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Save $50 on the iPad Air M2, and prep for Apple Intelligence

A person holding the iPad Air M2.
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There are always tablet deals hovering around, you just need to know where to look for them. Fortunately, one savings haven for mobile tech you can always count on is Best Buy. You’ll find markdowns on everything from Samsung Galaxy devices and Google Pixel hardware to Apple’s iPad lineup. As a matter of fact, we came across the following iPad offer while looking through Best Buy deals:

Right now, when you purchase the 11-inch iPad Air M2 at Best Buy, you’ll spend $550. At full price, this model sells for $600.

Why you should buy the 11-inch iPad Air M2

This particular iPad Air M2 offer is for the 128GB Wi-Fi model, which just so happens to be optimized for Apple Intelligence. For those unaware, Apple (like most other tech companies) is getting deep into AI, and the iPad is one of several devices that will take advantage of this cutting-edge engineering. And like previous Air generations, the M2 Series is both lightweight and portable, making it easy to take your iPad pretty much anywhere.

The 11-inch Liquid Retina display delivers up to 2360 x 1640 resolution, along with P3 wide color compatibility, True Tone support, and an anti-glare coating for reduced reflections. Taking photos and videos has always been a major iPad function, and the Air M2’s 12MP Ultra Wide front camera and 12MP Wide back camera do a fantastic job at honing in on the action. We were also pleased to learn that the Air M2 works with the Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard.

The M2 is an absolute beast when it comes to power and performance, and a fully-charged Air M2 should have enough battery life to last the entire day. Whether you’re using multiple open tabs, watching an HD movie, or playing a game, the M2 has got you covered.

It’s hard to say how long this markdown is going to last, but Apple deals tend to come and go rather quickly. That said, now could be the best time to save! Take $50 off the 11-inch iPad Air M2 with 128GB when you order through Best Buy.

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