Deals Spotlight: Get the 9.7-Inch 32GB Cellular iPad for $379 ($80 Off and Lowest Ever Price)

Amazon is continuing to discount the latest 9.7-inch iPad, which Apple updated in March 2018 with support for the Apple Pencil. These discounts include a few lowest-ever prices on the iPad, and all around represent the best prices for these models among the major Apple resellers online.

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One of the highlights of the sale is Apple's 32GB 9.7-inch iPad (Wi-Fi and cellular) for $379, savings of $80 and the lowest price we've seen on the tablet. There are numerous other models discounted this week, including both Wi-Fi only and cellular devices.

Amazon's 9.7-inch iPad Sale

Apple positions this version of the iPad as an affordable entry-level tablet for anyone on a budget, as well as for teachers and others in the education field. The sixth-generation iPad has a 9.7-inch Retina display, an upgraded A10 Fusion chip, 8-megapixel rear camera, and Touch ID support on the Home Button.

If you're on the hunt for any other sales, be sure to head to our full Deals Roundup. There you'll find ongoing bargains on the HomePod, 2017 iMacs, and the best accessories from Anker.

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Top Rated Comments

QCassidy352 Avatar
85 months ago
I'm looking at the 9.7" iPad as a Father's Day gift to replace my dad's Surface Pro 3, but the Buyer's Guide here says not to buy. What a dilemma.

I get that the $249 deal is great for the 32GB, but it seems like there will be an updated 9.7" soon...
I don’t think there will be a new one soon. Woulda happened with the release of the air and the mini a few months ago. I think this one stays until 2020.
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Godzilla71 Avatar
85 months ago
Best Buy is having the HomePod $249 sale again right now. Just ordered my second unit. Stereo pairing!
I’m actually looking at Best Buy’s sale on the 11” iPad Pro 256gb model for $825 ($125 off) to upgrade my 2017 IPP. All models are on sale too!


Edit: that was $125 off not % lol oops
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PeteS1963 Avatar
85 months ago
Does this iPad support old or new apple pen?
It supports the old gen 1 Apple Pencil.
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Andronicus Avatar
85 months ago
It supports the old gen 1 Apple Pencil.
Thank you
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An amazing entry-level iPad at a reasonable price. Yet somehow MR users cry "Apple's Greed" with every new post.
It is a great deal and so far 10 comments deep every MR user seems to agree with that.

Does Apple have overpriced products, sure even the biggest Apple fans can admit that.

No need to try and stir up trouble, mate.
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decypher44 Avatar
85 months ago
Best Buy is having the HomePod $249 sale again right now. Just ordered my second unit. Stereo pairing!
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QCassidy352 Avatar
85 months ago
Because the iPad 6 is the ONLY reasonably priced Apple product.

And just barely.

My Gen 6 128 Cellular cost more than a nice laptop, before adding an additional $100 keyboard and $100 pencil. More than a nice refurb MacBook
from the Apple Store.
That model costs $560. What are you defining as a “nice” laptop that costs less?
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