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If you're looking for a Labor Day tablet deal this weekend, one of the first that probably comes to mind is Apple's iPad. These tablets are never the cheapest, but you can save some money by choosing a slightly older model. In this case, that's the 2021 9th-gen iPad, a tablet that can now be yours for just $199 -- the lowest price we've seen yet. That's a 40% savings and one that you don't need to work for. With no on-screen coupons or discount codes required, all you need to do is place your order before this deal comes to an end. Unfortunately, we don't know exactly when that will be so keep that in mind here.
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 out there right now. Apple's 10.2-inch tablet may have been superseded by the 10th-gen iPad, which ditched the home button, but it has plenty of great features.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.
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 preferring to go for the current-gen device, we've rounded up the best 10th-gen iPad deals from across the web. And don't miss out on our other Labor Day deals including big savings on laptops and TVs.