Apple Offers 'Special Limited Time' Pricing on Refurbished Wi-Fi iPads

[MacRumors]

Apple today announced a "special limited time" offer of reduced pricing on all three refurbished Wi-Fi iPad models in its U.S. online store, dropping the price of the 16 GB model by additional $20 and the 32 GB and 64 GB models by an additional $50 over the standard refurbished prices.

All refurbished iPads come with brand-new batteries and external shells and include one-year warranties. Refurbished iPad Wi-Fi + 3G models are not included in the special pricing and continue to be offered at $50 off relative to brand-new units.

Article Link: Apple Offers 'Special Limited Time' Pricing on Refurbished Wi-Fi iPads

 

[notjustjay]

Cue "they must be clearing them out for the iPad 2" speculation in 3, 2, 1...

 

[840quadra]

Perhaps waiting for the 2nd generation iPad will be cost prohibitive now? . Tempting to say the least!

 

[HarryKeogh]

Do the refurbished iPads have a retina display?

 

[Mister Snitch]

Those won't last long.

 

[AAPLaday]

Cue "they must be clearing them out for the iPad 2" speculation in 3, 2, 1...

They are only doing this because a new one is coming out on xmas day!!!

/sarcasm

Its good that refurbs come with new batteries. Very good

 

[NebulaClash]

Yes, longer term this is clearing them out before the second version is ready, but in the shorter term this is a Christmas special. Get the units out the door this quarter, have a blowout Christmas, more people try the iPad instead of something else.

 

[franswa za]

iPad 2 is imminent

 

[FreeState]

Must be because I just got mine in the mail today (non-refurb at regular price for a gift).

 

[adnoh]

Do the refurbished iPads have a retina display?

Yes, apple take returned models, refurbish them and then put in a better screen than the original. It's part of the super secret "let's test the retina display in old refurb models before releasing the iPad 2" strategy.

Are you for frickin real?

 

[silentnite]

Yep, I smell a refresh around the corner and sooner than we think. Buckle up!

 

[sjo]

Is there some manufacturing problem than causes DOAs or breaking after brief usage? And now Apple have to move those as refurbished by offering special prices?

 

[cdylanmr]

Holding out for the iPad 2!

 

[shartypants]

Very nice, good pricing. I am tempted to buy a Wi-Fi version, hmm... or just wait for the next model, decisions decisions...

 

[alakazzam]

Sweet!

I'm still going to wait till iPad 2 though just can not justify spending that much money right now.... especially with all the rumors floating around

 

[kirk26]

Yes, apple take returned models, refurbish them and then put in a better screen than the original. It's part of the super secret "let's test the retina display in old refurb models before releasing the iPad 2" strategy.

Are you for frickin real?

No need to be rude. They are just asking a question.

 

[HarryKeogh]

Yes, apple take returned models, refurbish them and then put in a better screen than the original. It's part of the super secret "let's test the retina display in old refurb models before releasing the iPad 2" strategy.

Are you for frickin real?

(probably should have included the sarcastic smiley in my original comment but it just never occured to me that someone might take it seriously.)

 

[sotiredofsoup]

Yes, apple take returned models, refurbish them and then put in a better screen than the original. It's part of the super secret "let's test the retina display in old refurb models before releasing the iPad 2" strategy.

Are you for frickin real?

lol, you took the bait for that one.

 

[nagromme]

New shell and battery, full warranty... that’s close enough to new for me! Apple’s entry-level computer is now less then my friend’s Dell that has an awful screen and has failed repeatedly. (And I recommended it to her )

Do the refurbished iPads have a retina display?

No iPad (or other device of similar size) has a retina display, and next year’s models are unlikely to either.

At 10” screen sizes, the cost would be huge. (But they’re still good screens, and not viewed as close-up as a hand-held screen, so retina sharpness isn’t as useful. Still would be great to have someday!)

 

[Orange™]

haha, suckers!

I wouldn't pay $400 for a new one, who would when a new one is not even 100 days away?

 

[kas23]

Geez, can Apple get anymore desperate in getting rid of these things? It's like an iPad blowout has been occurring for last few weeks. Next up, Burlington Coat Factory, Big Lots, and Aldi.

I wouldn't pay $400 for a new one, who would when a new one is not even 100 days away?

Preach on, bro. Really, the iPad has had its 9 full months of glory. They really can't be riding this wave too much longer.

 

[johnnymg]

I wouldn't pay $400 for a new one, who would when a new one is not even 100 days away?

Sorry to burst your tiny bubble but these won't last long. You don't know when the update will be available!

cheers
JohnG

 

[NebulaClash]

Desperation has nothing to do with it, as you well know given the smashing success of the iPads. It does have to do with opportunity. Apple knows competition will eventually come in this market (beyond that Samsung Tab), and the more people who buy iPads now the better.

 

[dXTC]

Oh wow. I had been waffling between an iPad and an Air or other small notebook for portability. The price reduction on the 64 Gb may be too tempting to pass up.

I guess it's time to go be all nice-like to the wifey...

 

[conceptuweasel]

https://www.macrumors.com/2010/11/18/t-j-maxx-offering-16-gb-wi-fi-ipads-for-399/

TJMaxx and Marshalls has/had them for $399.