The fifth-generation iPad Air, the one with the M1 chip, is currently retailing for just $499, which is a flat $100 discount.

64GB M1 iPad Air with 8GB RAM, Liquid Retina display, USB-C, Smart Connector and More Available for Just $499

Apple has forged a lot of great iPad Air tablets, but nothing comes close to the fifth-generation iPad Air, thanks to the massive performance boost given to it by the M1 chip. Right now, the tablet is available for just $499, making it an excellent purchase for those who were eyeing a quick price drop.

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When Apple upgraded the iPad Air with M1, it became obvious that it's just simply making fun of the competition on the performance end. This is the same chip that lives inside the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini and even the iMac. In other words, if you ever wanted an iPad that is overkill on the performance end, this is what you need.

Featuring an 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, this panel is a joy to look at. Once you add the Apple Pencil into the mix, you have yourself a piece of glass that turns into a note-taking monster for school, work, college and so on.

USB-C also comes standard on this iPad Air. If you always hated Lightning for its lack of capabilities, then this tablet is going to fix all of your problems. With support for fast data transfers and fast charging, this port is going to be a lifesaver for you on all ends.

Last but not the least, this iPad Air features the Smart Connector at the back, allowing you to hook this tablet up to the Magic Keyboard for a powerful laptop-like experience. With the power of the M1, this iPad can simply replace your laptop if you wanted it to, or just have it around as the world's most powerful meme tablet.

The choice is yours!