iPads and Apple Tablets on Sale

newegg offers the Apple iPad Mini 32GB WiFi + 4G LTE Tablet for AT&T in White/Silver, model no. MD538LL/A, for $589. Coupon code "MEMRDAY21" cuts it to $544.99. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $14, although we saw it for $10 less in March. This tablet features an A5 1GHz dual-core processor, 7.9" 1024x768 LED-backlit touchscreen LCD, 32GB internal storage, 4G LTE, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, 1.2-megapixel FaceTime camera, 720p video recording, 3-axis gyro, accelerometer, up to 10 hours of battery life, and iOS 6. Coupon expires May 27.

Cowboom offers the used Apple iPad 2 16GB WiFi Tablet in White, model no. MC979LL/A, for $269.99. Coupon code "iPad302" cuts it to $239.99. With free shipping , that's $35 under yesterday's mention of a used unit and the lowest total price we've seen for an iPad 2 16GB WiFi. (It's also a current price low for a used unit by $110.) This 0.3"-thick tablet weighs 1.3 lbs. and features an Apple A5 1GHz dual-core processor, 9.7" 1024x768 LCD touchscreen display, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, accelerometer, compass, and up to 10 hours of battery life. Deal ends May 27.

Also available is the used, 1st-generation Apple iPad 32GB WiFi + 3G Tablet in Black, model no. MC496LL/A, for $199.99. Coupon code "iPad30" cuts it to $169.99. With free shipping, that's $30 under last month's mention of a used unit and the lowest total price we've ever seen for this model. (It's also $30 below the best deal we could find for a used one elsewhere.) It weighs 1.6 lbs. and features an Apple A4 1GHz processor, 9.7" 1024x768 LCD touchscreen display, 802.11a/n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, accelerometer, compass, and up to 9 hours of battery life.

Of note, this used unit may have dents, scratches, or missing parts. No warranty information is provided.

The Apple Store continues to offer the factory-refurbished 3rd-Generation Apple iPad 16GB WiFi 9.7" Tablet in Black, model no. MC705LL/A, for $379 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find for a refurb with an Apple warranty by $76. 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.

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.