It’s hard to argue that Apple’s iPads aren’t the best tablets on the market. While there are other powerful models, none come close in terms of usability and appeal. In the market for some shiny new tech? The latest iPad Air has dropped to an all-time low price, making this a fantastic moment to enjoy 4th of July savings on a super-lightweight tablet.
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With two powerful cameras, plenty of storage, Wi-Fi 6 compatibility, the new M2 chip and so much more, this iPad is taking the tablet market by storm.
Why is this a good deal? 💰
You’re right — this isn’t the most affordable tablet by a long shot. It’s one of Apple’s newest (and has been available for under two months), but it’s already received an unexpected discount. Will the price drop even more in the future? Probably — but we don’t know when. (Hey, big spender: Don’t forget to check out even more 4th of July discounts on Apple.)
Why do I need this? 🤔
This iPad Air can be used for so many different things. Pair it with an Apple Pencil for taking notes, doodling, or scrawling a to-do list. Throw it on a Magic Keyboard to write and get work done on the go. Apple Arcade offers a tremendous number of games, and the 13-inch display makes it ideal for watching YouTube, Netflix or your streamer of choice in bed.
You can use the iPad Air as a second monitor for your MacBook, and the 12-megapixel front camera makes it a great choice for staying in touch with friends through FaceTime, too. The Center Stage feature will keep you in the middle of the screen even if you’re moving around.
The internal storage can be expanded up to a staggering 1TB, although that does drive up the cost a bit. The M2 chip — one of this tablet’s biggest selling points — is fast enough to power even advanced games like Genshin Impact.
What reviewers say 💬
As we mentioned before, this iPad is relatively new to the market. It hasn’t yet amassed a ton of Amazon reviews, but of the 50-plus it does have, 44 are five-star.
Pros 👍
One user replaced their entire computer with this iPad. “Love the clarity. Gave up my desktop for this, and I’m not sorry at all. This is the only iPad you need for the house.”
Another reviewer said that this is all the performance of an iPad Pro without the price. “For those of us who don’t need the benefits of the Pro line of iPads, but still want performance and screen real estate, this is the iPad for you.”
One shopper described using it as a “superb experience” that “tackles tasks, and with the new camera placement is great for all my Zoom meetings.”
Cons 👎
For all its strengths, there’s one major flaw. The iPad doesn’t handle glare well. According to one frustrated shopper, “Absolutely worthless to use outside. You can surf the net with white backgrounds, but you can’t really watch a movie or work.”
Other shoppers encountered a few hardware problems, including a faulty charging port. “My brand new Apple Pencil would not connect to it at all and wouldn’t charge, either.”
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There are four colors to choose from, including Apple’s classic Space Gray, but prices vary.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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