Apple Cuts Prices on Refurbished iPad Mini, iPad 4 Units

Apple's anticipated reveals of new iPad hardware may only be a couple of months weeks away (unless they shock us all and reveal them at WWDC), and it looks like they're trying to move as much of the old stock as they can. That's good news if you've been looking for a comparatively low-cost iPad directly from the source, as Apple today announced discounts of 15 to 17 percent for refurbished iPad 4 units and iPad Minis for the Apple Store.

The discounts for the iPad 4 units might be just enough to win you over if you've been holding out on buying one of the new devices since their release last October. With Apple's new promotion, you can acquire a refurbished 16GB iPad 4 with WiFi for $419, down from its original refurbished price of $499. Meanwhile, the 64GB iPad 4 is available for $689, a significant departure from its $829 retail price.

If you're looking for low-cost options, you can't go wrong with the refurbished 16GB WiFi-only iPad Mini, which is now priced at $279. Until recently, refurbished versions of the unit sold for $299, down from a new iPad Mini's shelf price of $329. If you're looking for a good deal on the high end, you can snag a 64GB refurbished iPad Mini with both WiFi and a 3G plan for $549, down $110 from the price of a new one.

Impressive numbers, but as 9to5 Toys reports, it's possible to find better deals elsewhere. If you head to Wal-Mart, apparently, you can acquire a 16GB iPad Mini with WiFi for a mere $250, with free in-store pickup or a $5 shipping charge. According to 9to5, that's the lowest price ever reported for a refurbished iPad Mini from a reputable seller. Even more impressively, Wal-Mart's also selling brand new 64GB iPad Minis with WiFi for a low $450.

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