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Amazon's Big Spring Sale is in full swing, making it an excellent time to pick up a new tablet. Though it's only been around for a few weeks, the iPad Air M3 is at its lowest price yet -- and it likely won't be discounted for a while after this current sale.
I have my eye on the $749 13-inch model, but the 11-inch version is also discounted right now, starting at just $549. It's available in multiple colors, and the $50 savings extends to configurations beyond the entry-level 128GB model, too.
Apple iPad Air M3: Save $50 (Original Price: From $599)
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The latest iPad Air comes with the fast M3 chip, so it won't struggle to play all the latest games or run the most capable apps. It features a gorgeous Liquid Retina display in 11- and 13-inch size options, just like the eye-wateringly priced M4 iPad Pro.
Other specs worth noting include fast Wi-Fi 6E support for streaming content and downloading apps, while storage options go all the way to 1TB for packrats. To learn more, check out our full review of the iPad Air M3.
Need to take your iPad on the road? Models with cellular connectivity are also offered, again with a $50 discount.
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This is the best iPad Air that Apple has ever made, and it's a very viable alternative to the iPad Pro for people who want a great tablet without spending laptop-like sums of cash. It comes in multiple colors and will be a great tablet for years to come.
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