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expiredhocuspocusblade posted May 18, 2026 2:04 PM

128GB 11" Apple iPad A16 Chip Wi-Fi Tablet (Early 2025)

$299

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Best Buy has 128GB 11" Apple iPad A16 Chip Wi-Fi Tablet (Early 2025 Model, Various) on sale for $299. Shipping is free, or select free store pickup where available.

Thanks to community member hocuspocusblade for sharing this deal.

Note: Store pickup availability may vary by location.

Available Colors:Specs:
  • 2360x1640 Liquid Retina Display, 500 nits
  • A16 chip
  • 5-core CPU
  • 4-core GPU
  • 16-core Neural Engine
  • 128GB Storage
  • 6Gb RAM
  • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO + Bluetooth 5.3
  • USB-C port
  • iPadOS 18

Editor's Notes

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  • This price matches the previous and popular Frontpage Deal from March, which received +106 community votes.
  • Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on over 15K customer reviews.
  • Includes Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty.

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Best Buy has 128GB 11" Apple iPad A16 Chip Wi-Fi Tablet (Early 2025 Model, Various) on sale for $299. Shipping is free, or select free store pickup where available.

Thanks to community member hocuspocusblade for sharing this deal.

Note: Store pickup availability may vary by location.

Available Colors:Specs:
  • 2360x1640 Liquid Retina Display, 500 nits
  • A16 chip
  • 5-core CPU
  • 4-core GPU
  • 16-core Neural Engine
  • 128GB Storage
  • 6Gb RAM
  • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO + Bluetooth 5.3
  • USB-C port
  • iPadOS 18

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • This price matches the previous and popular Frontpage Deal from March, which received +106 community votes.
  • Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on over 15K customer reviews.
  • Includes Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty.

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Written by hocuspocusblade

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HappyStag398
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I bought one for my dad for Christmas. $280. I'm not paying more.
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astronaut_elvis
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You're going to be waiting for a long time.
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JTU128
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Well it sounds like you already bought one 6 month ago so….
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May 18, 2026 8:57 PM
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NellysBelly41May 18, 2026 8:57 PM
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Wasn't this $249 during Black Friday?
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May 18, 2026 9:22 PM
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VertebreakerMay 18, 2026 9:22 PM
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Does Costco price match? I have my moneyback coupons there that I want to use.
May 18, 2026 11:02 PM
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Luigis3rdcousinMay 18, 2026 11:02 PM
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Quote from SDU-Tango :
Waiting for $200
If you're buying used sure. New iPads for 200$ days are over
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May 18, 2026 11:24 PM
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burgerbob
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May 18, 2026 11:24 PM
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Quote from SDU-Tango :
Is ok. I don't really need one so badly
Wait for $20 then
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May 18, 2026 11:26 PM
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SDU-TangoMay 18, 2026 11:26 PM
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Quote from burgerbob :
Wait for $20 then
I'll wait for $10 lol
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May 19, 2026 12:16 AM
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porkyMay 19, 2026 12:16 AM
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Are these base model ipads any good? I am afraid they will slow down after a year or so of use.
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Quote from sandy2612 :
Great deal
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thank you
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Just got 2,thanks
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Thanks!
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ratbastardMay 19, 2026 2:12 AM
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Quote from porky :
Are these base model ipads any good? I am afraid they will slow down after a year or so of use.
Depends on what you're doing. Gaming, browsing, and streaming will all be great. I have the Gen 9 base iPad and an M1 iPad Pro, and I can't tell the difference in performance for those 3 things. I do some graphical design stuff on the Pro flawlessly, and it's an old model. I haven't tried with the base iPad though.
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Quote from avocet :
Oh man, where's $249 or even $279? They should be blowing these things out.
They are $279 tax free at AAFES for those that can shop there. https://slickdeals.net/f/19537617
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May 19, 2026 9:03 PM
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ElatedNest2473May 19, 2026 9:03 PM
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Quote from NervousHorn154 :
What ever happened to the $249 price from last year????? I'll wait.
That's what I'm wondering. I bought one from Microcenter last June for $250 and now it's front page at $300????
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May 20, 2026 7:03 AM
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nastyboy2May 20, 2026 7:03 AM
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Around Black Friday they drop to $229 tax free for Veterans on www.shopmyexchange.com
Last edited by nastyboy2 May 20, 2026 at 12:08 AM.
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May 20, 2026 3:37 PM
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nastyboy2May 20, 2026 3:37 PM
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Quote from dealjaeger :
Has it EVER touched $200 or is that just a wish? Wondering whether to wait or pull the trigger
I've seen them drop to $219 tax free for Veterans on shopmyexchange.com. Prime day is in june. There may be a better deal coming
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AquaGalley8616May 20, 2026 3:59 PM
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generally slickdealers wait for big sales dates to buy ipads and other stuff, and after the new models come out, big companies competing with each other.
But if you need one NOW, and can't wait, I guess buy it NOW. Generally us slickdealers can wait for good sale price to show we are "good" slickdealers. It's like catching a big, large FISH and telling your friends what a catch you got. Even in this thread a few guys are sharing the big one they got, and it brings a smile to their face, and I clap to support good slickdealers.
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