This $80 off iPad deal is a steal – and it’s the model I recommend to most people

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$279 at Best Buy . This model even looks very similar to the two high-end models — the iPad Pro and the iPad Air. I recommend the standard iPad to everyone other than artists and high-end multimedia professionals. 

is on sale for $80 off, a 23% discount. The iPad retails for $349, but Amazon is currently offering it for $279. To give you a sense of what a terrific deal this is, this iPad had been selling for $450 until the end of 2023. 

iPad 10th-Gen for $279 (save $70 at Best Buy)

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This was the first iPad to get a front-facing camera centered on the long end, so it works great for video calling and video conferencing when it’s placed in landscape mode.

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or the ESR keyboard case ($82) and the Logitech offers better protection.

. Its paper-like display makes it a hybrid of an e-reader and a traditional tablet. At $239, it’s close to the same price as the iPad 10th-gen. 

When will this deal expire?