This piece is a product review highlighting the Apple iPad 11-inch model available for less than $400 during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale in October 2026. The author, a longtime Apple user, emphasizes the device’s A16 chip, Liquid Retina display, and compatibility with accessories like the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard, making it versatile for both work and leisure activities.
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Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, also referred to as October Prime Day, is currently underway, marking the largest fall sale event before Black Friday and Cyber Monday. During this period, the iPad 11-inch model by Apple, equipped with the A16 chip for superior performance, is available for under $400. This device features a Liquid Retina display, front and back cameras, and seamless integration with accessories like the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard, making it versatile for both work and leisure activities. The sale includes four color options: space gray, starlight, pink, and purple. Shoppers can take advantage of this deal while supplies last to secure one of the best discounts available during Prime Big Deal Days.
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As a longtime Apple user, I’ve owned iPads throughout the years.
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In fact, I still have my iPad from 2016, and yes, it still works.
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The popular Apple iPad 11-inch is on sale for under $400 right now, making this one of the best Prime Day Apple deals to shop right now.
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The iPad 11 has the brand’s A16 chip, which makes this one of the best performance-ready devices.
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You can have multiple apps open without worrying about your new Apple device crashing.
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The display is a clear Liquid Retina display, and the iPad also has a front and back camera, making it easy to take pictures or video calls straight from the device.
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It functions seamlessly with the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard, too, giving it 2-in-1 functionality.
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Whether you’re gaming or working, the iPad can handle everything you throw at it.
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Plus, it’s lightweight enough to take on the fly.
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Your Prime Big Deal Days FAQs, answered
What is Prime Big Deal Days and when is it?
Prime Big Deal Days — fondly known as October Prime Day — is Amazon’s biggest fall sale, offering massive discounts before the holiday rush of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
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October Prime Day runs from Tuesday, Oct. 6 to Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.
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Prime Day vs. Prime Big Deal Days
Prime Day and Prime Big Deal Days are both Prime member-exclusive seasonal sales with massive discounts on rotating bestsellers.
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Unlike July’s Prime Day, Prime Big Deal Days runs every October as a precursor to the busy holiday season, allowing shoppers to start saving on gift shopping early.
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Do you have to be an Amazon Prime member to shop?
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However interested shoppers can grab a 30-day free trial to try Prime, and its many benefits with no strings attached, and gain access to exclusive deals and the convenience of fast, free shipping.
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From reporting on Amazon sales for years, we can tell you for certain that Amazon’s October Prime Day is the ideal time to save on big-ticket tech, Amazon devices, gift-worthy clothing and beauty and skincare staples, household essentials and many more Amazon best-sellers.
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Every Prime Day sale is a great chance to score deals on thousands of best-sellers, top tech and appliances and every day essentials, but Amazon’s October event also has great pre-holiday discounts on gifts.
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Our team diligently sorts through all the offers to find the very best items to grab on sale.
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Already wondering when Amazon’s next Prime Day is?
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We expect Prime Day to return in summer 2027, but anticipate just-as-good (if not better) deals coming this Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
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Follow Post Wanted’s around-the-clock coverage, and you’ll be the first to know about headline-worthy sales.
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This article was written by Nishka Dhawan, Commerce Reporter for the New York Post.
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Nishka reports on the latest tech launches, innovations and trends to separate the best new products from the “AI slop.”
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Taking the latest technology for a spin, Nishka tests home appliances and tech products that actually improve your life, from vacuums to headphones to gaming gadgets and more – all while finding the best deals and lowest prices.
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Before joining The Post in 2026, her work appeared in Rolling Stone, ABC, NBC Select, Reviewed and Digital Trends.
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