Apple has started selling refurbished versions of its latest iPad lineup, which could help you save between $30-$50.
At this point, Cupertino is only offering the Wi-Fi plus cellular versions of the fourth-gen iPad and the iPad mini.
A refurbished 16GB iPad mini in black will set you back $429, savings of $30 or 6 percent off a brand-new tablet. A new 16GB iPad mini starts at $459, while the 32GB is $559 and the 64GB is $659. The Wi-Fi models run from $329 to $529.
A refurbished 16GB fourth-gen iPad in white for Verizon's network, meanwhile, is selling for $579, which is $50 less or 7 percent off a new machine. The same device would be $629 brand new, and goes up to $929 for the 128GB version.
A refurbished device has been pre-owned and returned to Apple. Cupertino said these gadgets undergo a "stringent" process before being put up for re-sale - including re-testing, cleaning, and re-packaging. Buyers should expect "a fully functional unit with complete documentation," Apple said. All refurbished devices include a one-year warranty.
Apple started selling refurbished versions of the iPad 3 in August. The company has Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi plus cellular versions of the iPad 2 and iPad 3 on sale, starting at $319.
The iPad mini and fourth-gen iPad were released in the U.S. in October. The smaller tablet features a 7.9-inch screen that is comparable to the iPad 2 in terms of resolution. The fourth-gen iPad, however, has the boosted Retina display and a beefed-up processor.
For more, see PCMag's reviews of the iPad mini and fourth-gen iPad.
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