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The entry-level iPad, now in its 10th generation, has long been our Editors’ Choice for affordable tablets. It offers fast performance, a premium design, high-quality cameras, and access to countless apps via the Apple App Store. Apple products don’t get huge discounts often, but this Black Friday weekend, our favorite iPad costs just $259—down $90 from its original price of $349. If you’ve ever wanted an Apple slate for basic surfing, streaming, video calls, and productivity, now is the time to act.
The 10th-gen iPad has a 10.9-inch display, A14 Bionic processor, and a 12MP primary camera. It also supports iPadOS 18, the latest version of the operating system. Apple includes a 20W charger for quickly topping off the battery.
In his review of the 10th-gen iPad, our expert Eric Zeman mentioned that average users will be “pleased as punch” with the tablet’s performance. In our testing, it managed heavy-duty apps like GarageBand and iMovie with ease. It was also up to the task for basic productivity via Google Docs, Outlook email, Slack, and other work apps. The camera doesn’t disappoint, either.
Overall, the iPad is a great package at its original price—the discounted price of $259 makes it an absolute steal. If you want more storage, we recommend the 256GB variant, which is also available for a $70 discount. Don’t wait up; these deals might vanish soon.
You can also explore more deals in our Black Friday Mega Post.
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