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The M2 iPad Pro is expected to launch this month and may coincide with . With it comes , bringing users one step closer to a laptop-like experience. However, If you don’t care for these updates or simply want to add an iPad to your tech arsenal on a budget, you can save hundreds of dollars by exploring the refurbished market.
One option worth considering is this refurbished first-generation, 9.7-inch iPad Pro, which is for National Apple Day, which falls on October 21. To celebrate the occasion, we’re offering price drops on popular Apple refurbs between the 16th and the 21st.
Don’t let this 2016 iPad Pro’s refurbished status fool you. The tablet received a grade “A” rating, which means it will arrive at your doorstep in near-mint condition with minimal, if any, exterior blemishes, and the internals will run as intended. This iPad Pro is equipped with an Apple A9X chipset and 4GB of memory, which should be enough to check emails, stream movies and run most apps. It also contains 128GB of storage to house everything from e-books to music libraries.
Your content is displayed on a 9.7-inch display with a 2,048 x 1,536 resolution or 264 PPI. Plus, one of iPadOS 16.1’s most anticipated features is Stage Manager, which will allow your screen to show multiple overlapping windows. The downside is that this feature won’t be available on external monitors unless you own an iPad with Apple silicon. However, if you’re content with using the tablet as a powerful media machine rather than a laptop replacement, then the latest updates should still serve you well.
If you’re looking for the power of a laptop in tablet form, , down from $321 during our Apple Day event.
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