Apple on Tuesday began sales of refurbished 12.9-inch iPad Pro models, offering substantial discounts ahead of an anticipated fall refresh.
Base 32-gigabyte Wi-Fi units are priced at $679 in the U.S., $120 off their usual cost. Mid-tier 128-gigabyte options are $809 -- $140 off -- while top-of-the-line 4G cellular versions are $919, $160 below normal.
Refurbished iPads come with a new battery and shell, as well as a one-year warranty. Third-party retailers have occasionally sold the 12.9-inch Pro for less, however, making it worth checking pricing guides first.
People worried about obsolescence may also want to wait until later this fall, as Apple will likely upgrade the 12.9-inch Pro with a faster processor, and improvements seen on 9.7-inch models, such as a True Tone display and a rear camera flash. Other changes are possible as well, but to date very few rumors have surfaced.