14 DAY TRIAL // Previously capped at $100, the maximum savings for first-generation iPads purchasable through Apple Deals have increased to $130, but only for those models that are capable of 3G networking.
Up until today, Apple offered a maximum $100 discount for any first-generation iPad sold through its Special Deals section, whether it was a WiFi-only model, or a 3G-capable unit.
By purchasing an item from the iPad refurbs page today, you’ll be able to save $130 for any of the following configurations:
Refurbished iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G 16GB (first generation) - $399.00 Refurbished iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G 32GB (first generation) - $499.00 Refurbished iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G 64GB (first generation) - $599.00
The same prices apply to iPads that don’t do 3G but have more storage capacity, though the savings are calculated as being more valuable for those who purchase the tablets that can handle both networking protocols.
Apple’s first-generation post-PC device is still popular half a year into the launch of the iPad 2, the company’s second-generation tablet computer.
Boasting the A4 single-core chip, a 9.7-inch widescreen display, a 10-hour battery life and the most intuitive mobile OS out there, the original iPad is still a hot selling item, if only as a refurb through Apple Deals.
The iPad 2 ups the ante as far as technical specifications are concerned - adding dual cameras, a faster processor and graphics, and more - as well as from a design point of view.
When the iPad 2 was launched, customers could buy one for the price of an iPad 1, whereas the original tablet began to sell for $100 below that mark.
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.