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popularEragorn | Staff posted Jul 10, 2025 05:45 PM

[Micro Center YMMV] 11" M2 Apple iPad Air (Mid 2024): 128GB $405, 256GB $470 $405 + Free Store Pickup

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Jul 10, 2025 05:51 PM
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EragornJul 10, 2025 05:51 PM
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I didn't see any in stock at my Tustin (CA) location, but hopefully some are still in stock near you.
Jul 10, 2025 11:39 PM
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FantasticJuice457Jul 10, 2025 11:39 PM
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Price match to Best-buy again? 😅
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Jul 10, 2025 11:49 PM
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aozairJul 10, 2025 11:49 PM
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I got bestbuy to price match last time via chat although none were available near me. I order two and no issues. They were done as separate orders.
Jul 11, 2025 12:02 AM
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Omegadeal2000Jul 11, 2025 12:02 AM
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How does this compare to an iPad gen 11 that was recently available for $275 (assuming main benefit is the M2 processor)
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ibuythingshereJul 11, 2025 12:52 AM
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Quote from Omegadeal2000 :
How does this compare to an iPad gen 11 that was recently available for $275 (assuming main benefit is the M2 processor)
this is better, but cost more. $405 - $275 is $130 difference. hope that helps.
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IndigoRain261Jul 11, 2025 01:08 AM
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$250 or no 🤝
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Quote from Omegadeal2000 :
How does this compare to an iPad gen 11 that was recently available for $275 (assuming main benefit is the M2 processor)
We have both in our household. The cheaper version has much better battery life. M2 drains battery faster. Depends on how you're going to use it. I'd say the base A16 will be fine for most people using a tablet to stream, browse, minor games, take notes, procreate.
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Jul 11, 2025 02:38 AM
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nopesJul 11, 2025 02:38 AM
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Is this a really good price?
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CalmHeart3200Jul 11, 2025 04:37 AM
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okay, so is it a no-brainer to spend the extra 75$ to get the ipad air m3 right??? (currently 480 before tax- here in CA it comes out to $520).
what am i losing out on if i save 75$ and get the m2 air?, feature-wise....
so torn as I don't get student discount and I really could put that extra 75$ towards a keyboard/case and/or a pencil! any advice appreciated.
Jul 11, 2025 04:48 AM
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nopesJul 11, 2025 04:48 AM
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Quote from CalmHeart3200 :
okay, so is it a no-brainer to spend the extra 75$ to get the ipad air m3 right??? (currently 480 before tax- here in CA it comes out to $520).
what am i losing out on if i save 75$ and get the m2 air?, feature-wise....
so torn as I don't get student discount and I really could put that extra 75$ towards a keyboard/case and/or a pencil! any advice appreciated.
M3 is $539 at micro center from all that i see
Jul 11, 2025 11:00 AM
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beastleviathJul 11, 2025 11:00 AM
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these things would be so perfect for a visual novels if they could get ported over… It sort of works if I stream it through my PC with team viewer or similar
Jul 11, 2025 02:22 PM
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Commander_YJul 11, 2025 02:22 PM
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Quote from CalmHeart3200 :
okay, so is it a no-brainer to spend the extra 75$ to get the ipad air m3 right??? (currently 480 before tax- here in CA it comes out to $520). what am i losing out on if i save 75$ and get the m2 air?, feature-wise.... so torn as I don't get student discount and I really could put that extra 75$ towards a keyboard/case and/or a pencil! any advice appreciated.
No the difference between m2&m3 is negligible
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RickyEVJul 11, 2025 03:04 PM
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Quote from nopes :
M3 is $539 at micro center from all that i see
$479 on Amazon for m3
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZ73D...0DER&psc=1
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ZZninepluralZalphaJul 12, 2025 06:21 PM
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Quote from FancyCatfish8500 :
We have both in our household. The cheaper version has much better battery life. M2 drains battery faster. Depends on how you're going to use it. I'd say the base A16 will be fine for most people using a tablet to stream, browse, minor games, take notes, procreate.
With an app name like Procreate, it's best to put a verb in front of it 😂
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lisa_bostonJul 14, 2025 01:41 AM
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just putting it out there....
RedMagic is coming out with their new tablet on July 15. Currently you can get it for $521.
It is a 9.06" OLED 165Hz 1600nits, Snapdragon 8 Elite (slightly faster then the M2 but WAY more efficient), 12GB/ 256GB no micro Sd card and 80 watt fast charging... For $521 ($550 + $1 - $30).
There is a jerryrigeverything video of this tablet and they suggest purchasing a screen protector.
Other nice features is it has USB-C 3.2 (so it can do HDMI out) and you can use as a TV box.
Redmagic is owned by ZTE. What gets me excited about this tablet is that I love the small size power house form factor. You can buy side joysticks and emulate almost everything. And I believe you will get either 3 or 5 years of updates... most likely 5. Recent regulations introduced by the European Union (EU) mandate that smartphone and tablet manufacturers must provide software updates for a minimum of five years from the date of the last unit's sale. This policy, part of the Ecodesign Regulation, came into effect on June 20, 2025. Tablet is being released on July 15th.
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I personally purchased one. And what is special about Android... ALL UNETHICAL except maybe number 1.
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  4. There is a way you can install a paywall bypass through by downloading extensions to fire fox.
  5. There are youtube videos that show you step by step how to install a paywall bypass or youtube revanced.
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