Apple's new iPad A16 is down to its best price yet

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Those looking to upgrade from an aging tablet to a new iPad could do much worse than the new iPad A16. We already consider it the best budget iPad at its standard going rate, but currently it's on sale for $299 at Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy. That's the lowest price we've tracked and $50 off Apple's MSRP. Note that this deal applies to the entry-level configuration, which includes 128GB of storage and 6GB of RAM, and covers all four of the device's color options. Apple released the iPad A16 back in March, and we've since named it the budget pick in our iPad buying guide. It's not quite as refined or powerful as the iPad Air, as it's a bit slower for more involved tasks, and its non-laminated display has a harder time fending off glare. That said, it costs significantly less ... Read full article.