iPads On Sale

The Apple Store discounts a selection of its factory-refurbished, 3rd-generation iPad WiFi + 4G models, with models starting $409. With free shipping on all orders, each is up to $50 off and the lowest total price we could find for these models with an Apple warranty. Each carries a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new units. Note that not all colors may be available for all carriers listed below. Notables, with price drops:

• Refurb Apple iPad 16GB WiFi + 4G for AT&T in White or for Verizon in Black for $409 ($50 drop)
• refurb Apple iPad 32GB WiFi + 4G for AT&T in Black or VZW in Black or White for $499 ($50 drop)
• refurb Apple iPad 64GB WiFi + 4G for AT&T or Verizon in Black for $579 ($20 drop)

MegaMacs offers the refurbished Apple iPad 2 16GB WiFi Tablet in Black, model no. MC773FD/A, for $289.99 with free shipping. That's $29 below our refurb mention from two weeks ago and $43 under the lowest total price we could find for a refurb elsewhere. This 0.3"-thick tablet weighs 1.3 lbs. and features an Apple A5 1GHz dual-core processor, 9.7" 1024x768 touchscreen LCD, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, front and back cameras, 720p video capture, up to 10 hours of battery life, and more. Deal ends May 22.

Of note, a 90-day warranty applies, although it's unclear who backs it.

For in-store pickup only with stock limited by location, MicroCenter offers the Apple iPad mini 64GB WiFi Tablet in Black, model no. MD530LL/A, for $449.99. That's tied with last month's mention as the best price we've seen for this model. (It's a current price low by $79. It's even $5 below today's Tech Woot price for a refurb.) This 0.3"-thick tablet weighs 0.7 lbs. and features an Apple A5 1GHz dual-core processor, 7.9" 1024x768 LED-backlit touchscreen LCD, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, accelerometer, compass, up to 10 hours of battery life, and iOS 6.

CowBoom again offers the used 3rd-Generation Apple iPad 16GB WiFi Tablet in White, model no. MD328LL/A for $329.99 with free shipping. That ties our February mention as the best price we've seen for this model. (It's also $152 under the lowest total price we could find for a new, factory-sealed unit.) This 1.4-lb. tablet features a 9.7" 2048x1536 LED-backlit Retina display, A5x dual-core processor with quad-core graphics, 5-megapixel iSight camera with 1080p video recording, front-facing FaceTime camera, voice dictation, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, up to 10 hours of battery life, and iOS 5.

Note that this used item may be be missing parts or accessories and may show signs of wear.

The Apple Store continues to offer the factory-refurbished 3rd-Generation Apple iPad 16GB WiFi 9.7" Tablet in Black (pictured), model no. MC705LL/A, or White, model no. MD328LL/A, for $379 with free shipping. That's tied with last month's mention and the lowest total price we could find for a refurb by $79. It's 9.4mm thick, weighs 1.4 lbs., and features a 9.7" 2048x1536 Retina display, A5x dual-core processor with quad-core graphics, 5-megapixel iSight camera with 1080p video recording, voice dictation, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, a front FaceTime camera, up to 10 hours of battery life, and iOS 5. A 1-year Apple warranty applies.

Apple Store offers the factory-refurbished Apple iPad 2 16GB WiFi Tablet in Black (pictured), model no. MC769LL/A, or White, model no. MC979LL/A, for $319 with free shipping. That ties our March mention as the best price we've seen for a refurb with a full Apple warranty, although we briefly saw a new unit for $39 less via in-store pickup in March. (It's also $75 under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit.) This 0.3"-thick tablet weighs 1.3 lbs. and features an Apple A5 1GHz dual-core processor, 9.7" 1024x768 touchscreen LCD, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, front and back cameras, 720p video capture, accelerometer, up to 10 hours of battery life, and more. A 1-year Apple warranty applies, the same as new units.