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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

$749

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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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Written by hall0

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

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May 16, 2026 2:08 PM
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joshuaNHMay 16, 2026 2:08 PM
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Quote from paulhenta :
And 99.9% of buyer would not notice a single difference
well, one is HALF the price of the other... I am sure a buyer would feel that difference in cash.
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May 16, 2026 3:36 PM
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DealoxyMay 16, 2026 3:36 PM
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Quote from HonestStep259 :
Can't you just use your phones hot spot?
That's cheap
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May 16, 2026 3:39 PM
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Peerless_WarriorMay 16, 2026 3:39 PM
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Quote from jacure :
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
Depends on you plan. I think highest tier is 15mbps. Most people are going to be near WiFi when using a tablet. Unless you live in rural America where there's no public WiFi.
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May 16, 2026 5:33 PM
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thearchesMay 16, 2026 5:33 PM
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Quote from HonestStep259 :
Can't you just use your phones hot spot?
As I understand it, the one thing you get with cellular that you can't replace with hot spot is GPS. If you want to use your iPad for traveling and see where you are on the iPad's much bigger map, you need GPS. You don't need a plan to use the GPS, but you need the GPS chip, and that's part of the cellular chip.
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May 16, 2026 5:38 PM
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thearchesMay 16, 2026 5:38 PM
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Quote from Razgriz417 :
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.
I was about ready to do that but the 256 models are refurbs. The 128 and 512 appear to be new. I'm on the fence about getting a 128 because too small, while the 512s are too expensive for me.
May 16, 2026 6:09 PM
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jahdealsMay 16, 2026 6:09 PM
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Quote from thearches :
I was about ready to do that but the 256 models are refurbs. The 128 and 512 appear to be new. I'm on the fence about getting a 128 because too small, while the 512s are too expensive for me.
I see it in 256GB new and sold by Best Buy in Purple and Space Gray for $599.
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May 16, 2026 6:18 PM
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iguanaMay 16, 2026 6:18 PM
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I'm thinking there were be further discounts. . . I noticed some price fluctuations on the apple site too

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May 16, 2026 7:15 PM
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Yen2KayMay 16, 2026 7:15 PM
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Cellular version is mostly useful when you need to use this as standalone GPS/maps unit. Surprised its not discounted more considering how the newer M4(non-cellular) version goes for.

Wonder how Apple will price the iPad Air in the future. They're the middle "trim" ipad and somewhat similar to the macbook neo price point wise. Both are way different devices, but iPad's were used as a cheaper "laptop" alternative for awhile now. Still think Apple Pen + drawing and notes and portability is the biggest selling point to still buy an ipad right now vs a laptop.
May 17, 2026 1:01 AM
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AnankeMay 17, 2026 1:01 AM
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Quote from Yen2Kay :
Cellular version is mostly useful when you need to use this as standalone GPS/maps unit. Surprised its not discounted more considering how the newer M4(non-cellular) version goes for.

Wonder how Apple will price the iPad Air in the future. They're the middle "trim" ipad and somewhat similar to the macbook neo price point wise. Both are way different devices, but iPad's were used as a cheaper "laptop" alternative for awhile now. Still think Apple Pen + drawing and notes and portability is the biggest selling point to still buy an ipad right now vs a laptop.
I think the iPad Air is too expensive for what it is - if you are using a tablet with a pan and notes taking etc. it is mostly pro usage aka you are going to use the iPad Pro, most likely procured by your employer anyway. Likely very few personal users will buy the Air vs. the base one. People either have money and buy the top or no money and buy the bottom, there is no middle ground anymore.
For the record, I have two iPad Airs like this but got them non-cellular for much less and using a fat trade in on the older version.
May 17, 2026 1:38 AM
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SkillfulSardine679May 17, 2026 1:38 AM
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Thanks OP.
May 17, 2026 1:47 AM
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May 17, 2026 4:48 AM
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trompherMay 17, 2026 4:48 AM
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What do people use these for? Between my phone and laptop I'm not sure why I would get one.
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May 17, 2026 5:03 AM
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Quote from trompher :
What do people use these for? Between my phone and laptop I'm not sure why I would get one.
They replace their laptop with a tablet.
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May 17, 2026 5:04 AM
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Quote from joshuaNH :

Another item is apple car play will only work if you have a GPS. And I guess, we can not use our phone because????


Oh... you need t spend $500 plus cell service cause you want a bigger map... typical apple user... cause your car map is not big enough.
Dude. We get it. You're either bitter, broke or not a fan. Give it a rest.

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May 17, 2026 1:03 PM
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ZForce915May 17, 2026 1:03 PM
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Quote from joshuaNH :
Another item is apple car play will only work if you have a GPS. And I guess, we can not use our phone because????Oh... you need t spend $500 plus cell service cause you want a bigger map... typical apple user... cause your car map is not big enough.
Hating on Apple as an identity, I thought we abandoned that personality years ago. Go find things you LIKE and then comment and post on that.
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