Perhaps the better question is do you want an iPad Air? It weighs practically nothing (one pound, to be precise), has a crisp retina display, and is equipped with a smoking-fast A7 chip that puts its computational power into desktop league. It’s an improvement over the iPad 2 for sure, and it’s very cool, but is it enough of an improvement to warrant the price tag of $499 for the 16GB version, all the way up to $799 for the 128GB model?
That’s up to you, but if you can’t live without the latest technology in your hands, here are a few hacks out there that can cut the cost of this cutting-edge device.
Business Hack
The hack that can save you the most is signing up for a Staples business credit card. Do it before December 3st and you’ll get a $50 credit on your first purchase of $150 or more, and earn 5% back in Staples rewards credit, which adds up to a total savings of $72.45 on the 16GB model. What makes this hack tough is that you have to be an authorized officer of a business to qualify.
The Walmart Hack
If you’re just an average guy or gal, then try the Walmart credit card for an easier hack. Sign up for the card before January 31st and make a purchase of at least $75, and you’ll see a $25 credit on your statement within one or two billing periods. The catch on this one is that you have to make your purchase online at Walmart.com the same day you sign up for the card. For additional savings, go to Walmart.com through MrRebates.com and earn 5% back on your purchase. Total price for 16GB model after this hack: $430.05.
The Target Hack
Get prescriptions filled on a regular basis? Do it at Target and you can get $48.65 off the price of your iPad Air. Step one: sign up for the Target pharmacy rewards program and get five prescriptions filled to save 5% on a day of shopping in-store or at Target.com. Step two: use your Target REDcard and save another 5%. You do have to get those prescriptions filled, however, so let’s call this one a mid-level hack in terms of difficulty.
Easiest Hacks of all
Discover credit card holders can click through the ShopDiscover.com rewards mall and save 5% at the Apple Store immediately, an easy hack if you already have the card. Of course, this is not so easy if you don’t already have a Discover card.
Probably the easiest hack to save you 5% is creating an account at UPromise.com, a college-savings website, then buying your new iPad at Best Buy. That’s good for $25 off, which leaves you with a final price of $474.99.
If all else fails, the cash-back website TopCashBack.com is offering a 2% cash back reward at the Apple store, which translates into a savings of $9.98. The great thing about this is that anyone can get it.
Don’t pay Full Price
Bottom line: There are lots of ways to save money on your new iPad Air, everything from quick discounts for signing up for a credit card, to programs that allow you to stack the savings and earn cash back on the purchase, and even hacks to cash in on things you already buy, like prescriptions. You don’t have to be a business buyer (unless you’re after that Staples hack) to get great deals. Everyone can get a break on Apple’s slickest new gadget. Now that you’ve found the best deals on the hottest electronics of the season, be sure to responsibly recycle or donate any unwanted electronics.
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