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Apple Begins Rolling Out Refurbished 2024 iPad Air Models at a Discount

Apple last week added iPad Air models with the M2 chip to its refurbished store in the UK, for the first time since the device was released in May 2024.

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As usual, the refurbished models are discounted by approximately 15% to 20% compared to Apple's original pricing for the equivalent brand-new models. For example, the 13-inch iPad Air with the M2 chip, 128GB of storage, and Wi-Fi only is currently available for £639, compared to £799 when it was first released last year.

For now, availability is limited to the UK, but inventory should expand to the U.S. and other countries over the next several weeks.

Apple says its refurbished iPads include a new battery and outer shell, a new white box, and all manuals and accessories, including a USB-C charging cable. Apple says it puts refurbished devices through a "thorough cleaning process and inspection," and it performs full functionality testing to ensure that no defective units are sold.

All refurbished iPads are covered by Apple's one-year limited warranty and 14-day return policy, and AppleCare+ coverage is available.

While some savings can be had here, better iPad deals are often available through Amazon.

Apple updated the iPad Air with the M3 chip in March this year.

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russell_314 Avatar
14 months ago

Why ? You can get a new one for cheaper like a Best Buy etc. never buy used from Apple for their ridiculous pricing
You’re right that sometimes you can get deals but not always. I’m guessing you never bought anything refurbished from Apple. It’s the same as their new product except in a plain box.
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russell_314 Avatar
14 months ago

I still don’t like the Amazon model of different pricing for different colors. I’m sure it is based on stock but it feels like bait and switch to offer a price only to find out it is on select colors and others are more. They do this with other Apple products too.
Pricing on Amazon is based on supply and demand. If there’s a huge demand for sky blue for instance, they’re not going to lower the price. It is annoying, but it is what it is. It’s no different if you were selling it used, and it was some ugly color.
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roland.g Avatar
14 months ago
I still don’t like the Amazon model of different pricing for different colors. I’m sure it is based on stock but it feels like bait and switch to offer a price only to find out it is on select colors and others are more. They do this with other Apple products too.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Johnny907 Avatar
14 months ago

You’re right that sometimes you can get deals but not always. I’m guessing you never bought anything refurbished from Apple. It’s the same as their new product except in a plain box.
Yeah I still prefer NEW new over LIKE new, thanks, especially when they are often sold at the same of not lower prices by 3rd parties.
Apple Refurb used to offer fantastic deals. My late 2012 27” iMac Refurb was heavily upgraded but sold for the same price as the base model. At some point Apple realized how popular refurbs were and assume they felt it was cutting into sales of new units, because discounts went from 30% to 10-15%. It’s still a discount, but nowhere close to the great deal they once were.
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)
14 months ago

You’re right that sometimes you can get deals but not always. I’m guessing you never bought anything refurbished from Apple. It’s the same as their new product except in a plain box.
Yeah, I still don’t trust the whole replacing parts to make a new like. I rather buy it new. I have had two refurbished products in the past and none of them worked out well in the last so I never tried it again.
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14 months ago

I usually wait for Apple refurbished when I'm buying anything Apple.
Why ? You can get a new one for cheaper like a Best Buy etc. never buy used from Apple for their ridiculous pricing
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