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iPad Just picked up a white 2nd gen refurbished iPad 2

TC400

TC400

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I have my own white iPad 2 as stated in my signature. But my mother ( yes I still live with my parents I'm 19 ) has been using my iPad so much lately we have to literally fight over it. So I finally bit the bullet and for Christmas I decided to get her OWN iPad 2. I decided to get her a second gen similar to mine w/o 3G. Do you guys still think the iPad 2 is a good buy for $319 refurbished? She doesn't do much a game here and there a little bit of web browsing facebook I'm trying to get her into digital books she loves to read.
 
ChrisMan287

ChrisMan287

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I would've gotten her a 1st gen iPad but $319 is a good price.

I was in the same boat but my mom now has a iPhone 4S so she doesn't need my iPad lol
 
D.T.

D.T.

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I didn't realize the 2nd Gens were $319 refurb'ed that a really solid price.

I guess I'd seriously consider the Mini for only $10 more (new). It has a better front and rear camera, improved WiFi, Siri, even slightly better pixel density (164 vs. 132).
 
TC400

TC400

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ChrisMan287 said:
Women these days.. They're never pleased!
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>.< Tell me about it thats why I'm single lol

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D.T. said:
I didn't realize the 2nd Gens were $319 refurb'ed that a really solid price.

I guess I'd seriously consider the Mini for only $10 more (new). It has a better front and rear camera, improved WiFi, Siri, even slightly better pixel density (164 vs. 132).
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I don't like the iPad mini. I know she wouldn't either. Those are all minor things she most likely wouldn't notice. I would though. iPad mini doesn't exist in my world. And yeah the screen is bigger :p If I wanted her to have all that I would have gotten her either a third or 4th gen. But I think a 2nd gen is perfect.
 
D.T.

D.T.

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TC400 said:
I don't like the iPad mini. I know she wouldn't either. Those are all minor things she most likely wouldn't notice. I would though. iPad mini doesn't exist in my world. And yeah the screen is bigger :p If I wanted her to have all that I would have gotten her either a third or 4th gen. But I think a 2nd gen is perfect.
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I just figured when you said this:

TC400 said:
She defiantly would want the camera she LOVES taking pictures.
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That using a Mini for pics would be better: 1) superior camera, 2) easier to use-as-a-camera form factor.

Sounds like you've got it figured out though, enjoy :)
 
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darngooddesign

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D.T. said:
...That using a Mini for pics would be better: 1) superior camera, 2) easier to use-as-a-camera form factor.
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I agree with this. If I were getting an iPad for someone who will use the cameras a lot, I would choose the Mini over the 2. The Mini's back camera is significantly better than the one on the 2. If she is the type to be self-conscious in public, the Mini will look less out-of-place as a camera.

Then again, the larger screen is better for aging eyesight.
 
Medic311

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for an extra $60 you could get the iPad 3 16GB wifi with the Retina display. to me, that's definitely worth it in my opinion.

the $379 iPad 3 16GB wifi refurb i think is the best deal to be had right now for iPads
 
Badrottie

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I am afraid your mommy might not be pleased with ipad 3 for two obviously reasons...you say your mommy love to read then she will complain "why is ipad 3 is bit too heavy to hold with my fragile hands?" and Second reason is She will think "why is ipad 3 so hot while holding with bare hands?"

I might want to add... ipad 3 charge time takes forever you want to hear your mommy fussy again? Think about it, fella! :apple:
 
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KennySmith

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TC400 said:
I have my own white iPad 2 as stated in my signature. But my mother ( yes I still live with my parents I'm 19 ) has been using my iPad so much lately we have to literally fight over it. So I finally bit the bullet and for Christmas I decided to get her OWN iPad 2. I decided to get her a second gen similar to mine w/o 3G. Do you guys still think the iPad 2 is a good buy for $319 refurbished? She doesn't do much a game here and there a little bit of web browsing facebook I'm trying to get her into digital books she loves to read.
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$319 for 16gb or 32gb?? 32gb is good deal... 16gb....not really
 
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AlterZgo

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Badrottie said:
I am afraid your mommy might not be pleased with ipad 3 for two obviously reasons...you say your mommy love to read then she will complain "why is ipad 3 is bit too heavy to hold with my fragile hands?" and Second reason is She will think "why is ipad 3 so hot while holding with bare hands?"

I might want to add... ipad 3 charge time takes forever you want to hear your mommy fussy again? Think about it, fella! :apple:
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I don't notice the weight difference btw my iPad 2 and 3. BOTH are too heavy for extended reading. I also don't notice the heat issue. No big deal at all.

I agree the battery charging is noticeably longer on the 3... but I charge it overnight and it has not at all impacted my use of the device compared to the 2. In short, another non-issue.

With all that said, I would not buy an iPad 2 at this point. For this lower budget, I would get either the refurb or used 3 or a mini.
 
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yinz

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Badrottie said:
I am afraid your mommy might not be pleased with ipad 3 for two obviously reasons...you say your mommy love to read then she will complain "why is ipad 3 is bit too heavy to hold with my fragile hands?" and Second reason is She will think "why is ipad 3 so hot while holding with bare hands?"

I might want to add... ipad 3 charge time takes forever you want to hear your mommy fussy again? Think about it, fella! :apple:
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I heard the retina display was better for reading.
 
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AppleRobert

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darngooddesign said:
Because the screen is larger.
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No lie. Within 15 minutes of each other, three different folks walking into an Apple store yesterday seeing the mini for the first time each thought it would be smaller. :D

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Prost264 said:
The 16GB iPad 3 has not been available for some time now.

I know because I missed the boat on that one. :mad:
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I found one of this those at BB about two or three weeks ago. It was my first shot at trying an iPad and there weren't Minis anywhere near me so I bought that 3rd gen. It was new, not returned or refurb.
 
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Prost264

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AppleRobert said:
I found one of this those at BB about two or three weeks ago. It was my first shot at trying an iPad and there weren't Minis anywhere near me so I bought that 3rd gen. It was new, not returned or refurb.
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Ended up going with an iPad 2 refurb. The bigger size (which I wanted) and $10 cheaper than the Mini. Perfect for me.
 
TC400

TC400

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Prost264 said:
Ended up going with an iPad 2 refurb. The bigger size (which I wanted) and $10 cheaper than the Mini. Perfect for me.
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Good choice! In all honesty I still think the iPad 2 is great given what Apple has to offer now. Still beats a lot of those horrible android tablets. I love my iPad 2 with ATT nothing on these new iPads have yet to sell me.
 
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