Buying an iPad as a present for someone - Advice please

The Wild Bunch

Hi guys

Buying one as a present for someone but haven't a scooby on what I'm buying.

Been offered a mint condition second hand 16gb iPad Air for 400 euro (was 495 new) -


Also considering a brand new iPad 3rd Generation for 395 euro

It's for my missus who'll be using it for watching YouTube, NetFlix and playing World of Warcraft Heartstone.

Should I buy the 2nd hand Air or the new 3rd Gen?

Cheers

shanec1928

The air. It's the newest model. So will be supported for longer with future updates.

Gumbo

The Wild Bunch wrote: »

Hi guys

Buying one as a present for someone but haven't a scooby on what I'm buying.

Been offered a mint condition second hand 16gb iPad Air for 400 euro (was 495 new) -


Also considering a brand new iPad 3rd Generation for 395 euro

It's for my missus who'll be using it for watching YouTube, NetFlix and playing World of Warcraft Heartstone.

Should I buy the 2nd hand Air or the new 3rd Gen?

Cheers

Buy the Air, all day long!

whiterebel

The Air - here....http://store.apple.com/ie/browse/home/specialdeals/ipad/ipad_air

Snake

The air.. Since it's brand new, and only an extra 5 euro, iPad 3 was discontinued so it's not worth 395

Dman001

Check out the Apple Refurb Store. Some good deals on all types of iPads, and come with 1 year warranty. I've had a 3rd Gen Refurb for over a year and a half now and haven't had a single issue. Came in brand new condition too!

Bigcheeze

400 for something that's 489 new is not a deal.

The Wild Bunch

Bigcheeze wrote: »

400 for something that's 489 new is not a deal.

How much should I be paying for the air?

FourFourRED

Stay away from iPad 3 anyway. Best bet would be to fork out for the iPad Air. Maybe go with a refurb as opposed to "mint condition". At least Apple give you a full year warranty with the refurbs.

PaddyFagan

Refurb on apple.ie right now at 419

http://store.apple.com/ie/product/FD788B/A

Paddy

The Wild Bunch

I need it for a present so is there any where I can pick up an Air tomorrow?

Zcott

Any big electrical shop.

whiterebel

The Wild Bunch wrote: »

I need it for a present so is there any where I can pick up an Air tomorrow?

Most electrical retailers, HN, Currys, Argos, Power City......It'll be full price though.

murpho999

The Wild Bunch wrote: »

I need it for a present so is there any where I can pick up an Air tomorrow?

Everywhere.

Argos, Compu B, Harvey Norman.

The Wild Bunch

Cheers lads

So it'll be 495 new full price?

Or will I get a decent priced 2nd hand one anywhere?

FourFourRED

The Wild Bunch wrote: »

Cheers lads

So it'll be 495 new full price?

Or will I get a decent priced 2nd hand one anywhere?

CEX?

Snake

Aodhagan wrote: »

CEX?

Don't go near CEX they're exchange policy is bloody sickening. Any apple store will do refurbs

The Wild Bunch

GrayFox208 wrote: »

Don't go near CEX they're exchange policy is bloody sickening. Any apple store will do refurbs

so is 400 for a second hand air a good deal?

Snake

The Wild Bunch wrote: »

so is 400 for a second hand air a good deal?

I'd never buy second hand electronics of a private sale personally, if you're in dublin go to an Apple Store or CompuB

Bigcheeze

The Wild Bunch wrote: »

so is 400 for a second hand air a good deal?

No. The iPad has a life span of about 3 years. Sure you can use it longer but it's fully functional for 3 years. I have an iPad 1 from when it launched in 2010 and it has been fairly useless for lots of tasks for over a year now. It's fine for things like Netflix but is painfully slow for browsing. It is stuck on iOS 5 so many newer apps don't work.

The iPad Air is a year old so I would expect close to a third off the price to buy a used one.

The mint condition is not hugely relevant. Almost everyone has their tablet in a case from day 1 so most are in perfect condition. Also they don't get the abuse that phones get....not carried in your pocket, rarely get dropped etc.

The seller has probably read the rumours that a new iPad is coming next quarter and trying to flip it and have a new model iPad every year for a cost of <€100.

The Wild Bunch

Bigcheeze wrote: »

No. The iPad has a life span of about 3 years. Sure you can use it longer but it's fully functional for 3 years. I have an iPad 1 from when it launched in 2010 and it has been fairly useless for lots of tasks for over a year now. It's fine for things like Netflix but is painfully slow for browsing. It is stuck on iOS 5 so many newer apps don't work.

The iPad Air is a year old so I would expect close to a third off the price to buy a used one.

The mint condition is not hugely relevant. Almost everyone has their tablet in a case from day 1 so most are in perfect condition. Also they don't get the abuse that phones get....not carried in your pocket, rarely get dropped etc.

The seller has probably read the rumours that a new iPad is coming next quarter and trying to flip it and have a new model iPad every year for a cost of <€100.

Some great food for thought

Really appreciate the write up cheers!

dodzy

I'm sure you've already took the plunge, but.........

http://www.groupon.ie/deals/special/gg-photo-direct-1-73/40529700?context=sold-out&treatment=similar-category&bcsp=moKXFuI7yKBJD3YUwoz4oQ

The Wild Bunch

dodzy wrote: »

I'm sure you've already took the plunge, but.........

http://www.groupon.ie/deals/special/gg-photo-direct-1-73/40529700?context=sold-out&treatment=similar-category&bcsp=moKXFuI7yKBJD3YUwoz4oQ

Actually got a brand new Air unopened off someone for 400, but thanks anyway!