Unadulterated by modern times, the iPad 9 is a solid tablet and a great choice for most users. If all you need to do on a tablet is scroll through Facebook and X, send emails, read e-books, and visit shopping websites, the iPad 9 can do all that and then some.
In short, it’s neither too small nor too large; it’s the perfect size. Amazon is currently selling it for $100 off, which makes it way more affordable than the aforementioned tablets.
Barring a few once-in-a-blue-moon use cases, this iPad can do everything that you can imagine doing on a tablet that’s not trying to be anything else. You may be tempted to spend several hundred dollars more on other tablets because of minor stuff like visible bezels, but keep in mind that aesthetics are not a prerequisite for usefulness. Go for the deal if you need a reliable, inexpensive tablet for casual use.