Refurbished iPad 2s?

There is no schedule for refurbs of any kind. They are posted to the refurb site as they become available.

 

Why would you think that?

Refurbs will first go to supply the stores with warranty exchange units in lieu of brand new units. Only after there's adequate supply of those will they end up on apple.com

With the ipad1 it took until September or so before refurbs were available, if I remember correctly.

... and the joke was on the people who waited months for a "bargain" -- refurbs were only $50 off retail price. If that holds true for the ipad2, that translates to maybe $10-$20 in real savings compared to buying from Target (5% discount w/ RedCard) or a mailorder place so you don't pay sales tax.

Is it worth $10-20 to wait three or four months? I wouldn't be for me.

 

Maybe to some people, the principle of "every single penny counts" applies?

 

Although there would be exceptions, as a general case I'd question the true need of an ipad2 vs refurb ipad1 or other device if $10-$20 made a huge difference to someone.

 

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Maybe in 6 months?

 

Last year the first refurbished iPads became available in mid-late October (6 months), and even then I think it was only $50 less.