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Thank goodness for tablets. Who knew there’d be moments when the TV, desktop, laptop, or phone screens just won’t do? The king of all tablets, the iPad, is synonymous with quality and customer satisfaction. But that reputation comes at a premium. This is where the vastly underutilized world of refurbishment deals shines. Today, you can get your hands on a 16GB Apple iPad Air 2 for only $279.99—a full 34% off the usual MSRP of $429.
To some, “refurbished” is a negative word. But those in the know recognize refurbished goods as some of the best deals around. When a customer returns an unused product with an open box or sends back a defective gadget to be repaired at the factory, the manufacturer can’t legally sell that product as new. But since they’ve now got a perfectly functioning, essentially new product on their hands to try and sell, they’re willing to let it go at a steep discount just to break even.
This WiFi and 4G unlocked iPad is a great deal you don’t want to pass up. The Air 2 offers 2.5 times the graphics performance and 40% more CPU performance than the original Air and runs on Apple’s 1.5GHz A8X chip and M8 coprocessor. You’ll be stunned by the lush colors of its 9.7″ LED-backlit Retina IPS LCD screen. And with the front and rear facing cameras, you’ll be able to snap photos and videos, FaceTime with friends and family, and do so much more for up to 10 hours of battery life. It’s no wonder reviewers love the Air 2.
If the idea of buying something refurbished is still making you hesitate, fear not. This iPad comes included with aftermarket 60-day parts and labor warranty from a third party. Furthermore, returns are accepted within 30 days of shipment. Get it today for $279.99 (reg. $429).
Prices subject to change.