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frontpage Posted by M54B30 • May 17, 2024
frontpage Posted by M54B30 • May 17, 2024

Select Micro Center Stores: Apple iPads (2024): 128GB 13" iPad Air $720, 128GB 11" iPad Air

& More + Free Store Pickup (limited availability)

$540

$600

10% off
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Select Micro Center Stores (store locator) have Apple iPads (various 2024 Models) on sale listed below. Select free store pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to Community Members M54B30 & RelaxedPencil532 [discuss] for posting this deal.

Note: Availability for pickup is limited and will vary by store/location.

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Select Micro Center Stores (store locator) have Apple iPads (various 2024 Models) on sale listed below. Select free store pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to Community Members M54B30 & RelaxedPencil532 [discuss] for posting this deal.

Note: Availability for pickup is limited and will vary by store/location.

Available:

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M54B30
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I just price matched with Apple directly (had leftover gift cards). I told the CSR I wanted to price match Micro Center and he did it instantly. No asking for URL, no confirmation of location, no in-stock requirement, just took 10% off and that was it.
eqmagical
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Bestbuy wouldn't price match with microcenter in the store. But did online and paid then went pick it up.


If you have bestbuy plus membership, then it would be $899-$50 + tax.
eqmagical
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When I was doing price match via chat with no issue (18miles away from MC and BB). By the time I was almost done. I was already at the Best Buy store. decided to just price match in store so I don't have to wait for an hr. Turned out they straight out said "we don't price match microcenter". They were surprised I was able to price match it online. So I ended up completing transaction via chat.

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May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
lass.richard
May 17, 2024
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I have the 2022 13" IPad Pro, how does the 2024 13" IPad Air compare- wife wants one, thinking Air, but perhaps the 2024 13" Pro....? Can't seem to figure out if the displays are different?
May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
HappyDime5645
May 17, 2024
168 Posts
I got the M2 air from Bestbuy on launch day for 599 as I had a 10% my BestBuy coupon in my account which was expiring on May 16th. So the final bill amount came up as 539.10+tax. Any idea if BestBuy chat will price match again?
May 17, 2024
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Elon69
May 17, 2024
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Quote from lass.richard :
I have the 2022 13" IPad Pro, how does the 2024 13" IPad Air compare- wife wants one, thinking Air, but perhaps the 2024 13" Pro....? Can't seem to figure out if the displays are different?
display ranking..

1. 2024 iPAd Pro tandem (double) OLED 120Hz Pro motion
2. 2022 13" Pro 120Hz Pro motion and mini LED
3. 2024 13" Air just 60Hz and LED - worst display of the 3. - many assumed the display will be same as 2022 13 iPad pros but. nope.... no such luck. Apple continued to use the lower quality display on the Air

I should say that the 2024 M4 iPad Pro (13" or 11") has the best display of any portable device in the world right now at these size range.
I say at this size range in case people say they want 27" which would be a different comparison.


Just go the Apple and do compare ipad if you want to see every spec compared
Last edited by Elon69 May 17, 2024 at 05:17 AM.
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Elon69
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Quote from a2bondfn :
To each their own but according to this https://www.macworld.com/article/...-sale.html they only gave away $100 GCs last year - to my math 10% is both worth more for iPads above $1K and doesn't lock me into Apple as a cash incentive. Apple could increase the back to school incentive but that is the gamble
Is there a site showing the 2023 actual deals offered?

I recall $150GC at one point on the m2 Air? Maybe I was mistaken

I don't think iPad had as much discount since the starting price is much lower.


Same structure EDU M2 AIr is only $50 off while EDU M4 iPad pro is $100 off right now already. Higher ticket item = more discount so I think M2 Air won't get as much love as other devices during back to school
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Elon69
May 17, 2024
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Quote from ELofLA :
Education (homeschool) discount directly from Apple Store = same price
Order directly from Apple and get it delivered.
Just providing the link in case people cannot find it.

https://www.apple.com/us-edu/store


I always buy from here to save a few bucks and also back to school.
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May 17, 2024
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austai
May 17, 2024
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Are these Airs substantially different from the prior year's? From what I know, only the iPad Pros got big upgrades this year. Thanks.

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May 17, 2024
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ruffrhyno
May 17, 2024
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As a general fyi just be aware the new 2024 IPads do not work with the previous Apple Pencils Gen 2s.

You would need to purchase either an Apple Pencil usb-C (which lacks pressure sensitivity effects) or the Apple Pencil Pro.
May 17, 2024
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Elon69
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Quote from AquaPicture2620 :
Using a M1 or M2 powered iPad Air with the 60hz display is like driving a Porsche with the engine sound of a 4 banger subcompact car. Is it fast? Hell yes. But is it fun? Not so much.

I know it because my iPad air 5th gen feels slower and choppier than my 3rd gen iPad Pro 12.9 with an A12X chip.
I am not sure I can tell for sure. I have a same 3rd gen 12.9 Pro also. I didn't realize it was 120Hz until you just mentioned it.

the chip does feel slow. Sucks that my iPad Mini is the fastest iPad I have and it's already 3 years old with the worst display.

I have the FOMO to just "upgrade" to newer gear though.
May 17, 2024
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CyanCarpenter628
May 17, 2024
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Quote from eqmagical :
Bestbuy wouldn't price match with microcenter in the store. But did online and paid then went pick it up.


If you have bestbuy plus membership, then it would be $899-$50 + tax.
They took the the extra $50 off even after price matching?
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May 17, 2024
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M54B30
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Quote from reptile16888 :
How did you do that? Did you call or chat?
I had to call. I tried over chat but they told me price matches have to be done over the phone.
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kensteele
May 17, 2024
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Quote from Elon69 :
Just providing the link in case people cannot find it.

https://www.apple.com/us-edu/store


I always buy from here to save a few bucks and also back to school.
I don't recall which year it was but I believe I remember the edu online purchase also had the $100 - $150 gc promo around the August timeframe, no?
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kensteele
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Quote from M54B30 :
I just priced matched with Apple directly (had leftover gift cards). I told the CSR I wanted to price match Micro Center and he did it instantly. No asking for URL, no confirmation of location, no in-stock requirement, just took 10% off and that was it.
The CSR as in Apple CSR?
May 17, 2024
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kart007k
May 17, 2024
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I think I might wait until June back to school event. $899 for ipad Pro plus $100 towards keyboard.

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May 17, 2024
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mexxican
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Best Buy chat wouldn't match Microcenter because it says Limit 1 per household, really?!?? Now I'm on the phone with them.

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