Apple’s current tablet lineup is full of iPads for everyone from illustrators to students and casual movie watchers, but every so often, a great deal on a previous-generation model comes along. For instance, right now, the ninth-generation iPad is down to $200 — its lowest price ever. You’ll have to settle for a slightly smaller 10.2-inch display and a slower A13 processor (which has been succeeded by the M2 and M4 chips in the latest models), but it’s still a great value for browsing the web, watching videos, and making FaceTime calls. It’s also a great tablet for kids if you don’t have a hand-me-down to give them.
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