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expiredhall0 posted May 12, 2026 5:46 AM

128GB 11" Apple iPad Air M3 Wi-Fi + Cellular Tablet (Blue, Unlocked)

$499

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Best Buy has 128GB 11" Apple iPad Air M3 Wi-Fi + Cellular Tablet (Blue, Unlocked, MCG14LL/A) for $499. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to community member hall0 for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Apple M3 8-Core Chip
  • 11" Liquid Retina 2360 x 1640 Touchscreen Display
  • 8GB RAM
  • 128GB Internal Storage Capacity
  • Ultra Wide 12MP Landscape Front Camera & 12MP Rear Camera
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Bluetooth 5.3
  • iPadOS with Apple Intelligence

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  • Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on over 90 Best Buy customer reviews.
  • Please see the original post for additional deal ideas & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Best Buy has 128GB 11" Apple iPad Air M3 Wi-Fi + Cellular Tablet (Blue, Unlocked, MCG14LL/A) for $499. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to community member hall0 for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Apple M3 8-Core Chip
  • 11" Liquid Retina 2360 x 1640 Touchscreen Display
  • 8GB RAM
  • 128GB Internal Storage Capacity
  • Ultra Wide 12MP Landscape Front Camera & 12MP Rear Camera
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Bluetooth 5.3
  • iPadOS with Apple Intelligence

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on over 90 Best Buy customer reviews.
  • Please see the original post for additional deal ideas & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Model: Apple iPad Air M3 11-Inch 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular in Blue

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yxiaous
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You can. That's why the wifi only models are more common. But some people prefer the seamless uninterrupted cellular connection if they are heavy users who are always outside on the go, want to save battery on the phone, or their phone plans have caps on hotspot caps.
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paulhenta
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And 99.9% of buyer would not notice a single difference
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HonestStep259
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Can't you just use your phones hot spot?
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May 13, 2026 5:10 AM
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ByteCuriousMay 13, 2026 5:10 AM
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Hmm been wanting the 11" one to use as a infotainment system for my car. This might just do.
May 14, 2026 5:09 AM
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ben_r_May 14, 2026 5:09 AM
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What's an unlimited tablet data plan go for these days?
May 14, 2026 6:08 AM
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VioletDirt500May 14, 2026 6:08 AM
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Quote from ben_r_ :
What's an unlimited tablet data plan go for these days?
T-Mobile is roughly $25/mo unlimited high speed on my account
May 14, 2026 6:58 AM
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Glock19SmithMay 14, 2026 6:58 AM
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Quote from ben_r_ :
What's an unlimited tablet data plan go for these days?
AT&T's new top tier phone plan includes a wearable and tablet data plan.
May 14, 2026 7:46 AM
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xaoxMay 14, 2026 7:46 AM
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Great deal considering the A16 model goes for the same at Spectrum stores. Does anyone know if this model is compatible on Spectrum's cellular network?
May 14, 2026 10:55 AM
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HonestStep259May 14, 2026 10:55 AM
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Quote from VioletDirt500 :
T-Mobile is roughly $25/mo unlimited high speed on my account
Can't you just use your phones hot spot?
May 14, 2026 12:09 PM
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shopperchopperMay 14, 2026 12:09 PM
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Quote from HonestStep259 :
Can't you just use your phones hot spot?
I was thinking the same thing. Why not just use a Hotspot on your phone instead of getting another bill?

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May 14, 2026 2:03 PM
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Razgriz417May 14, 2026 2:03 PM
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thanks op, in for a 256, was wanting to upgrade my ipad mini to something larger and allow me to not have to carry my laptop and mini on trips.
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JamesJ5024May 14, 2026 2:07 PM
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Quote from HonestStep259 :
Can't you just use your phones hot spot?
You can, that's what most folks do I would like to presume.
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yxiaousMay 14, 2026 3:49 PM
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Quote from HonestStep259 :
Can't you just use your phones hot spot?
You can. That's why the wifi only models are more common. But some people prefer the seamless uninterrupted cellular connection if they are heavy users who are always outside on the go, want to save battery on the phone, or their phone plans have caps on hotspot caps.
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For anyone wondering, this is the previous Gen iPad Air. They're up to M4 ones. Not sure how much of a difference that is if you aren't a power user.
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paulhentaMay 16, 2026 12:04 PM
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Quote from Outrager :
For anyone wondering, this is the previous Gen iPad Air. They're up to M4 ones. Not sure how much of a difference that is if you aren't a power user.
And 99.9% of buyer would not notice a single difference
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jacureMay 16, 2026 12:57 PM
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Quote from shopperchopper :
I was thinking the same thing. Why not just use a Hotspot on your phone instead of getting another bill?
Cause it's not unlimited. The only one that I can think of that's unlimited is visible. But the speed is like 5Mbps.lol
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