The iPad 10.2-inch is on sale for it's lowest price ever — just $199 as an early Prime Day deal

Red alert! If you're on the hunt for an unbeatable tablet deal, Amazon just slashed the price on the 9th-gen iPad to an eye-popping $199. Sure, it’s not the latest model, but this tablet holds its own with solid performance and access to Apple’s unbeatable ecosystem of apps and accessories. Plus, it’s got features you won’t find on the newer models, like the trusty headphone jack and the classic Home button — a real nostalgia hit for longtime Apple fans.

Honestly, this price feels almost too good to be true, so it might not stick around for long. If you’re looking for a capable tablet at a killer price, now’s the time to add this one to your cart.

Why is this a good deal? ????

A discount of $130 is significant, but that markdown is even more eye-catching when you consider this model comes with 64GB of storage. This is on par with the lowest price on record for the 9th Generation iPad — plus, the 40% discount makes the deal all the sweeter.

Why do I need this? ????

This iPad is fast (thanks to an upgraded processor) and equipped with a greatly improved front camera over the 8th generation, the better to participate in video calls. That cam, coupled with Apple's Center Stage feature, automatically keeps the focus on the subject (you) as you move around — and it'll even widen out if someone else enters the frame.

Everything else will seem fairly familiar to past iPad owners. This model still relies on Apple's Lightning connector (rather than USB-C, which higher-end models and the new iPad Mini have embraced). It still employs a home button with Touch ID and still has a fairly chunky bezel along the top and bottom edges.

What reviewers say ????

The iPad 10.2-inch version has received over 60,000 ecstatic reviews from fans.

Pros ????

"Bought this iPad for the fourth and last grandchild, as we had with the last three," wrote an enthusiastic grandparent. "He is enjoying it and FaceTimes us every day. That, we love the best."

Another raved: "This latest and affordable iPad is up-to-date, smooth and easy to navigate. What really [got me] was when I learned that all the data and apps from my iPhone 11 could be transferred to the iPad by following easy-to-understand instructions. I did that, and within about 15 minutes, everything from the iPhone jumped over to my new iPad. How cool is that? I’ve owned earlier iPad versions, but this one leaves those in the dust. It’s well worth the update."

"There are so many different things possible to use this device for. I got mine to start a digital planner and it works wonderfully," one satisfied customer said. "One charge lasts me days. The picture quality is great if you want to watch movies or read an article/blog."

Cons ????

"The only downside, I would say, is the battery life. It’s not bad by any means, but I would say it’s not as good as some other tablet options out there. I still get plenty of good use out of it on one charge before needing to plug it in. Overall, really no complaints," said one shopper. 

We're not sure how long this deal will last, so grab it while you can.

If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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