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iPad 1st Generation - Still available new?

  • 19-07-2011 12:30pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,096 ✭✭✭


    Hi All,

    Just wondering does anybody know where or if I could still get a new first generation iPad? I remember hearing someone saying they were in PC World for around €350 or so, but has anybody seen them there recently, or anywhere else for a similar price?

    Thanks


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,004 ✭✭✭ironclaw


    Not aware of anywhere that still stocks them. They did initially to get rid of the stock. Your best bet would be Apple refurb's which are the exact same as new.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,096 ✭✭✭ImDave


    That's great, I never even knew about the refurbished area of the Apple website. Ordering one now! Thanks!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 145 ✭✭Thedogsgone


    Thanks for this...got a refurbished ipad 1 for €339 (16g Wi Fi) last night. Delighted considering I was about to spend €479 on the Ipad 2.

    I'm sure theres a difference between the two but i'll just be using it for facebook/twitter and sky go.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,942 ✭✭✭Danbo!


    Thanks for this...got a refurbished ipad 1 for €339 (16g Wi Fi) last night. Delighted considering I was about to spend €479 on the Ipad 2.

    I'm sure theres a difference between the two but i'll just be using it for facebook/twitter and sky go.

    You're only missing a camera, faster processor and the 1st gen is heavier and fatter. No big deal in my opinion. I bought 1st gen after the 2nd was released and have never had the need for a camera, it's always been fast enough even for newer games and apps and ive never had back trouble carrying it around!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 145 ✭✭Thedogsgone


    Danbo! wrote: »
    You're only missing a camera, faster processor and the 1st gen is heavier and fatter. No big deal in my opinion. I bought 1st gen after the 2nd was released and have never had the need for a camera, it's always been fast enough even for newer games and apps and ive never had back trouble carrying it around!

    It will probably never leave the house anyway so carrying it around wont be an issue (apart from holidays and whatnot).

    Cant wait to get it now, apple say delivery will be between the 22nd and the 25th so I could possibly have it for the weekend which would be quite, quite awesome. :D


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,004 ✭✭✭ironclaw


    In case anyone would be interested, I have a Zagg Invisible Shield for the original iPad (Full Body Coverage)

    http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/apple-ipad-3g-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php

    Never been used, still in the box. €20 posted or delivered South Dublin.

    SOLD


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,942 ✭✭✭Danbo!


    ironclaw wrote: »
    In case anyone would be interested, I have a Zagg Invisible Shield for the original iPad (Full Body Coverage)

    http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/apple-ipad-3g-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php

    Never been used, still in the box. €20 posted or delivered South Dublin.

    Dropping you a pm....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 145 ✭✭Thedogsgone


    Ordered tuesday night.....arrived thursday lunchtime.

    That, my friends is service.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,942 ✭✭✭Danbo!


    Ordered tuesday night.....arrived thursday lunchtime.

    That, my friends is service.

    Pfft, I got the zagg case off ironclaw and he was at my house within 3 hours :D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,258 ✭✭✭Tora Bora


    ironclaw wrote: »
    Not aware of anywhere that still stocks them. They did initially to get rid of the stock. Your best bet would be Apple refurb's which are the exact same as new.

    In other words, a new Apple product, is about as good, as a painted up, clapped out used one:mad:
    Thst guy, Jobs is some merketeer:cool:


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,004 ✭✭✭ironclaw


    Tora Bora wrote: »
    In other words, a new Apple product, is about as good, as a painted up, clapped out used one:mad:
    Thst guy, Jobs is some merketeer:cool:

    Not quite. The refurb is as good as new. However there is a good bit of difference between iPad 1 and 2. Mainly comes down to how you want to use it. Unless cameras and speed are your thing, the iPad 1 is grand.


  • Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    Tora Bora wrote: »
    In other words, a new Apple product, is about as good, as a painted up, clapped out used one:mad:
    Thst guy, Jobs is some merketeer:cool:

    Jobs, and Acer and Dell and Asus and Toshiba and Sony.......They all do refurbs. With the Apple ones it may be as simple as a return due to a chnage of mind. Can't be sold new, so it is checked thoroughly and sold as a refurb.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 145 ✭✭Thedogsgone


    whiterebel wrote: »
    Jobs, and Acer and Dell and Asus and Toshiba and Sony.......They all do refurbs. With the Apple ones it may be as simple as a return due to a chnage of mind. Can't be sold new, so it is checked thoroughly and sold as a refurb.

    Plus theres a years guarantee with the refurbs so you are ok if anything goes wrong....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 keith194


    I've a brand new 1st gen iPad for sale if anyone's interested. Box was never opened and is still wrapped in plastic.


  • Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    keith194 wrote: »
    I've a brand new 1st gen iPad for sale if anyone's interested. Box was never opened and is still wrapped in plastic.

    No buying or selling here. Try adverts.ie


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