Savvy, bargain-conscious Apple shoppers know new model releases can also herald the lowest-ever prices on recent, not-actually-new but new-to-them products. And with the recent rollout of M2 iPad Air, great deals on M1 iPad Air abound.
These limited-time deals on Amazon — including a new price drop that makes the M1 iPad Air just $399.00 (33% off) are great examples.
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With new model out, now’s the time to score great deals on M1 iPad Air
The new M2 iPad Air in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes looks like a great tablet. But not everyone wants to throw down a minimum of $600. That’s why it’s so great that steep discounts on slightly older gear often come around the time of new Apple product releases.
So for many, now’s not the time to invest in brand-new iPad Air. Now’s the time to snap up a discontinued M1 iPad Air from 2022 with a heavy discount. It’s still a great tablet for many users.
I own and love a blue M1 iPad Air with 256GB unified memory. Getting it for $150 less than I paid would have been sweet. Especially because other purchases creep in, like a keyboard (I’ve tried a couple third-party ones but don’t use an external keyboard often), a stylus (ditto; settled on Apple Pencil 2) and a case or folio (love my Zugu).
Why buy M1 iPad Air now?
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If you don’t require the latest and greatest iPads, 2022’s iPad Air offers serious performance in a thin and light design. It’s great for consuming media, taking notes, creative work with Apple Pencil or playing loads of games.
You get an immersive 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display and the snappy performance of the M1 chip, plus Touch ID, advanced cameras, fast Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and a USB-C connector.
iPad Air comes not only with intuitive iPadOS, it packs essential apps like Safari, Messages and Keynote, with more than a million more apps available on the App Store.
- Other features: You can choose from 64GB or 256GB storage options depending on the room you need for apps, music, movies and more.
- The tablet’s magnificent Liquid Retina display features tech like True Tone, P3 wide color and ultralow reflectivity.
- Touch ID is built into the top button, so you can use your fingerprint to unlock your iPad Air, sign in to apps and make payments securely with Apple Pay.
- iPad Air features a 12MP Ultra Wide front camera that supports Center Stage for videoconferencing and selfies. The 12MP Wide back camera with True Tone flash is great for capturing photos and 4K videos.
- Comes in blue, pink, purple, space gray and starlight colors.
Shop M1 iPad Air at Amazon:
- M1 iPad Air (5th Generation) with M1 chip, 10.9-inch Liquid Retina Display, 64GB, Wi-Fi 6, 12MP front/12MP Back Camera, Touch ID, All-Day Battery Life —
$599.00$399.00 (33% off) - M1 iPad Air (5th Generation): with M1 chip, 10.9-inch Liquid Retina Display, 256GB, Wi-Fi 6, 12MP front/12MP Back Camera, Touch ID, All-Day Battery Life —
$749.00$599.00 (20% off) - M1 iPad Air (5th Generation): with M1 chip, 10.9-inch Liquid Retina Display, 64GB, Wi-Fi 6 + 5G Cellular, 12MP front/12MP Back Camera, Touch ID, All-Day Battery Life —
$749.00$599.00 (20% off) - M1 iPad Air (5th Generation): with M1 chip, 10.9-inch Liquid Retina Display, 256GB, Wi-Fi 6 + 5G Cellular, 12MP front/12MP Back Camera, Touch ID, All-Day Battery Life —
$899.00$749.00 (17% off)
We originally published this post on M1 iPad Air deals on May 10. We updated the pricing info.
