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Originally Posted by RockdaMan
Apple has been selling refurbished iPad 1's for $299. Apple refurbs come with the same warranty as a new device and to most people are indistinguishable from a new device. Both of my iPods have been refurbished, and the classic is still working 3-4 years later.
People also expect the $499 price to fall to $429 or even $399 soon.
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$299? That peaks my interest. How is the iPad 1, though? Even though I wouldnt use it for demanding tasks, sometimes devices like this (especially first gen) begin to show their age quickly with regard to the entire experience/interface compared to newer, even cheaper devices.
I'm suspecting that Amazon's tab, just by virtue of it being recent gen, will offer more bang for the buck at around that price.
If I had $500 to blow, I'd get a new iPad. Just for news and video in bed. I've really been warming up to Apple's mobile stuff recently. It's a very polished, fun experience from what I've seen. $500 for bedtime entertainment is a bit much, though. Yes, any kind of bedtime entertainment.