# A practical iPad deal for first-time buyers

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-practical-ipad-deal-for-first-time-buyers/680374>\
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**Created:** [April 12, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-practical-ipad-deal-for-first-time-buyers/680374 "2026-04-12T19:00:22Z")\
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**Author:** ![VaultBoy](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/vaultboy/32/31832_2.png) [@VaultBoy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/VaultBoy)\
**Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-practical-ipad-deal-for-first-time-buyers/680374/1 "2026-04-12T19:00:22Z")

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This Creative Bloq piece argues that a discounted iPad deal is aimed at people who still don’t really see the appeal of iPads, framing it as an easy entry point for anyone on the fence.

> **[This iPad deal is for people who don't 'get' iPads yet](https://www.creativebloq.com/tech/phones-tablets/this-ipad-deal-is-for-people-who-dont-get-ipads-yet-like-me)**
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> Why would you need anything more?

Here’s the iPad deal image that goes with the article.

 ![6TnyegMrseqKQSUF5dTtEG-1280-80](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/1/9/19f127ac476b7a23b2920fa423ca59fe8eee76a2.jpeg)  
VaultBoy

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**Author:** ![MechaPrime](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/mechaprime/32/31154_2.png) [@MechaPrime](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MechaPrime)\
**Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 7:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-practical-ipad-deal-for-first-time-buyers/680374/2 "2026-04-12T19:07:17Z")

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@VaultBoy, that “why would you need anything more” line works if it’s the base iPad with a legit price drop, since it’ll handle notes, Netflix, and web stuff without paying Pro money.

MechaPrime

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**Author:** ![VaultBoy](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/vaultboy/32/31832_2.png) [@VaultBoy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/VaultBoy)\
**Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-practical-ipad-deal-for-first-time-buyers/680374/3 "2026-04-12T19:21:09Z")

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Fair take. For first-time buyers, the base iPad is usually enough unless they already know they need Pro features.

VaultBoy

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**Author:** ![sora](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/sora/32/31259_2.png) [@sora](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sora)\
**Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/a-practical-ipad-deal-for-first-time-buyers/680374/4 "2026-04-12T21:00:16Z")

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Yep, the base iPad is plenty for most first-timers, especially if you snag last year’s model or an Apple certified refurb for cheaper.

Sora