These days, finding an affordable iPad is almost impossible. If you want to buy one for your kids, spending a lot of money is definitely not on your to-do list as it is likely to fall or get damaged. Well, we’ve found a solution: this Apple iPad 8th Gen is only $110 on Woot, but if you use code APPLEwill take another 10 percent off, putting it below $100. It’s not new (Woot says it’s in Grade A refurbished condition) and it won’t have the latest features, but it’s about a third of what you’d pay for a new iPad today.
The 10.2-inch Retina display is sharp and bright enough for movies, e-books, and to-do apps. Inside, the A12 Bionic chip with Neural Engine was a big improvement for this model. When it came out, it made the 8th generation iPad much faster than the previous version and still handles gaming, streaming, and everyday apps without many issues. In 2020, we called it “the best affordable tablet you can buy,” and that’s definitely the case right now. The tablet will not be compatible with iOS 27 or Apple Intelligence, but you will get a perfect device that you will not have to worry about when you deliver it.
Think about it: Sooner or later, every parent encounters the same moment on a long car ride or a rainy Saturday: The kids want your phone and you’d really like it back. A tablet of their own solves that, but handing a seven-year-old an expensive new iPad is a gamble most of us would prefer to avoid. Well, for $110, you won’t cringe every time your child “gently” puts it on the table. Because it’s refurbished, you’re also giving a perfectly good device a second life instead of buying a new one, and a landfill somewhere will thank you. It’s guaranteed to be free of major dents or dings, plus it comes with a 90-day warranty in case you have any issues.
At under $100, this older iPad model is an easy pick if you want a first tablet for kids or a simple replacement iPad for the house without paying full price.
