14 DAY TRIAL // Apple has revamped the Special Deals area of its online store to include an entirely new section dedicated exclusively to refurbished iPads. For those who plan on acquiring one this holiday season but have any cash to spare, the offers presented at Apple’s deals area may be worth taking a look at.
Cupertino introduces the new iPad section, stating, “Discover Apple-certified iPad products available with special pricing.” All refurbished iPads purchased directly from Apple ship with a new battery, a new encasing, and a 1-year warranty.
[admark=1]Now for the prices.
A 16GB WiFi-only unit is now purchasable for $429.00, which saves the customer $70.00, or 14% off the original retail price ($499).
An even more substantial saving is listed for the 64GB version of the same WiFi-capable iPad. Priced at $599.00, the unit ships for free in under 24 hours, as long as the buyer is a US resident.
A total of five refurbished iPads are currently listed at Apple’s Special Deals area, located here.
For those interested in buying a full fledged computer, Special Deals prices for Macs currently range between $629.00 for a Mac mini (2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo) and $929.00 (MacBook Pro 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo) for systems priced sub-$1,000.
About Apple refurbished products Apple Certified Refurbished Products are pre-owned products that undergo Apple's stringent refurbishment process, prior to being offered for sale. They are returned under Apple's Return and Refund Policies.
While only some units are brought back because of technical issues, all of them undergo the company's rigorous quality-refurbishment process.
Service and support include 90 days of telephone support and a one-year warranty. You have the option of purchasing an AppleCare Protection Plan for your refurb, while shipping is free in the US.