buying a refurb ipad air

[Will Brady]

is it worth it to buy a ipad air first gen right now , is it still a good buy or should i invest in a newer device ?

 

[crazylegshinch]

My advice would be if you can afford to get a newer model, then it will offer more longevity for you. There's always a new device coming out, but get the newest thing you can budget for.

If a refurbished iPad Air is the best your budget allows for, then it's still a good device.

 

[Rob Phillips]

If you can afford a newer model then, by all means, get a newer one. Refurb Air 2's will probably be coming down in price with the 9.7-inch Pro hitting shelves on April 1.
On a side note, make sure whatever seller you buy from replaced the battery. Apple refurbs come with new OEM batteries and full warranties.

 

[Will Brady]

its from apple

 

[douceur1010]

I know newer is better for longevity. But otherwise, no need to get the latest. I have the iPad Air first generation and it works great. My battery life is as good as it was new. I spend hours on it every day and have had no issues with it. So as said above, go with your budget.

 

[Will Brady]

I can get one from t-mobile for 249 for A IPAD AIR is this a good deal?

 

[Just_Me_D]

I can get one from t-mobile for 249 for A IPAD AIR is this a good deal?

Personally, I'd opt for the iPad Air 2.

 

[Will Brady]

I am unaware of specs I will mainly be using the ipad for web browsing and youtube is there a major difference between the air 1 and air 2 ?

 

[Just_Me_D]

I am unaware of specs I will mainly be using the ipad for web browsing and youtube is there a major difference between the air 1 and air 2 ?

For what you will be us be it for, the iPad Air will indeed be sufficient. Having said that, if the extra dollars is not a problem, go with the iPad Air 2. It's faster, has TouchID, a better camera, and will be supported longer than the original iPad Air.

 

[kroman1107]

i have an iPad Air 1st gen I just purchased a week or so ago. It's a 32 gb lte model for the price it was cheaper then some wifi only models. Personally when I initially upgraded to the iPad Air 2 I was disappointed the batter got smaller and my battery life suffered as a result. I felt no difference in use and couldn't care less about having Touch ID on a tablet. iPad Air is my favorite iPad to date. To be fair I haven't owned the iPad Air pro but the 1st gen air is a good buy still.

 

[Will Brady]

ok cool thanks for the reply !