Best Places to Pre-Order iPad Pro, iPad Air & Apple Pencil Pro: Top Current Offers

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During its virtual “Let Loose” event this week, Apple added two upgraded iPad models to its tablet lineup: the sixth-generation iPad Air and the seventh-generation iPad Pro . In addition, the company debuted a new Magic Keyboard and an Apple Pencil Pro to round out its tablet experience.

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You can order all these new iPad models and accessories right now and get them as soon as next week, on Wednesday, May 15. Here’s where you can buy and save on the new products.

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iPad Air (6th generation)

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For the first time, Apple’s lightest iPad model comes in two different sizes: 11 inches and 13 inches. In addition, the iPad Air now starts at 128GB instead of the mere 64GB that Apple previous included in the base model. The new iPad Air is powered by an M2 chip and promises faster Wi-Fi. The 11-inch iPad Air starts at $599, and the 13-inch iPad Air starts at $799.

PREORDER NOW Apple The iPad Air comes in Space Gray, Blue, Purple, and Starlight. Prices range from $599 for 128GB all the way to $1,299 for 1TB. View at Apple PREORDER NOW Amazon You can preorder both sizes of the new iPad Air model on Amazon. Plus, if you apply and get approved for a Prime Visa, you can receive $100 off the 11-inch model. View at Amazon PREORDER NOW Best Buy When you buy either size of the new iPad Air at Best Buy, you can save up to $310 on your new tablet by trading in a similar device. View at Best Buy PREORDER NOW Adorama The 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air models are available for preorder on Adorama’s website. View at Adorama

iPad Pro (7th generation)

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Apple’s new iPad Pro most notably features a performance jump, thanks to moving from an M2 chip to a new M4 chip , which the company says delivers up to 4x faster GPU rendering and a 50% faster CPU performance than the M2 in the previous iPad Pro.

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The new iPad Pro also features an Ultra Retina XDR screen, which Apple called “the world’s most advanced display.” Once again, the tablet comes in two sizes (11 inches and 13 inches), and both are thinner than previous versions (the 13-inch iPad Pro is Apple’s thinnest product yet, at 5.1mm). The 11-inch iPad Pro starts at $999, and the 13-inch iPad Pro starts at $1,299.

PREORDER NOW Apple You can purchase both iPad Pro models on Apple’s website in either Silver or Space Black. Storage options range from 256GB to 2TB. View at Apple PREORDER NOW Amazon Preorder both sizes of the iPad Pro on Amazon to receive them by May 15. You can even add an optional 2- or 4-year protection plan with your purchase. View at Amazon PREORDER NOW Best Buy If you preorder the new iPad Pro at Best Buy, you can save up to $600 on your new tablet by trading in a similar device. In addition, you can save an extra $50 with a My Best Buy membership. View at Best Buy PREORDER NOW Adorama Preorder the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro M4 models on Adorama’s website to get them when they release May 15. View at Adorama

Apple Magic Keyboard

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There’s an all-new Magic Keyboard to go with the new iPad Pro models. It is thinner and lighter, has a row of function keys, and features a larger trackpad, which Apple says will make it feel like using a MacBook. Apple has priced the keyboard at $299 for the 11-inch model and $349 for the 13-inch model.

PREORDER NOW Apple The new Apple Magic Keyboard is compatible with the iPad Pro M4 models. View at Apple PREORDER NOW Best Buy Both sizes of the new Magic Keyboard are available to preorder on Best Buy’s website. View at Best Buy PREORDER NOW Adorama You can preorder the new Apple Magic Keyboard that is compatible with both the new iPad Air and the new iPad Pro models. View at Adorama

Apple Pencil Pro

Procreate updates for iPad Pro w Pro Pencil

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Finally, Apple announced a third-generation Apple Pencil that it’s dubbing the Apple Pencil Pro. Apple’s latest stylus supports Apple Find My and includes a new sensor in its barrel, enabling new gestures, like squeezing and barrel rolling. Priced at $129, the Apple Pencil Pro works with both the new iPad Air and iPad Pro models.

PREORDER NOW Apple The Apple Pencil Pro is $129 – the same price as the second-gen Apple Pencil. View at Apple PREORDER NOW Amazon Prime members can preorder the Apple Pencil Pro on Amazon to get it in time for its release. View at Amazon PREORDER NOW Best Buy Preorder the Apple Pencil Pro at Best Buy to get it in time for its May 15 release date. View at Best Buy PREORDER NOW Adorama The new Apple Pencil Pro is available for preorder at Adorama’s website. View at Adorama

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