Announced during the September iPhone 13 event, the 2021 iPad is Apple’s latest entry-level tablet and replaces the outgoing eighth-gen model from 2020. Typically, this would leave the older model ripe for the picking as retailers may drum up some fire sale pricing to get rid of old stock, but at this time, there are no good deals to be found on the eighth-gen model, if you can even find it. As a result, you can feel comfortable steering clear of the 2020 version and get the latest and greatest of 2021.

The new iPad, like its predecessor, starts at $329, however, the base model now offers 64GB of storage rather than 32GB. For $479, you can still get the variant with 256GB of storage. If you want your iPad to have cellular service, the 64GB LTE-equipped model costs $459, while the 256GB model costs $609.

A speedier A13 Bionic CPU and a 12MP ultrawide camera with Center Stage, a function designed to keep you framed up and centred while on video conversations, are among the upgrades for the 2021 model. The new entry-level model has the same 10.2-inch display as its predecessor, as well as a Touch ID fingerprint sensor embedded into the home button and a Smart Connector for connecting a Smart Keyboard.

While it has dropped to as low as $299 in the past, there are currently no discounts on the base model. Those who live near a Micro Center store, however, can purchase the gray 64GB LTE variant for $399.99 instead of $459. If you need more capacity, Walmart and Amazon are presently offering a $30 discount on the 256GB iPad with Wi-Fi, which is the best deal we’ve found on the latest model. Meanwhile, B&H Photo is selling the 256GB, LTE-enabled configuration for $579 instead of $609, saving you $30.