IPAD 2

Make sure to pay.

 

If you want a cell data plan, make sure you are buying one that has the capability. For $399, I doubt it has one.

 

You can get a 32gb refurbished iPad 2 through Apple.com for $399. Ive got 2 iPhones, 1 macbook, 1 iMac, and 1 iPad refurbished and they all were in perfect condition with the same warranty as a new one. Apple actually replaces and damaged parts of the product to put it back into a new product look, but using refurbished and tested parts. For the same price I would get the refurbished one!

http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/ipad

 

Don't buy accessories at the apple store. $$$

 

Check out for light leaks on the side of the screen and dead pixels when you buy it. Otherwise, apple products are rather safe to buy. Remember apple has a "no questions asked" 14 day return policy so you have plenty of time to use the ipad to sus out any problems.

 

I believe the new iPad 2s are wifi only.

The cell phone thing he is talking about is that some models of iPad have 3G (or LTE/4G on new ipads) radios that you can buy month to month data plans instead of relying on wireless.

If you are near a microcenter, check them out. They have had iPad 2s on sale new for 359 a lot here recently.

EDIT: here
http://www.microcenter.com/storefronts/apple/ipad2.html

 

internet access when you are not in range of wi-fi

 

The funniest scams are the ones where guys are selling new iPads out of their van. They let you see it and try it out. Then, they sell you a weighted iPad box with no iPad at some unbelievable bargain. People are so stupid to fall for that...but they do.

I got your new iPad2 right here, man! 32 GB for only $150!

 

http://www.cowboom.com/deal-of-the-day.cfm?utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_source=4485850&utm_campaign=CJ

 

lol - that would explain this...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/14-empty-iP...?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item27c7498374

I was searching for an ipad when I came across that and thought why/who would pay that much for empty boxes...ahhhh - I see...

 

Have fun with the awesome Apple family...not.

 

...and so it begins.

 

Really the only accessory you are likely to need is a case, and perhaps a screen protector film. Maybe a stylus if you want to use drawing/art apps or handwriting apps. Most places that sell ipads will have them, but amazon often has better prices.

 

Apple has been regularly selling 16GB iPad 2 refurbs for $319

Pretty good deal, but 32gb would be a lot better.

 

There is a new version of the iPad 2 selling at $399. It has 32nm die process vs. 45nm of the original. Which means a 15-30% better battery life. The problem is identifying one before you buy it.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/5789/the-ipad-24-review-32nm-a5-tested/1

 

Why are the 2s still about as expensive as the 3s?

I would check Craigslist.

DD

 

1994 called. They want their snarky comment back.