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iPad Refurbished timeline
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You will probably have a long wait, Apple hasn't even started selling M1 versions and those came out in May 2021.
Likely not until after the M3 iPads are released.
Unlike Macs, refurbs for iPhones and iPads usually become available only after there's a new model.
If I were you I would get a refurb from another seller, not directly from Apple. Try Best Buy, they have good prices on the M1 pros, if they are still in stock. I would personally buy an M1 over a m2 because of the price difference, but if you have your heart set on an M2, you will likely have to wait a little while
How much are you trying to save? Trying to stack a sale + open box discount at Best Buy might be worth a shot. Just as an example, someone could get the 256gb iPad Air open box in excellent condition for $603 instead of $749. Items in variety of conditions are pulled from their national inventory and availability is curated to your zip if you prefer driving out to a local store to check it out in person instead of getting it shipped to your residence. They also price match the competition if you want to look online for prices and take advantage of it in the store.
If you live near a Micro Center, they currently have them for $80 off in-store only.
Well my problem is that I have a lot of gift cards to apple…so just need to use it up. Don’t need anything but I do use my iPad Air 3 a lot and figured I can just upgrade it. Figured get the most bang for my buck with refurb vs student discount. Looks like I will end just going student discount route.
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Unless I've missed it before, Apple has finally started selling refurbished 11-inch 3rd generation iPad Pros (M1 versions) in the UK. These models were first released on the 21st of May 2021. That was over 20 months ago.
They start at £639 for the 128GB WiFi model. That compares to £669 for a new 5th generation Air with 64GB of storage and £899 for the equivalent M2 Pro.
No sign of the 12.9-inch versions yet, but I would imagine they will appear soon.
They start at £639 for the 128GB WiFi model. That compares to £669 for a new 5th generation Air with 64GB of storage and £899 for the equivalent M2 Pro.
No sign of the 12.9-inch versions yet, but I would imagine they will appear soon.
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Still no M1 iPP refurbs on the US refurb store although the images for the the 2018 iPad Pros (A12X, no LiDAR) have been swapped with the 2021 iPad Pros (M1)—likely a bug.
Damn, they appeared in the German refurbished store as well, and now I bought one
Was thinking about updating my air 3 for ages, wanted the air 5, then prices went up, considered air4 refurbed, but wanted the new camera and ideally the M1…so that’s my birthday present to myself sorted ;-)
They must be imminent for the US, and I don't think we will have long to wait for the 12.9-inch version.Damn, they appeared in the German refurbished store as well, and now I bought one
Was thinking about updating my air 3 for ages, wanted the air 5, then prices went up, considered air4 refurbed, but wanted the new camera and ideally the M1…so that’s my birthday present to myself sorted ;-)
They're more of a bargain for us in Europe as the prices have gone up so much recently. The original price of the base 11-inch iPad Pro was £749 and I think Apple increased that to £799. The new M2 version starts at £899. A £260 difference between a refurbished M1 and a new M2 is significant.
For a bit more context, the 10th-generation iPad starts at £499. The refurbished M1 iPad Pro offers a lot more for the extra £140.
Congratulations on your purchase flobach. It's somewhat of a bargain as far as Apple is concerned.
Refurb from apple come with a new battery and easy/full 1 year warranty. Refurbs from other sellers could have a few to a ton of cycles on the battery. If warranty is provided by the seller, you can bet it will suck. it's a YMMV/lottery
The 11-inch 3rd generation iPad Pros (M1) are in the US refurbished store now starting at $639. As Whyy says below, the 12.9-inch versions are also available starting at $889, but they're yet to make an appearance in the UK store.
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I am waiting for the 12.9 version too, let’s hope it appears on the UK refurbished store. I assume the base model will cost 849 GBP.
Yes, I know what you mean about doubting you will ever buy a new iPad again. I picked up a three-month-old 256GB 11-inch M1 Pro for less than the cost of a base model 10th-generation iPad, and under half the price of the equivalent M2 version.