I didn't think we'd be seeing this iPad deal until Black Friday - but Amazon has it now

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I'm a Windows PC lady, but I do love me some Apple. That's why I'm on the lookout for record low prices on the brand's tech every day - these devices are expensive, so discounts make all the difference. There's no better time to buy an iPad than Black Friday, but the price I was expecting to see on the 9th generation entry level tablet in November has just appeared early. 

You can grab the 64GB device for just $249 at Amazon right now, $80 off the $329 MSRP. This isn't the first time the cheaper model has dropped to $250 by any means, though we did only start seeing these numbers appearing in 2023. However, we're generally only treated to such a discount during major sales events themselves. Considering Amazon is offering its ultra-sale price weeks ahead of official Black Friday iPad deals, this is well worth jumping on early. 

I don't expect this price to fall further during Black Friday next month. Previous generations never dropped to this kind of price, even with new models chasing them off the shelves. The 9th generation iPad is holding its own in the budget arena right now, and considering the 10th generation model is likely to return to its own record low of $399 in Black Friday's iPad deals this year, there's no need for future discounts in Apple's eyes here. Of course, November could surprise us, but in all my days of tracking iPad deals I've never seen a current generation drop below $200. If future savings are on the cards, they will likely max out at $10 or $15.

iPad 9th generation (64GB) | $329 $249 at Amazon
Save $80 - After jumping back up to $269 shortly after Prime Day, the 9th generation iPad is back down to its lowest recorded price ever. You'll find the entry level device available for $249 today - a