Apple Begins Selling Refurbished 10.5-Inch iPad Pro Models

[B4U]

Almost matching what I paid for a new one back in October.
Got the 256GB for $639.

 

[themastermind]

I had bought the larger iPad Pro when it came out, hoping to replace a laptop. It worked really well for about 90% of what I need to do, unfortunately the 10% it couldn't do makes 90% of my income. I ended up getting a new MacBook Pro to replace my old laptop.

I love the iPad, but its just too restricted and locked down when it comes to building enterprise and business apps. Its gotten better, but its not there yet.

I wish Apple would do something like a Microsoft Surface Pro... aka. a fully functioning OS in a tablet form. Now there is something I could get on board with and throw down some hard earned $$ for.

 

[jamface]

Your hypothetical iPad that runs OSX and that has built in keyboard, trackpad and a couple useful ports is called 13 inch MacBook Pro, which is almost as light and slim as an IPad Pro. Do you get it?

I don't know about that name... sounds a bit too throwback for me. I think your point was that my hypothetical product already exists. Well no, not really. My point was that it's hardly a massive stretch of the imagination to conceive a product that is a perfect combination of both iPad and MacBook. And if this was what Apple decided would make them the most money then it would exist.

Current iPad doesn't replace MacBook (or vice versa), for most people. But at some point the distinction between the two will evaporate.

 

[Piggie]

I used to think Refurbished Apple products were as good as new, but after seeing video about them selling water damaged iPad with the chip underlay all removed, and the battery fiasco (unless they fit a brand new battery in refurbs, which I don't think they do) I have currently lost my confidence.
Yes it may look like new on the outside, but you can't see what's been done inside

 

[conifer]

I used to think Refurbished Apple products were as good as new, but after seeing video about them selling water damaged iPad with the chip underlay all removed, and the battery fiasco (unless they fit a brand new battery in refurbs, which I don't think they do) I have currently lost my confidence.
Yes it may look like new on the outside, but you can't see what's been done inside

Would like to see that video. Makes no sense for Apple to sell damaged goods as their reputation on the line and they warranty it for a year. I would logically guess they would put a new battery in the refurbs also as part of the process.

Refurbs from folks other than Apple are a different story. I would buy a BestBuy refurb but only of a new product a few months out as I am guessing they are more open box or floor models. My BestBuy "refurb" 6s had ten months left on its warranty and is now going on its 3rd year. Oddly enough, it was part of that small group of phones Apple recalled for bad battery so I got a new battery a year out.