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    refurbished ipad, good enough?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by kenny1999, Aug 9, 2016.

  1. kenny1999

    kenny1999 Notebook Evangelist

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    what;s the actual possible difference between a perfectly new ipad and a refurbished ipad?

    is it good enough? Thinking about if I should go for a refurbished one
     
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    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Lack of a fancy retail box, and maybe a tiny defect or two on the case. Other than that, there's no real difference between new and refurbished. They even have the same warranty, which you can extend with AppleCare.
     
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    Rhodan NBR Expert of Nothing

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    When it comes to iPads the only actual difference should ~15% in cost and a non retail box. There should be no defects on the device as Apple states "All refurbished iPad models also include a brand new battery and outer shell."

    I've purchased many refurbished apple products over the years and have yet to receive one with defects.
     
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    kenny1999 Notebook Evangelist

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    Sorry My English is not good (*not first language)


    I've purchased many refurbished apple products over the years and have yet to receive one with defects.


    <<<< Did you mean one of your iPad had defects or none of your iPad had defects.


    I don't care any surface scratch , I wish to know if a refurbished iPad will not last as long as a new iPad
     
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    Rhodan NBR Expert of Nothing

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    Mac mini, ipads, MacBook Air and pros. All arrived in like new condition without any defects.
     
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