New or used ipad?

[kookoo1996]

new for 600$,used for 550$
The used one is only 1 week old....

(It's easier for me to buy from the store,than meet someone to buy the ipad from.)

 

[Johnny05]

Times are tough save some money + tax if you can. As long as the used one is the model you want then you're good to go.

 

[darngooddesign]

If you mean refurbished then go for it. I love refurbs.

 

[jmpnop]

I'd spend the extra $50 and get the new one. I don't like spending that much on an used product, $50 is simply worth for me.

 

[porcupine8]

I'd go used IF you can fully inspect it before handing over the cash. If I were buying online sight-unseen I'd be looking for a bigger discount.

 

[verakot]

I'd never buy a refurb. There is a reason for someone to return it.

 

[kookoo1996]

the used one is not refurbished,and I can only see it,without trying it......Will go for the new one

 

[poloponies]

I'd never buy a refurb. There is a reason for someone to return it.

You're missing the concept. At Apple, "Refurbished" means that it's been restored to factory standards, with a new battery and shell so it's indistinguishable from new in both appearance and function and it has a full year warranty.

I have routinely purchased refurbished computers and iPods from Apple over the years and they've always been like new.

 

[Saberon]

I have opened a brand spankin new iPad and a refurb iPad and I could not in any way tell the difference.

 

[lokster]

when my 3g was new it was fine, but i used it so much after 8 months i had to take it back, it would randomly shut off and wouldnt hold a charge. I got a refurb with a bootloader of 5.08, means any baseband can be downgraded to an unlock. and it seems to be just as good as a brand new one.

even my ipad is a refurb, it had the yellow stain on it for a few weeks, got it replaced and the refurb is working just as awesome.

refurbs arent bad at all, or used ones either, apple has a high standard and you can easiy save 50$+tax probably around 70-80$! penny saved is a penny earned, use the extra money for a case and screen protector.

 

[Lindenhurst]

I'd never buy a refurb. There is a reason for someone to return it.

Doesn't matter what the reason was. When Apple receives it back, they I spect and make it as good as new.

I've bout 3 IMacs and 2 iPads that were refurbs and none ever had any issues. They all looked brand new and came with same warranty as the more expensive "new" one.

 

[ZBoater]

How would the warranty work on the used one?

 

[poloponies]

How would the warranty work on the used one?

Just like it would for the original owner. If there's time left on the 1-year warranty then you have the benefit of that period and you can purchase Applecare to extend it for another year.