A significant discount on Apple's M3 iPad Air has been announced during Amazon's Big Spring Sale. The 11-inch M3 iPad Air with 256GB of storage and cellular connectivity is now available for $649.99, a 23% discount from its usual retail price of $849. This deal makes the cellular upgrade effectively free, as the WiFi-only model with the same specifications is also on sale for the same price.
The M3 iPad Air features a bright Liquid Retina display, 12MP cameras, Dolby Atmos speakers, and a 1.03-pound build. Although Apple has recently announced the M4 iPad Air, the M3 model remains a powerful device, capable of meeting the needs of 99% of users, according to Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Beck-Werth. The M4 model offers only minor upgrades, including a little more RAM, newer wireless standards, and a small performance bump.
This offer is available on all four colorways: purple, blue, starlight, and space gray. However, it's worth noting that the 128GB version of the same iPad Air is now out of stock after receiving a $200 discount earlier in the sale.
The M3 iPad Air deal on Amazon highlights the value that consumers can get from last-gen tech. This trend is not unique to Apple products, as many tech companies offer discounts on previous models to make way for newer releases. For Nigerian tech professionals and startups, this trend underscores the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest technology while also considering the value of older models.
