While it's true that the new M2 iPad Air brings with it a faster chip and a tweaked design, there is no denying that the M1 iPad Air is still an excellent tablet. It's fast enough to play the best games and run the most popular apps, and it's even better if you can find one at the right price. Right now it's just $399 at Walmart thanks to the ongoing Fourth of July festivities. It's a price that's being matched within $1 at Best Buy, too.
The iPad Air still has a lot going for it in 2024. It has an edge-to-edge, 11-inch Liquid Retina display and support for Touch ID via the power button. All-day battery life ensures you won't be reaching for this tablet's USB-C charging cable all that often.
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We have to talk about that M1 chip too. It's super fast and will chew through games, apps and anything else you can throw at it, while support for the Apple Pencil makes this a good tablet for note-takers and would-be artists.
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We don't know for how long this Fourth of July Apple deal is going to last, but it isn't every day you get to save big on an Apple tablet. Looking for a slightly different model? Be sure to check out our list of the best iPad deals if you're on the hunt for something smaller or bigger, like the iPad Mini and iPad Pro. We've also put together a list of the best M2 iPad Air deals for those who absolutely must have the new hotness.
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