Apple deals take $100 off iPad Air for holidays – Ars Technica

Time is just about up for online shoppers to get their Christmas gifts shipped in time for the holidays—Prime and other special memberships excluded—but the Dealmaster is still rounding up tech discounts and price drops for anyone wishing to get themselves a present.

Today’s list is headlined by a nice deal on Apple’s iPad Air, the 64GB variant, which is down to $399 at select retailers. For reference, Apple sells it for $499, while Amazon has had it for $469 for much of the past year. While that’s still priced a good ways above the entry-level 10.2-inch iPad—which itself is $80 off as of this writing—those willing to pay extra will get a more well-rounded tablet. Its processor is two generations newer, it has twice as much storage space, its front-facing camera supports 1080p video, it’s thinner, and its display is laminated, anti-reflective in sunlight, and supports a wider color gamut.

If you don’t need a new tablet, we also have deals on Samsung portable SSDs, Google’s Pixel 3a, Xbox and Switch consoles, Apple gift cards, and more. Have a look at the full list below.

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Top 10 deals of the day

• 10.5-inch Apple iPad Air (64GB) for $399.99 at Target and Best Buy (normally $499.99).
• Samsung T5 (500GB) portable SSD for $75.99 at Amazon (clip $4 coupon – normally $89.99).
• Google Pixel 3a (64GB) unlocked smartphone $299 at Amazon (normally $399).
• Kobo Clara HD 6-inch e-reader for $99.96 at Walmart (normally $129.99).
• Microsoft Xbox One S All-Digital Edition (1TB) for $149 at Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop (normally $249.99).
• Anker PowerPort Strip PD 3 power strip – 3x AC outlet, 2x USB-A, 30W USB-C PD for $26.59 at Amazon (clip 5% coupon – normally $37.99).
• Google Home Mini (2-pack) smart speaker for $45 at Walmart (normally $59.99).
• $100 Apple iTunes and App Store gift card for $85 at Amazon (use code: ITUNESPROMO – normally $100).
• Gears 5 (XB1) for $24.99 at Best Buy (normally $54.99).
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th gen) laptop – Intel Core i5-8265U, 14-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $899.10 at Lenovo (use code: THINK10 – normally $1,399).

Laptop and desktop PC deals

• Acer Aspire 5 laptop – Intel Core i7-8565U, 14-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD for $499 at Walmart (normally $625).
• Lenovo ThinkPad T490 laptop – Intel Core i5-8265U, 14-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $674.10 at Lenovo (use code: THINK10 – normally $899.99).
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th gen) laptop – Intel Core i5-8265U, 14-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $899.10 at Lenovo (use code: THINK10 – normally $1,399).
• Lenovo Flex 15 laptop – Intel Core i5-1035G1, 15.6-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $521.99 at Lenovo (use code: FLEXSAVE10 – normally $749.99).
• HP Spectre x360 13t laptop – Intel Core i5-8265U, 13.3-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $729.99 at HP (normally $899.99).
• Asus Chromebook C425 laptop – Intel Core m3-8100Y, 14-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 64GB eMMC for $329 at Amazon (normally $389).

Video game deals

• Death Stranding (PS4) for $35 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $59.99).
• The Outer Worlds (PS4, XB1) for $35 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $59.99).
• Gears 5 (XB1) for $24.99 at Best Buy (normally $54.99).
• The Division 2 (PS4, XB1) for $11.99 at Target (normally $29.99).
• Kingdom Hearts III (PS4, XB1) for $14.99 at Target (normally $29.99).
• Subnautica (PC) for $16.24 at Steam (normally $24.99).
• Dragon Ball FighterZ (PS4, XB1) for $19.99 at Amazon (normally $24.99).
• Control (PS4) for $29.88 at Walmart (normally $44.99).
• Persona 5 (PS4) for $9.99 at GameStop (normally $19.99).
• Astro Bot: Rescue Mission (PSVR) for $9.99 at GameStop (normally $19.99).
• Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (XB1) for $4.99 at Microsoft (normally $19.99).

Gaming deals

• Microsoft Xbox One S All-Digital Edition (1TB) for $149 at Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop (normally $249.99).
• Microsoft Xbox One X (1TB) – Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order bundle + FIFA 20 + PowerA Wired Controller for Xbox One for $349 at Walmart (normally $499.99).
• Nintendo Switch (latest model) + $30 Amazon.com credit for $299 at Amazon (use code: D3E2CDJ6GB6S – normally $329).
• Nintendo Switch Pro Controller for $55 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $69.99).
• Switch Online users only: NES Controllers for Nintendo Switch (2-pack) for $29.99 at Nintendo (limit one per account – normally $59.99).
• Microsoft Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 3-month membership + bonus 3-month membership for $44.99 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $88.94).
• PowerA GameCube Style Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch for $27.99 at Amazon (normally $49.99).
• PowerA Joy-Con Comfort Grip for Nintendo Switch for $7.49 at Amazon (normally $9.99).
• Razer DeathAdder Elite wired gaming mouse for $24.99 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $44.99).
• Razer Mamba Wireless gaming mouse for $50 at Walmart (normally $79.99).
• Logitech G613 Lightspeed wireless mechanical gaming keyboard – Romer G for $55.99 at Amazon (normally $74.99).

TV and home entertainment deals

• Amazon Fire TV Recast (500GB) over-the-air DVR for $129.99 at Amazon (normally $229.99).
• 65-inch TCL S525 4K LED Roku TV for $499.99 at Amazon (normally $599.99).
• 65-inch Sony X900F 4K HDR LED TV for $1,098 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $1,198).
• 65-inch Samsung RU7100FXZA 4K LED TV for $597.99 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $697.99).

Electronics deals

• Google Pixel 3a (64GB) unlocked smartphone $299 at Amazon (normally $399).
• 10.5-inch Apple iPad Air (64GB) for $399.99 at Target and Best Buy (normally $499.99).
• 10.2-inch Apple iPad (32GB) for $249.99 at Target and Best Buy (normally $329.99).
• Kobo Clara HD 6-inch e-reader for $99.96 at Walmart (normally $129.99).
• Samsung T5 (500GB) portable SSD for $75.99 at Amazon (clip $4 coupon – normally $89.99).
• Oculus Go VR headset for $149 at Oculus and Amazon (normally $199).
• Fitbit Versa Lite smartwatch for $99.95 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $159.95).
• Fitbit Versa 2 smartwatch for $129.95 at Walmart (normally $199.95).
• Garmin Vivosmart 4 fitness tracker for $99.99 at Amazon (normally $129.99).
• Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music smartwatch for $199.99 at Amazon (normally $219.99).
• Garmin Forerunner 35 GPS running watch for $89.99 at Amazon (normally $129.99).
• Garmin Vivoactive 4S GPS smartwatch for $299.99 at Amazon (normally $349.99).
• Eero Pro mesh WiFi system – 1x router + 2x beacons for $299.25 at Amazon (normally $399).
• TP-Link Archer A9 AC1900 Wi-Fi router for $67.99 at Amazon (normally $89.99).
• Samsung 860 EVO (1TB) 2.5-inch internal SSD for $109.99 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $139.99).
• Samsung EVO Select (256GB) microSDXC card – U3 for $28.99 at Amazon (normally $39.99).

Audio deals

• Apple HomePod for $199.99 at Best Buy (normally $299.99).
• Sonos One (2nd gen) smart speaker for $169 at Sonos and Amazon (normally $199).
• Sonos One SL smart speaker for $149 at Sonos and Amazon (normally $179).
• Sonos Sub wireless subwoofer for $599 at Amazon (normally $699).
• Bose QuietComfort 35 II Bluetooth noise-canceling headphones for $279 at Walmart, Amazon, and Best Buy (normally $349).
• Sony WH-1000XM3 Bluetooth noise-canceling headphones for $278 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $348).
• Audio-Technica ATH-M40x wired over-ear headphones for $79 at Amazon (normally $99).
• Beats Powerbeats Pro true wireless sports earphones for $199.95 at Amazon (normally $249.95).
• Jabra Elite Active 65t true wireless sports earphones for $118 at Amazon (normally $159.99).
• Bose SoundLink Color II portable Bluetooth speaker for $99 at Amazon (normally $129).
• UE Wonderboom 2 portable Bluetooth speaker for $69.99 at Amazon (normally $79.99).
• Sony SRS-XB32 portable Bluetooth speaker for $97.98 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $148).

Smart home deals

• Eufy Video Doorbell – 2560×1920 for $125.99 at Amazon (clip $10 coupon – normally $159.99).
• TP-Link KP200 smart power outlet for $19.99 at Amazon (normally $34.99).
• TP-Link HS300 smart Wi-Fi power strip – 6-outlet for $59.49 at Amazon (normally $69.99).
• TP-Link HS100 smart plug for $13.99 at Amazon (normally $16.99).
• Amazon Echo Show 8 smart display + Amazon Echo Dot (3rd gen) smart speaker for $79.99 at Amazon (normally $129.99).
• Amazon Echo Show 5 smart display for $59.99 at Amazon (normally $89.99).
• Amazon Echo Plus (2nd gen) smart speaker + Philips Hue smart bulb for $99.99 at Amazon (normally $149.99).
• Google Home Mini (2-pack) smart speaker for $45 at Walmart (normally $59.99).
• Google Nest Hub smart display + Google Nest Mini smart speaker for $79 at Best Buy and Target (normally $129.99).
• iRobot Roomba 675 robot vacuum for $199.99 at Amazon (clip $50 coupon – normally $269.99).
• Eufy RoboVac 30 robot vacuum for $199.99 at Amazon (clip $70 coupon – normally $269.99).
• Chamberlain MyQ Smart Garage Hub smart garage door opener for $28.85 at Amazon (normally $44.99).

Accessories and miscellaneous deals

• $100 Apple iTunes and App Store gift card for $85 at Amazon (use code: ITUNESPROMO – normally $100).
• Instant Pot Ultra 6qt 10-in-1 electric pressure cooker for $84.99 at Walmart (normally $109.99).
• Anker PowerPort Strip PD 3 power strip – 3x AC outlet, 2x USB-A, 30W USB-C PD for $26.59 at Amazon (clip 5% coupon – normally $37.99).
• Anker PowerLine (3ft) USB-A to Lightning cable – MFi certified for $7.02 at Amazon (normally $8.99).
• Anker PowerPort III Nano USB-C wall charger -18W for $15.99 at Amazon (clip 20% coupon – normally $19.99).
• Anker Roav SmartCharge F0 Bluetooth car transmitter and charger – 2x USB-A, Bluetooth 4.2 for $11.70 at Amazon (clip 10% coupon – normally $16.99).
• Anker PowerLine (10ft) USB-A to Lightning cable – MFi certified for $10.19 at Amazon (normally $11.99).
• Anker PowerLine II (3ft) USB-C to Lightning cable – MFi certified for $11.99 at Amazon (normally $15.99).
• RavPower RP-PC058 10W Qi wireless charger for $18.99 at Amazon (clip $8 coupon – normally $26.99).
• Aukey CB-C64 USB-C hub – 4x USB 3.1 Gen 1 for $11.99 at Amazon (normally $14.99).
• Apple Magic Keyboard wireless keyboard for $99 at Amazon (normally $112).
• Logitech Crayon stylus for iPad for $49.99 at Amazon (normally $59.99).
• New users only: Amazon Music Unlimited 4-month membership for $0.99 at Amazon (normally $39.96).
• New users only: Amazon Audible 3-month membership for $6.95/month at Amazon (normally $14.95/month).