As you’ll doubtless know by now, it looks like Apple will reveal a new iPad Air on Tuesday, May 7, which will go on sale around Friday, May 17. But Best Buy has just launched a very tempting offer on the current model, and it’s at a lower price than it’s ever hit before.
Apple iPad Air 2022. Snap it up for an all-time low price now.
The price is a full $200 off Best Buy’s regular price of $599.99, that is, it’s a full one-third off, meaning the price is down to just $399.99. So, what’s the catch? Well, there isn’t one, but you need to note that this price is only for the Starlight finish. That’s not exactly a hardship—if you ask me, it’s the best-looking color in the range. This is for the model with 64GB storage, and wi-fi connectivity.
You need to move very fast: this offer is only available until the end of the day today, Monday, April 29. Strictly speaking, it runs out at 10 p.m. Pacific, so that’s just a few hours away.
If you want one of the other colors in the range: pink, purple, space gray or blue, then you have more time on your hands. All four are available at a reduced price that goes on longer than just tonight.
But the offer is not as keen: it’s $100 off, that is, $499.99.
So, should you rush to pick this up, or wait until next week for the new model to launch?
Well, the M1 processor on board is very fast indeed—this is the iPad Air I’ve been using for more than a year now and it’s great. It has Touch ID in the power button, which is arguably the most efficient biometric unlock on the tablet. Certainly, I find it at least as convenient as Face ID on the iPad Pro.
Of course, we don’t know what exciting benefits the next iPad Air might bring, though it looks like it will come in a larger size, with a 12.9-inch display as well as the current 10.9-inch version.
While the next model will undoubtedly be better, it’s hard to knock the performance, design and all-round usability of the current model. If you think the bigger screen of the next version is what you want, then waiting is the right tactic for you. But if you like the size, weight and looks of the current model, and Starlight appeals, then this is a great opportunity to snag a powerful tablet at a remarkable price.
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