New iPad Air and 11th-Gen iPad Preorders Open at Amazon

Apple has exciting news for tablet enthusiasts with the announcement of two new iPad upgrades this week, both slated for release on March 12. You can secure your preorder now for the M3 iPad Air, starting at $599, and the new 11th-generation baseline iPad, starting at $349. These updates are more about enhancing specifications rather than a complete redesign, but as the 2025 models, they offer superior performance over their predecessors. If you're considering a new Apple tablet, these are the ones to watch.

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Out March 12### Apple iPad (11th Generation)

2$349.00 at AmazonOut March 12### 11" Apple iPad Air with M3 Chip (2025 Model)

2$599.00 at AmazonOut March 12### 13" Apple iPad Air with M3 Chip (2025 Model)

0$799.00 at AmazonOut March 12### Magic Keyboard for iPad Air (M3)

0$269.00 at AppleYou'll find all the details below, including what's new in these iPads, their costs, and where you can lock in your preorders. Let’s dive in.

Apple iPad (11th Generation)

Out March 12### Apple iPad (11th Generation)

2$349.00 at AmazonFor everyday tablet users with standard computing needs, the new 11th-generation iPad is an excellent choice. It's powered by the swift A16 chip, an upgrade from the A14 chip in the previous model. Additionally, it offers a starting storage of 128GB, doubling the previous model's capacity without an extra charge. While it maintains a similar appearance and functionality, it's available in silver, blue, yellow, and pink, and performs better internally. It's important to note that this model does not include Apple Intelligence.

If you can do without Apple Intelligence (as I have found with my iPhone 16), the 11th-gen iPad offers ample power and performance for common tasks such as gaming, web browsing, video watching, social media scrolling, and email checking. It's designed to handle these activities smoothly for years to come.

New iPad Air with M3 Chip

Out March 12### 11" Apple iPad Air with M3 Chip (2025 Model)

2$599.00 at AmazonOut March 12### 13" Apple iPad Air with M3 Chip (2025 Model)

0$799.00 at AmazonOut March 12### Magic Keyboard for iPad Air (M3)

0$269.00 at AppleThe new iPad Air sits comfortably in the middle of Apple's tablet lineup, boasting better specs than the baseline iPad but not quite reaching the power of the iPad Pro. If you're seeking more computing power than what the baseline iPad offers, the iPad Air with the M3 chip is the perfect match. It's available in both 11-inch and 13-inch sizes.

Powered by Apple's formidable M3 chip, the iPad Air supports Apple Intelligence, a feature absent in the baseline model. It's also compatible with the new Magic Keyboard, available at Apple, which includes a row of function keys and a trackpad for enhanced functionality.

Where to Buy Previous Generation iPads

With numerous iPad generations released over the years, here's a quick overview of the previous models you can still purchase in 2025. It's a great time to consider buying an older iPad, especially with new releases on the horizon.

### Apple iPad (10th Generation)

0See it at Amazon### Apple iPad Air (6th Generation)

0See it at Amazon### Apple iPad Mini (6th Generation)

0See it at Amazon### Apple iPad Pro (7th Generation)

0See it at Amazon