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256GB 11" Apple iPad Air (M3) Wi-Fi (Space Gray)

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Target has 256GB 11" Apple iPad Air (M3) Wi-Fi (Space Gray) on sale for $499.99. Select free store pick up where available, otherwise shipping is free.
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Target has 256GB 11" Apple iPad Air (M3) Wi-Fi (Space Gray) on sale for $499.99. Select free store pick up where available, otherwise shipping is free.
  • Note: Availability for free store pick up may vary by location.
Thanks to community member captainguy for finding this deal.

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Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • This offer is $50 lower (9% savings) than previous Front Page deal that earned 69+ thumbs up.
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
  • Sign-up for Target Circle Card to save an additional 5%, receive free shipping on most items, and attain an extended return period.

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waterfront
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this is a good deal. however you are paying $100 extra for 256GB as usual apple notorious price strategy if you can deal with 128G , spend $100 less and get this deal from target [target.com].
michi098
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I tend to keep my iPads fairly long. The one thing that makes them slow and obsolete after a few years is always the fact that I'm running out of space. I think my next purchase will actually be the larger option. Might keep the iPad useful for longer and thus make up for the extra dollars. (And yes, I agree, it's a ripoff, but what isn't these days…)
michi098
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You have clearly never had an iPad that has 1GB of space left and has come to a crawl making it basically useless. Not that you're wrong with aging processors, but the iPad definitely needs space for cache to operate efficiently.

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Dec 17, 2025 10:45 PM
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bimmerboyDec 17, 2025 10:45 PM
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is this a good deal?
Dec 17, 2025 11:05 PM
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colormeDec 17, 2025 11:05 PM
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Quote from bimmerboy :
is this a good deal?
If you're looking for an iPad Air deal, yes, this is a great price.
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Dec 18, 2025 12:39 AM
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waterfrontDec 18, 2025 12:39 AM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank waterfront

this is a good deal. however you are paying $100 extra for 256GB as usual apple notorious price strategy if you can deal with 128G , spend $100 less and get this deal from target [target.com].
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Dec 18, 2025 01:28 AM
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michi098Dec 18, 2025 01:28 AM
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Quote from waterfront :
this is a good deal. however you are paying $100 extra for 256GB as usual apple notorious price strategy if you can deal with 128G , spend $100 less and get this deal from target [target.com].
I tend to keep my iPads fairly long. The one thing that makes them slow and obsolete after a few years is always the fact that I'm running out of space. I think my next purchase will actually be the larger option. Might keep the iPad useful for longer and thus make up for the extra dollars. (And yes, I agree, it's a ripoff, but what isn't these days…)
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Dec 18, 2025 07:07 AM
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oasisallureDec 18, 2025 07:07 AM
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out of space, is not related to slow response

if you upgrade your OS, apple makes your machine slower and slower, in order to sell you new one

BTW, if battery life lower than 80%, slower
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Dec 18, 2025 07:09 AM
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Peerless_WarriorDec 18, 2025 07:09 AM
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Quote from oasisallure :
out of space, is not related to slow response

if you upgrade your OS, apple makes your machine slower, in order to sell you new one
It works. Good business plan tbh.
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Dec 18, 2025 09:59 AM
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drsnowmonDec 18, 2025 09:59 AM
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Quote from michi098 :
I tend to keep my iPads fairly long. The one thing that makes them slow and obsolete after a few years is always the fact that I'm running out of space. I think my next purchase will actually be the larger option. Might keep the iPad useful for longer and thus make up for the extra dollars. (And yes, I agree, it's a ripoff, but what isn't these days…)
If you're going for longevity, get the iPad Pro, not these Air models with a 60 Hz screen. You won't ever have to worry about slowing down.
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Dec 18, 2025 11:19 AM
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powakingDec 18, 2025 11:19 AM
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Getting our son the iPad 256gb from BJs sale. Think this is worth the extra $100+?
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michi098Dec 18, 2025 11:57 AM
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Quote from oasisallure :
out of space, is not related to slow response

if you upgrade your OS, apple makes your machine slower and slower, in order to sell you new one

BTW, if battery life lower than 80%, slower
You have clearly never had an iPad that has 1GB of space left and has come to a crawl making it basically useless. Not that you're wrong with aging processors, but the iPad definitely needs space for cache to operate efficiently.
Dec 18, 2025 11:58 AM
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michi098Dec 18, 2025 11:58 AM
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Quote from drsnowmon :
If you're going for longevity, get the iPad Pro, not these Air models with a 60 Hz screen. You won't ever have to worry about slowing down.
I used to get regular iPads. Just recently went to Air. I'm not sure I want to spend iPad Pro kind of money.
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FcLegendDec 18, 2025 12:10 PM
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Quote from drsnowmon :
If you're going for longevity, get the iPad Pro, not these Air models with a 60 Hz screen. You won't ever have to worry about slowing down.
iPad slowing performance over time and 60hz screens have absolutely nothing to do with each other... It's the system slowing down with planned obsolescence patches/updates over time, not the screen.
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Dec 18, 2025 01:44 PM
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drsnowmonDec 18, 2025 01:44 PM
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Quote from FcLegend :
iPad slowing performance over time and 60hz screens have absolutely nothing to do with each other... It's the system slowing down with planned obsolescence patches/updates over time, not the screen.
I never said it has any relation to OS slowing down; you're putting words in my mouth.
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MemorableHose1597Dec 18, 2025 03:45 PM
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Quote from waterfront :
this is a good deal. however you are paying $100 extra for 256GB as usual apple notorious price strategy if you can deal with 128G , spend $100 less and get this deal from target [target.com].
Shopmyexchsnge matched my blue 256 499 no tax
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avg-joeDec 18, 2025 04:31 PM
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Quote from michi098 :
You have clearly never had an iPad that has 1GB of space left and has come to a crawl making it basically useless. Not that you're wrong with aging processors, but the iPad definitely needs space for cache to operate efficiently.
Reset to factory default is way cheaper than getting a new device! Wink

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Dec 18, 2025 05:33 PM
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FcLegendDec 18, 2025 05:33 PM
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Quote from drsnowmon :
I never said it has any relation to OS slowing down; you're putting words in my mouth.
"If you're going for longevity, get the iPad Pro, not these Air models with a 60 Hz screen. You won't ever have to worry about slowing down."
???????
Get a pro, don't get an iPad Air with the 60Hz screen, you won't ever have to worry about slowing down... Your mouth may have said one thing, but your brain typed another.

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