Apple fans rushing for £17 iPad Air deal from Sky that's being snapped up

The newest iPad Air is here, and for Apple fans wanting the sleekest device on the market, it might be silly not to snap up the device at an affordable price. But at £500 a pop, that price can seem pretty daunting to people who don't have that cash upfront.

The good news is that Sky has introduced for the iPad Air for people who want to spread out the cost. Thanks to a new pay-monthly scheme, shoppers can currently get the

, Apple fans can get with the new M3 chip and a number of gorgeous colours to choose from including Space Grey and Starlight. There's also the new Apple Intelligence built-in and 128GB of storage for videos and photos to store.

so shoppers should definitely consider whether they are happy to lock themselves in for that long. However, Sky will let shoppers swap to another tablet or similar device at 36 months so they can swap to something newer and shinier.

However, there are plenty of other options on the table. They can get a Samsung Galaxy A9 tablet on Also, shoppers could spend a bit more on , complete with a free S Pen. Alternatively,

Our tech experts recently reviewed - and it's fair to say they had plenty of praise for it. Dave Snelling, our tech editor, said: "The iPad Air continues to be a top tablet for those wanting plenty of power without going Pro.

"Apple's M2 models,which launched last year, already added some extra oomph and a bigger screen. Now things get even faster thanks to the M3 chip being tucked inside its aluminium body.

"This latest Air still offers a great screen, long battery life, access to Apple Intelligence and a great front-facing camera which is perfect for video calls. The updated Magic Keyboard (which is not included) also makes the Air feel more like a laptop and it's a solid purchase for anyone who wants to work hard and play hard."

It wasn't all praise however as he did have some annoyances with the device. He added: "It's still not all perfect though. Although it's now more powerful, Apple hasn't boosted the 60Hz screen, there's no Face ID technology (so it's back to the old-fashioned fingerprint scanner) and Apple hasn't brought back the plug that's now missing from the UK box.

"Yes, the price has stayed the same in 2025 but this is still a very expensive device. It starts from £599, but add a bigger screen, more memory, an Apple Pencil and that smart Magic Keyboard and you will face a bill of over £1,700! Those gripes aside, the iPad Air remains an outstandingly good device and it is now ludicrously powerful.

"If you were already thinking about upgrading to the M2 model, you've just got a very nice bonus without having to pay a penny extra."