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expiredkc667 posted Jun 8, 2026 5:15 PM

11" Apple iPad Air M3 Wi-Fi + Cellular Tablet (Unlocked): 256GB $599, 128GB

$499

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Best Buy has 128GB 11" Apple iPad Air M3 Wi-Fi + Cellular Tablet (Unlocked) on sale for $499. Shipping is free or choose curbside pickup where stock permits.

Available colors: Best Buy has 256GB 11" Apple iPad Air M3 Wi-Fi + Cellular Tablet (Unlocked) on sale for $599. Shipping is free or choose curbside pickup where stock permits.

Available colors: Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

Thanks to Community Member kc667 for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • Apple M3 Chip w/ 8-Core CPU, 9-Core GPU, 16-Core Neural Engine
  • 11" Liquid Retina 2360 x 1640 Touchscreen Display
  • 8GB RAM
  • 128GB or 256GB Internal Storage Capacity
  • Ultra Wide 12MP Landscape Front Camera & 12MP Rear Camera
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.3
  • iPadOS w/ Apple Intelligence

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Best Buy has 128GB 11" Apple iPad Air M3 Wi-Fi + Cellular Tablet (Unlocked) on sale for $499. Shipping is free or choose curbside pickup where stock permits.

Available colors: Best Buy has 256GB 11" Apple iPad Air M3 Wi-Fi + Cellular Tablet (Unlocked) on sale for $599. Shipping is free or choose curbside pickup where stock permits.

Available colors: Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

Thanks to Community Member kc667 for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • Apple M3 Chip w/ 8-Core CPU, 9-Core GPU, 16-Core Neural Engine
  • 11" Liquid Retina 2360 x 1640 Touchscreen Display
  • 8GB RAM
  • 128GB or 256GB Internal Storage Capacity
  • Ultra Wide 12MP Landscape Front Camera & 12MP Rear Camera
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.3
  • iPadOS w/ Apple Intelligence

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Model: Apple iPad Air M3 11-Inch 256GB Wi-Fi + Cellular in Space Gray

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smoker68x
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Apple just announced iOS 27, and the most powerful on-device Apple Intelligent models require an iPad with at least an M4 or later. For more future proofing, I'd get the M4.
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mrmochi
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Built for Apple Intelligence my ass.

I bought this shit thinking I was gonna be a few future proof for Apple Intelligence how wrong I was

Apple killed more products this year than any other in its entire 30 year history I've been tracking
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Jun 10, 2026 2:06 AM
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screwdriveJun 10, 2026 2:06 AM
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This or m4 iPad Air 11" if cellular is not required
Jun 10, 2026 2:30 AM
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Quote from screwdrive :
This or m4 iPad Air 11" if cellular is not required
Apple just announced iOS 27, and the most powerful on-device Apple Intelligent models require an iPad with at least an M4 or later. For more future proofing, I'd get the M4.
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Jun 10, 2026 2:47 AM
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mrmochiJun 10, 2026 2:47 AM
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Quote from smoker68x :
Apple just announced iOS 27, and the most powerful on-device Apple Intelligent models require an iPad with at least an M4 or later. For more future proofing, I'd get the M4.
Built for Apple Intelligence my ass.

I bought this shit thinking I was gonna be a few future proof for Apple Intelligence how wrong I was

Apple killed more products this year than any other in its entire 30 year history I've been tracking
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Jun 10, 2026 3:04 AM
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MadisonAlexaJun 10, 2026 3:04 AM
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I kinda want this.
Jun 10, 2026 3:29 AM
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DylanD2492Jun 10, 2026 3:29 AM
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This model is "built for" the Apple Intelligence that got them sued. It cannot run the most performant models that will be offered later this year.
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Jun 10, 2026 5:41 AM
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brodogg1313Jun 10, 2026 5:41 AM
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Quote from mrmochi :
Built for Apple Intelligence my ass. I bought this shit thinking I was gonna be a few future proof for Apple Intelligence how wrong I was Apple killed more products this year than any other in its entire 30 year history I've been tracking
It's just gonna run Gemini why does it need M4, just designed obsolescence like the rest of their products what a rip off.
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Jun 10, 2026 5:35 PM
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ElatedSpaniel543Jun 10, 2026 5:35 PM
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Quote from screwdrive :
This or m4 iPad Air 11" if cellular is not required
The m4 has 12GB of memory. This one has 8GB, I bought this one last month at this price from Best Buy, but honestly, I'm not sure at what point I'd notice the difference. I was using a 10.5 inch iPad Pro until recently and it's only got 4GB and I don't think I ever noticed it's lack of RAM.

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Jun 10, 2026 10:13 PM
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MerryMoney707Jun 10, 2026 10:13 PM
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Quote from brodogg1313 :
It's just gonna run Gemini why does it need M4, just designed obsolescence like the rest of their products what a rip off.
It's not, they explained this already
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Jun 10, 2026 11:16 PM
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MadisonAlexaJun 10, 2026 11:16 PM
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Quote from DylanD2492 :
This model is "built for" the Apple Intelligence that got them sued. It cannot run the most performant models that will be offered later this year.
What exactly does that mean? Are you talking about AI? Why can't it run the most performant models? Would it be better to wait for the newer model? At what price?

You don't have to answer all this but thanks for making me rethink my position. Repped.
Jun 11, 2026 10:23 AM
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Razgriz417Jun 11, 2026 10:23 AM
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Quote from MadisonAlexa :
What exactly does that mean? Are you talking about AI? Why can't it run the most performant models? Would it be better to wait for the newer model? At what price? You don't have to answer all this but thanks for making me rethink my position. Repped.
Apple in their keynote says m4 chip and 12gb ram is required to run their new ai model coming out in the fall. This iPad doesn't meet spec, lol I bought this last month too thinking it'd have support
Jun 12, 2026 12:31 AM
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smoker68xJun 12, 2026 12:31 AM
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Quote from Razgriz417 :
Apple in their keynote says m4 chip and 12gb ram is required to run their new ai model coming out in the fall. This iPad doesn't meet spec, lol I bought this last month too thinking it'd have support
That's half correct, it won't run the on device models, and being able to change the tone/speed of Siri, but everything else will work just fine.
Jun 12, 2026 7:15 AM
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rsarava1314Jun 12, 2026 7:15 AM
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thanks
Jun 12, 2026 8:25 AM
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izzie.realJun 12, 2026 8:25 AM
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The other day I traded in my M1 iPad Air Wi-Fi only for this iPad Air M3 cellular model. It looks the same, feels the same, but apps load significantly faster over the M1 iPad. Fair warning, the Apple Pencil 2 is not compatible with this tablet. An Apple Pencil Pro is compatible with the iPad Air M3.
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moctezumaxJun 12, 2026 3:50 PM
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It's been this price for months

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irismediaJun 14, 2026 4:39 PM
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for anyone who wants to understand the reasons why Apple is making these sweeping changes

https://www.calcalistech.com/ctec...hyx5lkjkzg

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