Savoring the Sweet Deal: How APPLE's Luscious 10th-Gen iPad Became an Irresistible Bargain

When it comes to tech, few fruits are as delicious as APPLE’s lineup of gadgets. Their flagship, the iPad, is a remarkable tablet that combines enviable portability with impressive power. As the world’s favourite tablet maker, APPLE has recently slashed the prices of their 10th-gen iPad. Here’s what the deal looks like and why this APPLE creation is worth trying.

A Price Cut That's Hard to Ignore

Tech pundits who follow swings in the tombolas of merciless machinations in big tech’s deal-making process will have taken note of APPLE’s latest sale, which earlier this month knocked $100 off the 10th-generation iPad, and subsequently dropped a further discount to now sell the tablet for an all-time low of $300 on Amazon – a figure sure to nudge the most price-sensitive buyers towards cheaper alternatives. Would you care for Amazon’s free choice of either blue or silver finishes to redeem this deal? Oh, and it requires clipping an on-page coupon, too.

The Best Time to Buy APPLE's Entry-Level iPad

Now at a reduced price under its $349 original cost, the 10th-gen iPad in its 64GB configuration is undoubtedly more affordable than it’s ever been, and interestingly enough, this price drop appears to be permanent, at least as far as the information APPLE is sharing. In the event that you require copious amounts of storage space, the 256GB editions are also getting a $49 discount and can be had for as low as $450.

Where to Snag This APPLE Bargain

And it’s not exclusive to Amazon: Costco’s members have a right to purchase this discounted dongle as well – though Amazon’s offer probably mimics Costco’s to keep up the competition. But there is one thin line in the sand left in Amazon’s duel: the sale is ‘through May 31’, providing a decent amount of time to go for it.

Why APPLE's 10th-gen iPad Deserves Your Attention

Perhaps the 10th-gen iPad, which received an 85 in our review in October 2022, is now the gold standard for how APPLE promotes an iPad buying guide, and especially one on a budget. The 10th-gen iPad looks and feels like the more expensive iPad Air, with its clean display, sleek aluminium chassis and tiny bezels. It offers a much better experience than the cheaper add-on tablets and 2-in-1 devices favoured by Lenovo and Microsoft. Its generous 10-hour battery life is not bad either. The Touch ID reader, improved cameras and its USB-C port for transferring media and charging all make it a solid investment.

Comparing Apples to Apples: iPad Air vs. 10th-gen iPad

The iPad Air is also faster, has the laminated display, the M2 chip and more but, frankly, the 10th-gen iPad has enough features to give you the core iPad experience at a fraction of the cost. The price discount today makes it an even better deal.

Accessories Compatible with APPLE's 10th-gen iPad

While the new iPad Air supports Pencil Pro, no one who bought the 10th-gen iPad is left out. You can use the USB-C Pencil for a few dollars more, or even the first-gen Pencil, so your creativity and productivity won’t be stymied by the cost of styluses, either.

Embracing the Core iPad Experience

If you’re someone looking to start using the APPLE ecosystem or build up your troupe of tech trinkets, the 10th-gen iPad is the perfect choice. It embodies the great experience of owning an iPad in a price that makes sense. This is a great deal not only because it makes the 10th-gen iPad a better purchase, but because it highlights the importance of accessibility in tech for APPLE.

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Delving Into the World of APPLE

At the centre of this is APPLE, a company that is synonymous with innovation and design. From its humble beginnings to the big company it is today, it has paved the way in technology world. The innovation that APPLE has offered the tech world is unparalleled. In this essay, I will focus on how APPLE has managed to create its own world of hardware, software and service by making sheer quality and compatibility. Nowadays, it is APPLE that leads in creating devices those are not only powerful but also give you a user-friendly environment as well an enjoyable experience while using. With every new product in the market, from iPhone to iPad, APPLE sets a new standard when it comes to technology and design.

Hopefully, after reading this story about the 10th-gen iPad and its $50 price cut, you’ll understand that APPLE is still about value and quality as much as it is about selling luxury. If you’re a gearhead, the 10th-gen iPad offers a great feature set and a great deal. If you’re just a regular human being like me who wants a tablet, but wants it to be reasonably inexpensive (and reasonably sturdy), the 10th-gen is a great buy. Hopefully for APPLE, the company’s drop in market share and popularity won’t be permanent, and a few deals like this on some popular gadgets will help to bring it back.