Apple running out of remaining stock of discounted original iPads
The Apple Online Store no longer offers the Wi-Fi only version of the original iPad in its clearance section and has run out of the first-generation 16GB Wi-Fi iPad in the refurbished section, as noted by MacNN.
All three of last year's 3G iPad models remain on sale in the clearance section, priced at $529, $629 and $729 for the 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models respectively. The refurbished versions of the 32GB and 64GB Wi-Fi iPads sell for $429 and $529, while refurbished iPad 3Gs sell for $479, $559 and $659.
Shortly after unveiling the iPad 2, Apple began offering remaining stock of the original iPad for a discount. Unopened models of the iPad are on sale for a $100 discount, while refurbished models sell for as much as $170 off the original price.
Apple also offered either a $100 discount or a refund to customers who purchased the first-generation iPad within 14 days of the iPad 2 announcement on March 2.
Analysts project Apple will sell a total of 40 million iPads in 2011, including both the first- and second-generation models. Greater than expected demand for the iPad 2 has impressed Wall Street, causing at least one analyst to revise his sales forecast.
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The first-gen iPads will still give the Motosung Galaxoomoid a run for its money. The best tablet of 2010 is still a winner.
RAM is the number one reason to update to iPad 2. That and speed. The weight drop isn't significant enough to spend 500+ on, but it's nice to have it. The thinness is nice also.
The weight drop itself isn't compelling enough, however combined with the Smart Cover design, it might be persuading. The original iPad in the kludgy Apple case is bulky; this case doesn't really function well as a stand.
The iPad 2's display is actually better. No additional resolution, but more contrast, wider viewing angles, superior oleophobic coating, etc.
The weight drop itself isn't compelling enough, however combined with the Smart Cover design, it might be persuading. The original iPad in the kludgy Apple case is bulky; this case doesn't really function well as a stand.
The iPad 2's display is actually better. No additional resolution, but more contrast, wider viewing angles, superior oleophobic coating, etc.
I may be in the minority, but I really liked the original case. I'm on my second Apple iPad case.
When I can finally get an iPad2, I'll have a smart cover, but I'll also have to buy one of those zippered 'book' cases to carry it around. I bring it everywhere!
does not have enough improvements to justify replacing my 1 Gen. 64 GB 3G. I do not see any "must have features" or "significant task not able to perfom" to buy a new one. At least I don't have to waste time waiting in the line in front of the Apple Store from 5 AM.