Apple’s cheapest iPad is already $70 off for Black Friday

New Apple iPad Pro running M5 It’s certainly impressive, but if you just need a reliable tablet for streaming, taking video calls, taking notes, and light work, you don’t need to spend up to $1,000. Apple’s latest iPad can handle everyday tasks with ease — and it currently matches its all-time low of $279 ($70 off) at Amazon, Walmartand Best buy Before Black Friday.

Apple’s latest entry-level iPad model nails the basics and delivers fast performance thanks to Apple’s A16 chip, which delivers enough power for streaming, reading, and even playing casual games like… Dredge and Small wings. It offers twice as much base storage as the previous model (128GB versus 64GB), and at 11 inches, it offers the largest screen of any entry-level iPad to date. It also offers up to 10 hours of battery life, so you should be able to go an entire day without having to charge it.

However, there are some things you will have to do without. The 11th generation iPad does not support Apple’s AI-powered Apple Intelligence features, and does not work with accessories such as Apple Pencil Proso you will have to make do with USB-C Apple Pencil. Apple’s latest Pencil lacks the creative tools like pressure sensitivity found in the Pro, though it’s still perfectly adequate for note-taking and scribbling.

Don’t worry, though. If you really want to take advantage of Apple’s latest AI tools or prefer something with a little more power for more demanding work, Black Friday is also offering great deals on the latest products iPad Air and iPad Pro. The M3-powered iPad Air is down to $449 ($150 off). Amazon and Best buywhile the M5 Pro is on sale at Amazon In 256GB/Wi-Fi configuration starting at $899.99 ($100 off). Both discounts bring tablet prices down to their best prices yet, making now a great time to pull the trigger if you’ve been waiting for a breakthrough.