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If you're in the market for a tablet, you've got plenty of choices on your hands. But for Apple fans looking for tablet deals on a new iPad, the 9th-gen Apple iPadfrom 2021 is still a solid option. While we've seen this model go for less during Prime events, it's still one of the cheapest versions you'll find right now thanks to this Best Buy deal that has knocked the cost of a 9th-gen iPad down to just $230 There are some free bonuses as well.
New subscribers can take advantage of three free months of Apple Fitness Plus, while both new or returning subscribers can get up to four months of free Apple Arcade and up to three months of Apple TV Plus and Apple Music, which is a pretty hefty savings. You can get one of these iPads for just $230 at Amazon as well, but you'll forgo those bonuses.
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. Apple's 10.2-inch tablet may have been superseded by the 10th-gen iPad, which is discounted to $319, but it has plenty of great features.
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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 those who want a different iPad model, be sure to check out the sixth-gen iPad Mini while it's 30% off. And for more options from different brands, check out our list of laptops and tablets that make great holiday gifts.
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