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Refurb IPAD 3

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    #32
    juan.kerr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,766 ✭✭✭juan.kerr


    Jimdagym wrote: »
    Its pretty clear, its the new one :confused:

    How is it clear? Does the Apple site say iPad4?


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    #33
    juan.kerr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,766 ✭✭✭juan.kerr


    MrStuffins wrote: »
    Who gives a sh*t?

    I do, but I don't care whether you do or not, strangely.


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    #34
    Jimdagym
    Registered Users Posts: 3,843 ✭✭✭Jimdagym


    juan.kerr wrote: »
    How is it clear? Does the Apple site say iPad4?

    There is no such thing as iPad 4.


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    #35
    juan.kerr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,766 ✭✭✭juan.kerr


    Jimdagym wrote: »
    There is no such thing as iPad 4.

    Okay, the '4th Generation iPad' colloquially referred to as the iPad 4.


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    #36
    Jimdagym
    Registered Users Posts: 3,843 ✭✭✭Jimdagym


    juan.kerr wrote: »
    Okay, the '4th Generation iPad' colloquially referred to as the iPad 4.

    Oh, you mean the iPad with Retina display????


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    #37
    juan.kerr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,766 ✭✭✭juan.kerr


    Jimdagym wrote: »
    Oh, you mean the iPad with Retina display????

    Well the third-generation iPad had 'Retina Display' so no, I'm referring to the next generation, the one announced in the last 2 weeks.

    Clearly there is confusion.


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    #38
    TsuDhoNimh
    Registered Users Posts: 382 ✭✭TsuDhoNimh


    Lord Spence wrote: »
    Apple store have the refurbished iPad 3 for sale for €389, the new ipad is €509!! and has that stupid lighting dock connector.
    There are other (relatively minor - e.g. change from A5X to A6X chip) differences between the 3 and the 4, but Lord Spence outlined the main/most obvious difference by referencing the lightning (slight typo in his OP there) connector.

    If it has a lightening connector, it's a 4, if it has retina display and no lightening connector it's a 3.
    Jimdagym wrote: »
    There is no such thing as iPad 4.
    I think everyone in the industry referrers to it as the 4.

    The real confusion comes from the fact that you can't buy a new 3 directly from the Apple site (as far as I'm aware, though open to correction). Apple now offer the 2 as the 'entry level' at a lower cost and are happy to do so as they can really upsell to the 4 given some of the functionality such as the retina display. The differences between the 3 and the 4 mean that the upsell would be extremely difficult, so they haven't dropped the price of the 3 so that it doesn't impact on sales of the 4 and instead have just retained the supply to mini, 2 and 4.


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    #39
    Jimdagym
    Registered Users Posts: 3,843 ✭✭✭Jimdagym


    juan.kerr wrote: »
    Well the third-generation iPad had 'Retina Display' so no, I'm referring to the next generation, the one announced in the last 2 weeks.

    Clearly there is confusion.

    AFAIR the "iPad 3" was sold/marketed as "the new iPad" (yes it had retina display). It was only referred by apple as ipad 3 in the refurb store after the 4th generation was announced. The "iPad 3" was never marketed as the Ipad with retina display, so I dont agree about the confusion. I do keep up with things regarding apple, but even if I didnt, I would not be spending €400 of my hard earned money withouty making sure I knew exactly what I was buying.


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    #40
    Jimdagym
    Registered Users Posts: 3,843 ✭✭✭Jimdagym


    TsuDhoNimh wrote: »
    There are other (relatively minor - e.g. change from A5X to A6X chip) differences between the 3 and the 4, but Lord Spence outlined the main/most obvious difference by referencing the lightning (slight typo in his OP there) connector.

    If it has a lightening connector, it's a 4, if it has retina display and no lightening connector it's a 3.


    I think everyone in the industry referrers to it as the 4.

    The real confusion comes from the fact that you can't buy a new 3 directly from the Apple site (as far as I'm aware, though open to correction). Apple now offer the 2 as the 'entry level' at a lower cost and are happy to do so as they can really upsell to the 4 given some of the functionality such as the retina display. The differences between the 3 and the 4 mean that the upsell would be extremely difficult, so they haven't dropped the price of the 3 so that it doesn't impact on sales of the 4 and instead have just retained the supply to mini, 2 and 4.

    The 3 is only available as a refurb. The range is mini, 2 and 4, so to speak.


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    #41
    BostonB
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    I hate to see ye discuss something complicated.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPad#Model_comparison

    Despite Apples style over common sense, its pretty clear what they are called by everyone, except Apple. I love the way on their refurb store they call them "Originally released ...." instead of calling them 2, 3 or 4. Though they eventually resort to 3rd generation etc just to be inconsistent.


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    #42
    Lord Spence
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    juan.kerr wrote: »

    Well the third-generation iPad had 'Retina Display' so no, I'm referring to the next generation, the one announced in the last 2 weeks.

    Clearly there is confusion.

    If I'm stating the new well that would nomally mean the one after the last one which was an ipad (3rd gen) simples!


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    #43
    midlouth
    Registered Users Posts: 112 ✭✭midlouth


    baldshin wrote: »
    Bought a refurb iPad 2 two and a half weeks ago for 379, had to return it after two days as it was faulty and still haven't received a replacement. Kick in the teeth that had I waited I could have had the iPad 3 for ten euro more now!!

    Ring them and tell them you want a refund as it was faulty and not a replacement, you have 14 days to return and get a refund which you have already done.


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    #44
    jamescd
    Registered Users Posts: 2,345 ✭✭✭jamescd


    Looks like I'm gonna get this tomorrow based on the tracking number, sweet :)


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    #45
    blaa85
    Registered Users Posts: 1,309 ✭✭✭blaa85


    jamescd wrote: »
    Looks like I'm gonna get this tomorrow based on the tracking number, sweet :)

    Yeah I'm delighted, mine changed from 31st to 30th. Never had an Apple product, looking forward to it. Was looking for the kindle fire, but this was a deal I couldn't pass up.


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    #46
    God Father
    Registered Users Posts: 196 ✭✭God Father


    blaa85 wrote: »
    Yeah I'm delighted, mine changed from 31st to 30th. Never had an Apple product, looking forward to it. Was looking for the kindle fire, but this was a deal I couldn't pass up.

    Mine destined for cork has a 24hr delay as the plane didn't take off due to a technical error :(


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    #47
    jamescd
    Registered Users Posts: 2,345 ✭✭✭jamescd


    Mine's showing as:

    Dublin, Ireland
    30/10/2012 7:04 Destination Scan
    30/10/2012 7:04 Import Scan
    30/10/2012 5:30 Departure Scan
    30/10/2012 4:48 Arrival Scan

    Koeln, Germany
    30/10/2012 3:58 Departure Scan
    30/10/2012 0:48 Arrival Scan

    Castle Donnington, United Kingdom
    29/10/2012 22:29 Departure Scan
    29/10/2012 21:35 Arrival Scan


    Why it went from UK to Germany, then to Ireland I have no idea. Currently says "In Transit" and that I should get it by the end of the day.


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    #48
    blaa85
    Registered Users Posts: 1,309 ✭✭✭blaa85


    God Father wrote: »
    Mine destined for cork has a 24hr delay as the plane didn't take off due to a technical error :(

    My tracker says delay at Cork at 9:30 this morning but still says 30th Oct as est delivery. Could be the same as yourself.


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    #49
    brennarr
    Registered Users Posts: 334 ✭✭brennarr


    jamescd wrote: »
    Mine's showing as:

    Dublin, Ireland
    30/10/2012 7:04 Destination Scan
    30/10/2012 7:04 Import Scan
    30/10/2012 5:30 Departure Scan
    30/10/2012 4:48 Arrival Scan

    Koeln, Germany
    30/10/2012 3:58 Departure Scan
    30/10/2012 0:48 Arrival Scan

    Castle Donnington, United Kingdom
    29/10/2012 22:29 Departure Scan
    29/10/2012 21:35 Arrival Scan


    Why it went from UK to Germany, then to Ireland I have no idea. Currently says "In Transit" and that I should get it by the end of the day.

    Where does it say when you should expect delivery?


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    #50
    Duggys Housemate
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,298 ✭✭✭Duggys Housemate


    MagicMarker wrote: »
    Hmmm, buying a generation old, refurbished iPad for near €400...

    Yep, I'm the one taking the piss.

    Its exactly 6 months old. It was the very best iPad 7 days ago. As an aside, I don't think this iPads are really refurbished at all. They are new but end of line, a friend got one delivered to work and it comes in original packages. I doubt if they really re-package the refurbs, but the stores must be returning the iPad3 - now discontinued - to central office, and thats what you get.
    TsuDhoNimh wrote: »
    There are other (relatively minor - e.g. change from A5X to A6X chip) differences between the 3 and the 4, but Lord Spence outlined the main/most obvious difference by referencing the lightning (slight typo in his OP there) connector.

    If it has a lightening connector, it's a 4, if it has retina display and no lightening connector it's a 3.


    I think everyone in the industry referrers to it as the 4.

    The real confusion comes from the fact that you can't buy a new 3 directly from the Apple site (as far as I'm aware, though open to correction). Apple now offer the 2 as the 'entry level' at a lower cost and are happy to do so as they can really upsell to the 4 given some of the functionality such as the retina display. The differences between the 3 and the 4 mean that the upsell would be extremely difficult, so they haven't dropped the price of the 3 so that it doesn't impact on sales of the 4 and instead have just retained the supply to mini, 2 and 4.

    Updating the iPad CPU and GPU is not a minor upgrade, its a major one. The iPad 3 only really got the retina display. Were I in the market for a new iPad it would be the 4, which is much better than the 2, or 3. As it is I am happy with the 2.

    The 389 here, http://store.apple.com/ie/browse/home/specialdeals/ipad is a really good deal.


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    #51
    jamescd
    Registered Users Posts: 2,345 ✭✭✭jamescd


    brennarr wrote: »
    Where does it say when you should expect delivery?

    Dunno, can't find it now. But when I checked it this morning (around 10 am), it definitely said somewhere on the page "Delivery by end of day" or something like that.


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    #52
    AdrianII
    Registered Users Posts: 1,488 ✭✭✭AdrianII


    Duggys Housemate wrote: »
    Its exactly 6 months old. It was the very best iPad 7 days ago. As an aside, I don't think this iPads are really refurbished at all. They are new but end of line, a friend got one delivered to work and it comes in original packages. I doubt if they really re-package the refurbs, but the stores must be returning the iPad3 - now discontinued - to central office, and thats what you get.



    Updating the iPad CPU and GPU is not a minor upgrade, its a major one. The iPad 3 only really got the retina display. Were I in the market for a new iPad it would be the 4, which is much better than the 2, or 3. As it is I am happy with the 2.

    The 389 here, http://store.apple.com/ie/browse/home/specialdeals/ipad is a really good deal.

    BS

    its not discontinued


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    #53
    Duggys Housemate
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,298 ✭✭✭Duggys Housemate


    AdrianII wrote: »
    BS

    its not discontinued

    Yes, it is.


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    #54
    God Father
    Registered Users Posts: 196 ✭✭God Father


    Update on my delivery, despite the Customer Service saying it would fly out tomorrow morning after the flight today didn't take off it is now out for delivery :) Fair play TNT.


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    #55
    jamescd
    Registered Users Posts: 2,345 ✭✭✭jamescd


    Got mine at around 4pm. It looks practically brand new, delighted with it so far :D


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    #56
    Lord Spence
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    jamescd wrote: »
    Got mine at around 4pm. It looks practically brand new, delighted with it so far :D

    I heard these might be new as in the original box but advertised as refurbs because there discontinued. Is this true?


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    #57
    jamescd
    Registered Users Posts: 2,345 ✭✭✭jamescd


    Lord Spence wrote: »
    I heard these might be new as in the original box but advertised as refurbs because there discontinued. Is this true?

    Nah mine says Apple Certified Refurbished at the front of the box


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    #58
    Tipperary animal lover
    Registered Users Posts: 1,490 ✭✭✭Tipperary animal lover


    I'm writing now from my new iPad yipeeeeeeeeee


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    #59
    God Father
    Registered Users Posts: 196 ✭✭God Father


    Well someone named Claire o'Riardain has signed for my ipad :/ Tried my accomodation reception as well as the next accomodation beside us and no sign of it. Also tried the two local shops in the off chance... hmmm


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    #60
    blaa85
    Registered Users Posts: 1,309 ✭✭✭blaa85


    God Father wrote: »
    Well someone named Claire o'Riardain has signed for my ipad :/ Tried my accomodation reception as well as the next accomodation beside us and no sign of it. Also tried the two local shops in the off chance... hmmm

    Get out the phone book and go Terminator on her ass.


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    #61
    blaa85
    Registered Users Posts: 1,309 ✭✭✭blaa85


    Mine doesn't arrive until tomorrow, but I just picked up an Apple Smartcover for under a tenner in Tescos just there. Reduced from 70, it said, although they are 40 on the Apple site.


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