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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 Unlocked Tablet (Space Gray) on sale for $499. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where stock permits.
Best Buy also has 256GB 11" Apple iPad Air M3 Wi-Fi + Cellular Unlocked Tablet (Space Gray) on sale for $599. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where stock permits.
Thanks to Community Member Dr.W for sharing this deal.
Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Available:
Best Buy has 128GB 11" Apple iPad Air M3 Wi-Fi + Cellular Unlocked Tablet (Space Gray) on sale for $499. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where stock permits.
Best Buy also has 256GB 11" Apple iPad Air M3 Wi-Fi + Cellular Unlocked Tablet (Space Gray) on sale for $599. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where stock permits.
Thanks to Community Member Dr.W for sharing this deal.
Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Available:
- 128GB $499
- Space Gray (MCFV4LL/A)
- 256GB $599
- Space Gray (MCG04LL/A)
- 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
- 128GB $499
- Starlight (MCFX4LL/A)
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Written by StrawMan86 | Staff- About this deal:
- Our research indicates that this deal on the 128GB is $100 less (16.7% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $599 (for a different color) at the time of this post.
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Update: This popular deal is still available.
Best Buy has 128GB 11" Apple iPad Air M3 Wi-Fi + Cellular Unlocked Tablet (Space Gray) on sale for $499. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where stock permits.
Best Buy also has 256GB 11" Apple iPad Air M3 Wi-Fi + Cellular Unlocked Tablet (Space Gray) on sale for $599. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where stock permits.
Thanks to Community Member Dr.W for sharing this deal.
Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Available:
Best Buy has 128GB 11" Apple iPad Air M3 Wi-Fi + Cellular Unlocked Tablet (Space Gray) on sale for $499. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where stock permits.
Best Buy also has 256GB 11" Apple iPad Air M3 Wi-Fi + Cellular Unlocked Tablet (Space Gray) on sale for $599. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where stock permits.
Thanks to Community Member Dr.W for sharing this deal.
Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Available:
- 128GB $499
- Space Gray (MCFV4LL/A)
- 256GB $599
- Space Gray (MCG04LL/A)
- 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
- 128GB $499
- Starlight (MCFX4LL/A)
Editor's Notes
Written by StrawMan86 | Staff- About this deal:
- Our research indicates that this deal on the 128GB is $100 less (16.7% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $599 (for a different color) at the time of this post.
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
- About this product:
- About this store:
- Additional notes:
- Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
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The 11 inch iPad Air M3 deal stands out for adding unlocked cellular at a strong price, making it especially appealing for people who want always on connectivity or the option to tether through a phone. The 256 gigabyte version is being weighed against pricier Wi Fi only alternatives, and the 128 gigabyte model is still seen as a solid value at $499. The main tradeoff is that 8 gigabytes of RAM may limit some future Apple Intelligence features, though most on device intelligence should still work. It is a practical pick if cellular convenience matters more than top end specs.
Common Questions (4)
It depends on whether cellular connectivity matters more than a newer chip and more RAM. The M3 cellular model is the better pick if you want always-on connectivity, while the M4 Wi‑Fi model is the better pick if you care more about processor headroom and Apple Intelligence support.
Yes. It is about $70 cheaper than an Apple-refurb 11-inch M3 256GB Wi‑Fi-only option at $669, and some buyers also mention trade-in or shop-exchange discounts that can bring the price down further.
It supports most on-device Apple Intelligence features, but not all. The 8GB RAM configuration may limit some of the more advanced iPadOS 27 on-device features, so it is best if you do not rely on Apple Intelligence heavily.
Yes. The cellular iPad can be tethered to a phone for connectivity, which gives you mobile internet without relying on Wi‑Fi alone.
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