First Pre-Order Discounts Arrive for 11-Inch iPad on Amazon, Available From $329

Following discounts on the M3 iPad Air, Amazon is now offering pre-order discounts on the 11th generation iPad. You can get the 128GB Wi-Fi iPad for $329.00 in Silver and Blue, down from $349.00.

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Although this is just a $20 discount, it is the first markdown that we've tracked on the brand new 11-inch iPad with the A16 chip. All models of this iPad can be pre-ordered now, ahead of the official March 12 launch day.

Amazon also has $20 off the 256GB Wi-Fi iPad, available for $429.00, down from $449.00. This one is available in all four colors.

Lastly, Amazon has the 512GB Wi-Fi iPad on sale for $614.00, down from $649.00. This one is available in all four colors: Pink, Silver, Yellow, and Blue.

The new 11th generation iPad features the A16 chip and more storage. Specifically, it starts with 128GB of storage, and is also available in 256GB and a new 512GB configuration. The previous model was only available in 64GB and 256GB configurations.

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Top Rated Comments

Channan Avatar
11 months ago
With all the people complaining about this iPad not having Apple Intelligence, I feel like I’m in the minority who thinks this device is an insane value. I’m one to get the best for myself so I would never buy it, but I could easily recommend this device to other people without feeling like they’re getting a cheap device.
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
GMShadow Avatar
11 months ago

Still usb 2 speeds? :rolleyes:
The people buying this don't transfer large files or even care that it's a thing.
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Remy149 Avatar
11 months ago

Still usb 2 speeds? :rolleyes:
Who is the consumer who buys the budget iPad but cares about transfer speeds? I own an m4 pro and never transfer anything
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
pksv Avatar
11 months ago

With all the people complaining about this iPad not having Apple Intelligence, I feel like I’m in the minority who thinks this device is an insane value. I’m one to get the best for myself so I would never buy it, but if I could easily recommend this device to other people without feeling like they’re getting a cheap device.
If you don't need cellular absolutely but to add almost 50% to the price just to get 5G is wild.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Royksöpp Avatar
11 months ago
Apple Intelligence is not all it’s cracked up to be. I was using Chat GPT before, and I still use it. I find it’s a lot easier to open the app rather than typing in use chat in writing tools. Image Playground is a joke. At this point no one is missing out. The only benefit of new Ai ready devices is better specs.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Devvy Avatar
11 months ago
Exactly. If I transfer anything it is by Airdrop. Great value tablet, twice the ram of the 9th!
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)