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expiredsharpedge posted Aug 16, 2024 08:09 PM

64GB Apple iPad 10.2" Wi-Fi Tablet (9th Gen, 2021, Space Grey or Silver)

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Target has 64GB Apple iPad 10.2" Wi-Fi Tablet (9th Gen, 2021, Space Grey or Silver) on sale for $199.99. Shipping is free, otherwise select free store pickup where available.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Community Member sharpedge for sharing this deal.

Available colors:Specs:
  • A13 Bionic Chip w/ 64-Bit Desktop Class Architecture
  • 10.2" 2160x1620 Retina Display LED Backlit Multi-Touch w/ 12MP Ultra Wide Camera (Front) + 8MP Wide Camera (Rear)
  • WiFi w/ Bluetooth 4.2 (MIMO)
  • Touch ID
  • Apple Pay
  • Compatible w/ Smart Keyboard & Apple Pencil (1st Gen)
  • Lightning/Smart Connector
  • iPadOS 15

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  • This $200 iPad offer is also available at Amazon, Best Buy, and Costco. See separate deal thread here.
  • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
  • This price is $30 Lower than our previous Frontpage Deal.
  • Sign-up for Target Circle Card to save an additional 5%, receive free shipping, and attain an extended return period.

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Target has 64GB Apple iPad 10.2" Wi-Fi Tablet (9th Gen, 2021, Space Grey or Silver) on sale for $199.99. Shipping is free, otherwise select free store pickup where available.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Community Member sharpedge for sharing this deal.

Available colors:Specs:
  • A13 Bionic Chip w/ 64-Bit Desktop Class Architecture
  • 10.2" 2160x1620 Retina Display LED Backlit Multi-Touch w/ 12MP Ultra Wide Camera (Front) + 8MP Wide Camera (Rear)
  • WiFi w/ Bluetooth 4.2 (MIMO)
  • Touch ID
  • Apple Pay
  • Compatible w/ Smart Keyboard & Apple Pencil (1st Gen)
  • Lightning/Smart Connector
  • iPadOS 15

Editor's Notes

Written by RazorConcepts
  • This $200 iPad offer is also available at Amazon, Best Buy, and Costco. See separate deal thread here.
  • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
  • This price is $30 Lower than our previous Frontpage Deal.
  • Sign-up for Target Circle Card to save an additional 5%, receive free shipping, and attain an extended return period.

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Model: Apple iPad (9th Generation): with A13 Bionic chip, 10.2-inch Retina Display, 64GB

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sdedalus83
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At $200 vs. $300 for the 10th gen, this is probably a better deal. 3 and 4GB of RAM is going to lead to lots of page refreshing when switching between browser tabs or between the browser and another app. A lot of sites that have continuous scrolling or lots of embedded media and javascript will refresh even when not in the background. This gets incredibly annoying. Chrome is almost unusable with 3GB and javascript on. Safari handles it better.
USB-C on the 10th gen is limited to the same data transfer rate as lightning, but you can play videos directly off of a usb c thumb and a player like VLC. The 9th gen needs the camera adapter and the adapter needs to be connected to a charger to use most non-lightning thumb drives and playing media off of a lightning drive is much less straightforward. The M1 Air at $400 is going to hold up a lot longer with double the RAM of the 10th gen and it has a full 10Gbps usb 3.2 interface, so transferring files to and from an external drive can be up to 30 times faster. The matching keyboard folio is dirt cheap used and locks into position, so it's a much more stable stand than the 10th gen's kickstand and floppy Magic Keyboard. It's also compatible with the ipad pro Magic Keyboard, which has a similar stability advantage and allows you to connect a charger and a usb device simultaneously without needing a hub. This is really nice when you need to charge and use wired headphones. On that note, Apple's usb-c headphone adapter is really quite good and is substantially better than the lightning adapter. It has enough power to drive my 250 ohm DT770s to reasonable listening levels, where the lightning adapter can't.
You'll also get 2-3 years more major OS updates with the M1 vs. the 9th gen. It's hard to tell with the 10th gen. It may get dropped sooner than the M1 due to its RAM limitations. The 6th gen with 2GB is getting dropped in 18 while devices with the same CPU and 3GB are getting the update.
Vindicated
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You get a lot more for the $50 upgrade to the 10th gen.

10.9 inch screen vs 10.2
Usb-c native
12mp 4k camera vs 8mp 1080p
Surround sound speakers
WiFi 6 vs WiFi 5
Supports new gen Apple Pencil and magic folio.
And of course better processor.

https://www.apple.com/ipad/compar...ad-9th-gen

People aren't just on slickdeals for deals but also knowledge sharing and recommendations. Lots of people are on the fence between the models. If I can get 3 more years out of the 10th gen vs 9th gen I say it's well worth the $50.

The 9th gen is from 2021. But obviously get what works with your lifestyle. This is still an awesome price but I'm hoping the 10th gen gets a better price for a little more $$
norazi
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USB-C vs lightning port is the main reason I would want a newer iOS device... Just one less cable to carry around

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Aug 19, 2024 09:43 AM
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MerklynnAug 19, 2024 09:43 AM
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Went for a silver one, been android for years but decided I'd give it a go. Figure if I decide against it when it arrives amazon has good returns
Aug 19, 2024 09:52 AM
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NM 156Aug 19, 2024 09:52 AM
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Aug 19, 2024 09:53 AM
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wearetheborgAug 19, 2024 09:53 AM
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How long is this tablet supported by Apple updates?
Last edited by wearetheborg August 19, 2024 at 03:14 AM.
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Aug 19, 2024 10:13 AM
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MozVoltaAug 19, 2024 10:13 AM
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Quote from BrianS13 :
I got a cheap pencil with 5 extra tips I think for like $10 off Amazon and it works great. I hate how overpriced Apple products are. 😒
Yeah, but those cheap pencils don't have pressure sensitivity
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Aug 19, 2024 10:14 AM
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KaptaanAug 19, 2024 10:14 AM
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unbelievable, they all started to dump the inventory! well who cares, i grabbed 4 of these πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ’•
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Aug 19, 2024 10:15 AM
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wearetheborgAug 19, 2024 10:15 AM
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Quote from MozVolta :
Yeah, but those cheap pencils don't have pressure sensitivity
Any inexpensive pencils with pressure sensitivity?
What does pressure sensitivity do BTW?
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Aug 19, 2024 10:20 AM
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MozVoltaAug 19, 2024 10:20 AM
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Quote from wearetheborg :
Any inexpensive pencils with pressure sensitivity?
What does pressure sensitivity do BTW?
In programs like Procreate, if you apply more pressure it makes the lines thicker/darker. With cheap iPad third party pencils, you don't get that. It makes a big difference if you're going to use it to draw. Otherwise not too big of a deal

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Aug 19, 2024 10:23 AM
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ZankapfelAug 19, 2024 10:23 AM
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Quote from tonkotsu :
what if usage changes

for example i'm getting tablets for my 2 young kids , 3 and 5

becuase prior amazon fire and lenovo m8 tablets were very slow n laggy

is a $300 10th gen better than a $200 9th gen if their usage is going to be limited to toddler stuff / kids apps?
A broken $200 iPad is a lot better than a broken $300 iPad. I'd get the cheap one for that age range. It will be fine for watching shows, playing kids games, education apps/websites, FaceTime with grandma, etc. My kids are a little older now and I just recently replaced their 5th and 6th gen iPads with M1 airs ($400), mainly because the batteries didn't hold up anymore and they had issues with the charging ports (don't let them use the iPads when a cord is plugged in, the forces on the connector will eventually break the port). When they were younger I bought the 6th gens used for $200 and the 5th gen was a hand me down. Besides the battery and port, the 6th gen still worked well for most things, even Roblox, the 5th gen was getting a bit slow, although it annoyed me more than my daughter who was using it. I opted for the M1 air because of overall value (the next cheapest option at the time was around $300 for the 10th gen) and the expectation that their usage will transition as they get older, and they like to draw with my 2nd gen pencil. A 3 and 5 year old will still have plenty of time on the 9th gen before they need anything better. My wife uses 9th gen iPads for work as well. I'd also get good cases. We've had good luck with STM Dux cases that are common in edu settings. You can often find them on eBay for $10-$20 new in bulk packaging (edu overstock). They protect well.
Aug 19, 2024 10:45 AM
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tornadogAug 19, 2024 10:45 AM
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We have been using a 5th gen ipad for simple games and ebook reading. It has been real slow for streaming though. Hopefully this will take care of that
Aug 19, 2024 11:10 AM
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haserfauldAug 19, 2024 11:10 AM
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I'm torn on this. I have an iPad Air 2, which is now 10 years old. It drags a bit. This @ $190 with red card is pretty dang good, but the 10th Gen does look like a pretty solid upgrade over this. But nearly 2x the cost.
Aug 19, 2024 11:51 AM
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chaossAug 19, 2024 11:51 AM
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Bought one through Best Buy.

Don't forget, if you have total tech membership, it gives you AppleCare on Apple devices as long as you pay the membership
Aug 19, 2024 01:28 PM
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lakerfrankAug 19, 2024 01:28 PM
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I have a10 year old iPad Mini lol. It still works for streaming but web is getting super slow. Any reason NOT to upgrade? I feel like I can milk the 10 year old Mini another 4-5 years.
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Aug 19, 2024 01:42 PM
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Quote from chaoss :
Bought one through Best Buy.

Don't forget, if you have total tech membership, it gives you AppleCare on Apple devices as long as you pay the membership
Your inbox is full, chaoss. I am trying to send additional time sensitive info.
Aug 19, 2024 01:46 PM
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DealsByLeesAug 19, 2024 01:46 PM
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Quote from lakerfrank :
I have a10 year old iPad Mini lol. It still works for streaming but web is getting super slow. Any reason NOT to upgrade? I feel like I can milk the 10 year old Mini another 4-5 years.
Same boat as you. Think it might be the mini 2? Pretty sure I am going to jump on this. It still works but it struggles sometimes.

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bigmaceAug 19, 2024 02:59 PM
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In for one! 6 hour flight coming with 2 young kids. Hopefully provides some entertainment for them.

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