Refurbished iPads, reliable?

xEnOnn · Dec 8, 2012, 02:17 PM

I have a slight intention to purchase a refurbished iPad just to save a few bucks. But I was warned by people whom I told them about that the refurbished iPads have the tendency for whichever parts it was refurbished to break again. So they believe that the refurbished iPads are likely to break again soon even after repair.

Yes I know, even if it breaks, refurbished iPads do have a one year warranty. But it's a lot of trouble and downtime to get things fixed at apple stores. The queue, insisting them to honour the warranty, etc etc.

I haven't bought any refurbished items from Apple yet. Anyone has any experience with refurbished apple products, particularly with iPads? Do refurbished iPads give a lot of problems after some time?

mobilehaathi · Dec 8, 2012, 02:28 PM

Refurbs are as good as new. The biggest difference is your perception.

xEnOnn · Dec 8, 2012, 02:45 PM

Yes, perceptually, it is new. And I don't really mind having a refurbished set for saving a few bucks. My only concern is if it does really break easily again like what some have told me.

mobilehaathi · Dec 8, 2012, 02:49 PM

If you're going to worry endlessly about it, just cough up the extra $$ for a new one and peace of mind.

eternlgladiator · Dec 8, 2012, 03:15 PM

Nothing to worry about at all. Only difference is the packaging.

dinggus · Dec 8, 2012, 05:35 PM

I bought a refurbished 27" iMac from Apple in 2010. Out of the computers I've had since 5th grade, it's the best one.

AppleNewton · Dec 10, 2012, 11:23 PM

They're practically new but can't sell them as such.
I've purchased most of my apple products refurbished and if there's anything wronging comes with the same warranty as new and you can get AppleCare for refurbed items as well..so it's a no brainer

0dev · Dec 11, 2012, 11:41 AM

There's practically no difference between refurbs and new products.

zioxide · Dec 11, 2012, 12:19 PM

I have a refurb iPod nano and you couldn't tell the difference between it and a brand new one.

Basically, Apple takes the products that customers returned that they didn't like and gut them. They test all the internal components to make sure they are good as new and then put them in a brand new outer casing. You still get the warranty and everything too, the only major difference is you don't get the fancy box the new ones come in.

Definitely recommended if you want to save a few bucks. You won't know the difference once you take it out of the box.

Dec 8, 2012, 02:17 PM	#1
xEnOnn macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2012	Refurbished iPads, reliable? I have a slight intention to purchase a refurbished iPad just to save a few bucks. But I was warned by people whom I told them about that the refurbished iPads have the tendency for whichever parts it was refurbished to break again. So they believe that the refurbished iPads are likely to break again soon even after repair. Yes I know, even if it breaks, refurbished iPads do have a one year warranty. But it's a lot of trouble and downtime to get things fixed at apple stores. The queue, insisting them to honour the warranty, etc etc. I haven't bought any refurbished items from Apple yet. Anyone has any experience with refurbished apple products, particularly with iPads? Do refurbished iPads give a lot of problems after some time?
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Dec 8, 2012, 02:28 PM	#2
mobilehaathi macrumors 68030 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA	Refurbs are as good as new. The biggest difference is your perception. __________________ Of crimes---none is greater than having things that one desires; Of disasters---none is greater than not knowing when one has enough. Of defects---none brings more sorrow than the desire to attain.
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Dec 8, 2012, 02:49 PM	#4
mobilehaathi macrumors 68030 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA	If you're going to worry endlessly about it, just cough up the extra $$ for a new one and peace of mind. __________________ Of crimes---none is greater than having things that one desires; Of disasters---none is greater than not knowing when one has enough. Of defects---none brings more sorrow than the desire to attain.
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Dec 8, 2012, 03:15 PM	#5
eternlgladiator macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Twin Cities	Nothing to worry about at all. Only difference is the packaging. __________________ 2012 Mac Mini 2.3 i7 iPhone 5 White 32GB iPad Mini White 32GB Wifi
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Dec 10, 2012, 11:23 PM	#7
AppleNewton macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 1 Finite Place	They're practically new but can't sell them as such. I've purchased most of my apple products refurbished and if there's anything wronging comes with the same warranty as new and you can get AppleCare for refurbed items as well..so it's a no brainer __________________ iMac 27" 3.4 i7 Fusion HD \| AppleTV \|\|\|  ACMT \|  ACSP \|  ACTC Shared, Reseller, VPS, and Dedicated Hosting (Surpass Hosting)
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Dec 8, 2012, 02:45 PM	#3
xEnOnn Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2012	Yes, perceptually, it is new. And I don't really mind having a refurbished set for saving a few bucks. My only concern is if it does really break easily again like what some have told me.
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Dec 8, 2012, 05:35 PM	#6
dinggus Banned Join Date: Jan 2012	I bought a refurbished 27" iMac from Apple in 2010. Out of the computers I've had since 5th grade, it's the best one.
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Dec 11, 2012, 11:41 AM	#8
0dev macrumors 68040 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 127.0.0.1	There's practically no difference between refurbs and new products.
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Dec 11, 2012, 12:19 PM	#9
zioxide macrumors 603 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Massachusetts	I have a refurb iPod nano and you couldn't tell the difference between it and a brand new one. Basically, Apple takes the products that customers returned that they didn't like and gut them. They test all the internal components to make sure they are good as new and then put them in a brand new outer casing. You still get the warranty and everything too, the only major difference is you don't get the fancy box the new ones come in. Definitely recommended if you want to save a few bucks. You won't know the difference once you take it out of the box.
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