Week’s best Apple deals: First discount on the new iPad

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Want to save some bucks on the already-affordable new iPad?
Want to save some bucks on the already-affordable new iPad?
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After a disappointing post-iPad-announcement week, we’re already seeing the first discount on the new iPad. You’ll find that, plus a huge gift card with an iPhone 7 and more, in this week’s grab bag of the best Apple bargains.

Week’s best Apple deals

New iPads at B&H Photo-Video from $319

Last week, we lamented the lack of iPad deals in the wake of Apple’s announcements, but this week you can score … $10 off!!! OK, it’s not much, but it does earn the distinction of being the first deal we’ve seen on the updated devices.

B&H Photo-Video takes $10 off preorders of the new Apple iPads. Plus, all orders bag free shipping. These models step up to a faster A9 processor and feature a 9.7-inch Retina display. Although no release date is given, they’re expected to start shipping within the next week. (P.S. We’re still waiting on super-cheap iPad Air 2s, now that they’ve been discontinued.)

$300 Target gift card with iPhone 7

For in-store pickup only, and with stock varying by ZIP code, Target offers a $300 Target gift card when you purchase an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus for Verizon, AT&T or Sprint on an upgrade or a new line of service via an installment billing plan.

Price varies by device and carrier, but that gift card is easily like getting a rebate on the first 10 months of your phone payments. Deal ends April 1. Note: Although you can set up your order online, you must complete your purchase by picking up your device before your retail store closes on April 1 to get this deal.

$200 in Costco gift cards with iPhone 7 (T-Mobile only)

They must be putting something in the water, because Costco offers a similar deal for the iPhone 7 on T-Mobile, bundling it with $200 in gift cards. Act fast — this one expires March 31.

MacBook Air Broadwell i5 Dual 13-inch laptop for $765

This MacBook Air Broadwell i5 Dual 13-inch is $35 cheaper than a deal we saw just two weeks ago, and an amazing overall bargain for a laptop that often goes for over $900. It features an Intel Core i5-5250U 1.6GHz Broadwell dual-core processor, 13.3-inch 1,440-by-900 LED-backlit LCD, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, 720p FaceTime camera, 802.11ac wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, Thunderbolt 2, USB 3.0, backlit keyboard and Mac OS X 10.12 (Sierra).

Mini Portable Cooling Fan for iPhone for $1

While not the most high-end Apple deal we’ve posted, it’s pretty fun. Stock up on these Mini Portable Cooling Fans for iPhone in six colors for 99 cents each with free shipping. You can give them out as party favors or just to curry favor with friends during the hot summer months. This is the lowest price we could find by $4. The fans plug into an 8-pin Lightning port. Note: This item ships from mainland China and may take four to 10 weeks to arrive.

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