Apple has typically earned a truckload of premium by overcharging its customers with storage and RAM upgrades, but it is a different story altogether with its iPad 10. At this time, we want everyone to skip the 64GB version of the tablet, except for the Pink finish, which is available for $279 on Amazon and commands the best value. Since not every customer is inclined towards getting this particular finish, the 256GB variants will be your best bet.
After all, you get quadruple the storage at $70 off on the online retailer, meaning that all four finishes now start from $429. Assuming that apps did not take up a ton of storage, frequent app updates, coupled with annual iOS updates will immediately use up that 64GB internal memory, so with the 256GB versions, you are in a safer territory. In terms of value, we doubt that you can find a computing device as capable as the iPad 10 while seeing a $429 price tag stamped on it.
It has a crisp 10.9-inch display that is buttery smooth, and it packs powerful internals like the A14 Bionic, coupled with 4GB RAM. Now, we can understand that it is laughable seeing a paltry 4GB of RAM on a device like this, but iPadOS is known for its excellent memory management, so whatever task you throw on a Windows machine with double the RAM, you can carry out the same task on this tablet and experience no performance hitches. Sure, with these specifications, you will miss out on AAA gaming and generative AI features that come under the umbrella of Apple Intelligence, but you will have to raise your budget.
At the time of writing, the iPad mini 7 with 128GB storage is available for $479 in the Purple finish, making it the most affordable color. However, for $50 more, you will have to compromise with half the storage and size, so if that is something that you are not comfortable with, we highly recommend getting the iPad 10. After all, with keyboard and mouse support right off the bat, you can also turn the slate into a worthy laptop substitute.
Update - All iPad 10 finishes are now available for $279 on Amazon for the 64GB model, which is excellent news for those who want a different color other than pink. To sweeten the pot, all Wi-Fi + Cellular variants are now available for $429, which is the same price as the Wi-Fi-only version with 256GB of storage.
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About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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