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The 11-inch M3 iPad Air
Amazon has also discounted the Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad
Not all iPad screens are created equal: Here's when you should buy a 13-inch or 11-inch iPad Air.
Black Friday is the perfect time to buy an Apple device. While the M4 MacBook Air is the best value right now, there are plenty of attractive discounts on iPads. My personal favorite is the iPad Mini for use cases like browsing and reading, but I've been using the M3 iPad Air more, especially since the iPadOS 26 update. I've had the 13-inch variant since launch, and it is now the best value-for-money iPad for both power and casual users.
With Black Friday deals underway, this latest discount puts the M3 iPad Air at less than $450. And if you're up for it, you can pick up an M3 iPad Air and Magic Keyboard combo for less than $700 on Amazon.
Here are all the details:
The 11-inch M3 iPad Air is selling for $449, down from its $599 launch price. You can purchase its Magic Keyboard at a 15% discount, bringing the price down to $230. So, the 11-inch M3 iPad Air and Magic Keyboard combo will now cost you $679, as opposed to $868.
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