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The iPad Air goes on sale in select markets, including the U.S., on November 1st. Apple still continues to offer the 16GB Wi-Fi only base model for $499, and there’s a huge possibility that a lot of customers will line up outside its stores to purchase various models of the new tablet. The tablet will also be sold through Apple’s retail channel and carrier partners. Walmart has decided to undercut Apple’s MSRP by $20, the retailer has announced that it will sell the 16GB Wi-Fi iPad Air for $479.

Walmart hasn’t said as yet if it will discount prices of other models of the iPad Air itself. This isn’t the first time that the retailer has undercut prices. It currently offers the iPhone 5s for $189 on contract, $11 off the MSRP. It has slashed iPhone 5c price to $45 from the MSRP of $99, both smartphones are offered with a two year contract. It will be interesting to see if this move ends up bringing in an increase in sales come launch day. The retailer hasn’t said if this $20 discount is a limited time thing or if it will continue to be offered. Walmart will start selling the iPad Air to customers on November 1st. It will be interesting to see if other retailers, such as Target, follow Walmart’s lead.

iPad Air Price At Walmart Will Be $479 original content from Ubergizmo.

While Black Friday is not quite just around the corner at this point in time, it has arrived earlier than normal, so to speak, as computer glitches has resulted in a welfare benefits frenzy over at some Walmart stores. After all, this has led to customers emptying store shelves as though it was Black Friday, while at other stores, nobody were able to make a purchase at all, no thanks to glitches with the nation’s welfare system. I do wonder whether the government shutdown had something to do with this.

There were issues that involved Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards, as government payments to the poor which were administered by states using the assistance of private companies, affected 17 states at the minimum on Saturday and Sunday, resulting in retail riots. Louisiana stores in Springhill and Mansfield saw cards registered without any spending limits, which resulted in some recipients to go on a buying binge.

Employees who worked at such stores were obviously rattled, as they could not do much about the situation other than to honor those EBT cards. According to Walmart spokeswoman Kayla Whaling, “We did make the decision to continue to accept EBT cards (and purchases on WIC and SNAP) during the outage so that they could get food for their families.” However, as the computer glitch was fixed and the cards could be read properly again, it was clear that several customers took advantage of the taxpayer-funded program, as there was an instance of a lady who picked up $700 worth of merchandise in her cart using an EBT card that had a balance of just $0.49

Computer Glitch Results In Welfare Benefits Frenzy At Certain Walmart Stores original content from Ubergizmo.

Walmart is trying to corner the LED light bulb market with the announcement of a wide range of LED light bulbs at very compelling prices. Walmart is selling its new line of Great Value LED light bulbs in all of its United States stores with pricing at under $9 to start. Walmart states the goal […]

Apple announced both its iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S will be released on September with pre-orders available as early as a little past midnight on September 13 starting at $99 and $199, respectively, with a two-year agreement. If you think that’s way too much money to spend on either device, then you might want to head down to your local Walmart as the retailer has announced it will be offering both the iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S at discounted prices. (more…)

Walmart Will Begin Selling iPhone 5C For $79, iPhone 5S For $189 original content from Ubergizmo.

Walmart today announced a new smartphone trade-in program. Customers who trade-in their old smartphones will be immediately given credit that can be put towards the purchase of a new smartphone. Over 3,600 Walmart outlets and Sam’s Club locations across the U.S. are participating in this program. Immediate credit will range between $50 to $300 and will be offered for more than 100 different smartphones. The device’s condition will definitely be a huge factor in determining the amount of credit. Walmart provides an example, a working non-damaged iPhone 5 will net the customer $300. For Galaxy S3 and Galaxy S2 in working and non-damaged condition, Walmart will provide $175 and $52 in credit respectively.

Customers just have to take in their smartphone to a participating location and answer a few simple and unbiased questions about the device’s specifications and conditions. The credit can only be applied towards the purchase of a new smartphone, either with a new two year contract or a smartphone that’s available with a prepaid plan. Walmart’s trade-in program kicks off on September 21st, a day after Apple is expected to release the new iPhones. Apple recently started its very own trade-in program at retail stores across the U.S., it too offers immediate credit that can be used to purchase a new iPhone.

Walmart’s New Smartphone Trade-In Program Offers $300 For An iPhone 5 original content from Ubergizmo.