Apple may have announced a new iPad Mini just over a month ago, but if all you want is a basic tablet for entertainment purposes, it’s probably not worth forking out $499 for Apple’s latest tablet. In fact, unless you’re clamoring for Apple Intelligence or a pint-sized form factor, the 10th-gen iPad will suffice. Thankfully, it’s on sale at Amazon with Wi-Fi and 64GB of storage starting at $249.99 ($100 off) when you clip the on-page coupon, which drops the tablet to its best price to date.
The A14 Bionic processor in the entry-level iPad isn’t as snappy as the Mini’s A17 Pro chip, but it offers more than enough power for streaming, browsing the web, and video chatting. The iPad can also last up to 10 hours or more when doing basic tasks, or about six or seven when doing some light productivity work. Plus, unlike its last-gen predecessor — which also happens to be on sale for $199.99 ($129 off) at Best Buy and Target for Black Friday — Apple’s 10.9-inch slate features a USB-C port and an improved FaceTime camera that makes taking calls while holding it horizontally much easier.
Sadly, the 10th-gen model doesn’t support the newer Apple Pencil Pro like the rest of Apple’s current iPad lineup. However, it does support the USB-C Apple Pencil ($69) and the first-gen Apple Pencil ($59), so you won’t necessarily need to upgrade if you own the latter stylus.
