99) to draw and take notes.
Apple iPad 9 (64 GB) (Silver), $299 (down from $329)
Apple iPad 9 (256GB) (Silver), $467 (down from $479)
Want to protect your new tablet investment. Get the 64 GB Apple iPad 9 bundled with a 2-year subscription to Apple Care+, Apple's protection plan. That bundle is also available on Amazon.
Apple iPad 9 (64 GB) (Silver), bundled with AppleCare+, $368 (down from $398)
Apple iPad Air 5
Announced in 2022, the 10.9-inch Apple iPad Air 5 is the latest in the lightweight iPad Air line. The iPad Air 5 offers up to 60% faster performance than its predecessor thanks to Apple's turbocharged M1 chip. The device boasts a 12 MP wide-angle rear camera that supports 4K video. It also offers Touch ID and Apple's Liquid Retina display.
Available in 5 colors. Prices vary.
Apple iPad Air 5 (64 GB), $559 (down from $599)
Five 256 GB iPad Air 5 variants There are colors; prices vary. The best deal we saw was thespace gray model(pictured) with Wi-Fi-only connectivity.
Apple iPad Air 5 (256 GB) (Space Gray), $679 (down from $749)
Apple iPad Mini 6
The iPad Mini 6 is a compact tablet with an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display screen. Apple tablets released in 2021 are powered by the A15 Bionic chip. It has a 12 MP wide-angle rear camera and a 12 MP ultra-wide-angle front camera. Equipped with landscape stereo speakers. You can choose from 4 colors.
Note that the Apple iPad Mini is not compatible with Apple's external Magic Keyboard. However, it can be used with other Bluetooth-enabled external keyboards.
Apple iPad Mini (64 GB), $445 (down from $459)
Wi-Fi spotty and slow Or if you want your students to have internet access on their way to school, Amazon sells pretty good Wi-Fi and cellular models with 64 GB of storage. Choose from 4 colors.
Apple iPad Mini 6 with cellular (64 GB), $599 (down from $649)
Apple iPad Pro 5
Apple's high-end tablet, the iPad Pro, features an 11-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, a professional camera system, and a Thunderbolt port for ultra-fast data transfers. Looking for a traditional laptop experience. Compatible with Apple's Magic Keyboard.
There are two colors. Prices vary. The sale prices below are for the Space Gray iPad Pro 5 with Wi-Fi-only connectivity.
Like other iPad models, the iPad Pro 5 with cellular connectivity is more expensive than Wi-Fi-only devices. But if 5G is the connection you crave, it might be worth the extra cost.
Apple iPad Pro 5 (128 GB) (Space Gray), $700 (down from $799)
Apple iPad Pro 5 (256 GB) (Space Gray), $849 (down from $899)
Best Apple iPad Accessories on Amazon
You've found the perfect iPad, so be sure to protect it with a top-of-the-line cover (especially if you're buying a tablet for a young student). We also recommend having an Apple Pencil ready for taking notes. Here are the top-rated Apple iPad accessories, including the Apple Pencil 2 and the Apple Smart Folio Cover.
Apple Pencil 2
Apple Pencil is designed for drawing and writing on the Apple iPad. The 2nd generation device is the latest Apple Pencil. Compatible with all the latest models of iPad Pro, iPad Air and iPad Mini.
Apple Pencil 2, $99 (usually $129)
Old 1st gen Apple Pencil is also available on Amazon.
Apple Pencil, $99
Apple Magic Keyboard
If you want to add a keyboard to your iPad, consider Apple's Magic Keyboard. please give me. Connect to your iPad via Bluetooth.
Apple Magic Keyboard, $75 (usually $99)
We also make the Magic Keyboard. like a touchpad. It attaches magnetically to your iPad Pro and folds into its case when not in use.
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro, $249 (usually $299)
Apple Smart Folio protective cover
Apple Smart Folio is The front and the back of the iPad. Your iPad automatically wakes up when you open the Smart Folio. Smart Folio covers are available for all Apple iPad sizes and models. Prices may vary depending on color. The prices below are for purple covers.
Apple Smart Folio for iPad Pro (12.9") (English Lavender), $99
Smart Folio (English Lavender) for Apple iPad Air (10.9 inch), $79
Apple Smart Folio for iPad mini (8.3 inch) (English Lavender), $59
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Apple Watch Series 7 (41 mm)
Currently on Amazon, GPS version of 41 mm Apple Watch Series 7 some colors up $100 off
Apple Watch Series 7 GPS (41mm) (Green), $299 (regularly $399)
Also available on Amazon I currently use a 41 mm watch with GPS and cellular built in. Pricing and availability vary by color. I found the best deal on a graphite stainless steel case with a dark blue band.
Apple Watch Series 7 GPS + Cellular (41 mm) (blue band stainless steel case), $569 (down from $699)
Apple Watch Series 7 (45 mm)
Now largest on Amazon $100 off. Larger and slightly heavier 45 mm Apple Watch Series 7
Apple Watch Series 7 GPS (45 mm) (Red), $329 (usually $429)
Apple MagSafe Battery Pack
The Apple MagSafe Battery Pack magnetically charges your iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 13, or iPhone 13 Pro wirelessly. increase. Charge your MagSafe battery pack and your iPhone at the same time if you need to. $99 at Apple and over 10% off at Amazon.
Apple MagSafe battery pack, $87 (usually $99)
Apple AirPods (2nd generation)
Apple AirPodsNot the latest model, but one of the most popular earbud models on the market. These AirPods offer over 24 hours of total playtime (using the wireless charging case), easy one-tap setup for Apple device owners, and low-latency wireless connectivity (for complete immersion when consuming movies and music). ).
It retails for $129 on Apple, but you can get it now for $100 on Amazon.
Apple AirPods (2nd Gen), $100
Apple AirPods Pro
Old AirPods to {474 Upgrade} Apple AirPods ProCompared to older models, these AirPods pack active noise canceling technology, water resistance, and hearing health tracking in a more compact, better-fitting design. increase. It is also known for its excellent sound quality. But all this quality comes with a hefty price tag of $250. So the deals you find on Amazon are big.
Currently retailing for $180 on Amazon, the Apple AirPods Pro are a great bargain for those with some budget flexibility.
Apple AirPods Pro, $180 (down from $249)
Apple AirPods Max
Apple AirPods MaxIt uses active noise canceling technology to block out unwanted noise and features transparency mode so you can hear what you want. These Siri compatible headphones give you 20 hours of playback.
Amazon has 5 colors to choose from. Sales prices are different.
Apple AirPods Max (pink), $479 (usually $549)
13-inch MacBook Pro
MacBook via Amazon A step up from the slightly heavier (3 lbs) 13-inch MacBook Pro , the Air features a powerful active cooling system to keep its 8-core CPU running fast. . Runs up to 20 hours. It has a Retina display that's brighter than the MacBook Air. MacBook Pro also features a customizable Apple Touch Bar.
Like the MacBook Air, the MacBook Pro offers 256 GB. and 512GB models. The prices below are not listed as current selling prices on Amazon, but are the same or lower than previous deals found on the site.
13-inch Apple MacBook Pro (Apple M1 chip, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD) (Silver), $1,264 (usually $1,279) )
13-inch Apple MacBook Pro (Apple M1 chip, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD) (Space Gray), $1,282 (usually $1,477)
16-inch MacBook Pro (512 GB)
Isn't the 14-inch MacBook Pro powerful or big enough? Then try the brother 16-inch MacBook Procurrently on Amazon, the16-inch with a 10-core CPU, 16 GB of unified memory, and 512 GB of storage Save 10% on MacBook Pro. To edit his 8K videos on my machine, this is more than enough. It also features four he Thunderbolt ports, an HDMI port, and an SDXC card slot.
Its size and more powerful internals target users who need a very powerful laptop for graphics-intensive applications such as rendering and designing video for the 16-inch MacBook Pro . College students who need to complete high-level design projects or run advanced software programs may benefit from using this MacBook of his.
16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (Apple M1 Pro, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD), $2,199 (usually $2,499)
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