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expiredsocalguy9 posted Jan 30, 2023 8:12 AM

Costco Members: 64GB Apple 10.2" iPad WiFi Tablet (2021 Model; Silver or Gray)

$250

$320

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+ $5 S/Hat Costco Wholesale
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Costco Wholesale has for their Members 64GB Apple 10.2" iPad WiFi Tablet (2021 Model, 9th Gen) on sale for $249.99. Shipping is $4.99.

Thanks to Community Member socalguy9 for sharing this deal.

Available Colors:
  • Space Gray (MK2K3LL/A)
  • Silver (MK2L3LL/A)
Specs/Key Features:
  • A13 Bionic Chip
  • 10.2" 2160x1620 Retina Display Backlit Multi-Touch
  • 12MP Ultra Wide Camera (Front) + 8MP Wide Camera (Rear)
  • 64GB Internal Storage
  • Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac); Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz) + Bluetooth 4.2
  • Compatible w/ Smart Keyboard & Apple Pencil (1st Gen)
  • Lightning/Smart Connector
  • iPadOS 15

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer matches our Frontpage Deal from earlier in the month that received +84 votes from the community.
    • Sale is valid through 2/12/23. While supplies last. Limit 2 per member
  • About this store:
    • Details of Costco's return policy here.

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Written by socalguy9
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Costco Wholesale has for their Members 64GB Apple 10.2" iPad WiFi Tablet (2021 Model, 9th Gen) on sale for $249.99. Shipping is $4.99.

Thanks to Community Member socalguy9 for sharing this deal.

Available Colors:
  • Space Gray (MK2K3LL/A)
  • Silver (MK2L3LL/A)
Specs/Key Features:
  • A13 Bionic Chip
  • 10.2" 2160x1620 Retina Display Backlit Multi-Touch
  • 12MP Ultra Wide Camera (Front) + 8MP Wide Camera (Rear)
  • 64GB Internal Storage
  • Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac); Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz) + Bluetooth 4.2
  • Compatible w/ Smart Keyboard & Apple Pencil (1st Gen)
  • Lightning/Smart Connector
  • iPadOS 15

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer matches our Frontpage Deal from earlier in the month that received +84 votes from the community.
    • Sale is valid through 2/12/23. While supplies last. Limit 2 per member
  • About this store:
    • Details of Costco's return policy here.

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Written by socalguy9

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Jan 30, 2023 3:38 PM
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DinobotcommanderJan 30, 2023 3:38 PM
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The 10th generation will not touch this price for a very long time if ever. Its been redesigned to more closely resemble the air and pro models and Apple is charging a premium for it. Also it doesn't have a headphone jack. I'd say go for this one. You'll get another solid 5 years out of it probably and you can also sell your 6th gen while it is still worth something to subsidize some of your purchase costs.
Quote from orioncygnus :
My little one has a 2018 6th gen 32GB (purchased in december 2018). the battery only lasts around 3 hours of video time, and the lack of space is kind of annoying. is it worth upgrading now or hold out for another year?
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Jan 30, 2023 3:39 PM
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BT-7274Jan 30, 2023 3:39 PM
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Quote from orioncygnus :
My little one has a 2018 6th gen 32GB (purchased in december 2018). the battery only lasts around 3 hours of video time, and the lack of space is kind of annoying. is it worth upgrading now or hold out for another year?
This one would offer most value.

Apple has raised base iPad price to $450 while offering same 10hr usage time.
So if you wait for another year, you'll pay $450 for same battery performance as 2021 base ipad.
Jan 30, 2023 3:45 PM
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WildcardzJan 30, 2023 3:45 PM
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Quote from MaroonGoat9035 :
I would have agreed until recently, for some users…I'm a heavy user, and I recently dropped from 256 to 128 on the Pro line…and I'm doing fine hovering around 75gb. I also have a 512 iPhone and iCloud, so I have other storage. Im saying this to establish some experience, and while i totally agree with you for most…my moms iPhone has only 20gb of 128gb filled, so for older adults that may just want movies on a plane or light computing in a hotel using streaming and internet services, I think 64gb is plenty. That said, older adults are also excellent candidates for hand-me-downs.
For anyone looking to use an iPad as a primary computing device, such as students or professionals, I'd suggest 128gb should be considered minimum.
The problem is apple knows this, that's why there is only 64 or 256gb options
Jan 30, 2023 3:50 PM
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LilylyJan 30, 2023 3:50 PM
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Quote from QueensGambit :
That's crazy that they charge $5 for shipping with the amount I spend on a Costco gold membership per year
how about they sell you at retail price and you get free shipping?
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Jan 30, 2023 3:51 PM
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BoomMike84Jan 30, 2023 3:51 PM
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Really wish I jumped on that 256GB iPad 9 deal for $340 at Walmart earlier this month...
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Jan 30, 2023 3:52 PM
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orioncygnusJan 30, 2023 3:52 PM
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Quote from Dinobotcommander :
The 10th generation will not touch this price for a very long time if ever. Its been redesigned to more closely resemble the air and pro models and Apple is charging a premium for it. Also it doesn't have a headphone jack. I'd say go for this one. You'll get another solid 5 years out of it probably and you can also sell your 6th gen while it is still worth something to subsidize some of your purchase costs.
Dang, I see I was thinking the 10th gen would be this price next winter too. But if I do wait until next year, wouldn't the 9th drop lower?

How much would a 6th gen with a poor battery be worth? I'm unable to check the battery health (I think the 6th gen didn't come with that capability)
Jan 30, 2023 3:53 PM
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orioncygnusJan 30, 2023 3:53 PM
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Quote from Nachiketkc :
This one would offer most value.

Apple has raised base iPad price to $450 while offering same 10hr usage time.
So if you wait for another year, you'll pay $450 for same battery performance as 2021 base ipad.
I might bite on this but do you think the 9th gen could be a lot lower later this year?
I don't know what I'm going to do with the 6th gen if I get the 9th gen. It probably isn't worth much at this point with a poor battery

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Jan 30, 2023 3:57 PM
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DinobotcommanderJan 30, 2023 3:57 PM
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Very doubtful they will go lower. In all likelihood current stock will simply sell out and they will no longer be available new.

Regarding the 6th gen you might be surprised by what you can get for it. Even with a crack on the screen old ipads go for crazy money on Craigslist and Offerup.
Quote from orioncygnus :
I might bite on this but do you think the 9th gen could be a lot lower later this year?
I don't know what I'm going to do with the 6th gen if I get the 9th gen. It probably isn't worth much at this point with a poor battery
Jan 30, 2023 3:57 PM
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schlackJan 30, 2023 3:57 PM
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It's enough for people looking to spend $250 on an Apple computer.

You might spend a bit of time juggling apps and media to keep storage available, but anyone with serious storage needs isn't looking at an entry level iPad anyhow.
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Jan 30, 2023 4:01 PM
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QueensGambit
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Jan 30, 2023 4:01 PM
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Quote from Parad153 :
What? They did not roll out the red carpet when you arrive? That's absurd
Because that's what free shipping is…
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Jan 30, 2023 4:02 PM
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QueensGambit
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Jan 30, 2023 4:02 PM
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Quote from Lilyly :
how about they sell you at retail price and you get free shipping?
Nice one. That must make sense to someone like yourself
Jan 30, 2023 4:06 PM
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mango316Jan 30, 2023 4:06 PM
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Come on Best Buy... match it!!!
Jan 30, 2023 4:07 PM
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View92612Jan 30, 2023 4:07 PM
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Quote from schlack :
It's enough for people looking to spend $250 on an Apple computer.

You might spend a bit of time juggling apps and media to keep storage available, but anyone with serious storage needs isn't looking at an entry level iPad anyhow.
Very true. I gave both my dad and my wife this tablet and they mainly use it for Youtube, web browsing, online shopping and reading. They still have plenty of space left. For my wife Amazon shopping is now much more responsive than on her Galaxy Tab S2.
For myself even 256GB is not enough. For photo storage and other heavy work I have 4TB SSD to cover those use cases on my gaming desktop...
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Jan 30, 2023 4:08 PM
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3pinephrineJan 30, 2023 4:08 PM
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I was thinking of getting an iPhone SE to keep at home as a backup for my iCloud/2FA accounts but this might be a better option.

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Jan 30, 2023 4:09 PM
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DarrinH7785Jan 30, 2023 4:09 PM
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Quote from TheBazaar :
Poor investment in my opinion; in one to two years the operating system will occupy the entire hard drive, you won't be able to run any apps, and there won't be any more updates.
I still have a 5th generation 32GB iPad from 2017 lying around. It's still getting iPadOS 16 updates and the OS is not occupying the entire hard drive.

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