IPAD 2 - Is an Apple Re-furb as good as a new one?

samphe

Im looking for an IPad 2.

Apple are offering re-furbs that come with a 12 month warranty for £359 (less 2% Quidco, so approx £351).

The next cheapest that I have found is Viking Direct that are offering a new one for £397 (less Quidco, so approx £367).

Do you think that I am any more likely to have a problem with a re-furb one? I know that it will have a warranty, but as its a present for my daughter I dont any more likelyhood of possible problems.

Any advice welcome!!

crazyguy

If they have a 12 month warranty and break then you are covered most electrical items if not refurbed to a good standard would develop a fault quite quickly so I think you should be ok.

LadyMorticia

Someone once told me that refurbs are better than new because they are tested so they're more likely to not encounter problems or something.

Not sure how true that is though.

Tinks74

My first ipod was an official Apple re-conditioned model and it worked wonderfully, I wouldn't hesitate to buy another from them. Apple still offer the warranty and it should be as new, no worries in my book.

marvell-kid

I have one and did careful research for it. The referb is great. All the benefits of buying direct from apple, with £40 off and it all tested
Mine didn't come with iOS 5 pre-installed but that's no problem.

-New Cover
-New Battery
-Whole iPad checked and new parts fitted if faulty
-12 Month Warranty
- New Box and Accessories

samphe

Thanks for your responses.

I've gone ahead and ordered the refurbished one from Apple.

I'm please to have got a good price for one as good as new and with the Apple support.