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Apple today began selling a certified refurbished Apple Pencil for $85 on its online store in the United States only.

A brand new Apple Pencil costs $99 in the United States, so taking the refurbished route yields a savings of $14.

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A refurbished Apple Pencil isn't brand new, but Apple says it undergoes a thorough cleaning process and inspection to ensure it meets Apple's quality standards, including full functionality testing. It's then repackaged in a new box with a Lightning adapter, an extra tip, and the appropriate documentation.

Apple Pencil is a stylus designed specifically to work with iPad Pro, giving artists a tool with a level of precision far beyond that of a finger.

Designed to mimic the feel and sensation of using a pen or a pencil, the Apple Pencil has built-in sensors to determine orientation and angle, and to detect a range of forces for pressure-sensitive drawing and writing. Apple has optimized the iPad Pro and iOS to ensure the Apple Pencil has minimal latency.

With iOS 11, iPad Pro users are able to add handwriting and drawings alongside text, and search handwritten notes using Spotlight.

A refurbished Apple Pencil comes with Apple's standard one-year limited hardware warranty covering manufacturing defects.

Article Link: Apple Begins Selling Refurbished Apple Pencil for $85
 
Why do people dislike refurbished products? I would think if Apple could go back and recheck the item, fix anything wrong and give you 15% off, it's a good thing. Is it just because it's not new?

Nothing wrong with Apple refurbished...but in this instance, I really can't see why someone wouldn't just pay the trivial difference for a new one. Refurb should be ~50, IMO.
 
Still over priced

That Depends. Overpriced would only be judged by somebody that puts the Apple Pencil to full use and appreciates it's potential. It Might overpriced you, but for others, they might purchase one without a second thought for that price and it's capabilities, especially if you're someone into graphic design.
 
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That's what I'm wondering too. My biggest question is, did they replace the battery?

Yep. Would be curious as well. On MacBooks they do replace the battery – this and the standard warranty (and even apple care if you choose) makes refurbished items a lot better deals than 3rd party "pre-loved" offerings.

I wonder if there's a way to measure the Pencil's battery performance without taking it apart?
 
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