Best Buy Introduces First Discounts on M3 iPad Air for Members
Apple yesterday announced the new M3 iPad Air, and Best Buy is already offering $50 off to My Best Buy Plus/Total members when pre-ordering. This marks the first official deal on the latest iPad Air, and we aren't tracking any similar discounts on the new 11th generation iPad yet.
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If you're a My Best Buy Plus/Total member, prices now start at $549.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi 11-inch M3 iPad Air, down from $599.00. Best Buy has all models of the 11-inch M3 iPad Air at $50 off for members, including both Wi-Fi and cellular models.
Note: You will need a My Best Buy Plus/Total membership to see this deal.
Similarly, Best Buy has every model of the 13-inch M3 iPad Air on sale for $50 off if you're a My Best Buy Plus/Total member. Prices for these models start at $749.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi 13-inch M3 iPad Air, down from $799.00, and also include cellular tablets.
These tablets feature up to 20 percent faster performance compared to the previous generation iPad Air. Apple also introduced a redesigned Magic Keyboard for the iPad Air, featuring a larger built-in trackpad, 14-key function row, and new aluminum hinge.
The M3 iPad Air will officially launch on March 12. You can also pre-order the 11th generation iPad on Best Buy, but there are no discounts for members at this time.
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