A Chinese modder named Shu Chan has created a device that looks like it came straight out of an Apple keynote. Dubbed the iPadBook, this hybrid combines an M1 MacBook Air and an M4 iPad Pro into one shape-shifting device that toggles between a full-fledged laptop running macOS and a standalone tablet running iPadOS.
The 11-inch iPad Air M3 with 128GB of storage is $449 now, and it’s a tough act to beat. At this price, down from $599, it’s a steal if you want to bridge the gap between your phone’s convenience and a laptop’s versatility.
The 11″ Apple iPad A16 (2025) is still the best model for your money, and you can get the base 128GB model for just $299 shipped, originally $349. Why? It comes with 128GB of storage at the base level, up from 64GB in the 2022 model, without a price increase. This is great news for people who need lots of room for apps, photos, videos, and documents, making it really useful for daily life. Product page.
Apple’s iPad Air M3 is touted as the ‘iPad for most people’, and it’s being offered for just $499 shipped today, originally $599. Why? It strikes a sweet spot between performance, features, and price in Apple’s tablet lineup. Product page.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 is a great iPad Pro alternative, or at least for those who prefer Android. First, the Tab S9 features an 11-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, comparable to the iPad Pro’s Ultra Retina XDR displays, which also run at 120Hz with ProMotion.
The 128GB Apple iPad 11 (2025) is the latest model that bridges the features found in the Mini, Air and Pro, all for $328.86 shipped today, originally $349. This model comes equipped with the A16 Bionic chip, a big upgrade from the A14 found in its predecessor, complete with a 5-core CPU as well as a 4-core GPU. Product page.
Apple CEO Tim Cook teased a product launch earlier this week, and now, we know it’s officially the iPad Air M3. Available in 11″ ($599) and 13″ ($799) sizes, the M3 is claimed to be up to 35 percent faster for multi threaded CPU workflows than its predecessor with M1, while its 9-core GPU offers up to 40 percent faster graphics performance.
The 11″ Apple iPad Pro M4 can truly replace a laptop, especially when paired with a wireless keyboard, and you can get one for $849 shipped with the $50 discount applied automatically at checkout, originally $999. Unlike all other iPad models, this iPad Pro’s OLED technology uses two OLED panels and combines the light from both to provide incredible full-screen brightness. Product page.
Apple’s iPad Air M2 is the most balanced of the lineup, and you can get one for just $499 shipped today, originally $599. Unlike its predecessors, the front-facing Ultra Wide 12MP camera is now located along the landscape edge, complete Center Stage, which uses machine learning (ML) to automatically keep everyone in the field of view. Product page.
