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1st Generation iPad pros/cons, <$200 recs
Posted on 11/21/14 at 3:43 pm
Posted on 11/21/14 at 3:43 pm
Wife wants a tablet and of course loves iPads. My concern is that while the 1st generations are cheap, would have issues even a less than tech-savvy person such as my wife would be bugged by.
Or I guess another good question would be for you guys to recommend me a tablet for under $200. I don't want something small, though.
Or I guess another good question would be for you guys to recommend me a tablet for under $200. I don't want something small, though.
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Posted on 11/21/14 at 3:50 pm to dhuck20
Where are you going to get a 1st gen iPad? I don't think they've been available in retail for 3.5 years now.
Posted on 11/21/14 at 4:02 pm to colorchangintiger
Trust me when I say that you'll begin being severely limited with the iOS not being able to be updated and the apps being unsupported after awhile.
Posted on 11/21/14 at 4:02 pm to dhuck20
iPad mini - $249
iPad mini 2 - $299
iPad mini 3 - $399
iPad Air - $399
iPad Air 2 - $499
iPad mini 2 - $299
iPad mini 3 - $399
iPad Air - $399
iPad Air 2 - $499
Posted on 11/21/14 at 4:18 pm to dhuck20
The first-gen iPad is a total POS now.
Posted on 11/21/14 at 5:14 pm to GFunk
Alright it's basically gonna be a Facebook machine and some games. Would you recommend another cheaper option?
Posted on 11/21/14 at 5:22 pm to dhuck20
get a surface pro
Posted on 11/21/14 at 6:15 pm to StraightCashHomey21
Pick up a mini
Posted on 11/21/14 at 6:17 pm to StraightCashHomey21
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get a surface pro
He said $200 man. You're pretty far off here with that rec.
OP- between $200-250 you can get the top-tier of "mini" devices (iPad mini 1st gen, nexus 7, Dell venue pro 8), which are pretty decent in terms of size/usefulness. I know you said nothing small, but you owe it to yourself to put your hands on them if you haven't.
You won't find a new larger device down in that range. And finding used/refurbished stuff isn't always the easiest or most reliable. If you go that route, dig through TigerDirect, NewEgg, and Amazon. The first two should be offering a fair number of one generation ago devices refurbished bundled with crappy software that recurrently charges you a year later, or $50-70 off if you're mindful enough to both send in the rebate and cancel the recurring subscription.
Posted on 11/21/14 at 7:19 pm to dhuck20
Don't get a first generation iPad unless you want to be in divorce court
For cheap you can get one of the amazon fire hdx tablets or something like a Nexus 7 new.
For cheap you can get one of the amazon fire hdx tablets or something like a Nexus 7 new.
Posted on 11/21/14 at 7:23 pm to dhuck20
I will sell you a third generation for <200
Posted on 11/21/14 at 7:25 pm to dhuck20
95% of apps are no longer compatible with the first gen ipad. I used one until recently as a replacement for a lost tablet and pretty much only safari works. And it barely works at that.
Posted on 11/21/14 at 7:42 pm to Hopeful Doc
quote:Thanks man, I might be getting a mini one.
He said $200 man. You're pretty far off here with that rec.
OP- between $200-250 you can get the top-tier of "mini" devices (iPad mini 1st gen, nexus 7, Dell venue pro 8), which are pretty decent in terms of size/usefulness. I know you said nothing small, but you owe it to yourself to put your hands on them if you haven't.
You won't find a new larger device down in that range. And finding used/refurbished stuff isn't always the easiest or most reliable. If you go that route, dig through TigerDirect, NewEgg, and Amazon. The first two should be offering a fair number of one generation ago devices refurbished bundled with crappy software that recurrently charges you a year later, or $50-70 off if you're mindful enough to both send in the rebate and cancel the recurring subscription.
Posted on 11/21/14 at 7:43 pm to Pettifogger
Hey man, if you're serious I am definitely interested.
Posted on 11/21/14 at 7:52 pm to dhuck20
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Hey man, if you're serious I am definitely interested.
I don't think you'd be interested. It's used and has my initials engraved on it (by Apple, dumb decision). Though it is pretty pristine because I never used it much.
Either way, definitely don't get a gen 1.
Posted on 11/21/14 at 9:00 pm to dhuck20
Definitely check out the Amazon offerings too. They arguably belong in the top tier as well. I forgot about them til that fellow below mentioned it.
Posted on 11/21/14 at 9:51 pm to Hopeful Doc
He can get the 4th generation ipad, full size with retina for 280 brand new
Posted on 11/22/14 at 1:53 pm to dhuck20
You can get mint condition iPad used for $200. Just look.
Pair it with a Bluetooth keyboard. Just got.my dad one from ebay
Pair it with a Bluetooth keyboard. Just got.my dad one from ebay
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