• Refurbished iPad 2s Now Available Through Apple's Online Store

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    Michael Essany
    Published on 2011-08-31 06:04 PM
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    As of this writing, Apple has begun making refurbished second-generation iPads available for purchase in its online store. Although the slightly reduced cost of the refurbished models may attract some buyers, the cost hasn't been lowered by a substantial enough amount to likely generate a surge in tablet buying.

    All told, the refurbished models are only $50 less than the price of a new iPad 2. For now, the models presently available in Apple's online store (US Only) include:

    • 64 GB Wi-Fi (White and Black) for $649
    • 32 GB Wi-Fi + 3G for $679
    • 64 GB Wi-Fi + 3G for $779

    If you're unfamiliar with Apple's refurbishment program, the company tests and certifies all Apple refurbished products and tosses in a 1-year warranty. All refurbished iPad models also include a brand new battery and outer shell.

    Refurbished first-generation iPads remain available in the online Apple store, with the lowest end model - iPad with Wi-Fi 32GB - going for $399.
    This article was originally published in forum thread: Refurbished iPad 2s Now Available Through Apple's Online Store started by Michael Essany View original post
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    1. Axecaster's Avatar
      Axecaster - 2011-08-31, 07:10 PM
      Who spends $779 on a tablet? Especially one with a fixed feature set that gets outdated 1 year later.
    1. Navagosostis's Avatar
      Navagosostis - 2011-08-31, 07:24 PM
      but its soooo stupid. why bother buying a refurbished iPad when the save is only 50bucks?? that is ZERO offer.
      i mean, whom are they trying to fool?? you can just buy it from the airport and save three times more on duty free, or sty like that....
    1. peacedog's Avatar
      peacedog - 2011-08-31, 08:30 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by Navagosostis View Post
      but its soooo stupid. why bother buying a refurbished iPad when the save is only 50bucks?? that is ZERO offer.
      i mean, whom are they trying to fool?? you can just buy it from the airport and save three times more on duty free, or sty like that....
      My thoughts exactly. $50 is not a savings.
    1. jwil736's Avatar
      jwil736 - 2011-08-31, 08:48 PM
      Typical Apple... Instead of getting a NEW 32GB 3G + WIFI for $729, I could get a refurb 64GB for $50 more... or in that case I could get a NEW for only another $50.
      This is the exact thought process Apple is hoping consumers take, and putting a $50 less price tag on the window may draw in a few new customers.
    1. RICO_'s Avatar
      RICO_ - 2011-08-31, 08:51 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by Axecaster View Post
      Who spends $779 on a tablet? Especially one with a fixed feature set that gets outdated 1 year later.
      The same people that would spend $10,000 if Steve Jobs took a steamy dump, froze it, and etched his signature on it with an Apple logo.

      And if you buy 50 or more tablets for your company Apple will throw in a 2% discount. :P
    1. peacedog's Avatar
      peacedog - 2011-08-31, 08:52 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by RICO_ View Post
      The same people that would spend $10,000 if Steve Jobs took a steamy dump, froze it, and etched his signature on it with an Apple logo.
      The iDump.

      I'm in. Where can I buy that? LOL!
    1. confucious's Avatar
      confucious - 2011-08-31, 10:18 PM
      A colleague at work had an iP4 that went wrong - it was replaced with a refurb which has also gone wrong - he now has no faith in Apple products and I have little faith in their refurbs.

      A small sample admittedly but...

      But on the cheap iPad note, PCWorld were selling the iPad 1 64Gb with 3G for £399 - not sure if they still are but it is an interesting alternative at that price. A$50 discount for a refurb would not interest me. But that's just me.
    1. sziklassy's Avatar
      sziklassy - 2011-09-01, 12:41 AM
      If I a, not mistaken, their refurbs are covered under the same 1 year warranty. You open a refurb and it looks, feels, and even smells brand new. $50 isn't much, but I am sure some people view it as the price of a case or some other neat accessory.
    1. Poseidon79's Avatar
      Poseidon79 - 2011-09-01, 12:56 AM
      Haters everywhere. If you don't like the concept of a refurb then it's simple... don't buy one.
    1. mmaboi21's Avatar
      mmaboi21 - 2011-09-01, 02:50 AM
      Yah exactly, 50 bucks is a savings... It's 50 dollars off the price, how is that not savings. Me personally I wouldn't risk the discount for a refurb product.
    1. dtommyd's Avatar
      dtommyd - 2011-09-01, 04:16 AM
      I don't know who's dumber. Us iPad 2 owners who know it's obsolete after 2 years or XP fanboys hanging on for 10 years? I'm serious, I don't know who's dumber?
    1. zplit's Avatar
      zplit - 2011-09-01, 06:14 AM
      Quote Originally Posted by Axecaster View Post
      Who spends $779 on a tablet? Especially one with a fixed feature set that gets outdated 1 year later.
      Thank you Sir well said!!!
    1. peacedog's Avatar
      peacedog - 2011-09-01, 12:14 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by sziklassy View Post
      If I a, not mistaken, their refurbs are covered under the same 1 year warranty. You open a refurb and it looks, feels, and even smells brand new. $50 isn't much, but I am sure some people view it as the price of a case or some other neat accessory.
      The "looks, feels, and even smells brand new" is because Apple replaces them with a new battery and outer shell.


      Apple Certified Refurbished

      Fast, free shipping on all refurbished products.

      We test and certify all Apple refurbished products and include a 1-year warranty.
      All refurbished iPad models also include a brand new battery and outer shell.
      Limited supplies, but updated frequently. Availability is guaranteed upon receipt of full payment.
    1. iYeow's Avatar
      iYeow - 2011-09-02, 09:17 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by peacedog View Post
      The "looks, feels, and even smells brand new" is because Apple replaces them with a new battery and outer shell.


      Apple Certified Refurbished

      Fast, free shipping on all refurbished products.

      We test and certify all Apple refurbished products and include a 1-year warranty.
      All refurbished iPad models also include a brand new battery and outer shell.
      Limited supplies, but updated frequently. Availability is guaranteed upon receipt of full payment.
      You sound like an Apple Sales Representative
    1. edisoners's Avatar
      edisoners - 2011-09-06, 04:54 AM
      Quote Originally Posted by confucious View Post
      A colleague at work had ipad2 coveran iP4 that went wrong - it was replaced with a refurb which has also gone wrong - he now has no faith in Apple ipad2case products and I have little faith in their refurbs.

      A small sample admittedly but...

      But on the cheap iPad note, PCWorld were ipad 2 accessory selling the iPad 1 64Gb with 3G for £399 - not sure if they still are but it is an interesting alternative at that price. A$50 discount for a refurb would not interest me. But that's just me.

      The same people that would spend $10,000 if Steve Jobs took a steamy dump, froze it, and etched his signature on it with an Apple logo.

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