Refurbished iPad 2 w/ Wi-Fi 16GB - White + Black €319 @ Apple Store Online)

Digitalism

http://store.apple.com/ie/browse/home/specialdeals/ipad/ipad2_wi_fi

Looks like a good deal for me. Im pretty sure apple refurbs come with a new original box and all new accessories also, just will have the typical lightly scratched porcelain back as with all ipods/ipads, but AFAIK, they replace the back if its dented so its not like buying a used one on ebay or whatever. They also replace the battery with a new fresh one.

Overview

Apple Certified Refurbished Products

• Quality products at great prices
• Rigorous refurbishment process prior to sale
• Covered by Apple's one-year limited warranty
• Covered by Apple's 14-day returns policy
• AppleCare Protection Plan can be purchased
• Engraving and gift wrap not available for refurbished iPads
• Supplies are limited

They also have the 32GB for €379 delivered.

whiterebel

Digitalism wrote: »

http://store.apple.com/ie/browse/home/specialdeals/ipad/ipad2_wi_fi

Looks like a good deal for me. Im pretty sure apple refurbs come with a new original box and all new accessories also, just will have the typical lightly scratched porcelain back as with all ipods/ipads, but AFAIK, they replace the back if its dented so its not like buying a used one on ebay or whatever. They also replace the battery with a new fresh one.



They also have the 32GB for €379 delivered.

Apparently they replace the casing, but it will be in a plain box, not a new iPad box.

slave1

I picked up a white 16gig wi-fi refurb a few months back.
New screen and bac, came in a white box with charging cable and 3-pin socket adaptor.
Great price guys, go for it!!
PS you can get some cashback from various sites like bethrifty etc. on Apple purchases

manu2009

Black and white 16gbs are out of stock...

rebeve

Grabbed a 32gig, nice 1.Good find

Nonoperational

Decent price. Refurbs basically = new...

Mr Blobby

Any idea when these get restocked ?

Looking to get a 16GB one.

whiterebel

blobby360 wrote: »

Any idea when these get restocked ?

Looking to get a 16GB one.

You just have to keep checking. There's no particular day.

ScrubsfanChris

Both the 16gb and 32gb ipad Wifi White versions are back instock, hurry because they wont last long...

16GB
http://store.apple.com/ie/product/FC979B/A?afid=p204|1923420&cid=AOS-EMEA-Aff-All

32GB
http://store.apple.com/ie/product/FC980B/A?afid=p204|1923420&cid=AOS-EMEA-Aff-All

Mabye a Mod could add "update" or similar to the thread title.

omb0wyn5ehpij9

16GB is out of stock again

meoklmrk91

Feck it, I'm going to sell my Kindle and get one, at that price they are well worth it in fairness. Have followed the thread to make sure I don't miss out on the 16GB again.

ScrubsfanChris

meoklmrk91 wrote: »

Feck it, I'm going to sell my Kindle and get one, at that price they are well worth it in fairness. Have followed the thread to make sure I don't miss out on the 16GB again.

Bookmark/save this website: http://www.refurb.me/ir/

You can set up email alerts for different models and price ranges.
It saves you the worry of missing out.

Soarer

The question is, are iPads gonna fall in price because of the Nexus?

meoklmrk91

Soarer wrote: »

The question is, are iPads gonna fall in price because of the Nexus?

Personally, I doubt it regardless of whether or not the nexus is cheaper people are always going to buy Apple products, for the cool factor outside the tech community and/or because they are already in the apple ecosystem, they have an iPod, iPhone already etc. so they have already paid for the apps.

That is why I am going for the iPad, have had an iPhone for over 2 years now and can't imagine life without it, even though I think the Nexus 7 is seriously cool, has a great price point and is an excellent product, whats the point in me paying for the same apps again?

Soarer

You pay for apps??

fl4pj4ck

Soarer wrote: »

You pay for apps??

you prefer stealing?

Soarer

No. Do you?

Just 'cause someone asks a certain question doesn't mean they subscribe to the question asked.

Omega28

I keep missing out on these

jamesd

Got one for work yday morning after I saw your post - Thanks.

ScrubsfanChris wrote: »

Both the 16gb and 32gb ipad Wifi White versions are back instock, hurry because they wont last long...

16GB
http://store.apple.com/ie/product/FC979B/A?afid=p204|1923420&cid=AOS-EMEA-Aff-All

32GB
http://store.apple.com/ie/product/FC980B/A?afid=p204|1923420&cid=AOS-EMEA-Aff-All

Mabye a Mod could add "update" or similar to the thread title.

Borgman100

1pad 2 WIFI 16Gb (black) back in stock 319EUR

http://store.apple.com/ie/product/FC769B/A?fnode=MjYyNzU2NTI

meoklmrk91

Borgman100 wrote: »

1pad 2 WIFI 16Gb (black) back in stock 319EUR

http://store.apple.com/ie/product/FC769B/A?fnode=MjYyNzU2NTI

Thank you, just ordered mine

ScrubsfanChris

After ordering mine yesterday, it arrived today around lunch time.
The thing looks brand new with new casing and front glass, nothing on the outside would give away that its refurbished except if you looked up the serial number.

Happy out and saved €80 in the process.....

meoklmrk91

ScrubsfanChris wrote: »

After ordering mine yesterday, it arrived today around lunch time.
The thing looks brand new with new casing and front glass, nothing on the outside would give away that its refurbished except if you looked up the serial number.

Happy out and saved €80 in the process.....

It will be here tomorrow :eek::D, now I can't fecking wait to play with my new toy.

Omega28

Maybe u guys can help, I'm undecided to buy the one with wifi or without? see I use mobile broadband for my laptop because I'm not fixed to a contract and the ipad has no usb for me to connect my modem so

meoklmrk91

Dylanmc111 wrote: »

Maybe u guys can help, I'm undecided to buy the one with wifi or without? see I use mobile broadband for my laptop because I'm not fixed to a contract and the ipad has no usb for me to connect my modem so

If you have the dongle, which looks like this, http://www.internetdongle.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Dongle-Guide-Image.jpg, then you will have to get a 3G iPad as the dongles do no provide wifi so you will have nothing to connect to.

If however you have a mifi which looks like this http://cdn1.mos.techradar.com///Review%20images/TechRadar/Gadgets/Three%20MiFi%20E586/_MG_0131-380-75.jpg , then you will be able to connect your ipad to is via wifi.

I would be careful here, no point in buying an iPad if you have no internet connection, so if you don't have any wifi to connect it to then you would be better off getting the 3G+wifi model. If you are still confused post up a bit of information about your mobile broadband device and/or a pic.

Omega28

thanks for the info. I have the O2 dongle which connects to the laptop via USB. I only get to use wifi when I'm at my mothers house and gf's house.

I wonder if I change from my O2 dongle to the mifi device would it cost extra I get 15gigs a month from O2.

meoklmrk91

Dylanmc111 wrote: »

thanks for the info. I have the O2 dongle which connects to the laptop via USB. I only get to use wifi when I'm at my mothers house and gf's house.

I wonder if I change from my O2 dongle to the mifi device would it cost extra I get 15gigs a month from O2.

See here:

http://www.o2online.ie/o2/shop/broadband/hotshots.php

You can get it on it's own for €59 or subsidised if you sign up to contract. If you buy the mifi device on it's own then your monthly bill won't cost any extra as long as you don't go over your 15GB limit, probably the same too if you sign a contract. All you do when you get your device is take your sim card out of the USB dongle and put it into the mifi.

Omega28

the problem is I'm nearly hitting my 15gigs on my laptop and if I bought a ipad I know I'd hit the 15gigs for sure, that's why I'm looking at three broadband, there doing 60gigs for 30 euro a month!

meoklmrk91

Dylanmc111 wrote: »

the problem is I'm nearly hitting my 15gigs on my laptop and if I bought a ipad I know I'd hit the 15gigs for sure, that's why I'm looking at three broadband, there doing 60gigs for 30 euro a month!

I am on three myself, I will say that yes there is issues with their service but I for one am a very happy customer. What I would recommend is if you know someone who has a three phone or mobile broadband then get them to come over to your house and check what kind of speeds you get.

Also you can check here if your area is covered in the national BB scheme, this does not however guarantee that you will get good coverage. My area is covered and it vastly improved the service for when I am at home, however my sister also lives in a National BB scheme area about 5 minutes from me and I can get no coverage at her house what so ever.

http://www.dcenr.gov.ie/communications/communications+development/national+broadband+scheme.htm

meoklmrk91

Hey all,

iPad arrived this morning and I can safely say I am again in love it, this is my first boards post with it. I always thought of it as just a big iPhone or iPod but I was very,very wrong. I took some pics of the unboxing for anyone who is interested I will post them up soon.

Omega28

meoklmrk91 wrote: »

Hey all,

iPad arrived this morning and I can safely say I am again in love it, this is my first boards post with it. I always thought of it as just a big iPhone or iPod but I was very,very wrong. I took some pics of the unboxing for anyone who is interested I will post them up soon.

Ah that's deadly!

I'm gonna go for the wifi one when it comes back in stock, I keep missing out on them:mad:

how often do the refurbs come back in stock?

do it come in the original box?

p.s do post pics of it:D

ScrubsfanChris

Dylanmc111 wrote: »

Ah that's deadly!

I'm gonna go for the wifi one when it comes back in stock, I keep missing out on them:mad:

how often do the refurbs come back in stock?

do it come in the original box?

p.s do post pics of it:D

There is no real average, the black is about every 5/6 days and the white around 9. Use refurb.me

meoklmrk91

Right here is some pics of the unboxing.

It came in a normal brown box, I thought there would be an unbranded box inside, but instead.....


A close of up the writing on the front.


A pic of the front of the iPad and the accessories that come in the box.


It really is just like brand new, if it didn't say refurbished on the box You really wouldn't believe it.

ScrubsfanChris

ScrubsfanChris wrote: »

16GB White
http://store.apple.com/ie/product/FC979B/A?afid=p204|1923420&cid=AOS-EMEA-Aff-All

Back in stock now. 347 units according to refurb.me

Kamjana

ScrubsfanChris wrote: »

Back in stock now. 347 units according to refurb.me

Still says out of stock.

EDIT : Actually its the 3G ones that are in stock http://store.apple.com/ie/product/FC982B/A?afid=p204%7C1923420&cid=AOS-EMEA-Aff-All

ScrubsfanChris

Kamjana wrote: »

Still says out of stock.

EDIT : Actually its the 3G ones that are in stock http://store.apple.com/ie/product/FC982B/A?afid=p204%7C1923420&cid=AOS-EMEA-Aff-All

White 16gb wifi version is in stock at my end. Make sure you select the white option on right of page.

Lenny

I was always anti against the ipad.. as in thinking of it as a big iphone.. although i have a iphone4 sitting the drawer unused(use an android) but i may just get this myself. can anyone tell me what ios version they're shipped with?
white & black are showing out of stock for me also..(16+32)
I also think if you go through fatcheese you get 2% back or so

Keano

Lenny wrote: »

I was always anti against the ipad.. as in thinking of it as a big iphone.. although i have a iphone4 sitting the drawer unused(use an android) but i may just get this myself. can anyone tell me what ios version they're shipped with?
white & black are showing out of stock for me also..(16+32)
I also think if you go through fatcheese you get 2% back or so

There could still be some stock of iPads using iOS 4.3. There's no indication on the iPad box as to what iOS is installed. You'll be able to update soon anyhow

Lenny

Keano A Legend wrote: »

There could still be some stock of iPads using iOS 4.3. There's no indication on the iPad box as to what iOS is installed. You'll be able to update soon anyhow

I'd be wondering what ios they're on to jailbreak..

meoklmrk91

Lenny wrote: »

I was always anti against the ipad.. as in thinking of it as a big iphone.. although i have a iphone4 sitting the drawer unused(use an android) but i may just get this myself. can anyone tell me what ios version they're shipped with?
white & black are showing out of stock for me also..(16+32)
I also think if you go through fatcheese you get 2% back or so

Hey, mine came with 5.1

tk123

Does anyone know if the 32gb wifi only versions come up often - looks like they were up for less than an hour last time so not sure if I should hold out and wait for one or just get the 64gb now?

homer911

Can anyone give guidance on why I'd want a 64GB or 32GB iPad over a 16GB one?

What is likely to take up storage space? Photos? Music? The operating system? Apps?

If I had a 16GB iPad with say a dozen apps, how much space would I be likely to be left with for everything else?

Thanks

meoklmrk91

homer911 wrote: »

Can anyone give guidance on why I'd want a 64GB or 32GB iPad over a 16GB one?

What is likely to take up storage space? Photos? Music? The operating system? Apps?

If I had a 16GB iPad with say a dozen apps, how much space would I be likely to be left with for everything else?

Thanks

If you have a large music library then that could take up a lot of space, for that reason I decided not to put my music on my iPad, I already have an iPhone so my music is already on that,

I'm using my iPad for apps mostly, it is impossible to tell you how much memory you would have left with a dozen apps as the apps are all different sizes s take up different amounts of space. What I can tell you is that I have about 30 odd apps on mine and I have over 7GB left over. If I was gong to be put my music on my iPad as well then I would have to make some sacrifices with apps.

GeneralC

what's the advantage of jailbreaking the ipad?

patch

tk123 wrote: »

Does anyone know if the 32gb wifi only versions come up often - looks like they were up for less than an hour last time so not sure if I should hold out and wait for one or just get the 64gb now?

2 weeks ago the 32gb ones were in stock for a few days. Just keep checking back, they'll turn up again.

tk123

patch wrote: »

2 weeks ago the 32gb ones were in stock for a few days. Just keep checking back, they'll turn up again.

GAH!!:( Well I waited too long to get the 64GB - out of stock!! So I guess I'll have to wait and see what happens..

banchang

16gb & 64gb in stock again now

stuba

Just placed an order for the 16gb, waiting for a confirmation email now though...

meoklmrk91

stuba wrote: »

Just placed an order for the 16gb, waiting for a confirmation email now though...

They will call you in a couple of hours to confirm all your details and then the confirmation email will come through.

stuba

Ya? Cool man. They must have changed that since the last time I ordered my mac. Just got a confirmation email, a few minutes later. Wasnt such a limited supply then though. Still no email off refurb.me, or is that just me??

meoklmrk91

stuba wrote: »

Ya? Cool man. They must have changed that since the last time I ordered my mac. Just got a confirmation email, a few minutes later. Wasnt such a limited supply then though. Still no email off refurb.me, or is that just me??

I never got an email off refurb.me, luckily I just happened to be on boards and saw they were back in stock.