Snag an iPad on sale at Amazon for under $400 — but there's a slight catch

You like blue, right?
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SAVE $104: The blue Apple iPad (10th gen, WiFi, 256GB) is on sale or $395 at Amazon, down from the list price of $499. That's a 21% discount.


Back-to-school season is here. Of course, you need new pens, a fancy lunchbox, and some notebooks, but you might also find it super useful to head back to school with a tablet. It's more portable than a laptop, and it means you have a fun way to stream shows during non-studying hours. If you're in need of a tablet upgrade, check out this deal at Amazon.

As of July 30, the blue Apple iPad (WiFi, 256GB) is $395 at Amazon, marked down from the standard price of $499. That's a savings of $104 thanks to the 21% discount. Keep in mind that only the blue colorway is available at this sale price.

While it's not the latest version of the Apple iPad, the 10th gen (released in 2022) packs in the features, and it's more affordable. This model uses the A14 Bionic chip and comes with the campus-worthy feature of a battery that should last for the entire day.

The 10.9-inch retina display makes this a great model to bring along to the classroom, easily fitting into your backpack. If you pair with the Apple Pencil, you'll be able to take notes during lectures on the tablet. Plus, today's deal applies to the iPad with 256GB of storage, so you can keep your essential apps and downloads ready to go. It's also a great option for young learners, so they can tune into any digital classroom material at home. And there's always the great YouTube university.

Get ready for school with an Apple iPad while it's $104 off at Amazon. Just be sure to go with blue to get the sale price of $395. If you're not a fan of blue, you can always add a case.

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