There may be reports that Apple is planning a major redesign for its entry level iPad, but we still can’t pass up a great deal when we see one: Amazon is selling the 9th generation iPad with 256GB of storage for $399, a savings of $80 off the MSRP and the best price we’ve ever seen. You can also get the 64GB model for $299 ($30 off) but we recommend spending a little more to get extra storage.
Apple’s basic iPad has a 10.2-inch display and an A13 Bionic processor along with Apple Pencil support and a 12MP FaceTime camera with Center Stage. It has Apple’s “classic” iPad design with a home button below the display, but it’s still a fantastic tablet for kids and families that will get many years of updates.
We praised the entry-level iPad as “a very capable device that will prove pleasant to use and last for years” in our 4-star review, so forget the rumors and go grab one before the price goes back up.
Author: Michael Simon, Executive Editor, Macworld
Michael Simon has been covering Apple for more than 20 years. He started covering rumors with Spymac when the iPod was the iWalk, and has owned nearly every iPhone Apple has ever made. He lives in Connecticut with his wife, son, and far too many gadgets.