Cheapest place to buy iPad ?

Dinarius

I'm looking for the full size.

Would probably stretch to 128gb also.

Probably mostly wifi - don't see myself using 3G/4G yet.

Thanks.

D.

Gumbo

In Ireland - Currys/Dixons in Dublin Airport
Outside Ireland - Maybe the USA

Then theres www.adverts.ie which i would buy from over Donedeal or this kind of stuff. All the apple sales occur on Black Friday and in the week of and week after Christmas in Ireland.

Dinarius

kceire wrote: »

In Ireland - Currys/Dixons in Dublin Airport
Outside Ireland - Maybe the USA

Then theres www.adverts.ie which i would buy from over Donedeal or this kind of stuff. All the apple sales occur on Black Friday and in the week of and week after Christmas in Ireland.

Thanks.

Buying at Dublin Airport would never have occurred to me.

When is Black Friday?

Thanks.

D.

murpho999

Shopping around is going to result in small savings. €20-30

For bigger savings, consider getting a refurbished product from Apple.

It will be a perfect product , good discount,with Apple warranty etc. Not sure if the Air is available yet.

The biggest saving for you would be the hard disk size.

Don't think you really need 128gb, especially now with cloud services available.

I have 32gb and it's plenty for me. That's €180 cheaper than the 128gb

Of course everyone's needs are different but I find Apple's €90 per step up to be ridiculous and not worth it

Captain Chaos

Dinarius wrote: »

When is Black Friday?
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November.

Dinarius

Thanks again for the replies and the tips.

In truth, if Apple increased the iPhone's screen size to something approaching Samsung-like proportions, I wouldn't have started this thread. All my needs would be satisfied in one device. I'm still using a 4S coz the 5S screen isn't worth the upgrade, in my view.

But, I think the Mini iPad has wrecked any chance of us ever having a decent sized iPhone screen.

Which is why I'm considering going all the way and getting a full sized iPad.

Where can I buy second-hand Apple gear?

Thanks.

D.

murpho999

Dinarius wrote: »

Thanks again for the replies and the tips.

In truth, if Apple increased the iPhone's screen size to something approaching Samsung-like proportions, I wouldn't have started this thread. All my needs would be satisfied in one device. I'm still using a 4S coz the 5S screen isn't worth the upgrade, in my view.

But, I think the Mini iPad has wrecked any chance of us ever having a decent sized iPhone screen.

Which is why I'm considering going all the way and getting a full sized iPad.

Where can I buy second-hand Apple gear?

Thanks.

D.

Nothing confirmed yet but all the rumours and speculation are pointing towards a larger iPhone screen on the next release.

Going for a large iPad is completely different experience though so I don't see them as comparable products.

The Governor

Dinarius wrote: »

Thanks again for the replies and the tips.

In truth, if Apple increased the iPhone's screen size to something approaching Samsung-like proportions, I wouldn't have started this thread. All my needs would be satisfied in one device. I'm still using a 4S coz the 5S screen isn't worth the upgrade, in my view.

But, I think the Mini iPad has wrecked any chance of us ever having a decent sized iPhone screen.

Which is why I'm considering going all the way and getting a full sized iPad.

Where can I buy second-hand Apple gear?

Thanks.

D.

There talk the iPhone 6 may have a 4.7 to 5 inch screen if you can wait until around September to see what's actually confirmed.

In regards to the iPad I bought a refurbished iPad 4 16GB wifi only before Christmas for €370 or so, am absolutely delighted with it. If I were you and wanted a 32GB or 64GB I'd go for refurb and save a good wad of cash.

Dinarius

Thanks again.

Might just struggle on with my netbook and wait to see if the next iPhone is bigger.

D.

mutley18

This one works out at €710, the Apple Store are charging €759 so it's a good saving.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00G4DSTB4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1391446708&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165

When buying from Amazon pay in Sterling because their conversion rate is crap, your bank will give you a better rate. I bought the 32GB model myself last week and it worked out €80 cheaper than buying from Apple.

Dinarius

Am still considering this and while I'm at it...

Does anyone use one of these funky keyboards with their iPad?

I kinda like the idea of turning it into a tiny laptop.

http://store.apple.com/ie-edu/ipad/ipad-accessories/keyboards#!

D.

IrishHomer

I think keypads are waste of money, much simpler without

Ivefoundgod

How does warranties etc. work out when buying iPads from Amazon sellers? I'm looking at getting a 32gb Air but I'm a bit worried in case anything goes wrong.

Gumbo

Dinarius wrote: »

Thanks again for the replies and the tips.

In truth, if Apple increased the iPhone's screen size to something approaching Samsung-like proportions, I wouldn't have started this thread. All my needs would be satisfied in one device. I'm still using a 4S coz the 5S screen isn't worth the upgrade, in my view.

D.

Catch 20, if Apple increased the iPhone's screen size to something approaching Samsung-like proportions, then i for one would not buy it. I will stick with my 5 for as long as possible.

Me personally, i dont want my phone any bigger and looking at my mates handle the S4 and keep the pieces of their screens together is annoying.

Dinarius

kceire,

Horses for courses I guess. I would prefer a bigger iPhone screen, as I've said.

Do you own an iPad?

D.

Gumbo

Dinarius wrote: »

kceire,

Horses for courses I guess. I would prefer a bigger iPhone screen, as I've said.

Do you own an iPad?

D.

Yes. An iPad 4. Both serve totally different uses though.