If you're shopping for iPad deals back in the school season, we've got a spectacular deal for you: the Apple iPad is on sale for $50 to $535 off at several retailers.

If you are looking for the cheapest iPad - Amazon has the iPad Mini (64GB) on sale for $349.99. That's $50 off and the lowest price I've seen for an iPad this year. (I've been using this iPad since it was first released, and it performs snappily no matter what I'm doing.) But if you need more storage or a bigger screen, various other iPad sales are discounted for a limited time.

Not sure which iPad to buy? If you're looking for the cheapest, you can't go wrong with the $349 iPad Mini. It's the same iPad I currently use, and it performs snappily in everything from Netflix streaming to Mario Kart.

But if you want a bigger screen, the $429 iPad Air is an absolute steal, and a bit more affordable than the $399 10.2-inch iPad (128GB).

Be sure to check out our guide to the best back-to-school sales for tablet and laptop deals. Also, check out Amazon's current Fire tablet sale.