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Apple Watch Series 5, iPad 10.2 down to cheapest-ever prices for Memorial Day

In the market for a new Apple Watch or iPad? Best Buy has reduced the prices on its Apple Watch Series 5 and iPad 10.2 to their lowest levels. It’s one of the best Memorial Day sales out there. If you’re keen to upgrade your existing iPad or aging Apple Watch, or you simply want to buy yourself a new Apple product, these are some of the best deals we’ve seen in a long time. The iPad has been reduced by $80 while the Apple Watch Series 5’s price has been cut by a whopping $100.

Apple iPad 10.2

— $250, was $330

iPad 7th generation hands-on sitting on table with pencil in front
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The latest model of the iPad is the best variant yet. It has an impressive 10.2-inch Retina display that makes everything look fantastic. Armed with an A10 Fusion processor, it’s speedy as well so it’s perfect for every activity from browsing the internet to watching Netflix or playing the latest games courtesy of an Apple Arcade subscription. Security-wise, it has a Touch ID fingerprint sensor like many smartphones so only you can safely access it. There’s an 8MP back camera, too, along with a 1.2MP FaceTime HD front camera for FaceTime sessions with friends and family. With $80 off the usual price, the latest iPad 10.2 is only $250, making it a fantastic bargain for an all-singing, all-dancing tablet. It’s the perfect tablet for using instead of a laptop, or for when your phone’s screen isn’t quite big enough.

The Best Buy offer extends to different color schemes including Space Gray, Silver, and Gold, so there’s something for every taste here. You also get 1 year of Apple TV+ entirely for free with the deal. Be quick though – with prices like these, stock will be limited!

iPad 10.2 (32GB) — $250, was $330:

iPad 10.2 (128GB) — $330, was $430:

Apple Watch Series 5

— $299, was $399

Keen to track your activity and want to look good while you do it? The Apple Watch Series 5 is reduced by a fantastic $100 right now at Best Buy – that’s 25% off the usual price! The Apple Watch Series 5 is one of the best smartwatches out there and we’re big fans of what it can do. Available in either 40mm or 44mm variants, it has an always-on display that looks sharp and classy at all times. The watch has plenty of features that make it easy for you to track your activity from your walks to your runs, yoga workouts, or even swimming, thanks to its waterproof classification. It also has an ECG app for tracking your heart rate along with an emergency SOS and fall detection.

The best Apple Watch yet, it’s now available from $300 with $100 off all the different models including the 40mm screen and Cellular models. You get 4 months of Apple Music entirely for free, too.

Apple Watch Series 5 (40mm, GPS) — $299, was $399:

Apple Watch Series 5 (44mm, GPS) — $329, was $429:

Jennifer Allen
Jennifer Allen is a technology writer with over 10 years of experience. She primarily writes about the best deals coverage…
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