iPad iPad Pro M1 12.9 thoughts on where to buy

[phillyman]

Hi all,

I need to upgrade an older family member and I think the 12.9 might be a good fit esp for their eye sight and dexterity of button sizes etc. It is mostly overkill but I could see them maybe attaching an external display and this should “future proof“ them as much as possible.

I might see if the currrent air is big enough for them but sort of doubt it. Where do you buy an older device? Check for a good apple/amazon/Best Buy refurbished or ???

I’m usually enough of a nerd that I buy the latest and greatest and the rest of the family gets my older devices so I’d appreciate the feedback. Also since these devices have gotten ridiculously powerful I’m now more than ever considering going second hand for myself. What have your experiences been?

thanks,
Philly

 

[Dancin-Ted-Danson]

Flash sale at BBY or Costco… outside of that I would go with Swappa. I’ve had good success buying and selling on there

 

[CharlesShaw]

I would buy a refurbished M1 from Apple.

Refurbished iPad - iPad Pro 12.9"

Save up to 15% on a refurbished iPad Pro 12.9" at Apple Online Store with free delivery. All models are Apple-certified with a 1-year warranty.

www.apple.com

 

[teerexx52]

Watch Best Buy for Sale. Got my 12.9, 256GB, Cellular last week for $899

 

[phillyman]

Thank you both. I'll check out the best buy sale first
I just checked and say it for 256 + cell for $999.- Does Best Buy run specials at random times or is there a method to their madness?

 

[Dancin-Ted-Danson]

Random times, sales reset on Monday mornings, but they will run random events during the week from time to time.

 

[phillyman]

Random times, sales reset on Monday mornings, but they will run random events during the week from time to time.

Ill keep an eye out. As much as I can figure out the Best Buy iPad Pro sales promo is for new devices.

 

[floral]

Maybe you'd want an A12X iPad Pro instead (2018 model)?

 

[phillyman]

I'm sure that would be enough. It just seemed like the M1 was a generational jump that might be updated longer?

 

[CharlesShaw]

I'm sure that would be enough. It just seemed like the M1 was a generational jump that might be updated longer?

True. Since you mentioned the possibility of the recipient using the iPad with an external display, how about going with the M1 iPad Air 5 which is frequently on sale.