iPad at 18k. Should I keep it?

[Ekavya]

Hello experienced TFians,


Today, I came across what seemed like a loot deal on Amazon:


2021 Apple 10.2-inch iPad (9th Gen, Wi-Fi, 256GB, Silver) was listed for just ₹18,999. I tried to grab it immediately, but it went out of stock. After refreshing the app repeatedly for about 30 minutes, it came back in stock — and I finally managed to place the order.


However, when I checked my order details, I realized that instead of the 256GB Wi-Fi variant, I had actually purchased the 64GB Wi-Fi + Cellular variant.


I'm completely new to Apple and iOS. My original plan was to buy a tablet under ₹15,000, so spending ₹18,999 is already a stretch for me.


So, my question is:
Is it worth keeping the 64GB iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular) at this price (~₹19,000)?
I have no idea if this is a good deal or not.

(Helped by Grok)

 

[moneyMaker]

64 GB should be enough, Idk if you can attach external memory on theses though.

 

[msd07]

its a good deal and u will be lucky if it gets delivered. because most of the deals especially apple products coming at cheaper prices will.be cancelled using some cheap tricks by sellers..

 

[pinki]

Hello experienced TFians,


Today, I came across what seemed like a loot deal on Amazon:


2021 Apple 10.2-inch iPad (9th Gen, Wi-Fi, 256GB, Silver) was listed for just ₹18,999. I tried to grab it immediately, but it went out of stock. After refreshing the app repeatedly for about 30 minutes, it came back in stock — and I finally managed to place the order.
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However, when I checked my order details, I realized that instead of the 256GB Wi-Fi variant, I had actually purchased the 64GB Wi-Fi + Cellular variant.

View attachment 96329
I'm completely new to Apple and iOS. My original plan was to buy a tablet under ₹15,000, so spending ₹18,999 is already a stretch for me.


So, my question is:
Is it worth keeping the 64GB iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular) at this price (~₹19,000)?
I have no idea if this is a good deal or not.

(Helped by Grok)

Its a good deal
I got wifi only variant at 18k in BBD last yr

 

[Ekavya]

its a good deal and u will be lucky if it gets delivered. because most of the deals especially apple products coming at cheaper prices will.be cancelled using some cheap tricks by sellers..

Thanks for the confirmation. Yesterday I purchased a Realme Buds AIR 7 at 800rs (Price 2799). It was shipped but cancelled by Flipkart. Then they mentioned mistake is price entry. I hope I will get lucky this time.

 

[Ekavya]

Its a good deal
I got wifi only variant at 18k in BBD last yr

So I got WIFI + LTE version at a cheaper price than wifi varient. I don't think they are going to deliver it. 🤣

 

[KingAAR]

is 2021 version worth for you in 2025 decide based on your usage

 

[La pasión]

So I got WIFI + LTE version at a cheaper price than wifi varient. I don't think they are going to deliver it. 🤣

If you got the lte version then I am 100% sure it's a glitch

 

[GABBA₹]

During open box delivery do check if there is original apple seal (with green arrow) present or not (on both side). Saw several videos on YouTube where there was seal only on one side and on other side there is silver colour seal. Apple don't use any silver colour seal.

In this fear I always prefer croma to buy apple products.

 

[Ekavya]

is 2021 version worth for you in 2025 decide based on your usage

Never used ipad before. I was searching for a 15k Range tab (Selected OnePlus Pad Go) but after seeing this deal I stretched by budget and got it (18-19k). My only logic was Apple will provide better tab than oneplus. Haven't checked any spec. Btw my main use case is Taking notes, and reading pdf, and watching online class. Am I making a mistake? what do you think?

 

[Ekavya]

If you got the lte version then I am 100% sure it's a glitch

I also think the same. What is the price of wifi+lte? any idea?

 

[Ekavya]

During open box delivery do check if there is original apple seal (with green arrow) present or not (on both side). Saw several videos on YouTube where there was seal only on one side and on other side there is silver colour seal. Apple don't use any silver colour seal.

In this fear I always prefer croma to buy apple products.

I will keep it in mind

 

[La pasión]

I also think the same. What is the price of wifi+lte? any idea?

Atleast 30k with offer(max discounts)

 

[Ekavya]

Atleast 30k with offer(max discounts)

So either I am lucky or I they are going to cancel it soon.

 

[La pasión]

So either I am lucky or I they are going to cancel it soon.

Indeed You are lucky

 

[VasukiVasuki is verified member.]

Hello experienced TFians,


Today, I came across what seemed like a loot deal on Amazon:


2021 Apple 10.2-inch iPad (9th Gen, Wi-Fi, 256GB, Silver) was listed for just ₹18,999. I tried to grab it immediately, but it went out of stock. After refreshing the app repeatedly for about 30 minutes, it came back in stock — and I finally managed to place the order.
View attachment 96328

However, when I checked my order details, I realized that instead of the 256GB Wi-Fi variant, I had actually purchased the 64GB Wi-Fi + Cellular variant.

View attachment 96329
I'm completely new to Apple and iOS. My original plan was to buy a tablet under ₹15,000, so spending ₹18,999 is already a stretch for me.


So, my question is:
Is it worth keeping the 64GB iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular) at this price (~₹19,000)?
I have no idea if this is a good deal or not.

(Helped by Grok)

I have it
Don't keep atleast 10 gen

It's performance not as good as before

 

[Ekavya]

I have it
Don't keep atleast 10 gen

It's performance not as good as before

After OS upgrade?

 

[VasukiVasuki is verified member.]

After OS upgrade?

Yes too much bugs and heat issue

 

[Farhad sekh]

I am using apple ipad 9 gen from last three years.

If you are not opening large pdf , or not multitasking, or use case is less to moderate, then it is great choice and deal. But if your use case is heavy then you shouldn't take it.

Two major cons are
1. Data transfer from android or laptop is very Hard and time consuming
2. 64 gb storage is too less nowadays where only 40 gb is available to use.

As a final yr MBBS student, this ipad is stretching to me , I may upgrade in very near future.

If you need any help u can DM me , or continue here..

 

[Ekavya]

I am using apple ipad 9 gen from last three years.

If you are not opening large pdf , or not multitasking, or use case is less to moderate, then it is great choice and deal. But if your use case is heavy then you shouldn't take it.

Two major cons are
1. Data transfer from android or laptop is very Hard and time consuming
2. 64 gb storage is too less nowadays where only 40 gb is available to use.

As a final yr MBBS student, this ipad is stretching to me , I may upgrade in very near future.

If you need any help u can DM me , or continue here..

Thanks!

My main use case is:

Reading PDFs (Max 500 pages)
Taking Notes. (Using Stylus)
And using productivity apps like (Notion, Onenote, Google Calander, etc)