At $499, Apple’s M3-powered iPad Air is a good deal

most Apple prices rise It went into effect, making iPads and other products hundreds more expensive than they were a few days ago. If last week’s Prime Day sales weren’t a good time to consider buying an iPad, we’ve found a deal worth considering that’s just under $500 right now. the The 128GB iPad Air has an M3 processorin addition to Wi-Fi and 5G cellular network support, is priced at $499 Best buy. At just $50 more than the base iPad (now $449, down from $349), it’s a much faster and better all-around tablet.

While the last-generation Air matches the base 11-inch iPad’s screen size, the Air has a laminated anti-reflective coating, as well as a wider color gamut. In other words, it’s the best choice for entertainment or content creation. In terms of specifications, the M3 processor outperforms the A16 with a greater number of cores, not to mention Apple Intelligence support (in addition to support iPad OS 27 (Coming later this year). It also features Apple Pencil Pro support.