TL;DR: As of Aug. 3, you can pick up a refurbished iPad Air (16GB, WiFi) for only $149.99 instead of $499 — that's 69% in savings.
There's a reason iPads are the gold class of tablets. Even an older model still has a lot to offer, which is why refurbished iPads make for great gifts and daily drivers for casual computing, browsing, and streaming.
If you're looking for a budget-friendly tablet you can use for the little things like reading e-books, responding to emails, or hopping on a video chat with a friend, this refurbished iPad Air still has a ton to offer. It might have some superficial signs of wear-and-tear, but it has also been marked down by 69% to $149.99.
An affordable, ultra-portable iPad for browsing and streaming
This iPad has a grade "B" refurbished rating. That means when you unbox it, you might notice some light superficial scuffs and scrapes, but nothing will affect the actual operation of the machine. This model is powered by 1GB RAM and the Apple A7 Processor, which could make it a good fit for users who want a comfortable device for small productivity tasks as opposed to gaming or multitasking.
Social media, email, and other low-memory operations may run just fine, and you'll a lot of time to do it with up to 10 hours of operation per charge. Or you can connect a pair of Bluetooth headphones and relax to your favorite tunes.
This 2013 model comes with iOS 7, but it may be able to update to iOS 12.5.6, which is designed to modernize the security software in older devices and keep your data safe on refurbished hardware.
Save 69% on an refurbished iPad Air
Want to marathon your favorite shows or respond to emails on the go?
Get a refurbished Apple iPad Air on sale for $149.99.
Prices subject to change.
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