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Apple iPad 9 is astonishingly affordable for the first time

Updated: Nov 20, 2023, 6:15 AM

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Entry-level Apple iPad is astonishingly affordable for the first time

For the longest time, it seemed as if the iPad 9, which normally starts at $329 and is Apple's most affordable tablet, will never drop below $249. The unthinkable has happened folks. Amazon has knocked the iPad 9 to its lowest price ever.

Unadulterated by modern times, the iPad 9 is a solid tablet and a great choice for most users. If all you need to do on a tablet is scroll through Facebook and X, send emails, read e-books, and visit shopping websites, the iPad 9 can do all that and then some.

It has a 10.2-inch screen and you may like its size better than the other closest options - the iPad 10, which is 10.9-inch and costs $449, and the 8.3-inch iPad mini which starts at $499.

iPad 9th Gen 64GB

10.2-inch screen | A13 Bionic chip | 8MP rear camera | Touch ID | 10 hours of battery life

$99 off (30%)

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Apple iPad (10th Generation) 2022: Save $100!

In case you want the newer 10th gen iPad instead, you can currently get one for $100 off its price on Amazon.

$100 off (22%)

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Wanna see more awesome tablet deals? Be sure to check out our Best Black Friday tablet deals page, then!

In short, it's neither too small nor too large; it's the perfect size. Amazon is currently selling it for $100 off, which makes it way more affordable than the aforementioned tablets.

It's underpinned by the Apple A13 Bionic chip and is not the fastest tablet, but at this price, it doesn't need to be. It has more than enough raw power for tablet stuff and that's what really matters. For comparison's sake, it's faster than most top Android tablets from a year ago. You can even attach a keyboard to it for light productivity tasks.

You get a Touch ID sensor for user authentication. The iPad 9 is the only iPad that still has a headphone jack, so you won't have to worry about spending more money on wireless earbuds.

Barring a few once-in-a-blue-moon use cases, this iPad can do everything that you can imagine doing on a tablet that's not trying to be anything else. You may be tempted to spend several hundred dollars more on other tablets because of minor stuff like visible bezels, but keep in mind that aesthetics are not a prerequisite for usefulness. Go for the deal if you need a reliable, inexpensive tablet for casual use.

And here are the best 3 Black Friday tablet deals you can take advantage of right now!

Grab the awesome Galaxy Tab S9 256GB for $129 off right now at Amazon

Amazon has a generous deal for Black Friday (and Cyber Monday) on the 11-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab S9. You can now save $129 on the entry-level Galaxy Tab from Samsung's latest premium tablet collection. You don't need a trade-in or carrier contract for this deal. You will be getting a beautiful 11-inch AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colors, a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, S Pen, and even an IP68 water and dust protection rating. Don't let this great tablet deal pass you by!

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iPad Pro 11-inch from 2021 512GB: save $199 right now with this awesome deal at Amazon

Amazon has a great deal on the 11-inch iPad Pro from 2021 right now. You can save $199 on this powerful and fast tablet. This version comes with 512GB of storage, which should be plenty for all your photos, videos, and projects, and a Wi-Fi connection. Other versions are also discounted, but the discounts are smaller, so keep that in mind if you wish to go for another model. This version comes in a Space Gray color. Act fast, as this deal might not last! Don't miss out!

$199 off (18%)

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Save $40 on the iPad Air (2022), Wi-Fi on Amazon

Looking for epic performance in sleek packaging? The iPad Air might be just right for you. Amazingly, Amazon has prepared a great Black Friday deal on the 10.9-inch slate from 2022, offering it for 7% less than usual. Different colors are available at different prices, so make sure to check which one you'd go for. This is the 64GB version (with the best discount), but the 256GB version is also currently discounted. These deals might disappear at any moment, so act fast!

$41 off (7%)

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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.