A.Balaban Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I have been in the market for an iPad for almost a year now and I've been saving up odds and ends that I can. Someone posted a 1st generation 64-gb iPad for $300 on a yard sale group I am on.... Would you buy this? They are selling between $230-$275 on ebay, so I could negotiate with him a bit. I'm really wondering if I should hold off for a 2nd-gen iPad 64GB. A refurbished 2nd-generation iPad goes for $499 on the Apple website. They are going from anywhere between $400-$450 on ebay. (OTOH, a 2nd-generation iPad 32 GB is going for right around $325-400) I am going to talk myself in circles. What do you ladies say? Edited to add: I would need to save more to buy the 2nd gen iPad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I wouldn't do it. I have a 1st gen and it's starting to have issues. Apple is not supporting the 1st gens anymore (or will stop soon). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emcap Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I would wait also. I really like having a camera. I didn't think I would care, but now I wouldn't be without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I wouldn't buy it. I think the price is way too high. You would be better off with a newer version with less memory. Unless you save a ton of movies to your iPad, the 16gb iPad2 could be perfect for you. I think you should save up and buy a refurbished iPad2 directly from Apple. They look absolutely brand new, plus they come with a regular warranty. Honestly, I would think twice before I paid $100 for the one on the Yard Sale site, so I think $300 is absolutely highway robbery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Wait and get a newer version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyz Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I would wait and get the next generation. We have a first generation and while it's just fine, I've noticed several apps that don't work on the first generation. We'll probably have to upgrade soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I wouldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeschoolMamaOfTwo Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I'd wait also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I got a refurbished iPad 3 for $379 at the apple store. I'd keep looking for a deal on a newer model iPad if I were you--and look into refurbished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Balaban Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 I thought I replied earlier, but I guess the message got lost. Thanks for everyones (unanimous) advice.... I did end up passing with the seller. Still got more saving to do! Hopefully it'll be a birthday present for me next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Are you set on an Apple product? You could get a comparable (or better) Android tablet for much less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Sacrilege! : ) Are you set on an Apple product? You could get a comparable (or better) Android tablet for much less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Sacrilege! : ) But true. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Balaban Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 But true. :D I am pretty set on Apple. I did play around with a Galaxy (I think?) tablet the other day and it was wonderful. I.Just.Don't.KNOWWWW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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